Psychology of the Pandemic
Issued by
University of Montana
Since the start of 2020, there has been an ongoing race to understand the COVID-19 virus and its impacts on our world. One of the most difficult factors has been explaining how human behavior impacts the pandemic. Psychological science has much to offer in understanding the interface between the virus and the societies in which we live. This course explores some of the key, lingering questions about the pandemic from psychological perspectives.
Skills
- Interpreting Vaccines Efficacy Rates
- Psychological Science
- Understanding Education During A Pandemic
- Understanding Grief And Coping During A Pandemic
- Understanding Isolation During A Pandemic
- Understanding Lonliness During A Pandemic
- Understanding Parent And Kids During Pandemic
- Understanding Stress During A Pandemic
- Understanding The Politicalization Of Pandemic
Earning Criteria
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Students are required to complete a short assessment at the conclusion of each module/topic. Students must complete the assessment for all modules and earn an average score of at least 70% across the modules in order to be awarded the digital badge.
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Psychology of the Pandemic (UM Online Course)