Social Studies
3.0 Credit Required for Graduation
0.5 Geography, 1.0 World History, 1.0 US History, 0.5 US Government
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Geography - Required
Geography
Geography
Freeflow - Students in Geography will be using case studies, real world data, and sources to examine physical geography, population distribution, culture, governments, and economic development according to the Utah Standards for Geography. This semester-long course has a combination of lectures, readings, case-studies, research presentations, in-class assignments, projects and tests. Emphasis is placed on the skills needed on the ACT and in college-level classes.
Grade: 9th
Length: Semester
Credit: 0.5 Geography
Fee: None
World History - Required
World History
World History
Freeflow - World History has students acting like historians and investigating the past starting around 10,000 BCE up to the modern era. Students will be accessing primary sources and using corroboration, contextualization, sourcing, and close reading to analyze case studies to arrive at historical truth according to the Utah Standards for World History. This year-long course has a combination of lectures, readings, case-studies, research presentations, and tests. Emphasis is placed on the skills needed on the ACT and in college-level classes.
Grade: 10th
Length: Year
Credit: 1.0 World History
Fee: None
Prerequisite: Geography
US History Options - Required
US History
US History
Freeflow - US History has students acting like historians and investigating American history post-Reconstruction to the present. Students will be accessing primary sources and using corroboration, contextualization, sourcing, and close reading to analyze case studies and arrive at historical truth. This year-long course has a combination of lectures, case-studies, in-class assignments, tests, and a final research paper. Emphasis is placed on the skills needed on the ACT and in college-level classes.
Grade: 11th
Length: Year
Credit: 1.0 US History
Fee: None
Prerequisite: World History
US Government Options - Required
US Government
US Government
Freeflow - Students in US Government will be using case studies, real world data, readings, and sources to examine the American government and how it works. This semester-long course has a combination of lectures, readings, case-studies, and research presentations. Emphasis is placed on the skills needed on the ACT and in college-level.
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: 0.5 US Gov
Fee: None
POLS 1100 - American National Government
POLS 1100 - American National Government
Online - This course is an introduction to the structure, function, and political dynamics of the major actors, ideas, and institutions within the American governmental system.
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: 0.5 US Gov and 3 Concurrent Enrollment credits
*This is a pure class. Students are required to register for Concurrent Enrollment credit through Weber State University. If students fail to register for CE credit by the deadline, the class will be removed from their schedule and students will need to choose a different class.
Fee: CE Fees apply
Social Studies Electives
Current Events
Current Events
Freeflow - Students in Current Events will be watching news segments and analysing news articles to form their own argument on current issues. They will be using case studies, real world data, readings, and sources to examine the current state of affairs both nationally and internationally. This quarter-long course is available for .25 elective credits. It has a combination of readings, case-studies, and daily news - watching and analyzing. Emphasis is placed on the skills needed on the ACT and in college-level classes.
Grade: Any
Length: Quarter
Credit: 0.25 Elective
Fee: None
Psychology
Psychology
Freeflow - Students in Psychology will be using case studies, real world data, readings, and sources as an introductory into the field of psychology. This semester-long course is available for .5 elective credits and has a combination of readings, case-studies, and research projects. Emphasis is placed on the skills needed on the ACT and in college-level classes.
Grade: Any
Length: Semester
Credit: 0.5 Elective
Fee: None
CJ 1010 - Criminal Justice
CJ 1010 - Criminal Justice
Online - Introduces students to the purpose, function, and history of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Overview of crime and its impact on American society. Lectures include topics such as crime and the media, causes of crime, search and seizure, probable cause, police selection and training, law enforcement as a career, court structure and function, the death penalty, prison life, and punishment.
Grade: 10th-12th
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0 Elective credit and 3 Concurrent Enrollment credits
Fee: CE Fees apply
CHF 1500 - Human Development
CHF 1500 - Human Development
Online - A survey course which addresses the developmental aspects of individuals across the lifespan. Course content encompasses the study of biological, cognitive, social, and emotional developmental changes of the healthy individual in the context of the family and society. It emphasizes and demonstrates the vital connections between theory, research, and application.
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0 Elective credit and 3 Concurrent Enrollment credits
*This is a pure class. Students are required to register for Concurrent Enrollment credit through Weber State University. If students fail to register for CE credit by the deadline, the class will be removed from their schedule and students will need to choose a different class.
Fee: CE Fees apply
HU 1010 - Intro to Humanities
HU 1010 - Intro to Humanities
Online - A survey of some of the most important literary, philosophical, artistic, and musical monuments of Western culture from the Greeks to the present.
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0 CTE and 3 Concurrent Enrollment credits
Fee: SC CE fees apply
PSY 1010 - General Psychology
PSY 1010 - General Psychology
Online - This Psychological Science general education course gives students a broad and general understanding of the science of psychology. Topics will include biological, cognitive, developmental, personality, social, and mental and physical health.
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0 Elective credit and 3 Concurrent Enrollment credits
*This is a pure class. Students are required to register for Concurrent Enrollment credit through Weber State University. If students fail to register for CE credit by the deadline, the class will be removed from their schedule and students will need to choose a different class.
Fee: CE Fees apply
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