Social Studies Department
Social Studies Department
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Social Studies Classes
MODERN WORLD HISTORY
Entry Level: 10
Length: Year
This course is designed to assist students in understanding the global history of the world from 1789 to the present. Students will study the developed and developing countries of the world, and the history of their interaction, from the Revolutions, to include the Industrialization Revolution, through current times. Studies will include Imperialism, Causes of WWI, WWI, The Russian Revolution, Causes of WWII, WWII, Decolonization, Genocides and The Cold War. Students will learn about the governmental and economic systems of the 20th century.
AP WORLD HISTORY
Entry Level: 10
Length: Year
*Students in this course may be eligible to register for college credit
This is a college-level course that prepares students for the Advanced Placement Exam, college-level studies and AP U.S. History. The pace and content are college-level. The course emphasizes reading and writing; critical thinking; note taking; document analysis; research; and extended application. Summer homework is required for dual credit. Students can also earn college credit with a passing score on the AP Exam.
*This course can be applied to the Honors Diploma.
U.S. HISTORY
Entry Level: 11
Length: Year
Using thematic, topical and chronological approaches, students will learn about the comprehensive development of the United States from 1900 to 1949. The primary emphasis will be on discovering, understanding, critiquing and appreciating the essential people, ideas and events that have shaped the unique character of Americans from the Progressive Era to the beginning of the Cold War.
This is a project-based class that emphasizes discussion, research, writing, simulation, film and documentary analysis, interviews and other activities.
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY
Entry Level: 11
Length: Year
Prerequisite: AP World History or instructor approval recommended.
*Students in this course may be eligible to register for college credit
The goal of APUSH is to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Exam. The pace and content are challenging and are designed primarily for college-bound students. Students will encounter college-level materials and methods that emphasize extensive reading and writing; document analysis; critical thinking; research; collaboration and extended application.Students can also earn college credit with a passing score on the AP Exam and/or dual college credit.
*This course can be applied to the Honors Diploma.
CIVICS
Entry Level: 12
Length: Semester
Format: Online
Civics is a one-semester course designed to allow students to gain knowledge and understanding about the American Government system, its historical and philosophical foundations, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, Oregon state and local government, the electoral process, as well as the roles of the citizen in American democracy. In short, this course aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes conducive to effective participation in civic life.
ECONOMICS
Entry Level: 12
Length: Semester
Format: Online
This semester-long course invites students to broaden their understanding of how economic concepts apply to their everyday lives. The course helps students to master microeconomic and macroeconomic theory while discovering the characteristics of mixed-market economies. Then, students utilize their new understanding to analyze the role of government in a free-enterprise system and the global economy. The course culminates by encouraging students to explore personal finance strategies.
This course is required for graduation.
CC ECONOMICS
Entry Level: 12
Length: Semester
*Students in this course may be eligible to register for MHCC Dual college credit
This course explores fundamental economic principles, beginning with the role of incentives in a world of scarcity and the inherent reality of trade-offs and opportunity costs in decision-making. We will analyze the crucial function and significance of prices in coordinating market activity and study the disruptive consequences that arise when governments institute price controls. A major case study will focus on the causes and effects of the financial and housing boom and bust of 2008. Finally, the course concludes by examining the critical factors driving economic development and growth across different nations.This course is required for graduation.
*This course can be applied to the Honors Diploma.
INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PSYCHOLOGY
Entry Level: 11
Length: Year
*Students in this course may be able to receive college credit
This is an introductory course to the science and application of psychology. Students will learn psychological concepts, theories, and principles related to: research, behavioral neuroscience, consciousness, sensation/ perception, learning, memory, thinking and intelligence, memory, and related topics. Students will be given the opportunity to explore a number careers within the field of psychology, and will complete a variety of projects, presentations, research assignments, and tests throughout the year.
LAW AND JUSTICE
Entry Level: 10
Length: Year
This course is designed to provide high school students with a comprehensive understanding of the American justice system and its interplay with political science. Students will explore the components, functions, and ethical considerations of the justice system while also examining the political structures, processes, and theories that influence law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections. Additionally, the course will offer insights into the challenges and debates surrounding justice policies, practices, and their broader political implications.