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Social Studies

 





   

Social Studies Department Courses

Course
Grades
Credits
Description
World History
(9-12)
1
Examines people, places and environments at the local, regional, national, and international levels; studies the influence of geography on historical events.
United States History
(11-12)
1
Historical focus on the political, economic, and social events and issues of the period from 1877 to the present.
AP US History
(11-12)
1
Advanced course explores American history from the early settlement of America to its present history.
Government
(11-12)
1/2
Focuses on the principles and beliefs upon which the United Sates was founded and on the structure, functions, and powers of the government.
AP American Government
(11-12)
1/2
An analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States.
Economics
(11-12)
1/2
Focuses on the basic principles concerning production, consumption, distribution of good and services in the United States.
AP Macroeconomics
(11-12)
1/2
Gives students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole.
Psychology
(11-12)
1/2
Considers the development of the individual and personality.
AP Psychology
(11-12)
1/2
Studies the history of psychology and statistical analysis, human growth and development, etc.
Street Law
(11-12)
1/2
Introduction to the law and legal system of the United States.
Sociology
(11-12)
1/2
Designed to develop a better understanding of the self through a study of society.

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