Principles of Psychology - PSYC 1060

This course introduces the scientific study of behaviour and human development. You will learn terminology and theoretical concepts common to psychology. You will learn about the dominant theories in psychology today and the scientific process. You will also learn about human development across the lifespan; processes of the mind including consciousness, learning, and memory, cognition and intelligence, emotion and motivation; and social behaviour. The concepts of stress and health and psychological health and illness are introduced.  Note: Students with credit in another introductory psychology course may not be eligible for credit in this course. Please check with the Program Chair.

Note: Restricted to Arts and Sciences Diploma, Justice, Practical Nurse, Therapeutic Recreation and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 13, 2024 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41318 A04 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 13, 2024 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41319 A05 Yes
Fall Sep. 30 - Nov. 29, 2024 Thu, Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 41311 AP01 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 6, 2024 Wed: 06:00 - 09:00 pm
 41315 EP03 No
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 6, 2024 41312 O01 Yes
Fall Oct. 14, 2024 - Jan. 31, 2025 41313 O02 Yes
Fall Nov. 04, 2024 - Feb. 28, 2025 41314 O03 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 18, 2025 11424 O01 Yes
Winter Jan. 27 - May 9, 2025 11425 O02 Yes
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 20561 AP01 Yes
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 20557 O01 Yes
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 20559 O02 Yes
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20558 O05 Yes
Summer Jul. 1 - Aug. 22, 2025 30108 O01 Yes
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 6, 2024 Tue: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 41316 OP08 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 6, 2024 Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 41322 OP20 Yes
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 20563 AP02 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2025-2026 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $695.50 $1,190.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $695.50 $2,192.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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