Psychology College Credit
Are you intrigued by the innerworkings of the brain? Do you want to explore the world of psychology while earning college credit? This captivating, college-level course could be a great fit. Dive into how social media shapes our stress levels, the causes behind anxiety and depression, and the impact of popular culture on our behavior. You’ll also uncover the effects of drugs on the brain, the science of learning disabilities, and how psychology influences everything from product design to media consumption. Explore the human mind and earn college credit while in high school.
Program Dates
Multi-length courses available throughout the year
Eligibility
For students ages 13 and up
College Credit Course Fees
$3,995
What's the Difference Between Our College Credit and Enrichment Courses?
While both options include dynamic video lessons by renowned Georgetown faculty and access to support, the college credit courses contain additional coursework hours and allow you to earn college credit upon completion. We recommend selecting either the college credit or the enrichment option as some content overlaps between the two modalities.
Psychology College Credit Course$3,995
Length of Course: Multi-length course options
Instruction & Activities: 128 hours
Grading: Letter grade
On Your Own Schedule: ✔️
Academic Support: ✔️
Final Project: ✔️
College Credit Hours: ✔️
Certificate of Completion: Georgetown Transcript
Psychology Enrichment Course$1,795
Length of Course: 1-, 2, or 4-weeks
Instruction & Activities: 20-30 hours
Grading: Pass/Fail
On Your Own Schedule: ✔️
Academic Support: ✔️
Final Project: ✔️
College Credit Hours:❌
Certificate of Completion:✔️
Learn To Think Like a Psychologist
Go behind psychological science.
Comprehensively explore the ways psychologists investigate human behavior and test their methods by creating your own experiment.
The connection between the brain and behavior.
Analyze and understand the brain’s reward system, the effects of drugs on behavior, and the causes and treatments for disorders like anxiety and depression.
Understand the learning and memory processes.
Discover what happens as the brain ages, the science of learning disorders, the importance of sleep, and ways to improve thinking as you learn about memory.
Investigate the neuroscience of design.
Delve deeply into how perception is related to everything from road signs and products to web design and social media.
Your brain on social media.
Examine how your behavior is influenced on social media through praise and punishment. Explore the psychological benefits and drawbacks of social media and online interactions.
Explore college majors and future careers related to psychology.
Topics covered in this course offer a good background for potential college majors related to psychology, such as social work, teaching, psychological testing, and counseling.
How You Will Benefit
- Experience a college-level psychology course while in high school.
- Earn college credit from Georgetown University.
- Immerse yourself in psychological science and how it applies to everyday life.
- Throughougly examine how mood and behavior are influenced by social media.
- Investigate how drugs and learning disabilities affect the brain.
- Practice creating your own experimental design.
- Explore future college majors and careers related to psychology.
- Complete a Final Capstone Project to demonstrate what you’ve learned.
Three Learning Advantages Designed For You
Final Capstone Project
Create a brief multimedia presentation, “My Psychological Life". This will involve:
- Applying psychological science to your life.
- Showing how topics covered in the course present in your daily life and routines.
- Including a discussion of how what you learned can help you navigate the world.
TA Support
You’ll receive guidance from a teaching assistant (TA) who will support you and answer questions throughout your learning experience. You can expect:
- Encouragement and direction on all assignments.
- Inspiration and motivation to help you succeed.
- Brainstorming for and feedback on your Final Capstone Project.
Flexible Learning
- 100% online learning that works with your schedule.
- Flexible learning format through video lessons. Tune in anytime that works for you.
- Approximately 128 hours of total instruction and coursework, including engaging multimedia, simulations, and curated assignments for which you will receive guidance and support from TAs.
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Hear From Georgetown University
Course designed by Georgetown University Faculty
Dr. Paul Merritt, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of Psychology
Dr. Merritt earned a doctorate in Cognitive Psychology with a cognitive neuroscience specialization from Colorado State University. He taught online psychology courses in psychopharmacology and cognitive psychology for 10 over years. His expertise included visual perception and visual attention, gender, hormones, and cognition, as well as applied cognitive psychology.
Meet Your TAs
Madison
Received a B.S. in Biology of Global Health and a minor in Psychology from Georgetown University.
Marcus
Currently a graduate student in Experimental Psychology and a Neuroscience researcher, Marcus previously worked as a statistics tutor and teaching assistant.
Alex
Holds an M.A. in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an interest in gambling addiction.
Brittany
Hold a master's degree in counseling and a bachelor's degree in psychology. Currently working as an academic advisor.
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Answers to Your Questions HereScholarships
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The University reserves the right to modify the course as may become necessary.