Two Versions of Psych One:
PSYCH One and PSYCH 1-L
Psych 1-L will offered in Winter and Spring 2018
The Psychology One Program will offer two versions of the Psych One Course: Psych One (5 units) and Psych1-L (3 units).
The Psychology One Program will offer two versions of the Psych One Course: Psych One (5 units) and Psych1-L (3 units).
FAQs
What’s the difference between the 5-unit version and 3-unit version?
To get the full experience of Psych One, we recommend students take the 5-unit version (Psych One). The 5-unit version includes all the components of the course that are designed to give you an enriching, and fun perspective on Psychology. The 5-unit version satisfies course requirements for the Psychology major and minor, as well as other majors requiring Psych One. The 3-unit version (Psych1-L) will be much less interactive and will only include lecture, exams, online quizzes, and required research participation. Both versions satisfy the Social Inquiry (SI) Ways requirement.
Oh wow, the 5-unit version sounds great! Why are you offering the 3-unit version?
We understand that students have a lot on their plate, so we’re providing a lower-unit version that retains the core components of the course for students who want to enjoy the great content that lecture and textbook readings provide but are pressed for time and know they are unlikely to major in Psych.
Okay, so if I don’t have a lot of time to spare for Psych One, I should take Psych1-L right?
Possibly—but keep in mind that grades for the 3-unit version vs 5-unit versions are calculated differently. Students in the 5-unit version of the course will likely earn higher grades on average, because the 5-unit version includes section participation and a writing assignment that are designed to help all students succeed. The 3-unit version bases grades solely on exams and quizzes.
Hmm…okay, now I can’t decide =/
That’s okay! Please feel free to email us at [email protected] and ask more questions. The Psych One Team is happy to help figure out which version suits your academic needs.
To get the full experience of Psych One, we recommend students take the 5-unit version (Psych One). The 5-unit version includes all the components of the course that are designed to give you an enriching, and fun perspective on Psychology. The 5-unit version satisfies course requirements for the Psychology major and minor, as well as other majors requiring Psych One. The 3-unit version (Psych1-L) will be much less interactive and will only include lecture, exams, online quizzes, and required research participation. Both versions satisfy the Social Inquiry (SI) Ways requirement.
Oh wow, the 5-unit version sounds great! Why are you offering the 3-unit version?
We understand that students have a lot on their plate, so we’re providing a lower-unit version that retains the core components of the course for students who want to enjoy the great content that lecture and textbook readings provide but are pressed for time and know they are unlikely to major in Psych.
Okay, so if I don’t have a lot of time to spare for Psych One, I should take Psych1-L right?
Possibly—but keep in mind that grades for the 3-unit version vs 5-unit versions are calculated differently. Students in the 5-unit version of the course will likely earn higher grades on average, because the 5-unit version includes section participation and a writing assignment that are designed to help all students succeed. The 3-unit version bases grades solely on exams and quizzes.
Hmm…okay, now I can’t decide =/
That’s okay! Please feel free to email us at [email protected] and ask more questions. The Psych One Team is happy to help figure out which version suits your academic needs.