{"id":32276,"date":"2026-08-15T10:24:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T16:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribat.rabata.org\/riverstead\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32276"},"modified":"2026-08-15T13:11:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T19:11:53","slug":"foundations-of-psychology","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ribat.rabata.org\/riverstead\/product\/foundations-of-psychology\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall 2026 &#8211; Foundations of Psychology: Theory, Practice, and Worldviews"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"max-width: 950px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #2f2f2f; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<p><!-- COURSE OVERVIEW --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #33005c, #4b2366); color: #ffffff; padding: 32px; border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0; color: #ffffff; font-size: 30px;\">Course Information<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; color: #f5edf8;\">This is a 3-credit course that carries the academic commitment, workload, and tuition associated with university-level study. Please review the course details and tuition information carefully before registering. If completed with a passing grade, the credits may be eligible towards a future degree or certificate program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- COURSE DESCRIPTION --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ded4e3; padding: 28px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #33005c; font-size: 22px; padding-bottom: 8px;\">Course Description<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of modern psychology while uniquely situating these concepts within an Islamic framework. Students explore the human experience by bridging the gap between contemporary clinical science and spiritual tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The curriculum begins with an investigation into the scientific method to understand how researchers construct and validate psychological theories. Students examine the biological foundations of behavior, analyzing how the brain influences memory, sensation, and emotion. Students also consider the major psychological schools of thought, including psychoanalytic, behavioral, humanistic, and cognitive theories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A central feature of the course is its integrative approach. As students study traditional subfields such as life span development, personality, and social psychology, they concurrently engage with Islamic concepts of the self (nafs), consciousness, and moral intelligence. This dual lens allows for a deeper exploration of how faith and science dialogue to explain human behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This course offers a holistic understanding of the mind, behavior, and the spiritual dimensions of the human persona.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- LEARNING OUTCOMES --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ded4e3; padding: 28px; background-color: #faf8fb;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #33005c; font-size: 22px; padding-bottom: 8px;\">Course Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\">By the end of this course, students will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand how the scientific method informs psychological theories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Demonstrate an understanding of the various subfields of psychology, including cognitive psychology, life span development, personality psychology, social psychology, and therapy and how and when they intersect with Islamic concepts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze the major psychological theories, including psychoanalytic, behavioral, humanistic, and cognitive theories, remembering the contributions of notable theorists.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distinguish the brain\u2019s influence on both everyday cognitive processes like learning, memory, sensation and perception, thinking, motivation, and emotion, and the biological influences of psychological disorders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classify basic categories of psychological disorders, while demonstrating a general understanding of the differences between them .<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluate the effectiveness of various therapeutic interventions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- PREREQUISITES --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ded4e3; padding: 28px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #33005c; font-size: 22px; padding-bottom: 8px;\">Course Prerequisites<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f1fa; border-left: 5px solid #6f3b87; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\">This course is open to women ages 17 and above.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- COURSE MATERIALS --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ded4e3; padding: 28px; background-color: #faf8fb;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #33005c; font-size: 22px; padding-bottom: 8px;\">Course Materials<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Students are responsible for purchasing all required textbooks before the start of class.<br \/>\nRib\u0101\u1e6d textbooks are available at the <a style=\"color: #5d2d76; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.rabata.org\/collections\/ribaat-texbooks-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rabata Bookshop<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ded4e3; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #33005c; font-size: 18px;\">Required Readings<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Science of Psychology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 6th Edition (McGraw Hill, 2025) by Laura King. ISBN-13: 9781265040307<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional readings will be shared through Canvas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #33005c; font-size: 18px;\">Recommended Readings<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consciousness Explained: An Islamic Perspective on Mind, Awareness and AI<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Perry Isa Brimah<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tobeamuslim.com\/consciousness-explained-an-islamic-perspective-on-mind-awareness-and-ai\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=consciousness-explained-an-islamic-perspective-on-mind-awareness-and-ai\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/tobeamuslim.com\/consciousness-explained-an-islamic-perspective-on-mind-awareness-and-ai\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=consciousness-explained-an-islamic-perspective-on-mind-awareness-and-ai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the Heart in Mind: The Moral and Emotional Intelligence of the Prophet \ufdfa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Mikaeel Ahmed Smith\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- REGISTRATION --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ded4e3; padding: 28px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #33005c; font-size: 22px; padding-bottom: 8px;\">Registration Information<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background-color: #33005c; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px; margin-bottom: 18px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px; color: #f4c95d; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Registration Fee<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold;\">$450.00<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 4px 0 0; color: #eee5f2;\">Course materials are not included.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%; padding: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5dce9; font-weight: bold; color: #33005c;\">Late Registration Fee<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5dce9;\">An additional $20.00 beginning September 11, 2026, if seats remain available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #faf8fb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5dce9; font-weight: bold; color: #33005c;\">Registration Deadline<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5dce9;\">September 28, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5dce9; font-weight: bold; color: #33005c;\">Auditing Fee<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5dce9;\">An additional $5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #faf8fb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5dce9; font-weight: bold; color: #33005c;\">Course Access Ends<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5dce9;\">January 10, 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; background-color: #fff8e5; border: 1px solid #edd88d; border-left: 5px solid #d2a62c; border-radius: 7px; padding: 16px;\"><strong style=\"color: #674f12;\">Important:<\/strong><br \/>\nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Before enrolling, please review the <a style=\"color: #5d2d76; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ribat.rabata.org\/admissions\/tuition\/#riverstead_container\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Fees &amp; Policies<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 20px 0 0;\"><strong>Questions?<\/strong><br \/>\nContact <span style=\"color: #33005c;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #33005c;\" href=\"mailto:registration@rabata.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">registration@rabata.org<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ATTENDANCE POLICY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ded4e3; padding: 28px; background-color: #faf8fb;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #33005c; font-size: 22px; padding-bottom: 8px;\">Attendance Policy<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Students are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions and participate actively in their learning. 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Courses at Rib\u0101\u1e6d University are delivered through Canvas and may include video lectures, interactive discussions, digital readings, and multimedia assignments.<br \/>\nStudents are responsible for maintaining the technology needed to participate fully.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 22px 0 12px; color: #33005c; font-size: 18px;\">Minimum Technical Requirements<\/h4>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ded4e3; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 15px 18px; background-color: #faf8fb; border-bottom: 1px solid #ded4e3;\"><strong style=\"color: #33005c;\">Computer:<\/strong><br \/>\nA desktop, laptop, or similar device manufactured within the last five years and capable of running current software and updates. Students should not rely solely on a phone, as coursework requires a full computer interface and functionality.<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ded4e3;\"><strong style=\"color: #33005c;\">Operating System:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe computer operating system should be kept current with all recommended security updates and upgrades.<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px 18px; background-color: #faf8fb; border-bottom: 1px solid #ded4e3;\"><strong style=\"color: #33005c;\">Internet:<\/strong><br \/>\nA high-speed broadband connection with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload.<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ded4e3;\"><strong style=\"color: #33005c;\">Web Browser:<\/strong><br \/>\nA current version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge.<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px 18px; background-color: #faf8fb; border-bottom: 1px solid #ded4e3;\"><strong style=\"color: #33005c;\">Software:<\/strong><br \/>\nMicrosoft Office, Google Workspace, or Apple productivity applications for word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets; a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat; and updated antivirus and security software.<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px 18px;\"><strong style=\"color: #33005c;\">Multimedia:<\/strong><br \/>\nA functional webcam, microphone, and speakers or headset for participating in live sessions and assessments.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 22px 0 12px; color: #33005c; font-size: 18px;\">Technology Skills<\/h4>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ded4e3; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 15px 18px; background-color: #faf8fb; border-bottom: 1px solid #ded4e3;\">\n<p>Students should be comfortable with basic computer operations, including using email, browsing the internet, uploading and downloading files, and navigating an online learning platform. 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