2026-2027 School Year
Introduction to General Psychology GVL
1st Semester
Course Description
This course will look at general psychology theories and concepts from a Christian perspective. It will help students grasp an understanding of God’s awesome creation of our mind and personality. In class we will discuss the brain, perception, genetics, learning styles, the history of Psychology, communication, needs, motivation, personality, sleep, dreams, abnormal psychology, psychological testing, Christian counseling and how to help a friend in crisis. During the course students will complete different types of activities and prepare for chapter quizzes and or tests. Grades will be based upon class participation, objective tests and quizzes, projects and homework assignments. This course has the expectation of the student spending three to five hours a week on homework assignments.
To be successful in this class:
Students must have good time management skills, be able to organize material, complete assignments and turn them in on time. Students will be expected to come to class prepared, take an active part in classroom discussions, write responses to material read, pass tests and quizzes that cover the material discussed and complete projects on time.
Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Course Tuition and Enrollment Fees can be found HERE. If applicable, see below for additional course fees (supply, lab, textbook, etc.)
Course Credit: 0.5 CP Social Studies Elective Credit. View Honors Intro to General Psychology Course Description for details on honors requirements.
Required Materials
Textbook:
- Introduction to Psychology from a Christian Perspective (pdf purchased by UHC)
Other materials:
- 3 ring notebook
- Notebook paper
- Something to write with (no sharpies)
Meet Cindi Myers
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Christian Psychology, Masters of Education, Masters of Christian Studies
Certifications: Association of Christian Schools International
Teaching experience: 6th through 8th grade teacher for 12 years at Mt. Zion Christian School. Published author.
UHC courses taught:
- General Literature
- World Geography
- Intro to General Psychology
- Comparative World Religions
- CP English w/Literature
- American Literature
- World Literature
Began teaching at UHC in 2017
