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AP Micro Economics - 277016 Psychology CP – 271610
5 Credits Grade(s) 12 5 Credits Grade(s) 11-12
1 Semester Course 1 Semester Course
UC Requirement g UC Requirement g
CSU Requirement Elective CSU Requirement Elective
School Site(s) THS School Site(s) LHS, MHS, THS, BCHS
Description: The purpose of an AP course in Description: Students study the basic principles of
microeconomics is to give students a thorough psychology which help them deal more effectively with
understanding of the principles of economics that apply themselves and their environment. Emphasis is placed
to the functions of individual decision makers, both on practical or applied psychology.
consumers and producers, within the economic system.
It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions Psychology CP – 271410
of product markets and includes the study of factor
markets and the role of government in promoting 5 Credits Grade(s) 11-12
greater efficiency and equity in the economy. 1 Year Course
UC Requirement g
AP Macro Economics - 277116 CSU Requirement Elective
5 Credits Grade(s) 12 School Site(s) THS
1 Semester Course Description: Students study the basic principles of
UC Requirement g psychology which help them deal more effectively with
CSU Requirement Elective themselves and their environment. Emphasis is placed
School Site(s) BCHS, LHS on practical or applied psychology.
Description: The purpose of an AP course in ____________________________________
macroeconomics is to give students a thorough
understanding of the principles of economics that apply
to an economic system as a whole. Such a course places SPECIAL EDUCATION
particular emphasis on the study of national income Personal Management 1
and price-level determination and also develops 10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12
students’ familiarity with economic performance 1 Year Course
measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies,
economic growth and international economics. School Site(s) BCHS, LHS,
th
MHS (9 Gr. Only), THS
AP Psychology – 277616 Description: This class focuses on practical application
10 Credits Grade(s) 11-12 of daily living skills, self help and communication skills
1 Year Course in readiness for adult life in the community. Students
UC Requirement g develop basic knowledge related to personal health, goal
CSU Requirement Elective setting, time management and organizational
strategies. Students study the foundations for
School Site(s) BCHS, MHS, LHS, THS understanding a variety of social and personal
Description: The advanced placement Psychology relationships. Recommendation by the Individualized
course is designed to give students the opportunity to Education Program (IEP) team.
earn up to three units of college credit in their junior or
senior year. The accelerated course teaches ethics and Personal Management 2
research methods used in psychological science and 10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12
practice. AP Psychology mirrors the standard
introductory college-level course. Students are strongly 1 Year Course
encouraged to take the AP exam. Meets UC and CSU School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, MHS, THS
elective requirement. Description: This is an intermediate course focusing on
interpersonal skills, communication skills, practical
Sociology CP – 271510 living skills training, lifestyle choices, and problem
5 Credits Grade(s) 11-12 solving. Recommendation by the Individualized
1 Semester Course Education Program (IEP) team.

UC Requirement g Personal Management 3
CSU Requirement Elective 10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12
School Site(s) LHS, BCHS 1 Year Course
Description: Sociology studies man from the viewpoint School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, MHS, THS
of how living in a society affects the individual as well
as how the individual affects society. Through class Description: This is an intermediate course focusing on
self-advocacy, analyzing career options, managing
discussions, teacher lectures, classroom
demonstrations, and outside readings, a variety of finances and portfolio development. Recommendation
social issues, including suicide and cults, are by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team.
investigated.

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