HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCES
In preparing students for a changing world , the history department — through diverse course offerings — fosters critical thinking and effective communication to develop engaged citizens .
Courses in the order that they appear in this section :
* means class does not fulfill history requirement , 3 credits are needed for graduation , 1 of the 3 credits must be in US History , # means course is not NCAA approved
Peoples and World Cultures Peoples and World Cultures Foundations # Peoples and World Cultures Honors America ’ s Response to a Changing World America ’ s Response to a Changing World Foundations # America ’ s Response to a Changing World Honors Blind Eye of History Blind Eye of History Foundations # Blind Eye of History Honors Modern US History Modern US History Foundations # Modern US History Honors AP US History
Academic World Quest / Great Decisions * # Economics AP European History Government AP Government and Politics : United States AP Human Geography * Human Geography Honors * AP Macroeconomics # ( next offered in ’ 24-25 ) * # AP Microeconomics # ( offered ’ 23- ’ 24 ) * # Personal Finance # Psychology AP Psychology * Sociology
FRESHMEN
Peoples and World Cultures ( or ) Peoples and World Cultures Foundations ( or ) Peoples and World Cultures Honors
1 Credit School counselor and teacher recommendation are required for Foundations or Honors .
In our rapidly changing world , people around the planet are being brought into closer contact with one another . More than ever before , decisions made across the globe have an increasing impact on our lives . Students in this course will work towards a greater understanding of the people with whom they share this planet . Through a study of governments , religions , and economies , and the physical , personal , and cultural characteristics of regions around the globe , students will strive to become more familiar with the world around them .
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