Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced)

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    10

  • Total Credit Hours

    60

The General Psychology program offers a broad exploration of the field of psychology, covering topics such as human behavior, psychological research methods, and the study of mental processes. Students gain a foundational understanding of the diverse subfields within psychology, preparing them for careers in various sectors, including education, research, and human resources.

FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE AND BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS:

The College of Psychology begins with a focus on the foundations of psychological science and behavioral analysis. Students delve into the principles of psychology, human behavior, and research methods. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to understand and address complex psychological phenomena.


PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND CLIENT INTERACTION:

Beyond the classroom, the College of Psychology places a strong emphasis on practical experience and interaction with clients. Students have opportunities to engage in clinical placements, conduct psychological assessments, and work with diverse populations. These experiences not only enhance their practical psychology skills but also provide valuable insights into the field of psychology.


GLOBAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES AND CROSS-CULTURAL RESEARCH:

The College of Psychology at Hudson Bay University is committed to addressing global psychological issues and fostering cross-cultural research. Our curriculum explores international perspectives on psychology and encourages students to engage in research projects with global impact. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs and collaborate with psychologists and researchers from around the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective on psychology.

Study personality psychology, emphasizing the study of personality development, personality assessment, and psychological theories of personality. Analyze major personality theories and their applications.


Gain insights into developmental psychology, emphasizing the study of human development from infancy to old age. Analyze developmental milestones, psychological changes, and factors influencing human development.


Explore biological and cognitive psychology, focusing on the intersection of biological processes and cognitive functioning. Analyze the relationship between brain and behavior, cognitive psychology, and neuropsychology.


Study neuropsychology, emphasizing the study of brain function, brain disorders, and the relationship between the brain and behavior. Analyze brain structures, cognitive processes, and neuropsychological assessments.


Learn about psychology, covering the broad scope of psychological science, including various subfields and their applications. Analyze the principles of psychology, human behavior, and the study of the mind.

Drugs and Behavior examines the effects of psychoactive substances on behavior, cognition, and society.


Experimental Psychology covers research methods and experimental design in psychology. Students will conduct experiments and analyze data.


Adjustment and Growth Psychology explores human development and psychological adjustment across the lifespan.


Psychology of Sex and Gender explores the role of sex and gender in psychological processes, development, and behavior.


Study advanced concepts in psychology, covering contemporary issues, research, and advanced topics in the field. Analyze current trends, emerging challenges, and the applications of psychology in various contexts.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
MASTER'S DEGREE (MP) $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
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Meets Opportunity

At Hudson Bay University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

Personality Psychology (P-164)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Personality
     The Psychoanalytic Legacy: Sigmund Freud
     Personalitys Ancestral Foundation: Carl Jung.
     Overcoming Inferiority And Striving For Superiority: Alfred Adler.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Moving Toward, Away From, And Against Others: Karen Horney
     Personality From The Interpersonal Perspective: Harry Stack Sullivan.
     The Seasons Of Our Lives: Erik Erikson.
     The Socio Psychological Approach To Personality: Erich Fromm.
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Every Person Is To Be Prized: Carl Rogers
     Becoming All That One Can Be: Abraham Maslow
     Marching To A Different Drummer: George Kelly
     The Social Cognitive Approach To Personality: Walter Mischel And Julian Rotter.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Thinking Ahead And Learning Mastery Of Ones Circumstances: Albert Bandura
     Its All A Matter Of Consequences: B. F. Skinner.
     Human Needs And Environmental Press: Henry A. Murray.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Trait Approach To Personality: Raymond Cattell And Hans Eysenck.
     Personality Development And Prejudice: Gordon Allport
     Where Is Personality Theory Going?

Developmental Psychology (P-228)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adolescents In Social Context
     Adolescents In Theoretical Context
     Adolescent Diversity
     Sexual Maturation And Physical Growth
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Body Issues: Health, Behaviors, And Attitudes
     Traditional Approaches To Cognitive Development
     New Approaches To Cognitive Development
     Self-Concept, Identity, Ethnicity, And Gender
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sexual Values, Behavior And Education
     Adolescents And Their Families
     Divorced, Parent-Absent And Blended Families
     Social Development: The Changing Nature Of Friendship And Romance
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adolescent Society, Culture, And Subculture
     Development Of Moral Values
     Education And School
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Work And Vocation
     Adolescent Alienation
     Substance Abuse, Addictions, And Dependency

Biological And Cognitive Psychology (P-371)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     How The Brain Gives Rise To The Mind
     Perception
     Attention
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Representation And Knowledge In Long-Term Memory
     Encoding And Retrieval From Long-Term Memory
     Working Memory
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Executive Processes
     Emotion And Cognition
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Decision Making
     Problem Solving And Reasoning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Motor Cognition And Mental Simulation
     Language

NeuroPsychology (P-483)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Neuropsychology
     Neuroanatomy
     Techniques In Neuropsychology
     Laterality
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Sensorimotor System
     Sensation And Perception: Vision
     Memory
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Hearing And Language Processing
     Emotion
     Spatial Ability
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Attention And Consciousness
     Humans, Human Brains, And Evolution
     Neural Development And Developmental Disorders
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Human Brain Damage
     Neuropsychological Assessment
     Recovery Of Function

Psychology (P-677)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     What Is Psychology?
     How Psychologists Do
     Genes, Evolution, And The Environment
     The Brain: Source Of Mind And Self
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Body Rhythms And Mental States
     Sensation And Perception
     Learning And Conditioning
     Behavior In Social And Cultural Context
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Thinking And Intelligence
     Memory
     Emotion
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Motivation
     Personality
     Development Over The Lifespan
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Health Stress And Coping
     Psychological Disorders
     Approaches To Treatment And Therapy

Drugs And Behavior (GPS-250)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Drugs And Behavior Today
     Drug-Taking Behavior: The Personal And Social Concerns
     How Drugs Work In The Body And On The Mind
     The Major Stimulants: Cocaine And Amphetamines
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Narcotics: Opium, Heroin, And Synthetic Opiates
     Lsd And Other Hallucinogens
     Marijuana
     Anabolic Steroids And Drug Abuse In Sports
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Alcohol: Social Beverage/Social Drug
     Chronic Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism
     Nicotine And Tobacco
     Caffeine
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Glues, Solvents, And Other Inhalants
     Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, And Dietary Supplements
     Sedative Hypnotics And Antianxiety Drugs
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Drugs For Treating Schizophrenia And Mood Disorders
     Intervention And Treatment: Strategies For Change
     Prevention And Education: Schools, Community, And Family

Experimental Psychology (GPS-290)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Introduction To Scientific Inquiry
     The Psychological Literature: Reading For Understanding And As A Source Of Research Ideas
     Basic Experimental Design In Psychology
     Advanced Design Techniques  
     Experimental Design And Control
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Control Of Subject Variables
     Design Critiques
     Ethics Of Experimental Research
     The Research Process
     Cola Tasting
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Territoriality In Parking Lots
     Fanning Old Flames
     Picture Memory
     Hormones And Toy Preferences
     Maternal Behavior
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Children'S Reasoning
     Creative Porpoise
     Perspective Shifting
     Therapy For Anger
     Pro Social Behavior
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Alcohol And Condoms
     Karate Techniques
     Disputes In Japan
     False Confessions

Adjustment And Growth Psychology (GPS-485)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Self-Direction In A Changing World
     The Journey Begins - Childhood
     Affirmative Aging – Adulthood
     Seeking Selfhood
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     A Healthier You
     Taking Charge Of Your Life
     Managing Your Inner Life
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     You’Re Friends And You
     Leader Or Follower?
     At Work And At Play
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sexuality
     Love And Commitment
     Stress And You
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Your Mental Health
     If You Go For Help
     Good Grief And Death

Psychology Of Sex And Gender (GPS-768)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Study Of Gender
     Researching Sex And Gender
     Gender Stereotypes: Masculinity And Femininity
     Hormones And Chromosomes
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Theories Of Gender Development
     Developing Gender Identity
     Intelligence And Cognitive Abilities
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Emotion
     Relationships
     Sexuality
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     School
     Careers And Work
     Health And Fitness
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Stress, Coping, And Psychopathology
     Treatment For Mental Disorders
     How Different?

Advanced Concepts In Psychology (P-943)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Science Of Psychology
     The Biological Basis Of Behavior
     Sensation, Perception, And Conscious Experience
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Learning And Memory
     Cognition And Mental Abilities
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Motivation And Emotion
     Lifespan Development
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Personality, Stress, And Health
     Psychological Disorders And Treatment
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Psychology
     Psychology Applied To Work