This course is designed for students who would like to experience a more in-depth approach to the study of psychology. Some of the topics to be covered, as specified in the College Board course outline, include the following: sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, personality and abnormal psychology and its treatment. This course emphasizes skills and content required to perform successfully on the AP exam for this course given in May. The student may receive college credit, advanced college placement, or both depending on the exam score.

Prerequisite:

• Placement is through department recommendation.