Social Studies

GHS SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE SEQUENCE

Social Studiespathway 9th 10th 11th 12th

College-bound *PAP World Geography *PAP World History AP US History or AP Gov't/AP Microeconomics or

Dual Credit US History DC Gov't/Economics

General *World Geography *World History US History Government/Economics

Career *World Geography *World History US History Government/Economics

* Pre-AP courses are available

This is a recommended sequence of courses for planning purposes. Students are encouraged to discuss options with their respective counselor to individualize plans to meet student needs.

Pre-AP World Geography

WGEOPA

Covers material in the regular course plus an emphasis on independent research, field trips, and community involvement in environmental and other areas.

Projects will be required.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Pre-AP

GRADE: 9

World Geography

WGEOG

This course provides the student an opportunity to study the interaction of people and their physical environments in the major areas of the world.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard

GRADE: 9

AP European History

EURHAP

The study of European history since 1450 introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live. Without this knowledge, we would lack the context for understanding the development of contemporary institutions, the role of continuity and change in present-day society and politics, and the evolution of current forms of artistic expression and intellectual discourse

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Advanced Placement

GRADE: 9-12

AP Psychology

PSYCAP

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, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology.

CREDIT: 0.5

TYPE: Advanced Placement

GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HMBHAV - Human Behaviour

Human Behaviour

HMBHAV

Basic concepts related to normal human development. Emphasis is placed on developmental theories and principles of growth, development, and behavior of the human life cycle from conception through adulthood.

CREDIT: 0.5

TYPE: Standard

GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take PSYCAP - AP Psychology

US HISTORY 1302-US History DC Semester 2

USHIC2

No description available

CREDIT: 0.5

TYPE: Dual Credit

GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take USHICO - 1301- US History DC Semester 1

Pre-AP World History

WHISPA

This course is a study of the development of western civilization from ancient times to present. Students are provided the opportunity to compare and analyze various ways of life and cultural patterns that reflect the diversity and commonalty of human experiences and an understanding of how these patterns occur. Students will be expected to work well in research and independent study.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Pre-AP

GRADE: 10-11

PREREQUISITE: WGEOG - World Geography or WGEOPA - Pre-AP World Geography

World History

WHIST

This course is a study of the development of early civilizations, western civilization, and other world regions from ancient times to the present. Students are provided the opportunity to compare and analyze various ways of life and cultural patterns that reflect the diversity and commonalty of human experiences and an understanding of how these patterns occur.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard

GRADE: 10-11

PREREQUISITE: WGEOG - World Geography or WGEOPA - Pre-AP World Geography

Personal Financial Literacy & Economics

PFL

Personal Financial Literacy is designed to be an interactive and research-based course. The course will teach students to apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze decisions involving earning and spending, saving and investing, credit and borrowing, insuring and protecting, and college and postsecondary education and training. There are many references to conducting a cost-benefit analysis for spending and investing decisions. Students evaluate the necessity of the purchase, the quality or value of the purchase or investment compared to other alternatives, and the total cost of acquisition, particularly in the context of financing options. Students also understand the power of both compound growth on investments and compound interest on debt and how these concepts affect the ability to build wealth over time.

CREDIT: 0.5

TYPE: Standard

GRADE: 10-12

1301- US History DC Semester 1

USHICO

The first semester of this course in United States history stresses the planning and development of the English Colonies in America, the struggle for independence and the establishment of the Constitution, national territorial expansion, the rise of Jacksonian Democracy, the slavery controversy, the Civil War and Reconstruction. The second semester emphasizes new social and industrial problems, the rise of the progressive movement, the United States as a world power, World War I, the Depression, World War II, and contemporary America.

Note:Students are required to meet the admission requirements of the sponsoring community college or university, pay all college tuition fees and may be responsible for the textbook for the college course. Part of the student admission requirement is to take and meet the standards of the TSI or meet the exemption of the test by having qualifying scores on the Reading, Writing and Math sections of the Exit Level TAKS/EOC, ACT or SAT scores. Students will receive college credit and high school credit/or satisfactory performance in the course. It is ultimately the responsibility of the parents and students to meet all deadlines for the admission process in order to schedule students into the appropriate classes

CREDIT: 0.5

TYPE: Dual Credit

GRADE: 11

PREREQUISITE: WHIST - World History or WHISPA - Pre-AP World History

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take USHIC2 - US HISTORY 1302-US History DC Semester 2

2301-Intro to General Psychology

PSYCH

A survey of major principles derived from research on human and animal behavior. Topics studied include heredity and environment, intelligence, emotions, motivation, learning, personality, the senses, perception, and the form and functions of the nervous system.

Note:Students are required to meet the admission requirements of the sponsoring community college or university, pay all college tuitions fees and may be responsible for the textbook for the college course. Part of the student admission requirement is to take and meet the standards of the TSI or meet the exemption of the test by having qualifying scores on the Reading, Writing and Math sections of the Exit Level TAKS/EOC, ACT or SAT scores. Students will receive college credit and high school credit/or satisfactory performance in the course. It is ultimately the responsibility of the parents and students to meet all deadlines for the admission process in order to schedule students into the appropriate classes

CREDIT: 0.5

TYPE: Dual Credit

GRADE: 11-12

AP US History

USHIAP

This is an Advanced Placement course, which will allow the student to gain college credit by successfully attaining the desired score on the Advanced Placement Exam.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Advanced Placement

GRADE: 11-12

PREREQUISITE: WGEOG - World Geography or WHIST - World History or WGEOPA - Pre-AP World Geography or WHISPA - Pre-AP World History

US History

USHIST

This course is the study of the emergence of the United States as a world power. Students will learn how geography influences historical developments, analyze economic developments and growth, understand the nation's social and cultural developments, and study the political development of the United States from 1876 to the present.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard

GRADE: 11-12

PREREQUISITE: WGEOG - World Geography or WHIST - World History or WGEOPA - Pre-AP World Geography or WHISPA - Pre-AP World History

2301-Principles of Macroeconomics

ECONCO

College Algebra may be a prerequisite for ECON 2333. The course includes study of the scope and methodology of economics. Development of principles useful for understanding aggregate economics and for choosing policy to resolve problems such as unemployment, inflation, recession, poverty, economic stagnation, and resource waste.

Note: Students are required to meet the admission requirements of the sponsoring community college or university, pay all college tuitions, fees, and may be responsible for the textbook for the college course. Part of the student admission requirement is to take and meet the standards of the TSI or meet the exemption of the test by having qualifying scores on the Reading, Writing and Math sections of the Exit Level TAKS/EOC, ACT or SAT scores. Students will receive college credit and high school credit/or satisfactory performance in the course. It is ultimately the responsibility of the parents and students to meet all deadlines for the admission process in order to schedule students into the appropriate classes.

CREDIT: 0.5

TYPE: Dual Credit

GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: WGEOG - World Geography or WHIST - World History or WGEOPA - Pre-AP World Geography or WHISPA - Pre-AP World History or USHICO - 1301- US History DC Semester 1 or USHIAP - AP US History or USHIST - US History

2305- Federal Government

GOV CO

This course provides students an opportunity to study in depth the foundations of the United States and Texas political systems; to trace the development of the United States governmental system; to explore the role of U.S.-Texas and Texas-local intergovernmental relations within the framework of federalism; to study national and state constitutions, suffrage, interest groups, elections, the branches of government and constitutional law.

Note: Students are required to meet the admission requirements of the sponsoring community college or university, pay all college tuitions, fees and may be responsible for the textbook for the college course. Part of the student admission requirement is to take and meet the standards of the TSI or meet the exemption of the test by having qualifying scores on the Reading, Writing and Math sections of the Exit Level TAKS/EOC, ACT or SAT scores. Students will receive college credit and high school credit/or satisfactory performance in the course. It is ultimately the responsibility of the parents and students to meet all deadlines for the admission process in order to schedule students into the appropriate classes.

CREDIT: 0.5

TYPE: Dual Credit

GRADE: 12

AP Microeconomics

ECO AP

This is an Advanced Placement course, which will allow the student to gain college credit by successfully attaining the desired score on the Advanced Placement Exam.

CREDIT: 0.5

TYPE: Advanced Placement

GRADE: 12

AP United States Government

GOV AP

This course is an Advanced Placement course, which will allow the student to gain college credit by successfully attaining the desired score on the Advanced Placement Examination.

CREDIT: 0.5

TYPE: Advanced Placement

GRADE: 12

Economics/Free Enterprise

ECON

Students will be provided an opportunity to study basic principles concerning production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services. Concepts such as scarcity, economic interdependence, the market system, prices, economic stability, and growth will be studies. Students will examine the role of government in the American economic system and explore selected aspects of international economic systems.

CREDIT: 0.5

TYPE: Standard

GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: WGEOG - World Geography or WHIST - World History or USHIST - US History or WGEOPA - Pre-AP World Geography or WHISPA - Pre-AP World History or USHICO - 1301- US History DC Semester 1 or USHIAP - AP US History

US Government

GOV

This course provides students an opportunity to study in depth the foundation of the United States political system; to analyze political institutions processes, and values of the system; to trace the development of the United States governmental system; and to analyze the structure and functions of government on local, state, and federal levels.

CREDIT: 0.5

TYPE: Standard

GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: WGEOG - World Geography or WHIST - World History or USHIST - US History or USHIAP - AP US History