Point Pleasant Beach School District                                                                            

“The few, the proud, the Beach.”

                                                           Course Proficiency Sheet

Course Information

Name of Course:   AP Psychology

Department:   Social Studies

Grade Level:   11th/12th Grades

Length of Course: Full year

No. of Periods per Week: 2-3 blocks per week

No. of Credits: 5

Prerequisites

None

Description of Course Content

This course examines the basic nature of human relationships, customs, institutions, social structure and culture. It emphasizes how they affect our beliefs and behavior and how they express our fundamental concerns and values. The course teaches the basic concepts, methods and perspectives of sociology as a social science

Description of Major Assignments
  • Chapter Quizzes & as needed quizzes
  • Chapter tests & as needed tests
  • Critical Essays
  • Case Studies
  • Research activities
  • Projects
  • Short answer writing
  • Midterm and Final Exam

Career Objectives Served
  • Development of research skills
  • Citizenship skills
  • Critical thinking

Mastery of Course to be Determined by:

Successful completion of the assignments and requirements outlined above and by the attainment of at least the minimum passing grade of 70%, and by fulfilling the districts attendance policy.

New Jersey Student Learning Standards

6.2 World History

9.4 Life Literacies and Key Skills