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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

UPI Study, Inc. | Evaluated Learning Experience

Psychology 300: Psychology of Personality

Length: 

Varies (self-study, self-paced).

Location: 
Various; distance learning format.
Dates: 

March 2021 - Present. 

Instructional delivery format: 
Online/distance learning
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss foundational concepts, theories, and research methods in personality psychology; analyze and evaluate various perspectives on personality development, including psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic approaches; apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios, such as case studies and personality assessments, to assess personality traits and dynamics; and critically evaluate the impact of cultural, environmental, and biological factors on personality formation and expression.

Instruction: 

The course is self-paced. Instruction is delivered through online video and text lessons. Students are assessed through quizzes, assignments, and a proctored final exam. Major topics include introduction to personality Psychology; personality research and assessment; psychoanalytic theories of personality; Adler and Jung and personality theory; neo-analytic and ego approaches to identity; biological aspects of personality; psychodynamic theories and theorists; behavioral and learning aspects of personality; cognitive and existential theories of personality; humanistic theories and theorists; and trait aspects of personality.

Credit recommendation: 

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate  degree category 3 semester hours in Psychology (5/24).

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