PSYC 330 Psychology of Learning: Contemporary Theories and Applications
This course introduces students to the history of learning theories, and the development of current theories of learning such as classical conditioning, operant conditioning and observational learning. An emphasis is on the basic methods of inquiry, as well as on applications of learning theories to areas such as education, business and behavioral change. This course is well-suited to students interested in education, as well as psychology, and is often preparation for graduate study in psychology and education.
Prerequisites
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 1, 1998 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Apply knowledge to contemporary problems as they relate to the topic of learning.
- Develop and communicate alternative explanations for experimental results in this field.
- Focus on applications of learning theories to areas such as education, business and behavioral change.
- Learn the scientific methods of inquiry used to investigate learning.
- Learn theories in psychology related to learning from both a historical and contemporary perspective.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
- Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
- Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.
- Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.
Spring 2026
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Psychology of Learning: Contemporary Theories and Applications | Starr, Gary E | Books for PSYC-330-21 Spring 2026 | Course details for PSYC-330-21 Spring 2026 |
Summer 2026
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Psychology of Learning: Contemporary Theories and Applications | Starr, Gary E | Books for PSYC-330-21 Summer 2026 | Course details for PSYC-330-21 Summer 2026 |
Fall 2026
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Psychology of Learning: Contemporary Theories and Applications | Starr, Gary E | Books for PSYC-330-21 Fall 2026 | Course details for PSYC-330-21 Fall 2026 |