Psychology AP

PSYCHOLOGY AP: The purpose of the Advanced Placement course in Psychology is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental process of human beings and other animals.  Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major sub fields within psychology.  They also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice.  The course would compare to an introductory college course in psychology.  It would follow the college course curriculum, and most likely provide the student with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college introductory psychology courses.  This AP class puts more emphasis on the areas of: 1) Biological Bases of Behavior (Physiological Techniques, Neuroanatomy, Neural Transmission, and Functional Organization of the Nervous System) and 2) Methods, (Experimental, Correlational, and Clinical Research and Statistics).  The curriculum is aligned with College Board guidelines.

Length: Year

Offered: Fall/Spring

Number of Periods per Semester: One

Grade Level: 11-12

Course Prerequisites: None

Application: None

Tryout : None

Counselor Approval Required: None

Dual Credit: No, Possible AP Credit

Weighted: Yes, Full

Diploma Path: Directed Elective or Elective for All Diploma Paths

Quantitative Reasoning: No

Other: Advanced Placement and dual credit courses use collegiate texts and are likely to have higher textbook and consumable fees.