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Sociology 212 12 2 1
Sociology is the scientific study of human society and social behavior with a specific focusonthesocialinteractionsofhumans​.S​ tudentswilllearnaboutthemanyaspectsofcultureandthestructuresof family, education and religion. They will explore the impact of deviance on society, the socialization process is also a major area of concentration as well as the catalysts of social change and impact of technology on society. Students are required to prepare a research project using resources and multimedia methodology for presentation in their sociology class. The course is for seniors. with an interest in the humanities and the social sciences. ​College credit (3 cr) is available for this course through Carlow University. Click h​ ere​ for more information on College in High School. PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● Passing grade in World Cultures or any AP Social Studies course from their junior year.
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PDLA Sociology 2212 12 2 1
Providing insight into the human dynamics of our diverse society, this is an engaging, one-semester course that delves into the fundamental concepts of sociology. This interactive course, designed for high school students, covers cultural diversity and conformity, basic structures of society, individuals and socialization, stages of human development as they relate to sociology, deviance from social norms, social stratification, racial and ethnic interactions, gender roles, family structure, the economic and political aspects of sociology, the sociology of public institutions, and collective human behavior, both historically and in modern times.
AP US Govt/Comparative Govt 213 11-12 2 1
This AP offering is comprised of two semester AP courses, each with its own AP test opportunity for college credit either through the student taking the AP Exam or CHS course(s) offered through Seton Hill University. In semester one, students will examine United States Government and Politics. In semester two, students will examine Comparative Government and Politics. By taking both AP exams, students can potentially earn up to 6 college credits from this course.​ Part One​ – The AP U.S. Government and Politics course is designed to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to that of an introductory college course in United States government and politics. The course will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States, including the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific examples. The course should develop students’ familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. politics.
Part Two​ – Comparative Politics and Government​ ​is an introductory college-level course in comparative government and politics.The course uses a comparative approach to examine the political structures; policies; and political, economic, and social challenges of six selected countries: China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Students cultivate their understanding of comparative government and politics through analysis of data and text-based sources as they explore topics like power and authority, legitimacy and stability, democratization, internal and external forces, and methods of political analysis.
In order to receive weighted grading credit for the class, students must earn a B or better in the class (click ​here​ for AP policy). ​College credit (6 cr) is available for this course through Seton Hill University. Click h​ ere​ for more information on College in High School.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● Must have at least an overall B in the previous year's honors/AP Social Studies courses.
● Must have no less than an overall A in the previous year's general level English and Social Studies course. Click here for video description
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