SOCIAL STUDIES Three (3.0) credits of social students are required for graduation. Grade Level
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10
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12
Required Course Work
World History
20th Century American History
No Specific Required Course
P.A.D and Economics
AP Course Offerings
AP Human Geography
AP European History (typically taken in the sophomore year) *AP US History (with teacher recommendation) AP Psychology AP Human Geography
Elective Offerings
None
AP European History *AP US History *AP Microeconomics *AP Macroeconomics *AP Government AP Psychology AP Human Geography Modern Society Current Issues Crime, Society, & the Law International Relations Abnormal Psychology Psychology
*These AP Courses can be taken in place of required course similar content (example: AP U.S. History for 20th Century). 20th Century is typically taken in the sophomore year, but can be fulfilled in the junior or senior year.
Class: 20th Century American History Course Number: 2202A & 2202B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 10 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Beginning with an analysis of significant events of the 19th Century, 20th Century American History asks students to examine and understand the importance of the emergence of the United States as a world power, and track the political, social, and economic changes of each decade through the end of the century. Students will demonstrate knowledge of major historical figures, dates and events of each decade. Throughout the decades, students will identify strengths and weaknesses of American foreign policy, analyze the economic impact of various changes, and evaluate public policy and compare/contrast a variety of reform movements.
Class: Abnormal Psychology Course Number: 2210 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No Abnormal Psychology investigates the experience and expression of psychological disorders, what it means to be abnormal, and its effect on people’s lives. Students are encouraged to think analytically and challenge their beliefs regarding abnormal behavior while learning the biological/scientific/socio-cultural basis for mental illnesses. Students will learn about the subjective experience, causal factors, clinical presentation, and methods of assessment and treatment of different types of psychological disorders.
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