PSYC 1560 02: General Psychology < Youngstown State University

PSYC 1560 - General Psychology

Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 30211,
Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

Instructor

Jeffrey Coldren

Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D.: Child Development and Developmental Psychology, University of Kansas
Masters: Human Development, University of Kansas
Bachelors: Psychology, Albright College

Professor

Email: jtcoldren@ysu.edu

Office: Beeghly Hall 4106

Office Phone: 3309413264

Preferred Contact Method: email

Communication Expectations:
I will repond to emails within 48 work-hours

How to Refer to me:
Prof., Dr.

Course Description

1560. General Psychology. An examination of scientific and clinical approaches to understanding the relationships between one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and quality of life, including the basic principles governing the growth and maintenance of behavior, emotion, and cognition. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group	Title	Author	ISBN
Required	Essentials of Understanding Psychology	Feldman (2025)

This book is part of the “First Day Ready” program. If you wish to purchase a physical copy of the textbook, contact the bookstore. You will access the text and all assignments through Blackboard and McGrawHill’s Connect learning platform.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.

Additional Course Materials

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

How to Succeed in This Course

Attendance Expectations

Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

University Policies

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
6/29	Foundations of Psychology and Scientific Thinking	see assignments listed in Blackboard
7/6	Sensation, Perception, and Consciousness	see assignments listed in Blackboard
7/13	Learning and Memory	see assignments listed in Blackboard
7/20	Thought, Motivation, and Emotion	see assignments listed in Blackboard
7/27	Development and Persoanlity	see assignments listed in Blackboard
8/3	Psychological Health and Disorders	see assignments listed in Blackboard
8/10	Therapy and Social Influences	see assignments listed in Blackboard

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.

PSYC 1560 02: General Psychology