12 Psychology 1
12PS1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Megan Butler.
PrerequisitesMust have passed Level 1 Literacy, AND
EITHER 10+ credits from 11EN1 or 11ENE MCEA course with at least 5 credits at Excellence and 5 credits at Merit or above.
OR 10+ credits from 11HI1 MCEA course with at least 5 credits at Excellence and 5 credits at Merit or above.
OR 10+ credits from 11GE1 MCEA course with at least 5 credits at Excellence and 5 credits at Merit or above.
OR HOF approval
Please note that staffing constraints may limit the number of classes on offer. In this instance, other relevant criteria will be used for selection such as a ballot.
New course for 2025
The external for Level 2 Psychology is a Level 3 Social Studies external. 19 credits available.
Psychology is the study of the human mind and human behaviour. In psychology, we examine both the unusual and the everyday behaviour with the goal of understanding how it reveals the nature of the human mind. In doing so, we aim to develop a greater understanding of humanity and the issues surrounding it.
Students will:
• Critique different psychologists from history and their theories of behaviour.
• Understand different fields of psychology and analyse how they have helped shape our understanding of society.
• Explore a range of psychological approaches that attempt to explain the complexities of behaviour.
• Create a research design, conduct psychological research and analyse the results.
• Understand ideological responses to current social issues.
As this is a new course for 2025, the course content outline is still being developed.
Faculties:
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*12PS1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $0