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U.S. Government and Economics- (HS) - United States Government is a course that focuses
on the fundamental concepts and practices of the American and Arizona systems of
government. Course content will include an examination of the political process, political
ideologies, the Constitution and Bill of Rights, the branches of government, as well as rights and
responsibilities of individuals in our government system. Students will also explore current
issues at the local, state, national, and global levels and will primarily apply their understanding
of concepts. Economics is a course that focuses on a greater understanding of economics
ranging from the viewpoint of the individual consumer or business owner (microeconomics) to
the national and global economy (macroeconomics). The course will address the laws of supply
and demand, forms of business, measurement of the national economy, federal government
finances, government influence on the economy, money and prices, inflation and deflation, as
well as personal finance. The course also relates history and politics to the study of economics.
Normally these courses are taught in semesters, each being separate. However, Dr. Moody will
be teaching this as a year-long course as all the information works together. Instructor: Ed
Moody

U.S. History (HS) – This course is a chronological survey course primarily covering the time
span from pre-Columbian history and earlier colonial development to Colonial America (1607)
and through the modern era (2000). The course is designed to provide you with the analytical
skills and factual knowledge to deal critically with the problems and issues in United States
history at a collegiate level. To that end, it is taught utilizing themes and broader concepts. The
course prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands
on you equivalent to those made by a full year introductory university course, including readings
throughout the week. Students will learn to assess historical materials and their relevance to a
given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance, and to weigh the evidence and
interpretations presented in historical scholarship and analysis. Students will also become
prepared to take the A.P. U.S. History, or CLEP, exam offered by the College Board and
possibly earn college credit or placement based on their performance on the exams. Instructor:
Ed Moody

UA Philosophy of Economics: Ethics, Economy & Entrepreneurship- (HS) This is a dual-
enrollment opportunity from the UA so taking and passing this course will allow student to earn
credit at the University of Arizona. Ethics, Economy, and Entrepreneurship presents core
concepts on ethics, micro and macroeconomics, global and local perspectives, personal and
business finance, and the process of innovation. Students will study economics in the richer
context of ethics and entrepreneurship, Build a foundation for careers in law, economics,
politics, education, journalism, business, and other professions, Become better equipped to
make sound personal and professional choices, Learn what it takes to create and successfully
run a business, Learn using the most current academic material on an innovative on-line
platform, Experience a college-level course, Receive university course credit and transcript at
reduced cost. For more information, click here! Instructor: Doreen Sorce Cost of course $500
*This is a MW Course. Students must attend both days*