Synopsis
Topics
- Human Development
- Cognitive & Psychosocial Development
- Classical & Operant Conditioning
- Observational Learning
- Emotion
- Motivation
- Social Behaviour
- Pro-social Behaviour
- Psychological Disorders
- Indicators of Mental Health Disorders
- Personality
- Stress & Health
Learning Outcome
- Define major concepts of Psychology
- Describe basic theories or principles of Psychology
- Explain behaviour and mental processes using relevant theories or principles
- Discuss behaviour and mental processes using theories, theoretical perspectives, or empirical evidence
- Identify relevant concepts, principles, or theories that are evident or applied to real life situations
- Apply psychological concepts to explain everyday behaviour
- Use theoretical and empirical evidence to support one’s arguments in a critical analysis/review
- Present the references following the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines
Academic Week | Seminar | Day & Time |
|---|---|---|
7 | 1 | Tuesday, 7 PM - 10 PM |
8 | 2 | Tuesday, 7 PM - 10 PM |
9 | 3 | Tuesday, 7 PM - 10 PM |
10 | 4 | Tuesday, 7 PM - 10 PM |
11 | 5 | Tuesday, 7 PM - 10 PM |
12 | 6 | Tuesday, 7 PM - 10 PM |
Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling
This introductory psychology course supports employability, upskilling, and reskilling by developing foundational knowledge of human behaviour, evidence-based analytical skills, and research literacy. Through understanding psychological theories and key topic areas such as human development, motivation and emotion, learning principles, social behaviour, personality, and psychological well-being, learners gain transferable competencies in critical thinking, professional communication, and ethical decision-making that are essential across contemporary workplaces. The course also lays the conceptual and methodological foundation for higher level psychology coursework, equipping learners with the core knowledge, research skills, and academic conventions required for further study and professional pathways within the field of psychology.
Schedule
| Academic Week | Seminar | Topic | Readings | Assessments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | - | - | - | PCQ 01 |
| 7 | 1 | Human Development, Cognitive & Psychosocial Development |
| - |
| 8 | 2 | Observational Learning, Classical & Operant Conditioning |
| PCQ 02 |
| 9 | 3 | Motivation, Emotion |
| - |
| 10 | 4 | Pro-social Behaviour, Social Behaviour |
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| 11 | 5 | Indicators of Mental Health Disorders, Psychological Disorders |
| - |
| 12 | 6 | Stress & Health, Personality |
| - |
| 13 | - | - | - | Exam Revision |
| 15 | - | - | - | Written Exam |
Trainer Information
Dr. Inderbir Kaur Sandhu
Dr Inderbir Kaur Sandhu is an Associate Faculty at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Cambridge and has close to 30 years of professional experience in psychology education, curriculum development, research, and consultancy within higher education and adult-learning contexts in Singapore and the region.
Dr Sandhu teaches a broad range of psychology modules at undergraduate and professional levels across multiple institutions, including introductory psychology, positive psychology, research methods, mental health, psychometrics and psychological testing, cognitive psychology, and social psychology. Her teaching experience includes institutions such as The School of Positive Psychology (Singapore), Universiti Putra Malaysia, and Universitas Negeri Malang (Indonesia). Her teaching approach emphasises conceptual clarity, application of psychological theories to real-life contexts, and the use of empirical evidence to support critical analysis of behaviour and mental processes.
In addition to teaching, Dr Sandhu works with universities in consultancy and programme development roles. She currently serves as a consultant to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), contributing to the National Gifted and Talented Education Centre through teacher training, assessment development, and advisory work related to learner development and psychological assessment.
Her areas of expertise align closely with the PSY108 curriculum and include human development, learning theories, emotion and motivation, social and prosocial behaviour, personality, psychological disorders, and the relationship between stress and health. She is experienced in supporting learners to apply psychological concepts and empirical findings to everyday situations and contemporary issues.
Dr Sandhu is also a published author and researcher in psychology and human development. In recognition of her contributions to teaching quality, she received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Singapore University of Social Sciences.
Course Fees
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs) & Permanent Residents (aged 21 and above) | SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy1 (S'poreans aged 40 and above) | Enhanced Training Support for SME2 (Singaporean and PRs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Course fee (A) | $1,753.00 | $1,461.00 | $1,461.00 | $1,461.00 |
| SSG grant (70%) (B) | - | $1,022.70 | $1,022.70 | $1,022.70 |
| Nett course fee (A) - (B) = (C) | $1,753.00 | $438.30 | $438.30 | $438.30 |
| 9% GST on nett course fee (D) | $157.77 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.45 |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST (C) + (D) = (E) | $1910.77 | $477.75 | $477.75 | $477.75 |
| Less additional funding if eligible under various schemes (F) | - | - | $292.20 | $292.20 |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes (E) - (F) = (H) | $1,910.77 | $477.75 | $185.75 | $185.75 |
1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy:
Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course
fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support
for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singaporean Citizens and PRs) aged 21
and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
- Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
- Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
- The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
- Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend
and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.
For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:
Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]