Social Science – World History – 1510
The World History course covers the past historical development of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Emphasis is placed on present problems in these nations and how they developed out of past events.
Prerequisite:	None	UC:	a
Grade Level:	10	CSU:	Elec
Credits:	10

Social Science – U.S. History - 1610
The U.S. History course covers the political, economic, and social development of the United States. First semester begins with the Reconstruction Era and ends with World War I period. Second semester emphasizes recent American History.
Prerequisite:	None	UC:	a
Grade Level:	11	CSU:	SS
Credits:	10

Social Science – American Government – 1712
The American Government course covers the structure, development, and authority of federal, state, and local government. Emphasis is placed on individual’s rights and responsibilities connected with government.
Prerequisite:	None	UC:	a
Grade Level:	12	CSU:	SS
Credits:	5

Social Science – Economics – 1711
The Economics course covers traditional topics common to most high school economic courses. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive study of the consumer’s role in the American economic system, explanation of markets, prices, competition, and the role of government in a mixed economy. The course will also deal with such topics as the problems associated with maintaining a stable economy in the U.S., money, banking, monetary policy, and the role of labor-management relations. Consumer survival skills will be dealt with toward the end of the semester.
Prerequisite:	None	UC:	g
Grade Level:	12	CSU:	Elec
Credits:	5

Social Science – Psychology – 1750
The Psychology course meets the UC requirement and is recommended for those students considering careers in education, law enforcement, social work, and business. Open at the semester to grades 11 and 12. In this introductory course in psychology, students will focus on the scientific study of human development, learning, and personality. Students will explore the implications of psychology to everyday life and will learn about the various careers associated with this field of study.
Prerequisite:	None	UC:	g
Grade Level:	11-12	CSU:	Elec
Credits:	10

Social Science – AP World History – 1515
AP World History is offered as a class to challenge students preparing for college. The course will cover World History from the beginnings of civilization through the present. Particular skills such as historical research, historical writing, debate, analytical reasoning, and cooperative projects will be used. The course will also prepare students to take the college advanced placement test in World History. All students enrolled in class will be expected to take the AP Exam during the month of May.
Prerequisite:	None	UC:	a
Grade Level:	10	CSU:	SS
Credits:	10

Social Science – AP U.S. History – 1630
AP U.S. History is offered as a course to challenge students preparing for college. The course will cover American History from the colonial period to the present. Particular skills such as historical research, historical writing, debate, analytical reasoning, and cooperative projects will be used. The course will also prepare students to take the college advanced placement test in U.S. History. All students enrolled in class will be expected to take the AP Exam during the month of May.
Prerequisite:	None	UC:	a
Grade Level:	11	CSU:	SS
Credits:	10

Social Science – AP American Government – 1720
This course will examine and analyze the foundations, history, and organization of our institutions: courts, presidency, bureaucracy, congress, political participation, and reedoms inherent to the Bill of Rights. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the basic values of American politics. This course will prepare the student for the AP Exam. All students enrolled in class will be expected to take the AP Exam during the month of May.
Prerequisite:	None	UC:	a
Grade Level:	12	CSU:	SS
Credits:	5

Social Sciences – AP Economics – 1715
Microeconomics examines the behaviors of individual businesses and individual households in economics decision-making. As our world becomes interconnected through technological advances, an awareness of basic economic theory becomes imperative for the active citizen. Consumers and producers, as well as national economies, rely on economic information for their decision making. The course is intended to meet the needs of a variety of students, from those intending to pursue college work in business and seeking a firm foundation in theory, to those planning to join the labor force directly out of high school and wanting to understand their role in the national economy. All students enrolled in class will be expected to take the SP exam during the month of May. Student passing the AP Exam may qualify to receive college credit.
Prerequisite:	Approval of teacher.	UC:	g
Grade Level:	12	CSU:	Elec
Credits:	5

Social Science – AP Psychology – 1751
The AP Psychology course covers the development of human behavior from infancy to adult. It examines the states of consciousness, learning, child development, personality, personality disorders, and statistical analysis. An emphasis will be placed on the four perspectives of psychology: the psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic-phenomenological. Psychological methodology will be stressed along with the development of research and writing skills. The curriculum follows that provided by most college survey courses and that outlined in the AP Course Description for Psychology. All students enrolled in class will be expected to take the AP Exam during the month of May.
Prerequisite:	None	UC:	g
Grade Level:	11-12	CSU:	Elec
Credits:	10