20 C o u r s e C a t a l o g 2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 2
American Government This semester course takes an in-depth look at the foundations of American government, the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and the democratic process. Students will examine how political parties and interest groups work; the roles of the executive, legislative and judicial branches; and the responsibility of federal, State, and local government. 1631, 1631AG, 1631BA, 1631IS, 1631OL, 1631PL, 1631PC *^ 1631PD Special Education 0562 Health Academy (La Sierra) *^
Economics
Social Science
This course will enable the student to use economic concepts in a reasoned, careful manner in dealing with the personal, community, and national economic issues students confront or will confront. 1731, 1731AG, 1731BA, 1731IS, 1731OL, 1731PC, 1731PL *^ 1731PD Special Education 0564 Health Academy (La Sierra) *^
United States History This course examines major turning points in United States history in the twentieth century. Specific themes are emphasized: the expanding role of the federal government and federal courts; the continuing tension between the individual and the state; change in the ethnic composition of American society; the movements toward equal rights for racial minorities and women; and the role of the United States as a major world power. 1582, 1582BA, 1582GC, 1582PC, 1582PL *^ 1582PD Special Education 0561 Health Academy (La Sierra) *^ 0414/0415 (Alvord Continuation) *^
Modern World History This course is a survey of world culture and world history, with an emphasis on modern history from late eighteenth century to the present. Current world issues are discussed with focus on the expansion of the west and the growing interdependence of people and cultures throughout the world.
Key
1540, 1540GC, 1540PC, 1540PL *^ 1540PD Special Education 0857 Health Academy (La Sierra) *^ 0855/0856 (Alvord Continuation) *^
* meets A-G requirements ^ meets NCAA requirements
