2061y / 2062y-H

Psychology and Sociology

Full Year / 1 Credit / Grade 11, 12

Course offered in alternate years. Course will be offered in 2019-2020.

Prerequisites:

• Standard Level: Successful completion of 9^th and 10^th grade Social Studies.
• Honors Level: Placement in the Honors section of this course requires: Completion of all assigned Honors summer work; Teacher recommendation based on Q1 performance and grade (minimum B- and above); Honors placement is finalized after Q1.

Description:

This year-long college preparatory elective course for 11^th and 12^th grade students begins with a general study of the methods of inquiry used by social scientists. Students will be exposed to the concepts, principles and theories that compromise introductory courses in Psychology and Sociology. The first semester focuses on psychology and the second on sociology. The psychology course is designed to give students a basic understanding of human behavior. General areas of study for psychology, include human growth and development, learning and cognitive process, personality theories, conflicts and adjustment, as well as social behavior.

Sociology deals with the basic principles of human group life. The focus is on social structures and functions, social patterns and processes. Topics include socialization, deviance and crime, groups and organizations, social institutions and global challenges, including social movements and social change. By the end of the course students will understand how theoretical psychological and sociological perspectives provide insights into individual and group behaviors.

Assessment:

Students taking this course for Honors credit will be required to complete supplemental assignments and will be assessed with an Honors-level rubric.