Principles of Psychology - PSYC 1060

This course introduces the scientific study of behaviour and human development. You will learn terminology and theoretical concepts common to psychology. You will learn about the dominant theories in psychology today and the scientific process. You will also learn about human development across the lifespan; processes of the mind including consciousness, learning, and memory, cognition and intelligence, emotion and motivation; and social behaviour. The concepts of stress and health and psychological health and illness are introduced.  Note: Students with credit in another introductory psychology course may not be eligible for credit in this course. Please check with the Program Chair.

Note: Restricted to Justice, Practical Nurse, Therapeutic Recreation and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 8, 2026 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 42577 A04 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 7, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 42578 A05 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Oct. 27, 2026 Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 42579 AP01 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Oct. 27, 2026 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 42580 AP02 Yes
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 20635 O05 Yes
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 20636 OL02 Yes
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 20637 OP01 Yes
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 21575 OP02 Yes
Summer Jun. 30 - Aug. 21, 2026 30095 O01 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 11, 2026 42581 O02 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 4, 2026 42583 OP01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 12642 O01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 9, 2027 12643 OP01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 12644 OP10 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 12645 OP12 Yes
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 21704 OC01 Yes
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 21705 OL02 Yes
Summer Jul. 2 - Aug. 20, 2027 30515 O01 Yes
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 10, 2026 Wed: 06:00 - 09:00 pm
 42582 O03 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 7, 2026 Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 42584 OP20 Yes
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 4, 2026 Mon: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 42585 OP30 Yes
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 4, 2026 Wed: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 42586 OP32 Yes
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 21706 OP01 Yes
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 21707 OP02 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2025-2026 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $626.40 $695.50 $1,321.90
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1783.1999999999998 $695.50 $2,478.69
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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