SOCIOLOGY

Fall Semester Class

Grades: 10-12

Credit Value: .5 per semester/Elective

Course Description:  Sociology is about people – how they act, interact and react with others. This course is designed to help students better understand their place in the groups to which they belong and the function, influence and interaction of groups that form institutions, neighborhoods and societies. Sociology investigates human society, social relations, organization and change. Emphasis is placed on the study of such issues as delinquency, poverty and changing family patterns. Students use surveys, case studies, experiments and interviews.
 

PSYCHOLOGY

Spring Semester Class

Grades: 10-12

Credit Value: .5 per semester/Elective

Course Description:  Introduction to Psychology is the science of the human mind and behavior. The course will examine the different models upon which modern psychology has been built, along with such things as the history and origins of psychology, research methods, biological aspects of psychology, human development, perception, consciousness, learning, and personality theory. This course begins with an overview of Abnormal Psychology followed by a survey of Psychology with an emphasis on students wishing to enroll in AP Psychology the following year.  


AP PSYCHOLOGY

Full-Year Class

Grade: 10-12

Credit Value: .5 per semester/Elective; advanced class on 5.0 GPA scale

Fees: Student pays for AP exam in May

Course Description: AP Psychology is designed to be equivalent to a college introductory psychology course. By definition, psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Students will get the chance to assess some of the differing approaches adopted by psychologists, including biological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural perspectives. Students will also learn the basic skills of psychological research and develop critical thinking skills. Students should be prepared for a rigorous, interactive learning environment. In May, students should plan to take the AP Psychology exam for possible college credit. Individual colleges determine standards for credit earned.