PWSH

World Geography Studies   9 - 12                                      
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to the physical and human world around them and helps them develop the means to examine that
world. Facts and information on physical, cultural, political, and economic geography as well as abundant opportunity to refine the
content through the exercise of map and globe skills, reading skills, and thinking skills will be provided to the student.
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World Geography Honors/PreAP 9 - 12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval and appropriate test scores
Honors World Geography is designed for mastery of state essential elements and sub-elements as well as extension beyond this mastery.
In this course, critical thinking and analytical skills will be utilized in various projects including interpretation of primary and secondary
source materials. Students will use their knowledge of spatial relationships, systematic physical and human processes and the
interaction between people and their environment to make intelligent decisions as citizens.
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World History Studies 9 - 12
Prerequisite: None
This course includes a survey of ancient medieval and modern times with an emphasis placed upon modern times. A background of world events will be presented to the student to help understand current events and world problems. Both Western and Non-Western areas of the world will be studied.
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United States History 11 - 12
Prerequisite: None
Content of this required course in United States History includes significant events, issues, and problems after the period of
Reconstruction, emphasizing present-day issues, which have their roots in the past. This course builds upon knowledge and concepts, acquired in the first course (8th grade). The course includes historical concepts, citizenship principles and skills necessary for the study
of US History. (Advanced students may elect to take US History AP at the senior high level.)
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United States History- AP 11 - 12
Prerequisite: None
The course is designed for students who have demonstrated the ability and interest to study United States history on the college level. The content for this course emphasizes the Colonial-Revolutionary War Period, Constitutional Period, the Age of Jackson, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the Progressive Era, the New Deal, and the emergence of America as a world power after World War II. Cultural diversities and the role of minorities will be a major focus. Analytical and research skills will be used to study primary sources and scholarly works in an effort to discover the overall movement and fabric of United States history. The student will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course. The student may take this course for the required US History credit or for elective credit.
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United States Government 11 - 12
Prerequisite: None
United States Government will assist students in acquiring knowledge of the structure, functions, and development of our system of government. The course will analyze the political institutions, processes, and civic values inherent in our political system and provide students the opportunity to develop and apply the participatory skills needed to carry out civic responsibilities and exercise their rights as citizens. It will also provide students the opportunity to analyze and compare political institutions, processes, and civic values of the United States with those of other political systems as well as opportunities to develop appropriate democratic values and support
for the American free enterprise system.
What's Next? Any History Elective
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United States Government - Politics - AP 11 - 12
Prerequisite: None
The Advanced Placement course in American Government is designed to give students a critical perspective on politics and
government in the United States. This course involves both the studies of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the American political reality. The student will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course. This course may be used to fulfill the US Government requirement for graduation.
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United States Government Comparative-AP 11-12
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to help students gain knowledge of the world's diverse political structures and practices. It encompasses the study of both specific countries and of general concepts used to interpret the key political relationships found in almost all-national politics. This course will not fulfill the U. S. Government requirement for graduation.
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Economics, with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System, 11 - 12
Prerequisite: None
Economics is the study of how people and countries deal with the problem of scarcity--not enough goods and services to satisfy
everyone's wants and needs. To understand this problem, students will study the market system, American business organizations, supply and demand, money and banking system, the national economy, international trade, and other economic systems.
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Economics Macro - AP 11 - 12  
Micro - AP 11 - 12
(Either course may be used to fulfill graduation requirements.)
Prerequisite: None
Economics AP is designed for mastery of the essential elements and sub-elements as well as extension beyond this mastery. Specific activities for higher level thinking and problem solving have been integrated into the course. Primary sources and scholarly works will be analyzed. Students are encouraged to work with statistical data and form hypotheses and generalizations concerning relationships among data. Numerous activities will center on the use of graphs, charts, and other raw data in an effort to extrapolate and ascertain
fundamental statistical realities of the Free Market. Students will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course.
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Psychology 11 - 12
Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce the student to the science of psychology with emphasis on human behavior. Content of the course will include the study of the facts involved in learning and thinking, intelligence, human development, personality theories, defense mechanisms, abnormal behavior and treatment, and careers in psychology.
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Psychology-AP 11 - 12 
Prerequisite: None
Psychology AP is designed to meet the requirements of a college level course in psychology. Many topics explored in the regular
course will be developed to a higher level. Students will then be given the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination in May.
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Sociology 11 - 12 
Prerequisite: None
Sociology presents a comparative look at group behavior in many cultures, social classes, and communities. It introduces the student to the ways sociologists investigate, describe, and analyze social life. The process of socialization, showing how both males and females learn cultural patterns and social norms as children, adolescents, and adults, is a major focus. The topics of race, ethnicity, poverty, and the role of change are also discussed.
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European History-AP 11 - 12   
Prerequisite: None
The course is for the advanced social studies student who demonstrates the ability and interest to study a college level European history course. The content will include a study of the history of Europe from 1500 to the present. Analytical and research skills will be used to study primary sources and scholarly works. The student will have the opportunity to receive college credit for this course by demonstrating knowledge on an Advanced Placement examination.
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