WORLD GEOGRAPHY

R 01007 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 - 12

This course provides an opportunity to study the interaction of humans and their environment. The study includes current developments around the world which affect physical and cultural settings. Physical settings studied include resources, climate, and environmental conditions. Cultural settings include population patterns, political structures, life styles, economics, customs, and past events that affect the environment. [Back]

ANCIENT AND MODERN HISTORY

R 01010 – R 01012 AHD C 40
2 credits
2 terms
Grades 10 - 12
(2 history credits)

This course develops historical perspective of major world events. It traces the story of man from the beginning of history to the present. The focus is upon the evolution of Western civilization. However, the cultures of the Americas, Africa, and Asia are introduced. [Back]

EUROPEAN HISTORY AP

R 01015 – R 01016 – R 01017 AHD C 40
2 - 3 credits
2 - 3 terms
Grade 10

This is a more in-depth study of world history for advanced students at the 10th grade level. Students may elect to take the advanced placement test at the end of the year and if they score well receive up to six semester hours of college credit; the advanced placement program is accepted at most major universities. Students are selected for this course by reviewing previous grades, academic achievements, and standardized test scores in addition to the approval of their parents. [Back]

U. S. HISTORY

R 01023 – R 01024 AHD C 40
2 credits
2 terms
Grade 11

This is a two-term course which should build upon concepts developed in previous studies of American history. In this course students should be given the opportunity to identify and review significant events and movements in the early development of the nation. After providing such a review, the course is designed to place major emphasis to the interaction of historical events and geographic, social, and economic influences on national development in the late nineteenth and the twentieth century. A topical or comparative approach can be used in developing certain themes from America's past as they relate to life in Indiana and the United States today. [Back]

U. S. HISTORY APCC

R 01025 – R 01026 – R 01027 AHD C 40
2 - 3 credits
2 - 3 terms
Grade 11

Prerequisite: B or better in 10th English & 10th History; (3.0) GPA or better. This is an in-depth study of United States history for 11th grade students. Students are selected based on recommendations from World History, World Civilization, and European History teachers and with parental approval. Students may take the advanced placement examination at the end of the year and if they score well, receive up to six semester hours of credit accepted at most universities. The second semester of the course may be taken as part of ISU's College Challenge program which provides three semester hours of college credit. [Back]

U. S. GOVERNMENT

R 01042 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grade 12

This is a study of man’s political institutions with an emphasis upon the evaluation of the American system of governing. It includes a detailed study of the federal Constitution. It also touches upon state and local politics. [Back]

U. S. GOVERNMENT AP

R 01043 – R 01044 AHD C 40
1 - 2 credits
1 - 2 terms
Grade 12

This course is equivalent to a college-level introductory course on Government and Politics for academicallytalented seniors. Students are selected on the basis of U. S. History teacher recommendations and with parentalapproval. A student may elect to take the AP exam at the end of the year and may earn college credit based on his/her score. [Back]

ECONOMICS

R 01047 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grade 12

Economics concerns itself with the study of the production, distribution, consumption, and exchange of goods and services. In this course students study economic systems, particularly the American economy. They also learn to apply economic principles to their own decision-making.
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ECONOMICS APPLIED JA

R 01048 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grade 12

This course combines the theories and concepts of regular economic classes and applies them to the business world. Students create a corporation where they produce and market a product with the assistance of the instructor and a consultant from the business community. Students also participate in a management computer project. [Back]

ECONOMICS AP

R 01049 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grade 12

This course for academically talented seniors is equivalent to an introductory college Microeconomics course. Students will be selected on the basis of U. S. History teacher recommendations and with parent approval. A student may elect to take the AP exam at the end of the year and may earn college credit based on his/her score. [Back]

PERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY

R 01051 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 10 - 12

Personal Psychology is the scientific study of why people, as well as other organisms, behave as they do. The course attempts to demonstrate the role of the experimental method in gaining knowledge about behavior. [Back]

RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGY

R 01052 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 10 - 12
Prerequisite: Personal Psychology

This elective course provides further study of psychology. This semester course focuses on the scientific method, neuroscience, sensation, perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, thinking, language, and intelligence. This course covers additional psychology topics which are not covered in the personal psychology course. The present psychology textbook would be used in this course as well. [Back]

PSYCHOLOGY APCC

R 01053 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Personal Psychology

This is an in-depth study of psychology for juniors and seniors. Students must first take the introductory course and receive a grade of "A" or "B." The course may be taken as part of the College Challenge program from Indiana State University for which a student will receive three semester hours of college credit. Students will have the opportunity to take the advanced placement exam in May. [Back]

SOCIOLOGY

R 01054 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 10 - 12

This is the study of human groups and group behavior. The course looks at various social phenomena and encourages students to think systematically about social issues. Specific areas of study include crime and delinquency, marriage and family, and minority groups. [Back]

CURRENT ISSUES

(Current Events)
R 01056 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 - 12

This course is designed to help students understand some of the basic issues and problems of our society today. Drugs, crime, abortion, education, poverty, health care and the problems of the elderly are some of the areas to be examined for causes and possible solutions to the covered topics. Current newspapers, periodicals, and other mass media resources are used as supplementary material. [Back]

ASIAN STUDIES

R 01057 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 - 12

This elective course in social studies provides opportunities for students to study the West and the Pacific Rim countries which differ so greatly from our own. In preparing students to see the potential for a future in which we share the leadership of the world with our Asian neighbors, this course will help students better understand what these cultures have brought to America through our diverse Asian-American population. [Back]

STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

R 01058 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 - 12

In this elective social studies course, the detailed analysis of the actions of our local and state systems of government will provide students firsthand knowledge of the court system, tax collection, popular elections, voting processes, and law enforcement. The class will actively participate in the political party system as well as investigate revenue spending and the legislative process. Presentations by local political leaders, office holders, and law enforcement officers will be an integral part of this course. [Back]

ETHNIC STUDIES

R 01059 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 - 12 In this elective course, cultural traits including literature, customs, music, history, and religion of ethnic groups are studied. Research about immigration to the U.S. will be an expectation of this course. Students learn about the reasons people left their native countries to come to the United States, what happened to them after arrival, and contributions they have added to America’s diverse culture. [Back]

TOPICS in SOCIAL SCIENCE

R 01065 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 – 12

Topics in Social Science provide students with an opportunity for the in-depth study of a specific topic, theme, or concept in one of the social science disciplines. This current events course will focus upon a discipline such as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, or sociology. A subtitle will be included to give a clear idea of the course content. For example, a course focusing on a specific topic in political science might be entitled “Topics in Social Science: Comparative Government.” It is also possible that a course taught under the Topics in Social Science title could focus on more than one discipline. For example, a course entitled “Topics in Social Science: The Urban Landscape” would probably include elements of both sociology and geography. This course will emphasize scientific methods of inquiry and help students to develop effective research and thinking skills.[Back]

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