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Education Psychology 110: Motivation and Learning Strategies

The curriculum component of SCP consists of one 4-unit course that students are required to take during one of the semesters of their first year, an Educational Psychology course titled “Motivation and Learning Strategies” (EDPT-110).

The course is designed to:

  • Apply cognitive psychology and motivation theory to improve students' learning in different academic disciplines
  • Translate students’ study habits to be applied successfully to college-level curriculum
  • Guide students in a self-examination of their academic strengths and weaknesses
  • Assist students in fine-tuning their time management skills
  • Strengthen students’ overall ability to take better charge of their academic success

Please click here to download the EDPT flyer