Social Studies Department

American Government

This is a survey course that links the origins of government with our democracy today.
Prerequisite: None
One semester

World Geography

This course allows students to observe the perspectives, information, concepts and skills that help them understand their relationship to the earth and the peoples that inhabit it.
Prerequisite: None
Two semesters

ESL United States History

This historical survey course introduces ESL students to the origins of current institutions that serve this republic today.
Prerequisite: None
Two semesters

United States History

Students learn about the history of the U.S. from pre-colonization to the present.
Prerequisite: None
Two semesters

World History/Geography

Students learn about the physical and political history of the world.
Prerequisite: None
Two semesters

Microeconomics

This course emphasizes the various economic roles we as consumers fill in our society. It also includes an overview of various economies.
Prerequisite: None
One semester

AP Psychology

This course, equivalent to a college-level introductory course, prepares students for the College Board AP exam. Topics covered include the history and schools of psychology, research methods, consciousness, learning and memory, personality disorders and therapy, and social psychology. Students will have regular practice in both the multiple choice and essay sections of the AP test.
Prerequisites: Must be a senior, instructor approval, B average or better in health and biology
Two semesters