Psychology
Course Number CSD2200
1/2 credit
Description: Grade 11-12. This course is designed to assist the learner in understanding not only his/herself but also those around them through the lens of psychology. To do so, they will examine and analyze various theories, influencing factors, and disorders that influence human behavior.
CSA2300/CSA2400 (Advanced Placement)
1/2 credit each
Prerequisite: It is recommended that the student be reading at grade level or beyond.
Special Notation: Advanced Placement is intended for qualified students who wish to complete studies in high school equivalent to a college introductory course in Psychology. Summer homework is mandatory and will be assigned in the spring of the school year prior to the start of the course.
Description: Grades 10-12. AP Psychology is “designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principals, and phenomena associated with each of the major sub-fields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice” (College Board 2004). Students who take psychology courses report that they learn both about themselves and those with whom they live, therefore heralding the relevance of psychology to every day life. This course is rigorous and students will be required to frequently read challenging materials, write timed essays and take difficult exams. Students will also be required to engage in class discussions, experiments and a multitude of other hands on projects. All classroom activities, homework, special projects and assessments in this course are designed to help students pass the AP Psychology test.