Cognitive & Affective Bases of Behavior

PSYC8238 - Cognitive & Affective Bases of Behavior

Doctorate | 5 Quarter Credits | 11 Weeks

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$3,150.00
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Course Description

Students in this course review core theories of cognition and affect and their roles in human functioning. Students review basic components of cognition, including knowledge acquisition, knowledge representation, language and various aspects of thinking, and emotions. Participants also focus on the multidimensional and interactive characteristics of human cognitive and affective functioning. A specific emphasis is placed on theories and research bearing on how cognition and affect interact in important areas of human functioning such as emotional regulation, construction of reality, motivation, psychopathology, and health.

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Admission Requirements

  • Master’s degree conferred
  • Unofficial transcript(s) from institution(s) with accreditation recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or US Dept of Education. Unofficial transcripts must include the name of the institution, student name, grades earned, credits earned, degree earned, course names/numbers and dates of attendance.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Start Date

$3,150.00
How To Enroll?
  • feature icon Doctoral
  • feature icon 5 Quarter Credits
  • feature icon 11 Weeks
  • feature icon Faculty Led

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Spread your cost over two

easy payments

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