2026-2027 TSD Course Description Book - Flipbook - Page 56
Psychology 1 (002152)
Grades 10-12
1 semester 0.5 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
This course provides a broad introduction to the various topics of psychology. This will include the basic methods of
psychological research, learning theory, biological psychology, and the brain, personality theory and psychoanalysis,
memory, cognition, and consciousness.
AP Psychology (102163/202163)
Grades 11-12
Full year 1.0 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
This course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human
beings. Students examine major discoveries and research conducted by psychologists over the past century. Students assess some
of the differing approaches adopted by psychologists, including the biological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic,
and sociocultural perspectives.
Sociology (002182)
Grades 10-12
1 semester 0.5 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
This course will give students the opportunity to study major social problems that face contemporary society. The functioning
of small groups, the family, and the community will be emphasized. Active participation is an important component of this
course.
Mental Health (002112)
Grades 10-12
1 semester 0.5 credit
Students must have successfully completed Psychology 1 to enroll in this course. Students will study the various major emotional and
mental illnesses with a focus on adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms. Topics include stress, depression, anxiety, substance
abuse, and codependency, anger, and domestic violence. Students also explore social psychology concepts such as group behavior, cult
formation, conformity, obedience, attitude formation, and prejudice. Students are required to complete Psychology 1 prior to taking this
course.
AP Comparative Government and Politics (002042)
Grades 11-12
1 semester 0.5 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study the processes and outcomes of
politics in a variety of country settings. The course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life, to show available
institutional alternatives, to explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and to communicate to students the
importance of global political and economic changes. Six countries form the core of the AP Comparative Politics course:
China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria and Russia.
History of American Criminal Law (002032)
Grades 9-12
1 semester 0.5 credit
This course will examine the history of law and the legal system in America. Emphasis will be placed on famous criminal law
trials and landmark Supreme Court cases. In addition, students will learn about rights during an arrest, steps in a trial, and the
punishment and rehabilitation of criminals. Students will have the opportunity to learn about criminal law through various
teaching strategies including classroom discussions, and mock trials.
