MAKAISIP: The Unofficial Webpage of General Psychology Students of UCC

MAKAISIP: The Unofficial Webpage of General Psychology Students of UCC

University of Caloocan City

Gen. San Miguel St., Sangandaan, Caloocan City

General Psychology - SSC111

Course Syllabus

Course Description:

This course exposes and orients the students about the significance of Psychology in their chosen field and in our everyday life. A review of its history, and its various concepts, principles, & theories will be presented in this course. Most importantly, it hopes to provide a venue for self-improvement and handy tools for professional development.

At the end of 18 weeks (54) Hours, the students are expected to:

• Become well-oriented with the highlight history of Psychology and its major approaches;
• Enumerate vital psychology concepts, principles, & theories related to their own personal and professional development;
• Immerse themselves fully in their chosen field to become better learners and responsible practitioners;
• Effect positive change to others by contributing their commitment to personal and social responsibility.

Requirements:

Individual Outputs:

• My Self-Development Plan
• Evaluative Reports on their Assigned Tasks
• Progressive Participation in all SLEs, Learning Circles

Group Outputs:

• Collaborative Topic Presentations
• Online IVLE - Interactive Virtual Learning Experience
• Online Portal: MAKAISIP.blogspot.com - The Unofficial Website of General Psychology students of UCC

Topic Outline:

1. Behavior and Psychology  

2. The Biological Approach

3. The Behaviourist Approach

4. The Cognitive Approach

5. The Psychodynamic Approach

6. The Humanistic Approach

7. Perspective on Developments

8. Perspective on Social Behavior

9. Perspective on Abnormal Behavior

10. Psychology in Perspective

Comprehensive Reference:

Glassman, William E. and Hadad, Marilyn. Approaches to Psychology (2009), McGraw-Hill Companies, London, New York, Bangkok, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Toronto.

TimeLine:

Nov. 10 17 24
Dec. 1 8 15 22

Jan. 5 12 19 (26)

Feb. 2 9 16 23

Mar. 2 9 16 23 30

Apr. 6 13

Online: Jan. 26

MidTerms: Feb. 2

FinalExams: Apr. 6 or 13