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Curriculum

World History
US History 1 & 2

Electives

Sociology

Sociology is the study of human relationships. The course offers students a better understanding of
human society as applied to everyday life. Students examine a broad area of sociological concepts,
issues and perspectives. Topics will include: culture, values, norms, personality, social groups,
socialization, population, suicide, public opinion, the family, social problems, mass media and
social stratification.

Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of human and animal behavior. Students investigate
psychological concepts and their applications. The program emphasizes human growth and
development, neurobiology, personality traits, IQ testing, abnormal psychology and it’s treatment,
social psychology and its effect on the individual and cognitive psychology.

The United States in the Modern World

This course examines significant domestic and international issues since 1945. Topics include the
Cold War, Vietnam, the rise of international terrorism, nuclear proliferation, human rights, the Gulf
War and current events. Students also evaluate the impact of specific world affairs and political
leaders by completing outside readings and research on assigned topics.

Economics H

This course will cover fundamental concepts in micro and macro-economics such as scarcity,
supply & demand, economic systems, market competition, and more.

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