Introduction to Psychology
COURSE INFORMATION:
Place of Study: Shetland College UHI, Lerwick and selected Learning Centres. Contact your local learning centre for details.
Mode of Study: Part time
Length of Course: 4 weeks
Start Date: April 2012
Entry Requirements: None
COURSE SUMMARY:
Aimed at all levels, this course gives a broad overview of psychology. Key studies and theorists will be highlighted. Classroom debate/discussion.
COURSE CONTENT:
Introduction to the main approaches within Psychology including: psychodynamic, behavioural, cognitive and humanistic. A brief look at the research behind the psychology of memory and conformity amongst others.
HOW WILL I STUDY?
With short lectures, group discussions, individual exercises and personal study.
STAFF QUOTE:
“This is a good course to give people an idea about Psychology and to enable people to make a decision about whether they want to progress on to Higher and Degree Level.” Chris Rogers, Head of Section.
PROGRESSION:
Academic: Higher Psychology
Employment/Career: Course is a useful stepping stone towards a career in Psychology, following further education.
Former students have: Gone on to study Higher Psychology at Shetland College UHI.
