Communications electives

Interpersonal & Small Group Communication

Grades 10-12

1 Semester

Students will understand the nature of building effective relationships through the study and development of interpersonal skills practiced in person and through media. Course work will explore why misunderstandings occur and how to build more productive communication. Additionally, students will build problem-solving skills utilizing group dynamics and effective leadership styles. Active and critical listening are integral components of the entire course.

College Literature

Grades 11-12

College Credit Available

1 Semester

This is a College Now class offered through SMSU (Literature 100) with a possibility to earn 3 college credits.  This college-level class functions as introduction to diverse literature with

units including women’s issues in fiction and drama, multi-ethnic poetry, and whole- and small-

group novel studies. Students will critically read and respond to literature through class discussion, quizzes, weekly short essays, critical analyses, and other written responses. Students must meet the GPA and class rank requirements listed under "college credit opportunities"