A.P. Psychology

AP Psychology is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of 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. Students also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. It is a year-long course that prepares students for the AP Psychology exam in May. Taking the AP Psychology Exam is a requirement of the course.