Honors Crit Thinking and Psyc

Catalog description

This honors course, intended for students in the Honors Transfer Program, focuses on the development of critical thinking skills related to psychology. In addition to learning basic skills of logic, students will also learn about the logic of the scientific method and the common errors of human cognition that impede critical thinking. Emphasis is placed on the application of critical thinking skills to writing effective arguments, analyzing the writings of others, and understanding contemporary controversies in psychology. Note: Students may take either Psychology 103 or Psychology 103H. Duplicate credit will not be awarded.