CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL ' S
COURSE CATALOG
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Course Name: PIB American Government Type of Course: Core Course
Available to: Magnet 10th grade
Prerequisites: Must be in the IB program
Description: This advanced course emphasizes the study of government and politics in the United States. The focus of the course will provide an overview of the Constitutional foundations of the American political processes with a focus on government institutions and political procedures. The course will examine the constitutional framework, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, public opinion, the media, special interest groups, political parties, and the election process, along with the three branches of government. In addition, this course will examine the processes of Georgia state government. Students will earn a 0.5 credit for this course. Students earn an additional 0.5 quality point towards their GPA for this course.
Course Name: Psychology Type of Course: Elective Course Available to: 10th- 12th grade
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to give a general overview of the principles and concepts of psychology, including learning theory, perception, intellectual, and social development, abnormal behavior, and interpersonal relationships. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a better understanding of the dynamics that shape our own behaviors as well as the behaviors of others.
Course Name: Sociology Type of Course: Elective Course
Available to: 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course is an introductory study in sociology, the study of social behavior and the organization of human society. Students will learn about the historical development of the field of sociology and the procedures for conducting research in sociology. Students will also learn the importance and role of culture, social structure, socialization, and social change in today’ s society.
Course Name: World Geography Type of Course: Elective Course Available to: 9th grade
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course provides students with an analytical view of how geographic features have and continue to influence human behavior on the earth. Students will examine how the physical and cultural geographic features contribute to varying levels of cooperation within the major world religions. Additionally, students will examine the importance that political, environmental, and economic factors have in a region’ s development.
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