“The AP offering in Art History is designed to provide the same benefits to secondary school students as those provided by an introductory college course in art history: an understanding and knowledge of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within diverse historical and cultural context. It also provides an opportunity for schools to strengthen an area neglected in most curricula. In the course, students examine major forms of artistic expression from the past and the present from a variety of cultures. They learn to look at works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to analyze what they see. Many colleges and universities offer advanced placement and/or credit to students who have performed successfully on the AP Art History Examination.” –The College Board

Paschal High School’s Advanced Placement European History course is a college-level survey course that introduces students to the rich political, diplomatic, cultural, social, and intellectual, economic heritage of Europe. Advanced Placement courses are part of a cooperative endeavor by high schools, colleges, and the College Board that provide highly motivated students the challenge and opportunity to earn college credit during their high school years. Performance on the AP European History exam determines a student’s eligibility for up to six hours of college credit (the equivalent of a two-semester course). Course curriculum, materials, and expectations are designed to prepare students for success with this three hour test. The purpose of this course, however, extends beyond the possibility of earning college credit by providing students the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge that will form a useful foundation for their continuing educational endeavors.

This course explores the science of psychology, integrating biological, learning, social, and cultural influences of behavior, basic behavior processes, and principles of human and animal behavior. Broad Objectives: 1. To gain basic understanding of the science of psychology. 2. To examine the ways in which major theories have guided the development of our bodies of knowledge in psychology. 3. To understand the biological and environmental causes of behavior; to learn in what ways and to what extent behavior and associated mental processes are products of both nature and nurture. 4. To learn to think critically about theory and research in psychology and how to apply the same critical thinking methods to other courses and to everyday life. 5. To present a college-level learning experience for students. 6. To prepare students to be successful on the AP exam.

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Duane Brooks