Course: SS750 PSYCHOLOGY 202 PIE

Grade: 11 & 12

Subject Area: Social Studies

Type: Accelerated, Potential College (Articulated) Credits

Credits: 1

Course Information: This is a year-long course that requires selection of both semesters: S1 and S2. This course is an introduction to college psychology.  This course will be a survey of major content areas in psychology.  Topics include research methodology, learning, memory, cognition, biological, sensation, perception, motivation, emotion, development, personality, psychopathology, and social psychology.  Students who earn a 70% or better in both semesters will earn 3 college credits.  This course is treated like other ECCP courses. If a student fails the course, the student must reimburse the District for the cost of the course ($315).

Outcomes:

• Develop scientific skills including critical thinking, problem-solving and an understanding of scientific methodology related to psychology

• Demonstrate knowledge of psychological concepts, perspectives, theories, terminology, and their interconnectedness

• Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research

• Develop methods to use psychological knowledge in everyday life

• Participate effectively in small and large group discussions 

Prerequisites:To qualify to take this course, a student must have attained a 22 on the ACT or have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and successfully completed Contemporary US History or AP US History.  Students taking this course should be planning on attending a two or four-year post-secondary education program.