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SOCIOLOGY
Level: III - Advanced Credits: 05
Sociology is the study of human relationships. Students will explore the concepts and theories necessary to the
systematic understanding of our social worlds. This course begins with the explanation of basic terminology being
used by social scientists to describe and explain human phenomena. Some of the topics that are covered in this
course include, but are not limited to social structure, personality development, race, deviance, gender, religion
and the family. Students taking this course will be expected to participate often in classroom discussions about
the aforementioned topics. Students are also required to complete both individual and group projects. Pre-
requisite: U.S. History II

UNITED STATES HISTORY I
Level: IV- Honors Credits: 05
The first year of a two-year course requirement, United States History I covers the political, social, and
economic events which have shaped our country. All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think
analytically about how past and present interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shape the American
heritage. Students are required to analyze, discuss, and write about events and themes to a more vigorous extent
at a faster pace. Honors level students will show critical thinking skills through participation in classroom debates,
independent research, and the completion of written analysis of historic events. Through project-based
assessments, essays, and written tests, students will comprehend essential historical themes. Students will be
required to read and analyze literary materials based on both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War periods.
This course will cover U.S. History from British colonization of North America up to and including the Civil War
and Reconstruction period. Pre-requisite: A grade of 90 in previous History course.

Level: III - Advanced Credits: 05
The first year of a two-year course requirement, United States History I covers the political, social and
economic events which have shaped our country. All students will require the knowledge and skills to think
analytically about how past and present interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shaped the American
heritage. Students will be required to analyze, discuss and write about events and themes to a greater extent than
students in General level course. Students will be required to read and analyze literary materials based on both
the Revolutionary War and Civil War periods. This course will cover U.S. History from the British colonization
of North America up to and including the Civil War and Reconstruction period.

Level: II – College Preparatory Credits: 05
The first year of a two-year course requirement, United States History I covers the political, social, and
economic events which have shaped our country. A variety of instructional strategies and diversified approaches
will be used to benefit the various learning styles. Cooperative learning strategies will be used in this course to
convey historical themes on all learning levels. All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think
analytically about how past and present interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shape the American
heritage. Students will be required to read and analyze literary materials based on both the Revolutionary War
and the Civil War periods. This course will cover U.S. History from British colonization of North America up to
and including the Civil War and Reconstruction period.

UNITED STATES HISTORY II
Level: IV- Honors Credits: 05
The second of a two-year course requirement, United States History II covers the political, social,
economic, and cultural events that have shaped our country. The era focuses on United States History from post-
Civil War time period up to and including present day events. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to
think analytically about how past interactions of people, culture, and the environment shape the

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