Course Overview

Introduction to Psychology: Foundations of Human Behavior is a 6-week, 3-credit course that gives high school students the opportunity to take a college-level, credit-bearing course. This course will cover the fundamental principles of mental life and human behavior and is the foundation course for the psychology major. Topics of discussion include the significance of psychology in human relationships and self-understanding.

More information coming soon!

Course Objectives

Course objectives coming soon!

Course Information

Course Prefix and Number: PSY 205

Format: Hybrid (2 weeks at Syracuse University, 4 weeks online)

Eligibility: Students must be of rising high school junior or senior status – or a 2023 high school graduate. 

Credit: 3 credits

Grading: A-F

Cost:

  • Hybrid Residential-Online: $4,535
  • Hybrid Commuter-Online: $3,590

Program rates are subject to change and will be approved by the board of trustees. Discounts and scholarships are also available.


Program Information

Summer College – Hybrid: Combine on campus and online study. Experience Syracuse University on campus for two-weeks and complete the final four-weeks of your course online from the comfort of your own home – or wherever life takes you!


Course Dates and Details

ProgramCourse DatesSynchronous Class Time (Eastern Time)Credit/NoncreditStatus
Summer College – HybridOn Campus Session: Sunday, July 2 – Friday, July 14, 2023
Online Session: Monday, July 17 – Friday, Aug. 10, 2023
On Campus Class Time:
MTWThF; TBD
Synchronous Online Class Time:
MTWTh; TBD
3 creditsClosed
Class times subject to change.

Course Requirements

Technology Requirements

  • Laptop or desktop computer with a webcam
  • Reliable internet access
  • A space conducive to taking an online class (without distractions)

Required Supplies

Students will need one (1) posterboard and some markers.

Typical Day

Tentative Schedule

TBD.

Faculty Bios

Zahra Vahedi

Bio TBD.