Kaiapoi High School

Level 3 Psychology

Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Bell.

Recommended Prior Learning

To be accepted for this course student must have earned 14 or more credits in Level 2 Psychology or HOF/TIC (Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge) approval.

Level 3 Psychology delves deeper into the question of what it means to be human, along with all of the confronting societal issues that come with it. Focusing on depth and expertise, students will engage with the scientific literature to develop an understanding of the wider implications that come with psychological research.

Level 3 Psychology provides a strong foundation for students planning to pursue psychology or related disciplines at the university level. You will develop important skills such as Critical thinking, research, and communication skills.

Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
3.1: Psychological Approaches - A look into how psychological approaches interact with each other to better explain behaviour. (Internal, In-class Test)

3.4: Fields of Practice - A deep dive into forensic psychology, criminal profiling, and offender rehabilitation. (Internal, Essay)

3.3: Research Project - Student-led independent research with guidance. (Internal, Lab Report)

3.5: Issues in Practice - A look at modern issues in psychology, including gender bias, cultural bias, and the use of animals/children in research. (External, Exam)

Faculties:

Science

Assessment Information

Assessments are comprised of an in-class test, an essay, a scientific report, and an external examination.