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CURRICULUM PROGRAM: Social Studies
COURSE TITLE: Psychology
CALENDAR YEAR: 2012-2013
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
CODE: SSP501
TYPE: GE
CREDITS: 0.50
COURSE LENGTH: 18 weeks
Major Concepts/Content: This course provides students the opportunity to explore psychology as the scientific study of mental processes and behavior. Areas of study include the scientific method, development, cognition, personality, assessment and mental health, and the socio-cultural and biological bases of behavior.
Major Instructional Activities: Instructional activities will be provided relative to the content standards of the Psychology. Students plan, design, and develop research projects relative to the study of behavior and society. Instructional strategies include conducting interviews, researching case studies, and participation in self-awareness and group dynamic activities.
Major Evaluative Techniques: Evaluation will be comprised of assessments for/of learning in content standards knowledge, case studies, research, and group projects.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of the Psychology course of study, students should be able to: