WORLD HISTORY ADVANCED PLACEMENT #08216 1 Credit
The course focuses on a global coverage of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. A strong emphasis will be placed on essay writing, document-based questions and primary research. The students will learn to use and incorporate Power-Point presentations. Prerequisites: Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a cumulative GPA 3.5 or above with consent of the instructor.

WORLD HISTORY HONORS #08115 1 Credit
Emphasis is given to the Egyptian Mesopotamian, Greek and Roman civilizations; to the founding and growth of Christianity and the Church; to the modern Western world; and to all major Eastern civilizations. Independent study includes use of primary and secondary sources. Frequent essay writing and high development of critical thinking skills are expected. Class size is limited to the most qualified students. This course requires a significant investment of time. Prerequisites: 90th percentile composite on reading entrance scores (freshmen); sophomores with a cumulative GPA 3.5 or above.

WORLD HISTORY #08124 1 Credit
This required course for Social Studies is taken in the Freshman or Sophomore year. Strong emphasis is placed on the developing of reading, writing, notetaking, research, critical thinking, and geography skills.

U. S. HISTORY ADVANCED PLACEMENT #08316 1 Credit
This course traces the history of the U.S. from its colonial origins to the present. Class size is limited to the most qualified students and consent of instructor is required. Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.8 and a 3.5 or above average in English and World History. Required state and U.S. constitutional exams are given.

AMERICAN STUDIES #02326 2 Credits
American Studies is a combination of United States History A.P. and English 3 A.P. in two back to back periods. The readings and assignments in the two classes will be coordinated. Enrollment in American Studies is an automatic enrollment in both A.P. classes. Instructor’s approval is required.

U. S. HISTORY #08324 1 Credit
This course traces the history of the United States from its colonial origins to the present. The course content includes the study of persons, events, periods, and concepts of American history. Emphasis is given to independent study and critical thinking skills. Required state and U.S. constitutional exams are given.

MODERN U. S. HISTORY #08484 .5 Credit
Modern U.S. History will study major topics in U.S. History from 1945 to the present. Topics will include immigration, population shifts, the role of the Supreme Court, the struggles of women and minorities for equality, the expanded role of the federal government, foreign policy from the Cold War to terrorism, and the impact of television and popular culture on traditional values.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT #08414 .5 Credit
The course examines our federal system of government, which has evolved from the Constitution to its current status. It emphasizes how public policy is the result of the interaction between the branches of our government and the diverse values of our multicultural society.

PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS #08424 .5 Credit
This elective for juniors or seniors examines fundamental economic principles, issues, and problems and their economic, political, and moral impact upon the American and world economies. Prerequisite: B or above in World History and U. S. History. A term paper or research paper is required.

CRITICAL WORLD ISSUES #08434 .5 Credit
This elective for juniors and seniors examines current domestic and foreign policy issues.

EUROPEAN HISTORY ADVANCED PLACEMENT #08446 1 Credit
This course for seniors is the study of European civilization from the Renaissance to the present at a level both deep and accelerated. Critical analysis and individual research skills are utilized. Prerequisite: GPA of 3.5 or above and a 3.0 average in English, U.S. History, and World History.

PSYCHOLOGY ADVANCED PLACEMENT #08456 1 Credit
This course for juniors and seniors focuses on the history, biological factors, theory, statistics, and treatment within the field of psychology. The understanding of theory, critical analysis, and research skills are emphasized. Prerequisite: Student must have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Class size is limited to the most qualified students. Instructor’s approval is required.

PSYCHOLOGY #08464 .5 Credit
This course for juniors or seniors is an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior, including concepts of human growth and development, learning and thinking, conflicts and adjustments, and personality disorders. A term paper or research project is required.

SOCIAL ISSUES WITH AN ETHICAL PERSPECTIVE #01444 .5 Credit
This course follows the outline of the Social Justice course #01434 including additional teachings from areas of the Social Sciences. This allows for critical use of social analysis preliminary to discussion of Christian ethical responses. The course receives a Social Studies credit while fulfilling a senior Religion course requirement.

SOCIOLOGY #08474 .5 Credit
This course for juniors or seniors is the study of people and their social life. Emphasis is placed on socialization, culture, and social interaction. Also included are in depth examinations of social institutions, social and cultural change, and social problems.