Social Studies

American Government

Credit: 1 (year-long course)

Course Code: 1339

Students examine the Founding Documents, which form the basis for the United States of America and how the American people govern themselves at national, state and local levels of government. Students may also impact issues addressed by governments through service learning and senior projects.

AP US Government & Politics

Credit: 1 (year-long course)

Course Code: 1340

AP U.S. Government and Politics provides a college-level, nonpartisan introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students will study U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes, and behaviors. They will also engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments. In addition, they will complete a political science research or applied civics project. Collee Course Equivalent

AP U.S. Government and Politics is equivalent to a one-semester introductory college course in U.S. Government.

Contemporary World Issues

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 1372

The dynamics of global interactions among nations and regions present issues that affect all humanity. These dynamics include competing beliefs and goals; methods of engagement; and conflict and cooperation. Contemporary issues have political, economic, social, historic and geographic components. Approaches to how global and regional issues reflect historical influences and multiple perspectives. Students can impact global issues through service learning and senior projects.

Economics

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 1396

This course explores the fundamentals that guide individuals and nations as they make choices about how to use limited resources to satisfy their wants. More specifically, it examines the ability of individuals to use knowledge and skills to manage limited financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial security.

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Psychology

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 1354

This course introduces this experimental science based on observation and analysis, Psychology (from the Greek word, psyche, for soul and mind) attempts to organize impressions and observations in order to discover patterns, draw conclusions, and create useful models about how our minds work and how we behave. It is used to help people with personal and relationship problems ranging from stress to complex psychological disorders.

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Sociology

Credit: .50 (1 semester)

Course Code: 1352

This is an introductory course into the scientific study of society, including patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture. By emphasizing the use of scientific evidence to investigate, quantify and interpret phenomena that occur in the social world, sociology reinforces the primary principles of scientific inquiry and relies on observation, logic, data and analysis, and presents opportunities to develop skills and tools that are useful in the acquisition of knowledge.

World Civilizations

Credit: 1 (year-long course)

Course Code: 1321

This course allows students to analyze and interpret significant events, patterns and themes in the history of the world. In addition to understanding materials from the range of human development and diversity, students will be able to examine major events, cause and effect, and changes over time.

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American History Units - CCP

*Dual Enrollment college courses are semester long. They require an application & college ready test scores.

American History to 1877* - College Credit Plus

Credit: 1 (1 semester)

Course Code: HIST1151

This course covers a wide range of topics in early American history from the age of discovery through the Civil War and reconstruction. An introduction to the study of history and to the political, economic, intellectual and social themes that have shaped our present society.

Sections of this course are H-designated Honors classes.

American History since 1877* - College Credit Plus

Credit: 1 (1 semester)

Course Code: HIST1152

This course covers a wide range of topics in modern American history from reconstruction to the present time. An introduction to the study of history and to the political, economic, intellectual, and social themes that have shaped our present society.

Sections of this course are H-designated Honors classes.

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American Government Units - CCP

*Dual enrollment college courses are semester long. They require an application & college ready test scores.

Intro to American Government - College Credit Plus

Credit: 1 (1 semester)

Course Code: POLS1100

This course introduces students to the nature, purpose and structure of the American political system. Attention given to the institutions and processes that create public policy. The strengths and weaknesses of the American political system are discussed along with the role of citizens in a democracy.

Prerequisites: ENGL0190 or placement into ENGL1100

3 credits

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