Note: Materials will be provided when students are in person for class. 

Intro to Psychology (High School Elective, Year-Long)

Ever wonder why people think, feel, and act the way they do? In this hands-on, year-long Psychology course, students explore the fascinating world of the human mind and behavior. You’ll dive into the history of psychology, major thinkers, famous experiments, and the brain’s anatomy and function—all while discovering how psychology applies to your everyday life.

Topics include:

• memory
• learning
• motivation
• personality
• social behavior
• lifespan development
• mental health

Students get to investigate mental disorders and treatments, learning how psychologists use the DSM, create a PowerPoint on a real disorder, and even analyze movie characters for fun diagnostic exercises. Classroom discussions, interactive activities, and experiments bring the material to life, while at-home readings, projects, and papers give students a chance to apply what they’ve learned. This course is perfect for curious minds ready to explore the science behind why we do what we do. Follow the link above to find the high school standards covered in this class.

Textbook required:  https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e. This is a free downloadable text.

You may review our A-G Certification here: https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist/institution/5818