Courses

AP Psychology

  • Course Code: 4A057X0
  • Grade Level: 10th, 11th, 12th graders
  • Semester: Spring Semester
  • Schedule: Monday — Friday
  • Time: 9:50am – 11:00am
  • Course Pathway(s): Cultural Studies/Social Science, Health Sciences

Course Introduction

Open a window into the workings of the human and animal mind. Engage with critical thinking, labs, and real-world applications to explore social psychology and mental health topics. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to psychology through college-level courses, including social psychology, history, careers, theories, research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation/perception, consciousness, learning, memory, cognition, development, personality, stress, disorders, and treatments. This AP course offers frequent reading quizzes and unit exams involving multiple-choice and free-response components.

Requirements:
Prerequisites: B or higher in Biology through your local high school or NCVPS
Materials/Textbooks: Textbook provided on loan from NCSSM.
Site Requirements: Ready access to a computer with internet and web conferencing capabilities. Headphones equipped with built-in microphones are recommended for shared spaces.