SOC100/200
GLOBAL STUDIES I & II
2 CREDITS
Global Studies is a 40 week chronological study of World History
and Geography starting with ancient human civilization and continuing
through modern times. The Regents exam associated with
this course is required for graduation.
SOC330
U.S. HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
1 CREDIT
United States History is a 20 week chronologically organized course.
The emphasis in this course is on the United States as an industrial
nation. Constitution and legal issues are developed as well as
issues of international and current events. This course
is required for graduation.
APCGOV
AP GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
2 CREDITS (40 weeks)
This course is a survey study equivalent to the demands of an
introductory college course in United States government and politics.
The course will give students an analytical perspective on government
and politics in the U.S.; including the study of general concepts
used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific examples.
The course will develop students’ familiarity with the various
institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S.
politics. This course will also satisfy the graduation requirements
of the Economics course. This course includes basic concepts and
understandings which all persons need to function effectively
and intelligently as citizens and participants in the economy
of the United States and the world. Current issues relating to
economics are also examined in the classroom. An AP exam fee is
required. By registering with GCC, students who achieve a 70 or
higher in the course can receive six college credits.
SOC431
ECONOMICS AND GOVERNMENT
1 CREDIT
This course emphasizes the interaction between citizens and government
at all levels: local, state, and federal. Student participation
in the process of government is required. This course
will also focus on economics and economic decision making. This
course includes basic concepts and understandings which all persons
need to function effectively and intelligently as citizens and
participants in the economy of the United States and the world.
Current issues relating to economics are also examined in the
classroom. This course is required for Graduation.
SOC530
WESTERN TRADITIONS I & II
1 CREDIT (6 GCC credits)
This course is divided into two, 10 week courses. It is the study
of Western Civilization from the ancient to present times. Students
may earn six college credits and have the option of taking the
Advanced Placement exam in May. This course is offered as an advanced
elective and not in lieu of any required course. Seniors
may also take Western Traditions I & II in addition to Economics
& Government to obtain a five unit sequence in Social Studies.
By registering with GCC, students who achieve a 70 or higher in
the course can receive six college credits.
SOC630
CLOSE UP COURSE
1 CREDIT
Close Up is a 20 week course that will focus on national and international
politics as well as current events. An emphasis will be placed
on the creation of student projects. Due to the rigor of the course
expectations, the course is offered to junior and seniors who
have taken or are currently taking US History (SOC330). Close
Up students may also opt to participate in a week long academic
trip to Washington D.C. (which usually occurs in early March).
While in Washington, students will be able to meet with other
highly motivated students from around the nation to discuss various
issues and events and to gain a better understanding of the workings
of government. It is highly recommended that anyone planning on
participating in this trip also take the Close Up class. All students
participating in the trip will be expected to participate in fundraising
which will help reduce the cost of the individual student's fee
for the trip.
SOC660
THE LAW AND YOU
1 CREDIT
“The Law and You” is a 20 week elective recommended
for juniors and seniors. This course is designed to give students
a practical introduction to the law with an emphasis on ways to
avoid legal problems that affect their everyday lives. Through
classroom instruction, readings, projects, mock trials, and guest
speakers, students will learn about a variety of topics such as
careers in law, school law, juvenile law, family law, hiring a
lawyer, filing a small claim, workplace law, criminal law, and
international law. (WILL BE OFFERED DURING THE 2009-2010
SCHOOL YEAR)
SOC650
COLLEGE AMERICAN HISTORY
1 CREDIT (6 GCC Credits)
This course is a 20 week survey study equivalent to the demands
of an introductory college course in United States history. Emphasis
is on the colonial period to the present; in-depth consideration
by means of chronological or topical approach or a combination
of the two; and political, social and economic and cultural treatment
of the period. The students will use and analyze primary sources,
including documentary material, maps, statistical tables and pictorial
and graphic evidence to study historical events. The students
will take notes from both printed material and lectures or discussions.
By registering with GCC, students who achieve a 70 or higher in
the course can receive six college credits.
APCAMH
AP AMERICAN HISTORY
1 CREDIT
This course is a survey study equivalent to the demands of an
introductory college course in United States history. Emphasis
is on the colonial period to present; in-depth consideration by
means of chronological or topical approach or a combination of
the two; and political, social, economical and cultural treatment
of the period. The student will use and analyze primary sources,
including documentary material, maps, statistical tables, and
pictorial and graphic evidence to study historical events. The
students will take notes from both printed materials and lectures
or discussions. An AP Exam fee is required. By registering with
GCC, students who achieve a 70 or higher in the course can receive
six college credits.
SOC999
COMMUNITY SERVICE
½ CREDIT
All students must complete a minimum of 30 hours of Community
Service before they are eligible to graduate. This program gives
students the chance to contribute to their community and to learn
that by helping others they will help themselves. Students will
have a wide range of placement opportunities including involvement
with community agencies. They may volunteer for any non-profit
charitable organization (e.g., churches, nursing homes, food banks).
There is a list available in the Guidance Office. Specific opportunities
are listed on morning announcements, school bulletin boards, and
the school monitors.
