Social studies
3.0 credits required for graduation
(0.5 Geography, 1.0 World History, 1.0 US History, 0.5 Gov & Cit)
3.0 credits required for graduation
(0.5 Geography, 1.0 World History, 1.0 US History, 0.5 Gov & Cit)
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Year
Credit: World History
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Description: This class offers a broad view of World History.
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Year
Credit: US History
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Description: Covers US History from Reconstruction to the present.
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Year
Credit: History
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Description: AP World History: Modern is an introductory college-level modern world history course. Students cultivate their understanding of world history from c. 1200 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation.
NCAA APPROVED
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Year
Credit: US History
Fee: AP Test fee/Book
Comments: Rigorous course
Description: AP US History is an introductory college-level U.S. history course. Students cultivate their understanding of U.S. history from c. 1491 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures.
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Year
Credit: US History, WSU American Civilization 3.0 credits
Fee: WSU CE fee/Book
Comments: Rigorous course
Description: An analysis of American Civilization that traces social, cultural, economic, and political developments in the United States. May be taken to complete the US History requirement (grade of C or better required).
NCAA APPROVED
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Year
Credit: World History
Fee: AP Test fee/Book
Comments: Rigorous Course
Description: AP European History is an introductory college-level European history course. Students cultivate their understanding of European history through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like interaction of Europe and the world; economic and commercial developments; cultural and intellectual developments; states and other institutions of power; social organization and development; national and European identity; and technological and scientific innovation. May be taken to fulfill World History requirement.
Grade: 11th ,12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Gov & Cit
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Description: Basic U.S. government class. Course will focus on the responsibilities of citizenship. This course should be taken after completion of US History.
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Credit: Gov & Cit
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Description: AP U.S. Government and Politics is an introductory college-level course in U.S. government and politics. Students cultivate their understanding of U.S. government and politics through analysis of data and text-based sources as they explore topics like constitutionalism, liberty and order, civic participation in a representative democracy, competing policy-making interests, and methods of political analysis.
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Elective
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Description: If you’re curious about how governments and politics work outside the United States, AP Comparative Government and Politics is the perfect course for you. This course explores the government and politics in China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how different governments solve similar problems and will gain a clear understanding of the comparative method by analyzing data and text-based sources, making comparisons and applications, and developing evidence-based arguments.
Grade: 11th, 12th
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Description: AP Microeconomics is a one-semester, college-level course that introduces students to the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers. The course also develops students’ familiarity with the operation of product and factor markets, distributions of income, market failure, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.
Grade: 10th, 11th ,12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Elective
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Description: Studies behavior, mental processes. Scientific emphasis – nervous system, sensation, perception.
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Elective, WSU PSY 1010 3 credits
Fee: WSU CE fees apply
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Description: 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: Year
Credit: Elective
Fee: AP Test fee/Book
Description: AP Psychology introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with major units of study, including biological bases of behavior, cognition, development, learning, social psychology, personality, and mental and physical health. Throughout the course, students apply psychological concepts and employ psychological research methods and data interpretation to evaluate claims, consider evidence, and effectively communicate ideas.
Grade: 10th, 11th ,12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Elective
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Description: Course is designed to give the athlete an edge by focusing on psychological aspects of performance.
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Elective
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Description: This course is designed to teach about positive psychology. Students will focus on building life skills to help improve confidence, relationships, and mental health.