Social Studies

WORLD HISTORY & HONORS WORLD HISTORY 

In World History and Honors World History students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think critically about how past interactions of people, cultures, and the environment affect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions as socially and ethically responsible world citizens in the 21st century. Students develop and use the skills including: analysis of primary and secondary sources, develop historical arguments and make historical connections.

UNITED STATES HISTORY 1 

In United States History 1 students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think critically about how past and present interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shape the American identity and heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions that reflect fundamental rights and core democratic values as productive citizens in local, national, and global communities.  Students develop and use the skills including: analysis of primary and secondary sources, develop historical arguments and make historical connections.

ADVANCED UNITED STATES HISTORY 1 

In Advanced United States History 1 students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in six historical periods from approximately 1491 to 1877. Students develop and use the same skills and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change. The course also provides eight themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures.

UNITED STATES HISTORY 2 

In United States History 2 students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think critically about how past and present interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shape the American identity and heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions that reflect fundamental rights and core democratic values as productive citizens in local, national, and global communities.  Students develop and use the skills including: analysis of primary and secondary sources, develop historical arguments and make historical connections.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. HISTORY

In Advanced Placement United States History students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in 4 historical periods from approximately 1865 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change. The course also provides eight themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures. 

BROOKDALE ON-SITE DUAL ENROLLMENT HIST 136 - AMERICAN CIVILIZATION 2

Students will demonstrate an understanding of personalities, events, and problems in American history from the Civil War (1865) until World War II (1941).

BROOKDALE ON-SITE DUAL ENROLLMENT HIST 137 - RECENT AMERICAN HISTORY

The student will recognize and assess the major forces that have shaped the course of American domestic and foreign policies since World War II (1945). The student will analyze the inter-relationship and consequences of foreign and domestic events.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY

The course is designed to provide students with knowledge of basic chronology and of major events and trends from approximately the year 1450 to the present. By reviewing the principal themes in modern European history, this course teaches students to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation, as well as the ability to express historical understanding in writing. 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT MACROECONOMICS

AP Macroeconomics is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination. It also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT MICROECONOMICS

AP Microeconomics is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers. The course also develops students’ familiarity with the operation of product and factor markets, distributions of income, market failure, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY

The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatments of psychological disorders, and social psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

AP U.S. Government and Politics provides a college-level, nonpartisan introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students will study U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes, and behaviors. They will also engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments. In addition, they will complete a political science research or applied civics project.

BROOKDALE ON-SITE DUAL ENROLLMENT PSYC 105: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 1

Students will demonstrate an understanding of psychology as a science. They will complete exercises covering fundamental areas of the discipline: history of psychology, scientific method, sensation and perception, learning and memory, IQ and personality testing. Students will gain the ability to examine these subjects from a critical as well as a diverse point of view; the roles of gender, cultural and individual differences are systematically explored. Service-learning is an option. 

BROOKDALE ON-SITE DUAL ENROLLMENT PSYC 106: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 2

Students will demonstrate an understanding of Psychology as an applied science. They will complete exercises covering the relevant areas: social and interpersonal behavior, motivation, emotion, psychological disorders, personality theories and the psychotherapies. Students will gain the ability to analyze a variety of theoretical perspectives from critical and diverse points of view while applying them to problems of daily living. Service-learning is an option.   

CRIMINOLOGY AND LAW

Students will explore practical legal theories and issues associated with the causes and results of crime through an interdisciplinary study of sociology and psychology. Issues such as types of crimes, the consequences of criminal behavior, investigative techniques and the legal system will be analyzed. 

GLOBAL STUDIES

Students will consider the challenges facing humankind in an increasingly interdependent and ever-changing world. Topics include the environment, political organizations, cultural patterns, and human relations. This course encourages students to actively participate in discovering solutions to problems that threaten human progress. 

HONORS WE THE PEOPLE

Students will analyze the historical development of the Constitution, constitutional law, civics, the Bill of Rights, and the responsibilities of citizens. Students participate in a national legislative hearing competition. 

LEADERSHIP IN ACTION

Students will develop skills needed for effective communication, positive decision making, conflict resolution and leadership through the exploration of personality development, self-concept, and interpersonal relationships. 

POWER, PREJUDICE, & INTOLERANCE

Students will explore the nature of human behavior and social and moral responsibility. The Holocaust and other genocides, human rights, race relations and ethical behavior in society will be examined. 

PSYCHOLOGY

Students will study the essential elements of human behavior such as learning, memory, the brain, personality, human development and abnormal psychology. Therapeutic techniques for recovery will be considered. 

SOCIOLOGY

Students will investigate the role of social institutions in forming and maintaining social norms and expectations for individuals, groups and organizations and for addressing social problems. Practical application and active student involvement are emphasized.