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Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 101)

Credit Course

3 credits

$122 per credit

in-county, fees apply

In-person, Online

Surveys the science of psychology and the application of critical thinking skills. Topics include research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, language, lifespan development, intelligence, stress and health, social behavior, personality, and abnormal behavior and its treatment. Applications of psychology in a culturally diverse world are also discussed. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Corequisite(s): ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 054.
General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences (S).

Sections

Winter 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Instructor: Kimberly Holden
    • Course ID: #10952

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses an FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Instructor: Parita Vithlani
    • Course ID: #11066

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses an FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 12/26/2024 - 01/16/2025
    • Instructor: Alisa Diop
    • Course ID: #10319

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets December 26 - January 18. This course uses an FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:00 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TWR
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Instructor: Joshua Humphreys
    • Course ID: #11323

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Instructor: Josephine Lewis
    • Course ID: #10706

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses an FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Instructor: Michael Nelson
    • Course ID: #11216

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses an FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Instructor: Patricia Quintero-Hall
    • Course ID: #11266

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

Spring 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      10:10 - 11:05 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Catonsville, LIBR 111

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Jason Spiegelman
    • Course ID: #20397

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Kimberly Holden
    • Course ID: #21071

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Dundalk, CRBL 205

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Parita Vithlani
    • Course ID: #23208

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Kimberly Holden
    • Course ID: #21108

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, BESS 309

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Joshua Humphreys
    • Course ID: #22901

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:45 - 2:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, BESS 317

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Joshua Humphreys
    • Course ID: #22902

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      S
      Location: Catonsville, HTEC 024
    • Time:
      12:30 - 2:55 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      S
      Location: Catonsville, HTEC 024

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 02/15/2025
    • Instructor: Colleen Kline
    • Course ID: #22517

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Written permission from the Program Coordinator is required to register. This section meets January 2 - February 15. (AUTO). This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:20 - 1:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Owings Mills, O 505

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Azar Etesamypour-King
    • Course ID: #21791

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE textbook This section is open to all students. The GL designation means that the course promotes global awareness and contributes toward the "GL" credit requirement for students in the Global Scholars program.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      8:00 - 9:25 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, BESS 205

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Larry Dix
    • Course ID: #20086

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:00 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      S
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Jonna Karla Bien
    • Course ID: #20107

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: Note: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      2:20 - 3:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, BESS 301

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Joshua Humphreys
    • Course ID: #20882

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Kauscha Howard
    • Course ID: #21299

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Owings Mills, O 420

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Jason Spiegelman
    • Course ID: #20135

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Parita Vithlani
    • Course ID: #20564

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Larry Dix
    • Course ID: #21846

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 8:40 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      T
      Location: Essex, BESS 205

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Sarah Croushler
    • Course ID: #23216

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 03/17/2025 - 05/11/2025
    • Instructor: Larry Dix
    • Course ID: #22139

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the second seven week session.This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 03/17/2025 - 05/11/2025
    • Instructor: Larry Dix
    • Course ID: #22189

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the second seven week session. This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 03/17/2025 - 05/11/2025
    • Instructor: Linzee Hobgood
    • Course ID: #22418

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE textbook NOTE: This section meets in the 1st 7 week session

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 03/17/2025 - 05/11/2025
    • Instructor: Michael Nelson
    • Course ID: #22498

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the second seven week session. This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 02/24/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Josephine Lewis
    • Course ID: #21886

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the Late Start 10 week session. This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:45 - 2:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, LIBR 112

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Angela Wainwright
    • Course ID: #20132

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Parita Vithlani
    • Course ID: #20218

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 8:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      M
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Azar Etesamypour-King
    • Course ID: #20745

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is open to all students. The GL designation means that the course promotes global awareness and contributes toward the "GL" credit requirement for students in the Global Scholars program. Note: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      7:20 - 10:15 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 03/17/2025 - 05/11/2025
    • Course ID: #20423

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the second seven week session. Note: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      F
      Location: Catonsville, CLLB 004
    • Time:
      12:30 - 2:55 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      F
      Location: Catonsville, CLLB 004

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 02/15/2025
    • Instructor: Colleen Kline
    • Course ID: #21800

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Written permission from the Program Coordinator is required to register. This section meets January 2 - February 14 (AUTO). This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 02/24/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Josephine Lewis
    • Course ID: #21890

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the ten week session

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, LIBR 112

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Josephine Lewis
    • Course ID: #20131

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Kauscha Howard
    • Course ID: #20440

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:05 - 10:00 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Catonsville, LIBR 113

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Jason Spiegelman
    • Course ID: #20497

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      10:10 - 11:05 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Dundalk, CRBL 207

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Lester Burney
    • Course ID: #20692

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      10:10 - 11:05 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Essex, BESS 206

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Chelsea Robertson
    • Course ID: #20084

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:45 - 2:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, BESS 301

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Chelsea Robertson
    • Course ID: #20089

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 02/24/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Josephine Lewis
    • Course ID: #22422

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the first seven week session

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Catonsville, LIBR 111

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Jason Spiegelman
    • Course ID: #20278

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Dundalk, CRBL 207

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Lester Burney
    • Course ID: #20665

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 8:40 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      R
      Location: Essex, BESS 205

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Joshua Humphreys
    • Course ID: #23217

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:35 - 11:00 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, LIBR 111

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Josephine Lewis
    • Course ID: #20826

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 8:40 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      W
      Location: Catonsville, LIBR 113

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Howard Krasilovsky
    • Course ID: #23205

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:05 - 10:00 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Essex, BESS 206

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Chelsea Robertson
    • Course ID: #20083

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, BESS 216

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Kauscha Howard
    • Course ID: #20088

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 8:40 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      F
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Michael Nelson
    • Course ID: #20105

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: Note: This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      2:30 - 3:55 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Essex, BESS 205

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Kimberly Holden
    • Course ID: #21291

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 03/15/2025
    • Instructor: Larry Dix
    • Course ID: #22421

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the first seven week session

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      F
      Location: Catonsville, HUMN 004
    • Time:
      12:30 - 2:15 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      F
      Location: Catonsville, HUMN 004

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 02/16/2025 - 04/12/2025
    • Instructor: Colleen Kline
    • Course ID: #21251

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Written permission from the Program Coordinator is required to register. This section meets February 16-April 12 (AUTO) This course uses a FREE textbook

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Kimberly Holden
    • Course ID: #21798

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Essex, BESS 301

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Chelsea Robertson
    • Course ID: #20085

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:35 - 11:00 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, BESS 309

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Larry Dix
    • Course ID: #20087

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.