SOCIAL STUDIES
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| American History | 1.0 Credit |
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in American History are given an opportunity to: 1.) Gain a basic knowledge of events and facts of National and State History from earliest cultures to the present, 2.) Become familiar with the literature of American History 3.) Develop social studies skills such as map and graph interpretation, 4.) Develop skills in interpretation and analysis of both primary and secondary documents or sources, 5.) Develop historical writing skills. |
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| World History/Geography | 1.0 Credit |
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History/Geography is a required course for sophomores concerning the
nations and peoples of the world. Included with the history and
geography are cultural development, political and economic systems and
social structures. The student will be challenged to think critically
about international relations, human commonalities and differences and
their impact on the student's own life. |
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| World Geography | 1.0 Credit |
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World Geography
encompasses both the physical and cultural aspects of the discipline.
Early emphasis is placed on the development and appreciation of physical
geographic knowledge including meteorology, geomorphology and
cartography. These skills having been mastered, a cultural approach to
the world/s various ethnic regions is addressed during the remainder of
the year. Elements including political ideologies, religious beliefs,
and unique cultural practices, as well as current situations of the
world's major ethnic regions, are discussed. |
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| American Government | 0.5 Credit |
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This course is designed to
provide students with a basic knowledge of the purpose, structure, and
operation of the national and state governmental systems. The primary
content of study is the Federal system and its underlying principles as
they are related on National, State, and local levels. |
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| Economics | 0.5 Credit |
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This course is designed to
provide the student with a basic understanding of the important
relationships of economics to our social and political problems. The
course emphasizes the philosophy, development, and operation of our
American economic system and its important influence upon the individual
and society. |
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| Sociology | 0.5 Credit |
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Sociology is an elective
course designed to familiarize students with various cultures and the
problems resulting from people living in groups. This course covers such
topics as culture, sub-cultures, social institutions, collective
behavior, social change, social deviation, the family, religion, racial
and ethnic minorities, poverty, and crime. The latter portion of this
course deals specifically with the pressing problems of our society,
their causes, and possible solutions. |
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| Psychology | 0.5 Credit |
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This course focuses on the
study of human behavior. As an introduction to the field of psychology,
this course includes consideration of psychological principles,
terminology, major theories, careers, methods of experimentation, and
practical applications. Special topics include personality development,
problem solving, group dynamics, and motivation. |
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| SS11 Criminal Justice | 0.5 Credit |
| Criminal Justice is an elective course designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the concepts, processes and institutions of the Criminal Justice system; to provide an understanding and appreciation of how laws work to meet human problems; and how interpretations of laws change to meet the needs of a changing social order. This course will include such topics as the juvenile justice system, courts, law enforcement, careers in criminal justice, corrections, and the background to the criminal justice system. | |
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