Artificial Intelligence in Psychology

This course will explore the intersection of human psychology, artificial intelligence (AI), and mental health. Students will examine how human cognition, emotion, and behavior both shape and are shaped by emerging intelligent technologies. The course introduces foundational concepts in cyberpsychology, including human-computer interaction, online identity, digital behavior, and the psychological effects of technology use. The course will examine AI through a psychological lens to better understand how AI systems function and how people interpret and interact with them.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain key concepts in cyberpsychology, including online behavior identity, and digital interaction, describe how artificial intelligence systems function and how they differ from human cognition, analyze how humans perceive, trust and interact with AI systems, examine current uses of AI in mental health, apply psychological theories to understand how digital tools influence mental health outcomes, interpret research on AI and mental health to inform evidence based decision making, and analyze emerging trends in AI, digital health, and human centered technology.

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Spring 2027 enrollment opens on October 19!

Artificial Intelligence in Psychology

Learner Outcomes

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