World Geography 5010 1.0 credit
World Geography is a two-semester elective. The course studies the countries of the world, considering culture, ethnic groups, religion, and government. In addition, the students will review basic social studies skills pertaining to geography and discuss international relationships. Minnesota University schools and others encourage and may require a geography course for admission.
World History 5020 1.0 credit
World History is a two-semester required sophomore survey course designed to broaden students’ perspectives of key historical influences and events which have helped to shape our present world. Students will relate lessons learned from the successes and mistakes of the past to the present world and the students’ individual lives. Students develop skills in critical thinking by analyzing historical texts and defending positions taken on a variety of historical topics.
AP Modern World History 5025 1.0 credit
AP World History: Modern is a two-semester introductory college-level modern world history course. It can be used to meet the World History graduation requirement. It investigates significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 AD to the present. The course focuses on cultural developments, political and economic systems, social interactions, technological innovation, and people and their environments. Students develop and use skills used by historians, analyze sources, build arguments, make connections, and think about continuity and change over time. Students should be able to read and write at an advanced level to be successful in this course.
United States History 5030 1.0 credit
United States History is a two-semester course required of juniors. It surveys the development of the United States from its exploration and colonization to its role as a leader in current world affairs. Emphasis is placed on the birth of freedom, its continuing development and its corresponding responsibilities. Outside readings, written research and oral delivery are some of the required student experiences.
United States Government 5045 .5 credit
United States Government is a one-semester elective course for juniors and seniors. Its purpose is to give students a basic understanding of the working of our system of democracy and the role and responsibility of the Christian in this system as it is outlined in the U.S. Constitution. Secondary consideration is given to state and local governments.
Economics 5047 .5 credit
Economics is a one-semester junior/senior elective. It is a study of our free economy based on personal liberty, private property, and free enterprise. The U.S. economic system is compared with other economic systems.