Introduction to Psychology

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Gain a thorough understanding of the field of human psychology!

The study of psychology enables you to develop insights into human thoughts, behaviors and feelings, and exposes you to various research areas. This course will help you develop a better understanding of yourself and the people around you, learn how to understand the workings of the mind, and engage in current discussions and issues in the field. You will participate in cognitive assessments, personality tests, film discussions, group activities and interactive learning sessions, providing you with valuable insights into the world of human psychology. By the end of the course, you will relate your learnings to real-life situations. You will be able to find answers to questions such as: Why do I sometimes procrastinate? What can motivate me to study? Why is my friend unhappy, and how can they be helped? Why is my niece a pleasant child, but her brother is very irritable? Why has my grandfather become more forgetful? Why does my sister look at her reflection in the mirror and see an obese person despite being underweight? How does advertising attempt to manipulate human behavior? 

If you would like to learn more about the human mind, join us this summer on this eye-opening psychological journey.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic psychological terminology, concepts and perspectives
• Critically analyze psychological findings, including the reliability of their sources and their applicability to the world around us
• Improve their interpersonal skills, including their communication skills, self-regulation skills and work collaboratively with other students in the class
• Accurately articulate the applicability of psychological subfields to everyday life, as well as other areas of study
• Express themselves clearly and professionally

Duration and Location

• July 26 - August 13, 2026
• Application Deadline: One week before the course starts
• Sessions will run daily from 9 am to 3 pm
• AUC New Cairo campus
• Fridays and Saturdays off\

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Fees

• $1,000 (price includes field trips). This amount is equivalent to half the price of a regular undergraduate course.
• 10% discount offered for siblings, AUC faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Egyptian students can pay the equivalent amount in Egyptian pounds.\

Current AUC Equivalent

This course is one of the required courses for the psychology major. The course serves students seeking other majors that have collateral requirements, as well as students planning on declaring psychology as a minor.

Note: Program requirements may change by the time the student applies to AUC. If this course is no longer a requirement for the major, it will be counted as an elective course.

Course Transfer

• Upon taking this course, you will receive a certificate of completion from AUC.
• The course is equivalent to 3 credit hours. Only students who pass the course will be able to transfer these 3 credits when they enroll at AUC. In case transferring the course to other universities, their transfer assessments will apply.

Requirements

• An English writing sample (at least 750 words): essay or reflection.
• A copy of your report card for the past two years of school.
• A recommendation letter from a high-school teacher within the past academic year, if available.

Transportation

The AUC Bus Service is available for extra fees. Details on the schedule will be shared before the program’s start date.\

Accommodation

Accommodation is offered at the University Residences in case needed. \

About the Instructor Hala Abdel Hak, MEd, MA and Diploma Special Needs Education

Hala Abdel Hak is an educational psychologist and disability and inclusive education consultant, a member of the British Psychological Society and an affiliate instructor at the Department of Psychology at The American University in Cairo (AUC). Abdel Hak has been teaching educational, counseling, personality and general psychology since 1998. She is also a member of the Learning Disability Committee and the Community-Based Learning Advisory Committee at AUC. Abdel Hak is a passionate advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities. She co-founded a nonprofit organization called the Egyptian Foundation for Organizations and Experts Supporting Inclusive Education, aiming to advocate for, research on, network and raise awareness about inclusive education. She also co-founded the nonprofit Wataneya Society, which supports residential homes —including orphanages in Egypt — through capacity building as well as monitoring and evaluation. Moreover, she has been a consultant to the Ministry of Education as well as various NGOs, national and international, including Advanced Health Education, Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services, Christian Blind Mission and Save the Children United Kingdom. \

AUC Refund Policy

A 100% refund of the program fees will be granted if the request is submitted at least two weeks before the course start date, or if the request is due to one of the following reasons:

• Course cancellation
• Medical withdrawal
• Visa denial

A 75% refund will be granted if the request is submitted within the last two weeks before the course start date.

No refund will be issued if the request is submitted after the end of the last working day (4 pm) and before classes begin, including the weekend prior to the course start date, or after the course has begun.