A flexible entry point into psychology, for learning or re-entry
Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101) is an online ASU course offered through Universal Learner Courses for $25, with the option to add official ASU college credit for $400.
Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101) is widely used as a first encounter with college-level psychology, in part because it works equally well as a standalone learning experience and as a way back into academic study.
In practice, the course attracts people who simply want a structured, faculty-taught understanding of human behavior, alongside high school students earning optional credit, adults returning to learning after time away and learners exploring psychology or health-related fields before deciding on a program. Because PSY 101 is a standard foundational course across many institutions, it is also a familiar place to rebuild academic confidence without unnecessary complexity.
Learners complete the full course for $25 and receive a final grade, then decide whether adding official ASU credit for $400 fits their goals. For some, the learning itself is the outcome. For others, the course becomes a practical anchor for next steps in college-level study.
This page outlines how PSY 101 is structured, what it covers and how learners typically use it.