AP Psychology is designed to give eleventh and twelfth grade students the opportunity to pursue a college-level course and to receive university credit and/or appropriate university placement for their performance on the Advanced Placement Examination. AP Psychology is a detailed and demanding overview of the field of psychology and requires a high degree of commitment and independent learning. Both instruction and assessment are achieved through a variety of means. Students will study topics that reflect the diversity of the field and offer a sound introduction to psychological theory. Upon completion of the course, students will be better prepared to pursue more advanced topics in psychology and other related social sciences.