Psychology Draft
Social StudiesA high school course guide for families
See it for your school: its prerequisites, what it counts toward at your school, and whether it's in your plan.
Why this course?
Psychology is the science of how people think, feel and behave. It's useful for any career working with people and a common college major.
What you'll learn
- Understand how the brain, memory and learning work
- Explain how people grow and change across life
- Learn about mental health and treatment
- Read and judge a psychology study
You'll do: Readings, small experiments, discussion and tests.
- AP (Advanced Placement)
- AP Psychology is a one-semester college intro course. College-level work with a national AP exam in May. A high enough score can earn college credit or placement, depending on the college.
What comes next
Which courses come before and after it, and what it counts toward, depend on each school. Your plan shows your school's.
College majors that build on it
- Psychology
- Social work
- School counseling
Careers it informs most
People in these jobs use what this course teaches the most. It's a starting point, not a track.
- Clinical and Counseling PsychologistsClinical and Counseling Psychologists use psychology in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Art TherapistsArt Therapists use psychology in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Marriage and Family TherapistsMarriage and Family Therapists use psychology in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Mental Health CounselorsMental Health Counselors use psychology in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Psychiatric TechniciansPsychiatric Technicians use psychology in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.