COURSE NAME: AP Psychology

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Berne-Knox-Westerlo

INSTRUCTOR: James Lemire

Full Year

COURSE PREREQUISITES: Should be a senior. 85 average in Social Studies courses or recommendation of
Social Studies instructor.

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE: The purpose of the Advanced Placement course in Psychology is 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. The students also learn about the methods
psychologists use in their science and practice.

OTHER NOTES / MISCELLANEOUS: Successful completion of the AP exam will enable the student to earn
three college credits.

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