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Introduction to Psychology
Leavitt School of Health
About This Course
WGU Catalog 2026-03In this course, students will develop an understanding of psychology and how it helps them better understand others and themselves. Students will learn general theories about psychological development, the structure of the brain, and how psychologists study behavior. They will gain an understanding of both normal and disordered psychological behaviors, as well as general applications of the science of psychology in society (such as personality typing and counseling).
Official catalog text — WGU-authored.
First in catalog2017-01StatusActiveCurrent degrees10Total degree appearances21
Included in Current Degrees (10)
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
- Bachelor of Science, Health Science
- Bachelor of Science, Health and Human Services
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing - Prelicensure (Pre-Nursing)
- Bachelor of Science, Public Health
- Master of Science, Nursing - Education (RN to MSN)
- Master of Science, Nursing - Leadership and Management (RN to MSN)
- Master of Science, Nursing - Nursing Informatics (RN to MSN)
Previously Appeared in Retired Degrees (10)
- Bachelor of Science, Business - Healthcare Managementfrom 2017-01
- Bachelor of Science, Business - Human Resource Managementfrom 2017-01
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing [BSRN]from 2017-01
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing [BSNU]from 2017-01
- Master of Science, Nursing - Education [MSRNNUEDGR]from 2017-01
- Master of Science, Nursing - Leadership and Management [MSRNNULMGR]from 2017-01
- Master of Science, Nursing - Nursing Informatics [MSRNNUNIGR]from 2017-01
- Master of Science, Nursing - Nursing Informatics [[UNKNOWN]]from 2017-03
- Bachelor of Science, Business - Information Technology Managementfrom 2017-10
- Bachelor of Science, Health Services Coordinationfrom 2019-09