Social Studies
3 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
SOPHOMORE
World Hist (77510)
Grade 10th
Length Year
Credit World Civ
Fees None
Description
Explore the vast tapestry of human civilization with World History, a course that provides a comprehensive perspective on the global narrative of our shared past. Delve into the rich and diverse events, cultures, and movements that have shaped the world, gaining a broad understanding of the intricate threads that connect societies across time and continents.
AP Euro History (77620)
Grade 10th, 11th, 12th
Length Year
Credit World Civ
Fees AP test fees may apply
Description
This course will cover European history from the Middle Ages to the present. The class will help prepare students for the Ap exam and develop reading and writing skills that will help students in upper level classes in the future. This is a great preparation for students hoping to take concurrent history as a Junior.
Comments
Rigorous course
JUNIOR
US History (77520)
Grade 11th
Length Year
Credit US History
Fees None
Description
Covers US History from Reconstruction to the present.
AP US History (77610)
Grade 11th, 12th
Length Year
Credit US Hist
Fees AP test fees may apply
Description
Covers US History from discovery to present. Course prepares the student to take AP test.
Comments
Rigorous course
JUNIOR/SENIOR
US Gov & Cit (77560)
Grade 12th (11th by teacher approval)
Length Semester
Credit US Gov
Fees None
Description
Course will teach the foundation and roles of the US Government in order to promote effective citizenship.
AP US Government and Politics (77667)
Grade 11th, 12th
Length Year
Credit US Hist
Fees AP test fees may apply
Description
AP US Government and Politics is a comprehensive study of American government and the politics that have created and shaped the course of American History. The class dives deep into foundational documents, political establishments, laws, court cases and cultural movements that has made America what it is today. College credit is available by passing the AP Test at the end of the year with a score of 3 or higher.
Comments
Rigorous course
Hist 1700 WSU CE (77315)
Grade 11th, 12th
Length Year
Credit WSU HIST 1700 3 credits
Fees WSU fees
Description
History 1700, American Institutions is a College Course designed to teach students to a reasonable understanding of the significant political, economic, and social changes in American history, the major principles of American civilization, including the concepts of popular sovereignty, liberty, and equality, the institutions and practices of the government provided for in the United States Constitution, the basic workings and evolution of a market economy in the United States and finally, the diversity of American life and experience. To receive college credit through Weber State University, students must maintain a C Grade.
ELECTIVE CLASSES
Curr Events (77330)
Grade 10th, 11th, 12th
Length Semester
Credit Elec
Fees None
Description
Class will focus on recent events locally, regionally, nationally, and globally that affect our lives politically, socially, and economically. Events today that will be in the history books tomorrow.
Sociology (77345)
Grade 11th, 12th
Length Semester
Credit Elec
Fees None
Description
This course is an introductory course in the social science of sociology. Sociology focuses on the manner human beings learn, develop, and interact in their different settings and environments. Each student will learn to define social roles as well as norms, mores, and folkways that govern social behavior. This course will also instruct students in the scientific method of research through various forms of sociological studies that will be performed. This year in Sociology we will also focus our energies on social problems in society.
PSY 1010 CE (77428)
Grade 11th, 12th
Length Semester
Credit Elective WSU PSY 1010 3 credits
Fees None
Description
Designed to expose and familiarize students with the fundamental concepts and principles of what makes us who we are. Demonstrates issues, methods and applications of psychological research contributions.
PEP 2700 WSU (77225)
Grade 11th, 12th
Length Semester
Credit Elective WSU PEP 2700 3 credits
Fees None
Description
This course is designed to give an athlete an edge by focusing on psychological aspects of performance as well as educating them on topics of history, gender, mental health, race and social media.
Psychology (77430)
Grade 10th, 11th, 12th
Length Semester
Credit Elec
Fees None
Description
Why do we do the things we do and think the way we think? This course will cover many topics within Psychology, topics like: personality, sleep/dreams/drugs, the brain, disorders and treatment, memory, social psych... This course will build your foundation if you are planning on taking Psych 1010 in the future.