Social Science Electives

AP Psychology
Grades 11 - 12
UC/CSU - G Elective approved course
This course is the scientific study of behavioral and mental processes covering a wide range of questions and issues. The goal of this course is to provide a general introduction to theory and empirical findings in the main topic areas of psychology – physiology, cognition, child development, abnormal, and social psychology – while relating this research to various aspects of everyday life. Psychology is a fascinating, diverse discipline. For students planning on majoring in the behavioral sciences, this course provides an academic foundation for future work. The course is not intended as an alternative to any social science required coursework and does not meet the district social science graduation requirement.