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CORE COURSE OFFERINGS AT A GLANCE
Core courses are arranged by discipline (subject area or type of credit granted). Core subjects are English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Course offerings are subject to change and contingent
upon sufficient course enrollment. The credit earned will be applied in the manner most advantageous to the student.
Course State Course Course Title Course Description May Be Grade Level Credit Fall Spring Even Odd Prerequisites
Number ID Applied* Grad Grad
Years Years
143000 27414141 Economics THIS COURSE WILL meet the New Mexico Public Education Department Social 12 0.5 credit 0 X X X None
graduation requirements for economics. STUDENTS WILL develop an Studies Semester course
understanding of economic systems and their impact on individuals, families,
businesses, communities, and government.

THIS COURSE WILL provide an overview of world geography, but may vary Social .05 Credit X X
widely in topic coverage. Possible topics include the physical environment; Studies Semester Course Part A Part B
the political landscape; the relationship between people and the land;
economic production and development; and the movement of people, goods,
141100 27014141 Geography 9 X X None
and ideas.
These courses may or may not place an emphasis on U.S. geography.

Geography (for THIS COURSE provides an overview of world geography. Possible topics
Transfer Students) include the physical environment; the political landscape; the relationship
between people and the land; economic production and development; and
the movement of people, goods, and ideas. STUDENTS WILL examine each Social 0.5 credit per
141100 27014141 region of the world by applying the skills of a social scientist, observation and Studies 10-12 semester X X X X None
looking for patterns and relationships, as well as enhancing reading and
writing skills through critical thinking
activities.
THIS COURSE WILL meet the New Mexico PED graduation requirements Social 0.5 credit
for government. STUDENTS WILL develop an understanding of the ideals, Studies Semester course
rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the content and history of the
143100 27304141 Government major government documents at the federal and state levels. 12 X 0 X X None

140000 27174141 New Mexico History This survey course supports students to become more knowledgeable and
aware of the historical, cultural, economic, and political history of New
Mexico and their geographical connections. Students will analyze the role
that New Mexico plays in national and international arenas. The 9-12 Social Social .05 Credit X X
Studies Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Performance Standards Studies Semester Course Part A Part B
should be included as appropriate to the course.
9 X X None

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