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Carlos
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If you take a phycology class in high school can you skip a year of phycology in college?
If you take a phycology class in high school can you skip a year of phycology in college?
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
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It really depends on what your major will be and if psychology is required for entry into your major.
Colleges and universities have core requirements called General University Requirements. These include completing courses in math, humanities, general science and social sciences.
Psychology courses are one of the classifications in the social science requirements, but there are also sociology, history, economics, business, anthropology, and other classes. Most colleges require you to choose two areas in which to complete this part of the General University Requirements, so it is possible to take courses which would not include psychology.
But, the contingency element is always in play, so I would check the college catalog to see which requirements will be needed for the university requirements and your major.
Colleges and universities have core requirements called General University Requirements. These include completing courses in math, humanities, general science and social sciences.
Psychology courses are one of the classifications in the social science requirements, but there are also sociology, history, economics, business, anthropology, and other classes. Most colleges require you to choose two areas in which to complete this part of the General University Requirements, so it is possible to take courses which would not include psychology.
But, the contingency element is always in play, so I would check the college catalog to see which requirements will be needed for the university requirements and your major.
Niha D
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It depends on the class! Some classes (AP, International Baccalaureate, etc) are, but they are very specific. A regular psychology course does not mean you can skip the college class unless it's stated in the curriculum somewhere. However, at some colleges, you can apply to skip a course by taking a test, and the high school curriculum can teach you enough to skip sometimes!
Your best bet for taking a class in high school that will carry over to college is to 1) take an AP course (and the corresponding test), or 2) see if you can take the course at a community college so it counts as a college credit.
Your best bet for taking a class in high school that will carry over to college is to 1) take an AP course (and the corresponding test), or 2) see if you can take the course at a community college so it counts as a college credit.
Emma Verde
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Taking a high school psychology class can offer foundational knowledge and may provide the opportunity to earn college credit through Advanced Placement (AP) exams. However, it typically doesn't allow students to skip an entire year of college-level psychology coursework. College psychology courses are more comprehensive and in-depth, often building upon prior knowledge, and fulfilling major-specific course requirements is essential. While high school psychology can be a helpful introduction, college-level psychology courses remain necessary for psychology majors and other related fields. Specific policies may vary by college or university, so it's advisable to consult with the institution's psychology department for precise guidance.