World History Studies, Grade 9, 1 Credit, [Regular]
World History Studies, Grades 10-12, 1 Credit, [Regular], [Honors]
This course content includes the development of early civilizations, western civilization, and other world regions from their early days to the present. The course provides students the opportunity to compare and analyze various ways of life and cultural patterns that reflect the diversity and commonality of human experiences and the understanding of how these patterns occur. Geographic influences on world history is a part of the study. (3340400)

World Geography Studies, Grade 9, 1 Credit, [Regular]World Geography Studies, Grade 10-12, 1 Credit, [Regular], [Honor]
One unit (credit) of World Geography Studies, if taken in lieu of World History Studies, is required. If taken as a elective, one unit of credit may be earned. Students study the interaction of people and their physical environments in the major areas of the world. Content introduces the student to the world of geographers, their unique vocabulary, tools, and methodologies, the physical setting of the earth, different landforms and regions of the world, people and geography impact each other, and techniques of urban analysis. Students put into practice the geographical concepts and skills studies program beginning in the elementary grades and in the Texas and United States history courses. (3320100)

United States History, grades 11-12, 1 credit, [Regular], [Honors]
The second year of study of United States history includes significant individuals, issues, and events from Reconstruction to the present. The course continues the focus from grade 8 on the history, geography, and political and economic growth of the nation. Students study the emergence of the United States as a world power, how geography influences histrorical developments, economic development and growth, social and cultural developments, and political development of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. (3340100)

United States History AP, Grades 10-11, 1 Credit, [Advanced Placement]
This college-level class will focus on United States history from Reconstruction to the present. Students will learn the significant historical, political, and cultural movements, events, and individuals that characterize this period of American history and contributed to the emergence of the United States as a world power. This course will complement the study of American literature in 10th grade LEAP Honors English II (Pre-AP). (Lubbock) (A3340100)

United States Government, Grades 11-12, 1/2 Credit, [Regular], [Honors]
This course provides an opportunity to study in depth the foundation of the United States political system; to analyze the political institutions, processes, and values of the system; to trace the development of the United States governmental system; and to analyze the structure and functions of government on local, state, and federal levels. The content focuses on an analysis of historic documents associated with the political development of the United States and on students’ participation and decision-making in civic affairs. Prerequisite: United States History. (330100)

United States Government AP, Grades 11-12, 1/2 Credit, [Advanced Placement]
This course will cover constitutional underpinnings of democracy; political beliefs and behaviors of individuals; political parties and interest groups; mechanisms that facilitate the communication of interests and preferences by like-minded citizens; the congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the federal courts; institutions and policy processes; and civil liberties and civil rights. This college-level course involves the study and critical analysis of additional political documents and essays as well as in-depth research and writing. Prerequisite: United States History. (Lubbock) (A3330100)

Economics with Emphasis on Free Enterprise System and its Benefits, Grades 11-12, 1/2 Credit, [Regular], [Honors]
This is a survey course of general economic principles. Students will study the production, distribution, and consumption of wealth and learn how different societies deal with the problem of scarcity. Content will also focus on the structure of a free enterprise system and the role of government within the economy of the United States. (3310300)

Economics with Emphasis on Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits AP, Grades 11-12, 1/2 Credit, [Advanced Placement]
Advanced Placement Economics is a one-semester, college-level course emphasizing either macro- or microeconomic principles. In addition to the basic content for regular economics, this intensified study includes extensive use of econometric models in data analysis. Prior successful completion of Algebra II is strongly recommended. (Lubbock) (A3310200)

Advanced Social Science Problems: Practical Law, Grade 12, 1/2 Credit, [Regular]
This course may be paired with U.S. Government. This course focuses on criminal and civil law, complexities of legal and political issues, the value of the democratic procedure, and the gap between the ideals and realities of the political and legal system. The course is designed to help students develop individual responsibility in perpetuating the democratic procedure of our legal system. Students who enroll in the course should be proficient in locating and organizing data independently, in applying critical thinking skills to issues, in participating in group activities and discussion, in using a variety of data-gathering techniques, and in practicing leadership skills. (3360100)

European History AP, Grade 12, 1/2 or 1 Credit, [Advanced Placement]
This course is designed to complement English IV AP (world literature). The content will cover European history in its global context from c. 1450 through modern times. Students will study the historical, political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural developments of Europe through a humanities approach. In addition, students will review the classical civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome to prepare for the AP examination. (Lubbock) (A3340200)

Psychology, Grades 10-12, 1/2 Credit, [Regular]
This course content is designed to give students some insights into human behavior, such as factors involved in learning, analysis of behavior patterns which influence human behavior, and adjustment to the social environment or cultural group to which they belong. (3350100)

Sociology, Grades 10-12, 1/2 Credit, [Regular]
This course provides an opportunity for systematic study of individuals, groups, and social institutions. Content includes such concepts as social stratification and mobility; cultural conflict, change, and contact; the structure and function of social institutions; and the role of mores, traditions, and folk ways in a society. (3370100)

American Cultures Studies, Grades 10-12, 1/2 Credit, [Regular]
This course provides an opportunity for the study of selected cultural, racial, or ethnic groups and individuals who have maintained their cultural identities while participating in the larger national society. Content of the course includes a study of backgrounds, traditions, and contributions of selected groups and individuals to the American way of life. (3340200)

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