IB Psychology

Course Description

Grade(s): 11&12                        Level: IB SL & HL                       Credit(s): 2 in Social Studies

Prerequisite(s): Algebra II/Trigonometry, General Biology

This is a two-year course which meets the requirements for Standard and higher level IB Psychology.

Students will evaluate and critique psychological research in this course. They will learn research design, research methods, major psychological approaches, and explore ethical issues related to psychological research and
application. Students will undertake one major research project per year. The most salient goal of this course is to foster knowledge and awareness of, and respect for, the psychological diversity of human beings with reference to biological, psycho-dynamic, behavioral, humanistic, and cognitive influence on behavior.