Compass Prep

This lively, story‑driven psychology course brings the science of human behavior to life through wit, humor, and memorable personal narratives. Students explore the major areas of psychological science while learning how researchers study the mind, brain, and behavior.

Throughout the course, students dive into the history and approaches of psychology, research methods, the biological bases of behavior, consciousness, learning, cognition, motivation, emotion, and stress. They also examine developmental psychology, personality theories, abnormal behavior, and the powerful forces that shape social behavior.

Designed to be both engaging and academically solid, this course helps students understand why people think, feel, and act the way they do—using real stories and relatable examples that make complex concepts easy to grasp and hard to forget.

Prerequisites: None

Grade Recommendations: 9-12 (Advanced 8th graders will be considered)

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $550/Honors $580. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $250 payable by July 1 and November 1. Honors will be $265 due July 1 and $265 due November 1.

Accepted Payment Methods: CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, Cash, and Check 

Recommended Credit:  1.0 (Social Studies/Elective)

Class Size: Min 6/Max 16

Course Meets: Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30 am- 10:25 am

 Required Materials: Myers ' Psychology for the AP Course, 3rd Edition (Myers, DeWall) 

All Payments are non-refundable