The purpose of the AP course in Psychology is to introduce the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Included is a consideration of the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Students also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.

Psychology is the systematic study of behavior and mental processes. This introductory course provides a survey of topics and approaches within psychology that reflects the breadth and diversity of the discipline. It is intended to increase the student’s appreciation of the relevance of psychological concepts in everyday living and will provide a basic foundation for subsequent coursework in psychology. This course is offered every semester.