820- Global Studies- 2 Credits
A cultural and geographic study of Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, China, and Japan.

830- European Civilization- 2 Credits
A cultural and historical study of early Greek and Roman civilization, the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe, and developments in Europe since 1848.

840- Fundamental American Democratic Institutions- 2 Credits
This course is designed to give students with special needs an overview of American Democratic Institutions.

845- American Democratic Institutions- 2 Credits
This class is a course required of all sophomores. The course emphasizes the institutions of government, economy, and law as they exist within the United States. The impact of geography on the economy in international trade as well as ecological issues is also included. The course is specially designed to meet the requirements of the Michigan high school proficiency test in social studies.

850- Fundamental US History- 2 Credits
This course if designed to give students with special needs an overview of American history from the early life of the colonies to the present time.

851- US History (Civil War- Present)-2 Credits
This course is designed to give students an overview of American history from the Civil War to the present time. Highlights of the course include the Civil War, Westward Movement, Industrialization, the Great Depression, the World Wars (1 and 2) and the Post World War II years.

852- US History (1900’s Court, State, and People)- 2 Credits
This course covers the 20th Century first semester and Supreme Course decisions, as they relate to the rights of individuals, state, and the federal government from the 1800’s to the present. The second semester includes a detailed study of constitutional law with legal presentation and oral arguments.
853- Advanced Placement US History-2 Credits
Advanced Placement US History is a challenging course offered to high school juniors that is meant to be the equivalent of a freshman college course whose successful completion may earn students college credit. It is a two-semester survey of American history from the age of exploration and discovery to the present. Self-motivation, excellent reading and writing skills, along with a willingness to devote considerable time to homework and study are necessary to succeed. Emphasis is placed on critical and evaluative thinking skills, essay writing, interpretation of original documents and historiography.

862- Advanced Placement US Government and Politics- 1 Credit
This course will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. The course includes both the study of general concepts use dot interpret US politics and the analysis of specific examples. It requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute US politics. Students will become acquainted with the variety of theoretical perspectives and explanations for various behaviors and outcomes.

869- AP Psychology-2 Credits
This AP course is equivalent to an introductory college course in psychology. Students should be highly motivated with an above average interest in the subject. The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students will be exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also will learn about the methods psychologists’ use in their science and practice.

870- Psychology- 1 Credit
A study of the fundamentals of psychology, how people learn, what personality is, and what motivates people.

871- Sociology- 1 Credit
The study of human relationships as related to the five social institutions: the family, religion, economy, polity, and education.

872- Advanced Placement Comparative Government and Politics- 1 Credit
This course will enable the student to understand the political structures and practices of four core countries. These countries are Great Britain, France, Russia, and China. A fifth country will be studied and will be selected from India, Mexico, or Nigeria. These countries provide examples of the major types of governments as well as providing a basis for interpreting political relationships and institutions found in virtually all the nations political lives. The Arab world and Islam and/or contemporary issues will be included if time allows after the AP in May.

877- Criminology- 2 Credits
Ability to complete the frequent and lengthy writing assignments. Ability to read and comprehend lengthy reading assignments—This course will focus on the study of crime in our society. Students will first examine the elements of crime, classification of crime, and the causes of crime. Study of the history and development of law enforcement, courts and corrections will follow this. Special topics such as gangs, drugs and terrorism are also examined.