Modern and World History
330601CW
Grade level: 9 
Credit: 1 Social Studies credit
Prerequisite: None

Studies the significant  aspects of world history from the rise of  ancient civilizations to modern times. Special  emphasis will be given to events between the  Renaissance and 1900. Students will be  engaged in seminars and will be required to  compare, analyze, and synthesize. This  course should be taken by those who are  self-motivated with strong reading and writing  skills. 

US Government Honors & Economics and Personal Finance Honors
333002HH  and  330803HH
Grade level: 9 or 10
Credit: 1/2 US Govt credit & 1/2 Econ credit
**Both credits are required for graduation and course are taught in conjunction with one another**
Prerequisites: Social Studies 8 Honors 

Emphasis will be on the application of  governmental and economic theories to the  world of today. Students will study the role of  government in a free market society. They  will investigate the role of monetary  contributions in our political system and will  research the role of the Federal Government  and the Federal Reserve Board.  

US Government Honors & Economics and Personal Finance Honors
333002HH  and  330803HH
Grade level: 9 or 10
Credit: 1/2 US Govt credit & 1/2 Econ credit
**Both credits are required for graduation and course are taught in conjunction with one another**
Prerequisites: Social Studies 8 Honors 

Emphasis will be on the application of  governmental and economic theories to the  world of today. Students will study the role of  government in a free market society. They  will investigate the role of monetary  contributions in our political system and will  research the role of the Federal Government  and the Federal Reserve Board.  

US Government & Economics and Personal Finance
333001CH  and  330801CH
Grade level: 10 - 12
Credit: 1/2 US Govt credit & 1/2 Econ credit
**Both credits are required for graduation and course are taught in conjunction with one another**
Prerequisites: Modern and World History

Emphasis will be on the application of  governmental and economic theories to the  world of today. Students will study the role of  government in a free market society. They  will investigate the role of monetary  contributions in our political system and will  research the role of the Federal Government  and the Federal Reserve Board.  

United States History and Constitution Honors
332002HW
Grade Level: 10 or 11
Credit: 1 Social Studies credit
Prerequisite: US Government Honors & Economics and Personal Finance Honors

An intensive study of United States history  that involves critical analysis, interpretation,  and extensive reading and writing. Specific  emphasis will be placed on social, economic,  and political trends of the United States in  foreign and domestic affairs from founding to  modern times. Students will use primary and  secondary document analysis to address  major themes, including the changing nature  of U.S. Democracy, the changing face of  American society, and the United States’  changing role in the world. Students in this  course are expected complete more rigorous  coursework and to routinely use higher order  thinking skills. 
The state US History End of Course Exam  will be given at the completion of this course. 

Advanced Placement United States History and Constitution
3320W4AW
Grade Level: 10 or 11
Credit: 1 Social Studies credit
Prerequisite: US Government Honors & Economics and Personal Finance Honors

An intensive study of United States history  and involves critical analysis, interpretation,  and extensive reading. Specific emphasis  will be placed on social, economic, and  political trends of the United States in foreign  and domestic affairs. This course should be  taken by a student who is highly self motivated with strong reading and writing  skills. Students must take the AP Exam.
The state US History End of Course Exam  will be given at the completion of this course. 

US Government & Economics and Personal Finance
333001CH  and  330801CH
Grade level: 10 - 12
Credit: 1/2 US Govt credit & 1/2 Econ credit
**Both credits are required for graduation and course are taught in conjunction with one another**
Prerequisites: Modern and World History

Emphasis will be on the application of  governmental and economic theories to the  world of today. Students will study the role of  government in a free market society. They  will investigate the role of monetary  contributions in our political system and will  research the role of the Federal Government  and the Federal Reserve Board.  

United States History and Constitution
332002CW
Grade level: 11 
Credit: 1 Social Studies credit
Prerequisite: US Government & Economics and Personal Finance

Traces the social, economic and political  development of the United States from early  American to modern American society. 
The state US History End of Course Exam  will be given at the completion of this course. 

United States History and Constitution Honors
332002HW
Grade Level: 10 or 11
Credit: 1 Social Studies credit
Prerequisite: US Government Honors & Economics and Personal Finance Honors

An intensive study of United States history  that involves critical analysis, interpretation,  and extensive reading and writing. Specific  emphasis will be placed on social, economic,  and political trends of the United States in  foreign and domestic affairs from founding to  modern times. Students will use primary and  secondary document analysis to address  major themes, including the changing nature  of U.S. Democracy, the changing face of  American society, and the United States’  changing role in the world. Students in this  course are expected complete more rigorous  coursework and to routinely use higher order  thinking skills. 
The state US History End of Course Exam  will be given at the completion of this course. 

Advanced Placement United States History and Constitution
3320W4AW
Grade Level: 10 or 11
Credit: 1 Social Studies credit
Prerequisite: US Government Honors & Economics and Personal Finance Honors

An intensive study of United States history  and involves critical analysis, interpretation,  and extensive reading. Specific emphasis  will be placed on social, economic, and  political trends of the United States in foreign  and domestic affairs. This course should be  taken by a student who is highly self motivated with strong reading and writing  skills. Students must take the AP Exam.
The state US History End of Course Exam  will be given at the completion of this course. 

IB US History HL
336D02IW
Grade Level: 11
Credit: 1 Social Studies elective credit
Prerequisite: AP United States History or US History Honors

Studies in-depth selected 18th and 19th Century topics which focus primarily upon  the Western Hemisphere. Topics addressed  will include the Enlightenment, the  American, French, Haitian, Mexican and  various South American Revolutions,  followed by an intensively study of the  changes that were brought about by the  various revolutions, and how they led to the  American Civil War. Students will read  extensively. Research, essay writing,  document analysis and Socratic dialogue  will be employed throughout the course.  Students will select their Internal  Assessment Topic in this course and will  complete their rough draft by the end of the  course. 

US Government & Economics and Personal Finance
333001CH  and  330801CH
Grade level: 10 - 12
Credit: 1/2 US Govt credit & 1/2 Econ credit
**Both credits are required for graduation and course are taught in conjunction with one another**
Prerequisites: Modern and World History

Emphasis will be on the application of  governmental and economic theories to the  world of today. Students will study the role of  government in a free market society. They  will investigate the role of monetary  contributions in our political system and will  research the role of the Federal Government  and the Federal Reserve Board.  

IB History of Americas HL
336C02IW
Grade Level: 12
Credit: 1 Social Studies elective credit
Prerequisite: IB US History HL

Studies in depth selected 20th century world  history topics. Emphasis will be placed upon  the development and implications of wars,  the rise and rule of single party states, and  East-West relations after 1945. Students will  read extensively. Research, essay writing,  and intensive Socratic dialogue will be employed. Students will take the IB History  exam. 

Current Events
333702CW
Grade level: 9 - 12
Credit: 1 Social Studies elective credit
Prerequisite: None

Study today’s world from a global  perspective. Students will survey various  political, economic, and social relationships  that exist in the world. The students will  analyze current events as they relate to  today’s teenagers. 

Psychology
334002CW
Grade level: 10 - 12
Credit: 1 Social Studies elective credit
Prerequisite: None

A comprehensive examination of major areas  of psychological study, including the brain  and nervous system, learning theory, Freud,  human development, sleep and dreams.  Designed to help students better understand  themselves and others in everyday  situations.  

Sociology
334502CW
Grade level: 10 - 12
Credit: 1 Social Studies elective credit
Prerequisite: None

Examines the social, political, religious,  economic and educational institutions that  affect people's relationships.

Law Education
333602CW
Grade level: 10 - 12
Credit: 1 Social Studies elective credit
Prerequisite: None

An introduction to personal and practical law.  It is designed to help students understand  how the law works in their lives, how the law  strives to promote fairness, and how it  applies to individual rights. 

Teaching the History & Literature of the New Testament Era
976101EW
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Credit: 1 elective credit
Prerequisite: None

This course will seek to demonstrate an understanding of the New Testament on the history, government, laws, and religion of various cultures. This will include analyzing customs and cultures of the peoples and societies that are recorded in the New Testament. The New Testament can be evaluated for its impact on art, culture, customs, history, government, literature, law, morals, music, and values. It is also a goal of this course to gain an understanding of the characters, narratives, poetry, and stories in the New Testament, and explain how they are used in literature. This biblical influence will consider visual and performing arts and other aspects of historical culture and society over the past 2 millennium.

Advanced Placement Human Geography
337902AW
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Credit: 1 Social Studies elective credit
Prerequisite: US Government Honors & Economics and Personal Finance Honors

A study of people, events, problems ideas  and cultures significant in the history of our  community, state, nation and world.  Students demonstrate the interrelationships  among people, places and environments.  Students will take the AP exam. 

Advanced Placement US Government
337302AW
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Credit: 1 Social Studies elective credit
Prerequisite: US Government Honors & Economics and Personal Finance Honors

AP US Government is a college level  introductory course on United States  Government and Politics. This course will  focus on the Constitution; political beliefs and  behaviors; political parties, interest groups,  and mass media; the Congress, presidency,  bureaucracy, and the federal courts; public  policy; and civil rights and liberties. Students  will take the AP Exam 

Advanced Placement Psychology
437102AW
Grade Level: 11 or 12
Credit: 2 Social Studies elective credits
Prerequisite: Honors English  and Honors Social Studies 

Designed to introduce students to the  systematic and scientific study of the  behavior and mental processes of human  beings and other animals. Students are  exposed to the psychological facts,  principles, and phenomena associated with  each of the major subfields within psychology. Students also learn about the  ethics and methods psychologists use in  their science and practice. Students will take  the AP exam for potential college credit. 

IB Psychology SL
334D01IW
Grade Level: 11 or 12
Credit: 2 Social Studies elective credits
Prerequisite: Honors English  and Honors Social Studies 

Designed to introduce students to the  systematic and scientific study of the  behavior and mental processes of human  beings. Students are trained in critical  thinking and in-depth analysis skills  regarding key studies and theories within the  Biological, Cognitive, and Sociocultural  approaches. Students also learn about the  ethics and methods psychologists use in  their science and practice. Students will take  the IB exam and have the option to prepare of people with one another and within groups  is emphasized.  

GEO 101 - Introduction to Geography (HGTC-Dual Enrollment)
331501EW
Grade level: 11 or 12
Credit: 3 college credits and 1 high school elective credit
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA

This course is an introduction to the principles and methods of geographic inquiry.
Enrollment in this course requires acceptance to the PACE Program at HGTC.  Fee may be required if student has not met the prerequisite.

GEO 102 - World Geography (HGTC-Dual Enrollment)
331401EW
Grade level: 11 or 12
Credit: 3 college credits and 1 high school elective credit
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA

This course includes a geographic analysis of the regions of the world, i.e., North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. Diversity of each region is emphasized by examining its physical environment, natural resources, social, cultural, economic and political systems.
Enrollment in this course requires acceptance to the PACE Program at HGTC.  Fee may be required if student has not met the prerequisite.

PSY 201 - General Psychology (HGTC-Dual Enrollment)
334202EW
Grade level: 11 or 12
Credit: 3 college credits and 1 high school elective credit
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA

This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning, memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology.
Enrollment in this course requires acceptance to the PACE Program at HGTC.  Fee may be required if student has not met the prerequisite.

SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (HGTC-Dual Enrollment)
334701EW
Grade level: 11 or 12
Credit: 3 college credits and 1 high school elective credit
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA

This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology, including culture, socialization, interaction, social groups and stratification, effects of population growth, and technology in society and social institutions.
Enrollment in this course requires acceptance to the PACE Program at HGTC.  Fee may be required if student has not met the prerequisite.