Advanced Topics in Psychology

Advanced Topics in Psychology Online High School Course

COURSE LENGTH:

Full Year (30 Sessions)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Advanced Topics Psychology is an advanced honors-level course designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of a college-level introduction to psychology course.

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COURSE LENGTH:

• 30 hours of synchronous work

• 45 hours of asynchronous work

Course Goals:

• Be able to define and explain the content of all major areas of psychology

• Be able to apply skills of concept, data analysis, scientific investigation

• Explain behavior and apply theories using concepts from different theoretical frameworks

• Analyze, interpret and evaluate psychological research studies

Seven Integrated Themes: APA Standards:

• Psychological science relies on empirical evidence and adapts as new data develop

• Psychology explains general principles that govern behavior while recognizing individual differences

• Psychological, biological, social, and cultural factors influence behavior and mental process

• Psychology values diversity, promotes equity, and fosters inclusion in pursuit of a more just society

• Our perceptions and biases filter our experiences of the world through an imperfect personal lens

• Applying psychological principles can change our lives, organizations, and communities in positive ways

• Ethical principles guide psychology research and practice

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Be able to identify the basic concepts and research findings associated with each theoretical perspective of psychology

• Gain an understanding of each of the major areas of psychology including

  • Biological Bases of Behavior

  • Sensation and Perception

  • Learning

  • Cognitive Psychology

  • Lifespan Development

  • Motivation, Emotion, and Personality

  • Clinical Psychology

  • Social Psychology

• Apply psychological principles to an understanding of human behavior

• To gain an understanding of the theoretical perspectives and the major areas of psychology including

• Use empirical evidence to come to suitable and objective conclusions about mental processes and behavior

• Be able to explain different models of behavior based on science as opposed to intuition

• Learn to design, conduct, and evaluate psychological research

• Understand and describe the ethical principles that guide psychologist in research and therapy today

• Identify, read, and critically assess credible scientific sources

• Use evidence-based reasoning to support arguments

• Be able to apply complex behavioral concepts to real-world scenarios

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