Particpation in Government & Economics
ECONOMICS - 02405 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: US History
Credit: Social Studies
Description: Students must take and successfully complete an Economics course and a Participation in Government course in order to earn a high school diploma in New York State. This course studies the basic economic concepts and understandings which all persons need to function effectively and intelligently as citizens and participants in the economy of the United States and the world.
SUPA ENTREPRENEURSHIP/ECONOMICS - 02420 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
(Students must also take a Participation in Government course) - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Credit: Social Studies
Description: EEE 370 is a concurrent course which will meet the Economics requirement for graduation while also providing students a solid understanding of the vital role played by entrepreneurs in the 21st century global economy. It is strongly suggested that students have taken Entrepreneurship during their Sophomore or Junior year before registering for this course. During this course, we will assess, explore, critique, and celebrate entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is approached as a way of thinking and acting, as well as an attitude and a behavior. Our emphasis is on entrepreneurship as a manageable process that can be applied in virtually any organizational setting. Moreover, our interest is in sustainable entrepreneurship, or entrepreneurship over the life cycle of a person’s entire career; in organizations as they evolve from start-up enterprises to sizable corporations; and in societies as they move from undeveloped to post-industrial. Students that successfully complete this course can obtain as many as 3 credits from Syracuse University at a reduced tuition. This course will require the purchase of a textbook.
PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT - 02410 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: US History
Credit: Social Studies
Description: Students must take and successfully complete an Economics course and a Participation in Government course in order to earn a high school diploma in New York State. This course emphasizes the interaction between citizens and government at all levels: local, state and federal. The development of student participation in the processes of government will be encouraged.
SUPA PUBLIC POLICY/PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT - 02415 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
(Students must also take Economics OR SUPA Entrepreneurship) - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Credit: Social Studies
Description: Public Affairs 101: Introduction to the Analysis of Public Policy - Is a concurrent course which will meet the Civics requirement for graduation while also providing students with basic research, communication, and decision-making skills used in public policy analysis. In addition, students are required to read and analyze articles in The New York Times on local, state, and international public policy issues. The instructor determines which public policy issues are chosen for study throughout the semester. Students that successfully complete this course can obtain as many as 3 credits from Syracuse University at a reduced tuition. This course will require the purchase of a textbook.
