BARBERS HILL HIGH SCHOOL
ELECTIVE COURSES
2007 - 2008

Other  Courses

 Psychology
AP Psychology
Sociology
SAT / ACT Prep
PALS

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INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC)
GRADE LEVEL:  10-12
One Semester
Prerequisite:  None

Introduction to Psychology covers a brief history of the evolution of psychology.  It also focuses on the following areas:  the human life span from infancy to older adulthood, the workings of the mind and body, learning and cognitive processes, personalities, psychological health and disorders, and social psychology.  It also investigates careers in the field of psychology.  [top] 

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (SOC)
GRADE LEVEL:  10-12
One Semester
Prerequisite:  None

Sociology is the science of understanding the social structures that make up our society.  Students will look at themselves and others not merely as individuals but as part of many different groups.  How groups behave and interact will be discussed.  [top]  

AP PSYCHOLOGY (APPSYC)
Grade level: 11-12 [10^th with teacher approval]
One Year
Prerequisite:  None

The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals.  Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.  Students will study the history of psychology, research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, developmental psychology, personality, testing, social psychology, and psychological disorders and their treatment.  [top]

SAT/ACT PREP (SATPRP)
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
One Semester (Offered both Fall and Spring)
Prerequisite:  None

This is an online course that features: official practice tests and questions, detailed answer explanations, personalized score reports, interactive instruction, and sample essay questions with student responses.  [top]

PEER ASSISTANCE AND LEADERSHIP (PALS)
GRADE LEVEL:   11-12
One Year
Prerequisite:    Faculty nomination, application and interview process

Peer Assistance and Leadership is a course designed to help students develop communication skills, group dynamics, self-awareness, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.  The course offers training on how to help peers deal with important issues to teens.  Pals are placed in peer-to-peer situations in which they employ their training to develop positive, supportive, and helpful relationships.  Pals will receive training that empowers them to serve effectively in general leadership roles as well as specific peer-to-peer situations.  Much of the year is spent as an active mentor at the primary, elementary, and intermediate schools.  [top]
 

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