Social Studies Courses
Click here to view the Social Studies Course Progression
World History
2007-2008
Syllabus
Pre-requisite: None
Required: Grade 9
Duration: Full Year
Credits: 1.0
Weighting: 4.0
Course no: 301
This course is a broad survey of Human history from a global perspective.
The students examine
the cultural, political, economic, and technological developments
of each region, from the dawn
of civilization to the present day. These topics are explored both
chronologically and topically.
Particular emphasis is placed on the rise of ancient civilizations
and their influence on the
modern world. The students study the classical civilizations of
Mesopotamia, Egypt, China,
Greece, Rome and India. The course continues through the decline
of the ancient civilizations
and the rise of the European empires, Industrialization, the World
Wars, America’s expanding
global role, the Cold War, and the Information Revolution.
US History
2007-2008
Syllabus
Duration: Full year
Credits: 1.0
Weighting: 4.0
Course no: 302
This course covers the major developments in the history of the
United States from pre-
Columbian settlement to the present day. Topics to be explored
include: The role of the natural
environment on American history and its effects upon the American
Character; the rise of
democratic principles and the inherent conflicts within a diverse
nation; the impact of new
technologies on the economy and American life, war and peace in
American history, Popular
culture, and contrasting the lifestyles of famous Americans to
the everyday lives of the common
people.
Comparative Government
2007-2008
Syllabus
Pre-requisite: US History
Duration: Full year
Credits: 1.0
Weighting: 4.0
Course no: 305
This one year course examines different models of government from the past
and present. Case
studies will focus on historical theory and practices as well as on current
national examples. The course will also cover the history of American government,
with an emphasis on the United
States Constitution and Constitutional Law. Other topics include: Criminal
and Civil Law,
National and International demographics, International Organizations, and current
events.
AP United States History
2007-2008
Syllabus
Pre-requisite: Teacher’s Recommendation
and/or the Course Instructor’s Consent
Duration: Full year
Credits: 1.0
Weighting: 5.0
Course no: 306
This is a one year advanced history course for
11th and 12th grade students. This course covers
the political, economical, cultural, legal, foreign relations,
and social history of America from
1607 to 2000. The AP program is designed to prepare students to
take a comprehensive exam at the end of the year to earn university
credits for this course. This is a demanding, writing intensive
course intended to equal or surpass a similar university course.
This
class is limited to select students. A teacher’s recommendation
and/or instructor’s
consent are required.
Psychology
Pre-requisite: 10th grade status or higher
Duration: 1 semester
Credits: 0.5
Weighting: 4.0
Course no: 316
This one semester course is an introduction to the field of psychology. The
students study
human behavior from practical and theoretical perspectives. Emphasis is placed
on human
development, behaviorism, emotions, cognitive development, motivation, learning,
and social
psychology. The students learn how to apply psychological theory to everyday
life and social
issues.
AP
Psychology
2007-2008
Syllabus
Pre-requisite: Counselor's approval and a GPA of 3.2 or better
Duration: Full Year
Credits: 1.0
Weighting: 5.0
Course no: 318
This is a one year advanced psychology course for 11th and 12th
grade students. This course will cover the major areas in the field
of psychology, including: developmental psychology,
motivation, consciousness, cognitive process, learning theory,
behaviorism, personality theory,
psycho-biology, research methods, social psychology, psychological
disorders, and treatment
models. The AP program is designed to prepare the students to take
a comprehensive exam to
earn university credit for this course. This is a demanding course
intended to equal or surpass a
similar university course. It is recommended, but not required,
that the students take at
least a one semester psychology course before they take this advanced
course.
Sociology
2007-2008
Syllabus
Pre-requisite: 11th Grade Status or Higher
Duration: 1 semester
Credits: 0.5
Weighting: 4.0
Course no: 317
This one semester course introduces the students to the diverse field of sociology.
The students
study human relations in societies from historical and theoretical perspectives.
Emphasis is
placed on investigating social issues on a local, national, and global scale.
Students study the
impact of social norms, ideologies, and institutions on individuals.
Economics
2007-2008
Syllabus
Grades: 11-12
Pre-requisite: Geometry
Duration: 1 semester
Credits: 0.5
Weighting: 4.0
Course no: 319
Given the economic realities of modern American life, everyone
should have a basic understanding of economic principles and practices.
This class will cover the economic theories of mico-economics and
macro-economics. The students will also learn the practical lessons
of: career choices, comparative shopping, personal budgeting, managing
credit, investing strategies, and retirement.
Model United Nations (MUN)
Grades 9-12
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 0.25
Weighting: 4.0
Course no: 320
The Model United Nations course is extra-curricular
but students may gain credit on a pass/fail
basis from their continuous involvement throughout the first semester.
Model United Nations is
an exercise that places students in the role of UN diplomats and
their support staff preparing for
a major conference on current world affairs. The procedures for
lobbying, negotiation and
debate are developed alongside the in-depth research of issues
and national policies.
Registration information will be provided to students at the beginning
of the school year.
updated as of:
11/16/2007
|
