Introduction to Psychology Class Offered By Workforce Development

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Introduction to Psychology

Program Overview

This course is a survey of basic psychology. Primary topics include research methods, the biological basis of behavior, learning, memory, motivation, personality, psychopathology and psychotherapy. Additional topics include history, sensation and perception, cognition, emotion, growth and development, stress and coping, and social psychology. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.

This is a non-credit, workforce development course — a lower-cost way to build practical skills without enrolling in a full degree program. It's a good fit for anyone changing careers, brushing up on skills for a current job, or exploring the subject before committing to a credit-bearing program.

Coursework is delivered online through SUNY Niagara's learning platform and runs the length of the semester, with topics building week to week. Upon successful completion, students receive a Certification of Completion to document their coursework.

  • Certification Prepared For: Certification of Completion
  • Tuition Cost: $200
  • Location / Format: Online
  • Start Date: 8/31/2026
  • End Date: 12/19/2026

All Online courses through Workforce Development are open to the public, non-credit, and offered to students at a discounted rate.

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