Social Studies

COLLEGE-PREPARATORY/ WORK-READY PROGRAM



ADVANCED PLACEMENT ACADEMIC PROGRAM


20385

Civics

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 9


Civics focuses on informing students of the political process and empowering them to be active participants in our democracy. Students study the structure of government at the federal, state, and local levels and evaluate the impact of citizens on law and policy. By the end of this course, students will understand how they, as active citizens, can impact the civic and political processes. Additionally, this course examines the competencies to satisfy the financial literacy requirement for graduation. 



20120

Oklahoma History

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 9


Oklahoma History focuses on the geographical, social, political, economic, and historical foundations of Oklahoma from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century. Students examine important political and ideological movements, as well as economic, cultural, and political accomplishments of state, national, and world significance.



20220

Honors Oklahoma History

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 9


Honors Oklahoma History focuses on the geographical, social, political, economic, and historical foundations of Oklahoma from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century. Students examine important political and ideological movements, as well as economic, cultural, and political accomplishments of state, national, and world significance.



20133S1/20133S2

World History

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 10


World History is a survey course, covering the ancient world to the problems of today. This course covers concepts throughout history and students learn how they have affected the modern world.



20243S1/20243S2

AP World History

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 10


AP World History investigates significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, 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 over time. Throughout the course, students explore humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places. 



20253S1/20253S2

AP European History

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 10


AP European History examines cultural, economic, political, and social developments. These focus areas provide context for understanding the development of contemporary institutions, the role of continuity and change in present-day society and politics, as well as the evolution of current forms of artistic expression and intellectual discourse. 


Additional Information: This course satisfies the world history course graduation requirement.



20143S1/20143S2

United States History

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 11


United States History builds upon previous courses and emphasizes economic trends, foreign policy, development of American political institutions, and contributions of various ethnic groups from 1877 to the present. Students analyze historical events and explore historical problems using analytical social science and critical thinking skills through the use of primary source materials, research, and discussion.



20263S1/20263S2

AP United States History

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 11


AP United States History investigates significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in nine historical periods from approximately 1491 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 revolves around the following concepts 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.



20163S1/20163S2

United States Government

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 12


United States Government examines basic American political values, the political structure of the United States, the Constitution, the roles of important political leaders, and the structure and functions of state and local governments. Students study and analyze political decisions and decision-making processes on the federal, state, and local levels. Additionally, basic economic concepts and the historical development of the capitalist system, major concepts of the market economy, the relationship between management and labor, other economic systems, and an analysis of current economic trends are featured. Emphasis is placed on the information of various charts and graphs related to economics.



20293S1/20293S2

AP United States Government and Politics

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 12


AP United States Government and Politics introduces students to key political ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the political culture of the United States. The course investigates politically significant concepts and themes equipping students to apply disciplinary reasoning, assess causes and consequences of political events, and interpret data to develop evidence-based arguments.



20110

Human Geography

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12


Human Geography is the study of spatial patterns of the human and physical dimensions of the world. Students explore, describe, analyze, and seek to understand the spatial arrangement of objects and people on Earth’s surface. Students use the skills and tools of geography to examine the world and its inhabitants from a spatial perspective, solve problems of geographic dimensions, and make informed decisions based upon solid research.



20273S1/20273S2

AP Human Geography

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12


AP Human Geography introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications.



20363S1/20363S2

AP Psychology

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 11, 12


AP Psychology 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. Throughout the course, students apply psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, analyze bias, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas.



20300

AP Macroeconomics

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 11, 12


AP Macroeconomics focuses on the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole. Particular emphasis is placed on the study of national income and price-level determination. Additionally, students' develop familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.



20299

AP Microeconomics

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 11, 12


AP Microeconomics focuses on 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 use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.



20320

Asian History

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 11, 12


Asian History examines the historical roots of Asian Americans in their various countries of origin and in the United States, allowing students to make connections between the two cultures. Included in this course is an examination of the contributions Asian Americans have made to the American culture.



20310

Black History

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 11, 12


Black History explores the historical foundations in Africa, conditions of servitude, discrimination, and the Civil Rights movement in the United States as well as the literature and culture of African Americans.



20330

LatinX History

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 11, 12


LatinX History focuses on Latin American culture, history, society, and geography. Students will study the cultural and ethnic distinctions that exist between Latin American countries, both historical and contemporary allowing connections to be made between the culture in Latin American countries and the LatinX culture in the United States. Current events and issues in the Latin American world are also incorporated. This course emphasizes critical thinking, writing, and analysis. 



20370

History of Religion

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 11, 12


History of Religion introduces students to the variety of religions inside and outside the Christian spectrum such as Judaism, Buddhism, Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, and Hinduism. Students explore the major teachings, ceremonies, and origins of each.



20350

American Indian Studies

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 11, 12


American Indian Studies focuses on the Native American people using the tribes of Oklahoma as a basic foundation. Language and culture are explored with respect to the diversity among Native Americans. Additionally, Native Americans' contributions to American culture and to the current form of government is included.



20340

World Cultures

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 11, 12


World Cultures examines historical foundations, cultural diversity, assimilation, literature, and art of ethnic groups that have fashioned the culture of the United States.




NON-COLLEGE PREPARATORY SOCIAL STUDIES



20360

Psychology

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 11, 12


Psychology explores the processes of sense perception, response to stimuli, emotions and motivations, personality, human development, mental disorders, and the interaction of an individual. This course provides an understanding of the intricacies of the mind and the nervous system.



20380

Sociology

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 11, 12


Sociology is the study of important sociological concepts including culture, group behavior, social institutions, methods of social control, and the processes of social change.



20393S1/20393S2

Consumer Law

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12


Consumer Law focuses on the rights and responsibilities of consumers in the modern economy. Topics include relationships of borrowers and lenders as well as the relationships of merchants and their consumers.



20413S1/20413S2

Law and Criminal Justice

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 11, 12


Law and Criminal Justice examines the relationship between the law and the individual. This course deals with students’ personal relationship with the law, contracts, school law, and consumer law.



20403S1/20403S2

Pre-Law

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12


Pre-law analyzes the history of American legal principles and traditions through selected court cases. Students study the Constitution and its amendments, state and local court systems, and law enforcement.



20433S1/S2

Youth and Government 

Semesters: 2

Prerequisites: None

Grades: 10-12


Provide students a hands-on, real-world experience in the legal and legislative system.  Allow students to learn through experience and build networks with other students and legislators from across the state. Give students chance to participate in professional work settings.