MODHIS
Modern History
½ credit semester
Elective
This course deals with modern America from the Progressive Era to the present. Research and a
variety of sources are utilized to gain an expanded understanding of basic themes in our nation’s
growth.
Prerequisites: Two Credits of HS Social Science and Data Percentiles
MIL
Military History
½ credit
Elective
Military History: Examine the role of the military and conflict on both the ancient and modern world.
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.
Prerequisites: Two Credits of HS Social Science and Data Percentiles
FINLIT
Financial Literacy
½ credit semester
Elective
This course will provide students with the skills and concepts needed to gain personal and financial
responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investments, and charitable giving in the global
community by exploring the relationship between income and careers, money management, credit and
debt management, risk management and investing, protecting assets and insurance, taxes, and
becoming a critical consumer.
Prerequisites: Two Credits of HS Social Science and Data Percentiles
SOCPRO
Social Problems
½ credit semester
Elective
Course investigates social conditions that contribute to contemporary U.S. and global social problems.
Content includes globalization poverty discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, age or sexual
orientation crime and criminal justice system, substance abuse environmental problems and war and
terrorism.
Prerequisites: Two Credits of HS Social Science and Data Percentiles
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