social studies electives

 (Psychology Courses also listed in Education Pathway)

403710 Psychology


Prerequisite: Grades 10-12 


Credits: .5


This course is a social studies elective providing a general overview of the nature of psychology and a study of personality development, decision-making, reactions to frustration, mental health, and ways the individual interacts with and is influenced by others. It is an introduction to the study of the physiological basis of behavior and psychological processes, including learning, motivation, perception, and emotion.



403730 AP Psychology


Prerequisite: grades 10-12 


Credit:1


AP Psychology is a year-long course 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. 




403740 ACC Psychology


Prerequisite: Students must meet ACC enrollment requirements. 


Credit: 5


Survey of introductory topics such as learning, memory, sensation and perception, personality, life-span development, physiological basis of behavior, stress and health, psychological disorders, social psychology, and research methods. Additional topics such as language development, states of consciousness, and psychotherapy may also be included as determined by the instructor.




403810 Sociology


Prerequisite: Grades 10-12 


Credit:.5


This course is a social studies elective focusing on the study of groups and social institutions. Specific groups that make up our society are studied as well as common societal problems. Some of the topics studied are racial and ethnic relations, social classes, and crime.




403840 ACC Sociology


Prerequisite: Students must meet ACC enrollment requirements. 


Credit: 5


Introduction to theoretical perspectives and research about society and the relationship between society and the individual. Covers the basic elements of society, such as culture, social structure, social groups, social class, race, gender, social institutions, social processes, and social change.