Social Studies

Advanced Placement Government

(Full year course–1.0 credit)

American Government

American Government provides a survey of the Federal Government.  The course includes information about the beginnings of US Government, Political Parties, Voting and Elections, Interest Groups, Taxes, and the Media.  The course requires a passing grade on the U.S. Constitution test in order to graduate.
(One semester–0.5 credit)

American Conflicts

In this semester-long class, the nearly 250 years of American conflicts, spanning from the American Revolution to recent 21st-century conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, will cover key battles, individuals, diplomacy, and the consequences and effects of the United States conflicts both domestic and abroad. Each unit will focus on a different conflict in American history and how it impacted the United States both at the time of its occurrence and how it affected the U.S. today. This class will incorporate elements of both primary and secondary sources, emphasis on dates and key individuals, understanding military tactics and the transformation of the U.S. military over time by looking at innovations and new inventions.
(One semester–0.5 credit)

Living History

This history class aims to make the connection between recorded history and lived history by exploring one's family tree. Students will do research using online genealogy sites and compile a binder of documents pertaining to their family. Students will also connect their family to actual events in history. This course will be largely self-directed as students work on their research. Individual instruction and assistance will be given to navigate difficulties in doing research.
(One semester–0.5 credit)

United States History

United States History course is a survey of major political, social, and economic developments in the United States during the twentieth century.  Attention is given to understanding the people and events crucial to creation of modern America.  Primary sources from American history are used whenever applicable.
(Full year course–1.0 credit)*

World History

World History is the study of the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia, classical Greece and Rome, Medieval Europe, and the early modern world.  Attention is given to world geography and primary sources are analyzed whenever applicable.
(Full year course–1.0 credit)

History of Latin America-Dual Credit with LCCC 3 credit hours

History of Latin America explores the themes and concepts surrounding the experiences and history of Latin American peoples. Through an examination of ethnicity, trade, exchange, ritual traditions, landscape archaeology, and revolution, students will understand the importance of Latin America. Comprehension will be gained from perspective in a variety of academic fields including: geography, astronomy, environmental biology, history, economy, literature, and culture.
(One semester course–0.5 credit)

Psychology

Psychology is the study and science of the human mind, spirit and soul. We will cover: Anatomy, Adolescent Development, Memory, Sense and Perception, and Psychological Disorders. Social Psychology will apply the scientific method to human group psychology.
(One semester course–0.5 credit)

Career Psychology/Development-Dual Credit with LCCC 3 credit hours

Career Psychology focuses on integrating career development into important life choices. Emphasis is given to helping students learn the skills involved in developing career awareness, making career decisions, and taking career action. Decision-making strategies, resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search techniques are reviewed. This course is worth three transferable elective credit hours through Lewis & Clark Community College.
(One semester course–0.5 credit)*

Education Foundation-Dual Credit with LCCC 3 credit hours EDUC-231 

Geography

Geography is an elective course that is a semester-long class. In this course, students will identify physical features around the globe, continents, oceans, waterways, and political relationships. Students will also learn different types of climates, demographics, locations, economic factors of different regions throughout the United States. Class time will be spent looking at the different regions of the globe and working to create presentations and research on different aspects of human geography across the globe including sports, holidays, history, political structures, and economies.
(One semester course–0.5 credit)

Mythology

A critical analysis of ancient and fringe systems of belief can help us better understand people different from ourselves, as well as strengthening our own systems of belief. Founding myths and cosmologies inform us on people's core values, deities show us what people aspire towards, and rituals informa us of socio-economic norms.(One semester course–0.5 credit) 

Dual Credit United States History

United States History is a college level course where a high standard of effort must be maintained in partnership with Lewis and Clark Community College.  The course is a survey of major political, social, and economic development in the United States.  Furthermore, it will cover the history of America from early settlements of North America through modern American history, leading up  to the present time.  The overall goal of the course will be to improve and augment the understanding and appreciation of each student about the importance of understanding the history of the United States of America in relation to the surrounding world.  Primary sources from American history are used whenever applicable.
(One semester course–0.5 credit)