SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES

World Religions (72105310 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

This course is a is designed to give students an opportunity to explore the beliefs and practices of various mainstream and cultic religions prevalent in our world that are also present in American society accompanied by a study of biblical responses to those beliefs and practices. Prerequisite: None.

Constitutional Law Honors (2106468 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

This course is designed for students who are passionate about the law and are serious about pursuing this dynamic field in college and as a potential career. Students will explore how the Supreme Court functions and the vital role it serves in our democracy. We will read and discuss key court cases that have shaped our jurisprudence as well as understand the impact of majority and minority opinions. Students will also tackle contemporary constitutional questions through discussion and research, the development of written appellate briefs, and the presentation of oral arguments. Prerequisite: Students must be in Pre-AP/AP level English and have a 3.0 unweighted GPA. Meet minimum score on a common placement test indicating that the student is ready for college-level work.

Psychology Honors (2107300 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

Through the study of psychology, students acquire an understanding of and an appreciation for human behavior, behavior interaction and the progressive development of individuals. The content examined in this first introductory course includes major theories and orientations of psychology, psychological methodology, memory and cognition, human growth and development, personality, abnormal behavior, psychological therapies, stress/coping strategies, and mental health. Prerequisite: Students must have earned an A- or better in English or B- or better in English Honors or higher.

Advanced Placement Psychology (2107350 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

This course is an introductory college-level psychology course. Students cultivate their understanding of the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes as they explore concepts like the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. Content is specified by the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Students are expected to take the national AP exam. Prerequisite: Students must have earned an A- or better in English Honors or a B- or better in Pre-AP or AP English. Co-requisite: Enrolled in Honors level or higher for Science and English.

Advanced Placement Human Geography

Grade Level: 9-10

Course Description:

(2103400 – 1.0 credit)

This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. Content is specified by the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Students are expected to take the national AP exam. Prerequisite: Students must have earned an A- or better in previous Honors English and Social Studies classes.

Advanced Placement European History (2109380

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

– 1.0 credit)

This course corresponds with the most recent developments in history curricula at the undergraduate, college level. European history is viewed from a broad perspective, with teaching methods reflecting an awareness of other disciplines and diverse techniques of presentation, including visual and statistical materials. Content is specified by the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Students are expected to take the national AP exam. Prerequisite: Students must have earned an A- or better in previous Honors English and Honors Social Studies classes.