SOCIAL STUDIES
Honors African-American History Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit The African American History course is designed to develop an understanding of the causes, character, and consequences of the African- American experience and its influence on the world, the United States, and the African- American community. Beginning with a historical, geographical, social, political, economic, and cultural understanding from the African continent, the course will provide a descriptive and corrective overview, introducing the student to the study of both the African and African- American experiences. Major outcomes:
• Study of major events in U. S. History from the perspective of African Americans
• Study of diverse peoples who created the American story
Instructional focus: Journaling, class discussions, projects, lecture, book / article reading, and various other forms of media
HUMAN SERVICES
Youth Issues Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Effective communication skills in personal, family, and social situations
• Analysis of issues which affect youth Instructional focus: Discussions
Sociology Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Sociological perspectives-introduction to sociology [ contributors, key concepts ], research
• Culture / social structure-culture, socialization, groups / status, and deviance
• Social inequality-racial / ethnic, and gender discrimination
• Social Institutions-family: marriage, divorce, domestic violence, sports, religion, or education.
Instructional focus: Discussion, lecture, group activities, simulations, and research
Psychology I Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• History of psychology
• Scientific method
• Brain structure and function
• Impact of genetics and environment or personality
• Mental disorders and treatment Instructional focus: Discussion, lecture, group activities, experiments, observations, fields and methods of psychology
Psychology II Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Sensation and perception
• Motivation and emotion
• State of consciousness
• Development— child through adulthood
• Gender
• Intelligence
• Social psychology Instructional focus: Discussion, lecture, group activities, experiments, observations and fields and methods of psychology
AP Psychology Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes: Research methods
• Exploration of self and relationships
• Impact of genetics and environment on personality
• Theories of learning and memory Instructional focus: This course is equivalent to an introductory college [ psychology ] course.
LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS, AND SECURITY
Criminal Justice Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Knowledge of crime, criminals and victims, role of police, and court systems and corrections
Instructional focus: Class activities and guest speakers
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