Credits: 1 credit + 3 credit hours at WCC -- 2 Terms
Prerequisites: World History or AP European History
Level: Junior or Senior Elective
Course Description:
The AP Psychology course 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, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. This introductory college level course is rigorous and designed for students willing to be academically challenged with demanding material and concepts. Students will be prepared and encouraged to take the AP exam in May, which can potentially earn college credit. Students enrolled in this class may be eligible to receive both high school and college credit. This course is the equivalent of PSY 080 at Waubonsee Community College. Students and parents should confer with their potential college choices about the transferability of this course.