Course Descriptions

PSY 108 - Fundamentals of APA Style

1 Credit

Students will learn the basics of APA style, the standard writing style for most social sciences. Proper techniques for citing sources, preparing a manuscript, and expressing material clearly and accurately will be covered. Students will practice writing short papers and components of papers in this style.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 with a C or higher, or ENG 200 with a C or higher.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Use APA style and format to produce a written document.
2. Explain the elements of APA bias-free language guidelines.
3. Distinguish plagiarism from quoting and paraphrasing using APA format.
4. Demonstrate correct citations and references in APA format.

Use links below to see if this course is offered:
Intersession 2026
Spring Semester 2026