Fundamentals of Economics (New Course)
Economics is designed to help students understand how the government, producers, and
consumers interact in our free market economy as well as the global community. Students are
exposed to basic concepts, microeconomic and macroeconomic issues, and foreign trade.
Topics explored include scarcity; opportunity cost; supply, demand, and market price; budgeting,
saving, and the risks and rewards of different investments; the role of government; and monetary
and fiscal policy.
Military History
Students will examine the role that warfare has played in shaping American history. Students
will research and analyze the strategic, technological, cultural, and political influence of warfare
on human history and the development of civilizations from Ancient Greece to the war in
Afghanistan. Additionally, this course will debate the many reasons why Military History is the
most common theme of modern popular history.
Modern History
This course deals with modern America causes of WWII to the present. Research and a variety
of sources are utilized to gain an expanded understanding of basic themes in our nation’s
growth.
Personal Finance (New Course)
This course is designed to help students learn to make wise consumer decisions in their
personal lives by developing personal and business financial skills that encourage financial
responsibility. Students will be provided with fundamental coverage in money management,
financial security, credit management, and risk management. In addition, students learn to find,
evaluate, and apply financial information using various tools and methods; set financial goals,
develop savings plans, evaluate and use financial services effectively; meet financial obligations,
and build and protect personal wealth.
Psychology* (Cum Laude Recognition)
Explore concepts and terminology related to the topics of learning, perception, personality,
motivation, human development and abnormal behavior. Examine the theories of the major
psychologists.
Sociology* (Cum Laude Recognition)
Understand the basic concepts of sociology, including culture, socialization, social stratification
and multiculturalism, along with the five institutions: family, government, economics, religion and
education. Other topics include demography, deviance, technology, environment, social issues,
social change, social organization and workplace issues. * See Counselor for Transcripted/Dual
Credit details
Social Problems
Course investigates social conditions that contribute to contemporary U.S. and global social
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