UPI Study Colleges University of the People Advanced Social Psychology
University of the People Transfer Credit · Psychology 310

PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People equivalency through UPI Study's Advanced Social Psychology — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Advanced Social Psychology — transfers as PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology at University of the People
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Advanced Social Psychology
Psychology 310 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
University of the People recognizes as
PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: PSYC 2205
WASC accredited since 2025 · Transcript sent directly to University of the People
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to UoPeople
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of advanced social psychology, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Comprehend foundational concepts in social psychology, including attitudes, stereotypes, conformity, and altruism, facilitating critical analysis of social phenomena
  • Apply theoretical perspectives such as social cognition models and group dynamics theories to analyze and interpret complex social behaviors and interactions; critically evaluate empirical research findings, discerning their significance and implications for understanding human behavior in social contexts
  • Demonstrate proficiency in communicating social psychological concepts, theories, and research findings both orally and in writing, fostering clear and coherent expression of ideas
  • Cultivate critical thinking skills by synthesizing information from diverse sources to develop informed perspectives on social issues, enhancing problem-solving abilities in real-world contexts
📚Major topics covered
Foundations of social psychology Social cognition & heuristics Attitudes, persuasion & behavior Cognitive bias & dissonance Self-perception & identity Social identity theory Prejudice, stereotyping & discrimination Ingroup vs. outgroup dynamics Interpersonal relationships & attraction Conformity, compliance & obedience Altruism & prosocial behavior Aggression in social contexts Group dynamics & groupthink Social psychology & the online world Media influence on attitudes & behavior Cyberbullying & online prejudice Techniques for reducing prejudice
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to University of the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology.

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Assessment fees saved at UoPeople
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

UoPeople is tuition-free, but charges a $120 per-course assessment fee for undergraduate courses. Savings = transferred credits × $40 (the per-credit equivalent of UoPeople's $120 assessment fee for a 3-credit course). UoPeople credit awards subject to their evaluation policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Advanced Social Psychology → UoPeople.

📚 About Advanced Social Psychology
What is Advanced Social Psychology?
Advanced Social Psychology is a college-level course that explores human behavior, social patterns, and psychological or sociological frameworks. It is Psychology 310 — a standard lower-division course worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from NCCRS.
What will I be able to do after this course?
You will be able to analyze human behavior, apply key theoretical frameworks, evaluate research findings, and think critically about social and psychological phenomena — skills valued in counseling, education, research, 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 PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept Advanced Social Psychology as a direct equivalent to their PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's Advanced Social Psychology is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists Advanced Social Psychology as transferring as PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's Advanced Social Psychology as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your UoPeople advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology directly at UoPeople?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your UoPeople degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while UoPeople's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without UoPeople enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at UoPeople to reduce overall program time.
Does University of the People ever change which courses they accept as PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists Advanced Social Psychology → PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology. We update this page whenever the MOU changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the MOU change.
🔄 About transferring to UoPeople
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my UoPeople degree?
University of the People accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 67 UPI Study courses are recognized by UoPeople under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at UoPeople.
Do I need to enroll at UoPeople first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no UoPeople enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to UoPeople when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach UoPeople?
Once you complete Advanced Social Psychology, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by University of the People. UoPeople's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Advanced Social Psychology for your UoPeople credit.

What is Advanced Social Psychology?

Advanced Social Psychology studies how people think about, influence, and relate to one another in social settings. It looks at topics such as attitudes, persuasion, prejudice, conformity, identity, and group behavior, with an emphasis on how these processes shape everyday actions and decisions.

How the course teaches you

Advanced Social Psychology is delivered with structured online study that includes video lessons, quizzes, assignments, attendance, and a final exam, with grading split 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam. When you finish, the transcript shows completed credit that University of the People can evaluate as PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology, a named course equivalency in its catalog.

How it helps beyond the classroom

This course gives you a stronger understanding of attitudes, persuasion, prejudice, conformity, identity, and group behavior, which can help in workplaces and everyday relationships where people need to read social situations carefully. At University of the People, the credit can support progress in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, where PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology fits into a degree plan rather than remaining as an extra course.

Skills you walk away with

Analyze attitudes, persuasion, and behaviorExplain social cognition and common heuristicsIdentify cognitive bias and dissonanceApply social identity and group dynamics theoriesRecognize prejudice, stereotyping, and discriminationEvaluate research on conformity, compliance, and obedienceCommunicate social psychology concepts clearly in writing

Taking this course toward UoPeople

After you complete the course, your transcript is sent for review and University of the People evaluates it through its transfer process. If accepted, the registrar applies the credit as PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology, which is a named equivalency and therefore a direct match to a specific catalog course. That matters because it can satisfy a defined course slot in your UoPeople degree plan instead of counting only as general elective credit. UoPeople allows up to 90 transferred credits, or 75% of a degree, so this course should be considered as part of a larger transfer strategy.

Who this course is for

This is a good fit for students who want a clear transfer path into University of the People and need a course that maps directly to PSYC 2205 – Social Psychology. It is especially relevant if you are planning around UoPeople's 90-credit transfer ceiling and want to make sure your coursework counts toward a named requirement. It is less useful for someone who is not aiming for a UoPeople degree or who already has enough transfer credit to reach the limit.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to UoPeople.

University of the People is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, WASC-accredited online university. Its team evaluates your transcript for you, and you only pay a small per-course assessment fee — no tuition.

What UoPeople offers UPI students
Tuition-free degree programs
Only $17 per course transferred
Free transcript evaluation
WASC-accredited since 2025
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an associate or bachelor's
$17
Per-course transfer fee (no tuition)
📋 UoPeople's official transfer page → WASC accredited since 2025

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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