AP Psychology
(Enrollment Based)
Course No. OTPSPA
Semesters: 2;
Credits: .5 state, .5 local
Prerequisite: Junior/Senior Classification
Recommended: Advanced/AP Social Studies Courses
AP Psychology is an Advanced Placement course that is equivalent to an introductory college-level course. 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. The students will study the nature of psychology, human growth, development, behavior, and the development of the individual. Students will also explore the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.