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 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	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
Spring	May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025		20563	AP02	Yes

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