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Psychology SL/HL
IB Psychology SL is a one or two-year course. Course content includes biological, cognitive, and socio-cultural influences on human behavior, as well as experimental research methodology. Course content may also include the study of abnormal, developmental, health or sport psychology, the psychology of human relationships, and qualitative research in psychology.
HL is a two-year course that explores the systematic study of human behavior and mental processes. It examines the complex interaction of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors that influence how humans think and behave. Through an integrated, holistic approach, students develop a deep understanding of psychological concepts, theories, and research methodologies.
Subject Brief
This two-page document explains the core requirements, the aims, the course, the diploma program and the various assessments for Psychology.
History HL
IB History is a two-year course designed to further develop students' source evaluation and historical essay writing skills. The course will focus on evaluating international intervention and conflicts, governments under single parties, as well as the causes and effects of wars. Students will also complete an essay over an historical topic of their choice. Students will learn at an accelerated pace and the coursework will demonstrate elevated rigor.
Subject Brief
This two-page document, created by IB, explains the core requirements, the aims, the course, the diploma program and the various assessments for History.
