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Pathways College Transfer Credit · Psychology 120

General Elective (Pathways) at Pathways.

Earn this Pathways College equivalency through UPI Study's Educational Psychology — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

The Psychology 120 syllabus is available to enrolled or registered students . Sign in to your UPI Study account to download it instantly — or enroll today to get access.

🎓3 College Credits ✓ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Educational Psychology — transfers as General Elective (Pathways) at Pathways College
Articulation Agreement · Signed July 2025
UPI Study × Pathways College
You complete at UPI Study
Educational Psychology
Psychology 120 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Pathways College recognizes as
General Elective (Pathways)
3 transcript credits
WSCUC accredited · Transcript sent directly to Pathways College
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Pathways
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of educational psychology, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Understand the cognitive processes involved in learning, including memory systems, problem-solving strategies, and creativity; explore behaviorism and its applications in education, including classical and operant conditioning, reinforcement schedules, and behavior management techniques.
  • ✓Examine child and adolescent development within educational contexts, including cognitive development theories, sociocultural influences, and moral development; investigate motivation theories and their impact on student learning, including goal orientation, self-efficacy, and teacher expectations.
  • ✓Recognize and accommodate individual differences among learners, including intelligence measurement, learning styles, and special education considerations; apply assessment methods, instructional strategies, and research methodology to real educational settings.
📚Major topics covered
Foundations of Educational Psychology Cognitive Processes in Learning Memory Systems & Retrieval Behavioral Foundations & Conditioning Operant Conditioning & Reinforcement Developmental Psychology in Education Piaget & Vygotsky's Theories Motivation & Self-Efficacy Goal Orientation & Teacher Expectations Individual Differences & Learning Styles Special Education & IEPs Assessment & Evaluation Methods Effective Instructional Strategies Research Methodology in Education Technology Integration in Education Moral & Sociocultural Development
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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Three steps to Pathways credit.

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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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Transfer to Pathways

UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Pathways College's registrar. Pathways applies the equivalency: General Elective (Pathways).

Pricing

Educational Psychology — two ways to enroll.

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  • ✓Lifetime access to Educational Psychology
  • ✓3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, transferable to Pathways College
  • ✓Self-paced — finish in 28–30 days or take longer
  • ✓Official transcript sent to Pathways College
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Tuition saved vs Pathways' per-credit rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

Savings = credits × $206, Pathways' published tuition per credit (pathwayscollege.edu, 13 Oct 2026). Pathways' Registrar makes the final credit award.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Educational Psychology → Pathways.

📚 About Educational Psychology
What is Educational Psychology?
Educational Psychology is a college-level course that explores the psychological principles and theories essential for effective teaching and learning. It is Psychology 120 — a standard lower-division course worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation.
What will I be able to do after this course?
You will be able to apply cognitive and behavioral learning theories, analyze motivation and development in educational contexts, evaluate individual differences among learners, and use assessment and instructional strategies — skills valued in teaching, counseling, HR, and social services.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries an NCCRS recommendation for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry an NCCRS recommendation — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About General Elective (Pathways) at Pathways
What does 'Elective credit' mean at Pathways College?
Elective credit fills the elective portion of a Pathways degree — credits required for graduation but not tied to a specific named course or general education category. Every Pathways degree program reserves a portion of total credits for electives, which gives students flexibility to round out their program.
How many elective credits do I need for my Pathways degree?
Pathways's degree programs each define an elective credit minimum within the total (60 credits for the Associate, 120 for the Bachelor's). The specific count varies by program. Check Pathways's current academic catalog for the exact elective credit requirement.
Can I use Educational Psychology for Pathways electives even though it's a social science course?
Yes. UPI Study's agreement with Pathways College lists UPI Study's Educational Psychology as General Elective (Pathways) at Pathways, whatever its subject area. The credit posts to your Pathways transcript once UPI Study sends the official transcript.
How many UPI Study courses can I stack as electives at Pathways?
Up to the overall 75% transfer cap (90 credits for the Bachelor's). Pathways doesn't impose a separate elective cap beyond that, so you can stack multiple UPI Study elective courses as long as they fit within total transfer maximum and your program's elective requirement.
Is elective credit 'worth less' than named course credit?
No — credit is credit toward your Pathways degree. Elective credits count fully toward the 60-credit Associate or 120-credit Bachelor's total. The only difference is they fill the 'elective' bucket on your transcript rather than a specific named course. They have the same weight in graduation requirements.
🔄 About transferring to Pathways
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Pathways degree?
Pathways College accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 69 UPI Study courses are recognized by Pathways under the Pathways College–UPI Study articulation agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Pathways.
Do I need to enroll at Pathways first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Pathways enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Pathways when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Pathways?
Once you complete Educational Psychology, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Pathways College. Pathways's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (General Elective (Pathways)) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Educational Psychology for your Pathways credit.

What is Educational Psychology?

Educational Psychology is the study of how people learn and how teaching, motivation, memory, and development affect that process. It looks at what happens in the mind and behavior of learners, and how educators can use that knowledge to support learning in schools and other settings.

How the course teaches you

The course is self-paced and online, built around video lessons, quizzes, an assignment, and a final exam. Attendance, quizzes, assignments, and the final exam each carry 25% of the grade, so consistent work across the whole course counts as much as the final exam does. Completing the course produces transcript credit that Pathways College recognizes as General Elective (Pathways), which counts toward total credit hours and elective requirements.

How it helps beyond the classroom

Educational Psychology covers how people remember, solve problems, respond to reinforcement, and stay motivated, which applies to teaching, training, coaching, and planning your own study habits. At Pathways, the credit fills elective space within programs such as the Associate degree or Bachelor of Arts, so you can apply the material in your work while the credit moves your degree forward. The knowledge carries over to any role that involves helping others learn.

Skills you walk away with

Explain memory systems and retrieval in learningApply classical and operant conditioning conceptsUse reinforcement and behavior management strategiesCompare Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories of developmentIdentify factors that shape motivation and self-efficacyRecognize individual differences, intelligence, and learning needsConnect assessment and research methods to classroom situations

Taking this course toward Pathways

After you complete the course, your transcript is sent to Pathways College, and the Pathways registrar applies the credit as General Elective (Pathways), an elective equivalency. That recognition means the course counts toward your total credit hours and elective requirements in your degree plan, though it is credited as an elective rather than as a named course. Pathways accepts up to 90 credits (75%) in transfer, so this course counts toward that limit along with any other transferred credit. Check your degree plan with a Pathways advisor to confirm how the elective fits your program.

Who this course is for

This course suits students who want to finish a Pathways degree with fewer electives left to complete, such as working adults returning to school, career changers moving toward people-facing roles, or students keeping costs down at $206 per credit. Because it counts only as a General Elective at Pathways, it helps with total hours and open elective requirements but will not substitute for a specific major or general education course, and transfer credit overall is capped at 90 credits (75%). It is not the right choice if you need a named course in your major or general education plan.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Pathways.

Pathways College signed an articulation agreement with UPI Study (July 2025): 17 named course equivalents, plus elective credit for other UPI Study courses not used for general education or the major, up to 48 credits.

What the agreement says
✓17 named Pathways course equivalents
✓Up to 48 UPI Study elective credits
✓Up to 90 transfer credits toward a bachelor's
✓Exceptions reviewed by the Registrar and CAO
The numbers
90 credits
Max transfer into a bachelor's (75%)
$206
Pathways tuition per credit

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Pathways College's Registrar reviews and grants transfer credit under Pathways' policies.

Ready to start?

Start Educational Psychology today.

Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to Pathways College.