Two Quarters: Must be taken with 240B AP Psychology ***

Open to grades 10, 11, and 12

Recommended GPA of 3.5 or above in previous Social Studies classes.  However this course is open to any student willing to accept the challenge of college level work.

Students enrolling in AP Psychology for the 2021-22 school year are STRONGLY encouraged to concurrently enroll in 234 Abnormal Psychology to allow for AP Exam preparation during 4th quarter.

The objective of this course is to introduce students to the discipline of psychology: its methodology, major areas of study, and current research and practice.  Topics studied include neuroscience and the brain, behavior genetics, developmental psychology, sensation and perception, learning, states of consciousness, cognition, intelligence, motivation and emotion, personality theory, psychological disorders and treatment and social psychology. As with any Advanced Placement course, students taking AP Psychology should expect college level reading assignments, workloads and tests. 

A significant focus of this class is preparing students for successful completion of the national Advanced Placement Psychology Examination given in May of each year.  Students who pass the exam may earn college credit.  A fee is charged for taking this examination.