General Information

• Name: Understanding Psychology Through Film
• Discipline: Psychology (PSY)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Covers major psychological concepts and principles as they are illustrated through contemporary, international, and independent film.

II: Course Objectives

The course objectives have been aligned with the recommended outcomes from the American Psychological Association and the WNC requirements for sophomore level general education courses. The outcomes students are expected to attain are:

• Knowledge of major concepts and principles in psychology.
• Understanding of major contributions in various areas of psychology, such as biological, learning and memory, developmental, abnormal, and social psychology.
• Familiarity with research methods and ethical considerations appropriate for the study of psychology.
• Ability to apply course materials to film scenarios and other representations in the "real world."

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Psychology Through Film can be used for all degrees and certificates of achievement offered at WNC. It is most strongly linked to missions for general education and the two primary transfer degrees, AA and AS. This course also helps students to transfer successfully to baccalaureate degree programs by meeting the AA and AS student learning outcomes.

General Education Program Outcomes Linkage

Students in Psychology Through Film are expected to demonstrate they are making progress toward meeting five of the general education student learning outcomes:

• College-level skills in reading and writing.
• Understanding of the methods of science.
• Understand and apply social science principles.
• Problem-solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.
• Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in abnormal psychology.