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WORLD CULTURES
Credits: 5.0 (Year)
World Cultures is an introductory course that provides a foundation of knowledge and social studies skills. Through the exploration of various primary documents and historical themes each student will gain a global perspective of the interaction and interdependence of various cultures. Throughout the academic year students will develop and hone the following skills: writing an historical essay, critically analyzing current events, predicting future global trends, and presenting unique concepts and ideas as they relate to global history.
HONORS WORLD CULTURES
Credits: 5.0 (Year)
World Cultures Honors is an advanced course that provides a foundation of knowledge and enhances social studies skills. Through the exploration of various primary documents and historical themes each student will gain a global perspective of the interaction and interdependence of various cultures. Students will be asked to think
critically and act as, “Junior Historians,” as they practice the skills of historiography and question accepted historical themes. Throughout the academic year students will develop and hone the following skills: writing an historical essay, critically analyzing current events, creating presentations for their fellow peers, predicting future global trends, and presenting unique concepts and ideas as they relate to global history. This honors level course will prepare students for eventual acceptance into the IB/Honors program in the 11th Grade.
UNITED STATES HISTORY I
Credits: 5.0 (Year)
United States History I is designed to build upon the knowledge and social studies skills gained in preceding grades. Through the exploration of various primary documents and historical concepts, each student will prospectively achieve a thorough understanding of the importance of active participation in the democratic American society.
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY 1
Credits: 5.0 (Year)
Honors United States History I is designed to build upon the knowledge and social studies skills gained in preceding grades. Through the exploration of various primary documents and historical concepts, each student will prospectively achieve a thorough understanding of the importance of active participation in the democratic American society. In addition to this knowledge, the refinement of research compilation skills, historical essay writing and persuasive speaking will be a constant focus throughout the course.
Students must meet the Honors criteria (84 or above in previous years honors course or 92 and above in the previous CP course).
UNITED STATES HISTORY II
Credits: 5.0 (Year)
This course focuses on United States history from World War I to the present. Emphasis is placed on political, social, and economic issues including national and international events. The students are expected to read and comprehend information from their text, finding similarities between the past and the present. Topics covered include issues such as wartime and government controls over individual freedoms, civil rights, social movements such as woman’s rights, Vietnam and its effect on the political and social aspects of this country. Economic problems will also be addressed such as the Great Depression and the resulting Roosevelt revolution.
IB HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS 11 - JUNIOR
Credits: 5.0 (Year)
This Junior Level Honors Course is the first year of a two-year commitment to the certificate program of the International Baccalaureate program of study. Students who are enrolled in this course are expected to be able to analyze the significant historical events of the 20th Century. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, issues such as the fundamentalist movement of the 1920’s, civil rights, wartime and government controls of individual freedoms, economic depression and attempted solutions, and the Vietnam War and its effect on the political and social aspects of America. Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete a historical investigation on a topic of their own choosing. Successful completion of this course will allow students to pursue an IB Certificate in History during their senior year. This course is open to all honor students regardless of whether they are enrolled in the IB Diploma Program. This course is a pre-requisite for the senior level IB History Course.
Certificate only (non-diploma) students must meet the Honors criteria (84 or better in the previous level honors course, or 92 or better in the previous level CP course).
IB HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS 12 - SENIOR
Credits: 5.0 (Year)
This Senior Level Honors Course is the second year of a two-year commitment to the certificate program of the International Baccalaureate program of study. Students who are enrolled in this course will be able to synthesize important events in American History from the 1700s to the present. Course material will be presented as a case study in important historical events as students prepare to take the IB Certificate Exam in History. Students who have successfully completed the historical investigation in their Junior Year and score high marks on the IB Certificate Exam will be granted an IB Certificate in History. Many colleges and universities around the country accept the IB Certificate as college credit.
*Meets 4th year of history graduation requirement.
Certificate only (non-diploma) students must meet the Honors criteria (84 or better in the previous level honors course, or 92 or better in the previous level CP course).
CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL TOPICS IN US HISTORY
Credits: 5.0 (Year)
This completes the sequence of study of United States history and includes units of study based upon the following themes: Human Rights, Human Nature, Prejudice and Discrimination, Genocide, The Holocaust, Moral Courage, and Responsibility. Students will use a variety of sources provided by the teacher such as readings from the State curriculum on Holocaust education, curriculum from the Southern Poverty Law Center, various periodicals, and video material. During the last quarter of the year, students will explore the impact their financial decisions have on themselves, their communities, and the greater economy. Students will create their own textbook from teacher notes and handouts and from written response to video material. This course is a graduation requirement.
*Meets 4th year of history graduation requirement.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY
Credits: 5.0 (Year)
AP World History is a college-level course structured for the study of human history from 8000 B.C.E. to the present. Students will focus on the development of analytical and writing skills necessary for success on a collegiate level. To accomplish this, the course devotes considerable time to the critical evaluation of primary and secondary sources, analysis of historiography (The principles, theories, or methodology of scholarly historical research and presentation) and inquiry into global connections that shape our present world. This will be accomplished by applying the five Themes of AP World History (interaction between humans and the environment; development and interaction of cultures; state-building, expansion, and conflict; creation, expansion and interaction of economic systems, development and transformation of social structures) to the content studied. A special emphasis will be given to preparation for the National AP Exam, including historical writing through essay and document-based questions (DBQ) as well as objective evaluations. All students enrolled in this course must complete their summer assignments.
Prerequisite: This course is offered as an elective to sophomores and above who have passed Honors World Cultures.
*Meets 4th year of history graduation requirement, when taken in senior year.
Sophomores and Juniors who take AP World History, must take their required history courses along with AP World History. The course does not count in place of US History 1 or 2.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: 5.0 (Year)
The AP Psychology course at Shore Regional High School will be set up to provide students with the opportunity to study both human and animal behaviors, and the mental processes involved, in a scientific manner. The major areas of study will include the history of psychology, research and statistics, bio-psychology, cognition, memory and intelligence, personality and development, motivation and emotion, learning theories, abnormal psychology, treatment, and social psychology. Students will be encouraged to learn in a variety of manners including teacher- directed lessons, independent and group research projects, peer-to-peer facilitated learning, and interactive media and technology methods.
Students that enroll in AP Psychology will have a better grasp of the causes and root of varied behaviors and thoughts, actions that they and others take part in, whether conscious or unconscious, roles that the environment and biology play in determining who a person is, and an ability to think critically about a myriad of topics that affect them, their community, and the world. Students will also understand the many courses and fields of study that are possible in a collegiate setting and the innumerable career options that exist with a background in psychology. All students enrolled in this course must complete their summer assignments.
PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: 2.5 (Semester)
This is an introductory course in the understanding, analysis, and application of the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Dealing with the self and others, the course explores fundamental areas in psychology such as: biopsychology, neuroscience, experimental methods, psychopathology, sensation and perception, cognition, operant and classical conditioning, child development, social psychology, personality and emotion, psychological disorders, treatments of disorders, and discussion of case studies. This course is open to all students in grades 11-12.
SOCIOLOGY
Credits: 2.5 (Semester)
Students will examine the discipline of sociology as the study of the interaction of groups of people, and its implications to society and individuals. The key units include: culture, cultural adaptation and variation, socialization and cultural conformity, social organizations and institutions, dominant — minority relations, social change and social problems. This course is open to all students in grades 10-12.
** When taken consecutively with Government & Law or NJ History (those 5 credits may count for the 4th year Social Studies Requirement.)
GOVERNMENT AND LAW
Credits: 2.5 (Semester)
Students study the history, structure, and dynamics of American government at the local, state, and federal levels, and learn basic principles of practical law as they apply to the everyday needs of American citizens. Case studies drawn from contemporary events are used whenever possible.
** When taken consecutively with Sociology or NJ History (those 5 credits may count for the 4th year Social Studies Requirement.)
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