461 AP PSYCHOLOGY
1 credit | Grades: 1112
AP Psychology is an intense and fascinating course focusing on the scientific study of behavior and mental processes of human beings. You will learn psychological facts, principles and phenomena within the various fields of Psychology. AP Psychology requires a solid foundation of biology and incorporates self-directed reading and studying outside of school. This will be equivalent to a college level, introductory General Psychology course.
Prerequisite(s): None
Grade Scale: AP/ECE
Credit Hours: 1
Credit Type: SS,HUM
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College Board AP Psychology Course and Exam Description 2025
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-psychology
| Unit # | Unit Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Introduction to Psychology & Research Methods | 15 |
| 1 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 30 |
| 2 | Cognition | 35 |
| 3 | Development & Learning | 35 |
| 4 | Social & Personality Psychology | 30 |
| 5 | Mental & Physical Health | 27 |
| 6 | AP Psychology Exam Review | 15 |
| 7 | Post-Exam Culminating Applied Psychology Project | 20 |