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PSY340 Psychology of Learning

  • Department Psychology
  • Level Upper
  • Format Online
  • Credits 3

Description

What does it mean to learn ? This course provides an overview of the major theories that explain the dynamics of behavior and learning in humans and animals. Topics include classical and operant conditioning, social learning, learning occurring through the media, memory, and forgetting. This course has a focus of making course concepts meaningful by helping students create connections between learning and career outcomes. The concepts learned in this course can be applied to any career in which it s important to teach, influence, or change the behavior of self or others.

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Prerequisites

This course does not require any prerequisites.

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)

To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.

Sections

Listing all available sections for this course, including their term, duration, and dates.
Term Dates Term & Duration Format
January 5, 2026 to March 1, 2026 Spring I - 8 Week Online
May 4, 2026 to June 28, 2026 Summer I - 8 Week Online