Social Studies

Civics

Length: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit (Social Studies Requirement)

Prerequisite: None Fee: None

This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of: civic life, politics, United States constitutional government, what rights the American government guarantees its citizens, and a survey of the duties and responsibilities American citizens must exercise in order to maintain their government. It will introduce the workings of United States as well as other political systems and the relationship of American politics and government of world affairs. NCAA approved.

Geography

Length: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit (Social Studies)

Prerequisite: None Fee: None

This course focuses on selected regions of the world in terms of the geography and culture, and investigates issues in the news to understand impacts in the world today. The 5 Themes of Geography are examined: location, place, relationships within places, and regions. NCAA approved.

World History

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: ½ per semester (Social Studies)

Prerequisite: Civics Fee: None

This course will emphasize the study of regional history and geography of the world and how they are interrelated. Students will analyze political, economic, geographical, historical, and cultural aspects to draw conclusions about how regional issues influence the present.

AP World History

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: ½ per semester (Social Studies)

Prerequisite: Civics

(Exam optional for possible college credit) Fee: AP Exam Fee May Apply

This course is designed to develop a greater understanding of the evolution of the global processes and contents in interaction with different types of human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course highlights the nature of change in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as compromises. NCAA approved.

U.S. History

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: ½ per semester (Social Studies)

Prerequisite: Civics Fee: None

This course will cover the events and themes from the time period of the Civil War through modern day. Topics that will be covered include (but are not limited to) The Civil War, Reconstruction, the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, WWI, The Great Depression, WWII, The Cold War, Vietnam, and September 11th. NCAA approved.

AP U.S. History

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: ½ per semester (Social Studies)

Prerequisite: Civics, Geography, and World History

(Exam optional for possible college credit) Fee: AP Exam Fee May Apply

This is a college-level seminar course focusing on analysis, writing, and problem solving in American History. It is strongly recommended, but not required, that students who enroll in AP U.S. History also enroll in AP English Language and Composition due to the nature of course design, enrolling in both classes may enhance learning opportunities along with increased success on the AP Exam. NCAA approved.

American Government

Length: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit (Social Studies)

Prerequisite: Civics Fee: None

This required senior level survey course will focus on the current political system and how it was developed. The class will study the Constitution, three branches of government, and civil rights and social responsibility. NCAA approved.

AP United States Government and Politics

Length: 2 semester

Credit: ½ per semester (Social Studies)

Prerequisite: Civics

(Exam optional for possible college credit) Fee: AP Exam Fee May Apply

This college level course introduces students to key political ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the political culture of the United States. The course examines politically significant concepts and themes through which students learn to apply disciplinary reasoning, assess causes and consequences of political events, and interpret data to develop evidence-based argument. Students must register for both semesters of the course. NCAA approved.

Economics

Length: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit (Social Studies)

Prerequisite: Civics Fee: None

This is a required one-semester social studies class that examines the basic economic principles and concepts. It provides the background to better understand money, markets, business structures, different economic systems, the economic roles of government, the forces of supply and demand, and the U.S./world economy. NCAA approved.

AP Economics

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: ½ per semester (Social Studies)

Prerequisite: Civics, Geography, and U.S. History

(Exam optional for possible college credit) Fee: AP Exam Fee May Apply

The purpose of an AP course in microeconomics and macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. Such a course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination, and also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. NCAA approved.

Psychology

Length: 1 semester Credit: ½ credit (Social Studies)

Prerequisite: Civics Fee: None

This course investigates the factors that affect human behavior. Students explore various theories about human development from early childhood through adolescence and adulthood. The purpose of this study rests with gaining greater insight towards personal growth and development, as well as insight into the behavior and changes in other people. NCAA approved.

Sociology

Length: 1 semester Credit: ½ credit (Social Studies)

Prerequisite: Civics Fee: None

This course deals with the study of human relationships. Students examine the components that comprise our society, their origins and effects, thus gaining greater insight into the what, when, and why of relationships that exist between people. NCAA approved.

AP Psychology

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: ½ per semester (Social Studies)

Prerequisite: Psychology

(Exam optional for possible college credit) Fee: AP Exam Fee May Apply

The AP Psychology course is set by a challenging and rigorous curriculum equivalent to an introductory college level course. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Utilizing a college level textbook, students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields associated with psychology. Students will also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Students who complete the course and take the AP Exam may earn college credit.