AP Psychology

Grades 11 & 12

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AP Psychology

This course will introduce you to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. AP Psychology is designed to demonstrate how psychological methodology and theory may be used to understand and predict behavior, as well as to assist you in applying conceptual knowledge to everyday situations.

Length: Year ● Credit: 1.0 ● Prerequisite: None ● NCAA Approved

  • Dual Credit Course: Oregon college credit may be available for this class. Work with the teacher to coordinate college credit and pay any associated fees.

  • This capstone course is graded on a 5.0 scale.

Diploma Credit Area: Social Studies (SS)

If you have already fulfilled the SS requirement, this course will transcribe as elective credit (EL).

Mr. Vallerga, our AP Psychology teacher, has created this presentation to help students learn more about AP Psychology during forecasting. You can scroll through the slides here or click the arrow in the upper right corner of the slides to open them in a new tab.

AP Psych pres.pptx

AP Psychology is part of the Law, Public Safety & Security CTE program at MVHS. This program's course offerings include Law 1, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, AP US Government, Psychology 1, and AP Psychology. Courses in the Law, Public Safety & Security CTE program are offered to all enrolled students without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.