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Additional Social Studies Courses
For more about the Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), visit Texas Education Agency.
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Social Studies Course Information
Not all courses have a required prerequisite.
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Additional Courses
Course: 25220B SM
Contemporary World Issues
Credit: .5
Grade: 11, 12
Course ID: 25220B
SM
Course Name: Contemporary World Issues
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Required Prerequisite(s): NONE
What's Next: NONE
This elective course will emphasize the present and future world. It will be as relevant as today's events. As issues emerge, the historical, geological, political, and economic context of the area and issue involved will be studied. Thus, this course should provide an excellent vehicle for further development and application of geographic knowledge and skills.Also, through reading and reference skills, students will be required to understand how a country such as the US is organized to respond to world issues and events, making citizenship in an interdependent world a major focus.
Course: 256101 YR
African American Studies
Credit: 1
Grade: 11, 12
Course ID: 256101
YR
Course Name: African American Studies
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Required Prerequisite(s): NONE
What's Next: NONE
In African American Studies, students will be introduced to the rich and diverse history and culture of African Americans in a way that helps students make connections to contemporary and current issues that impact the world around them. Students will have opportunities to interact with relevant film, literature, art, and other media, which enriches the content of the course.
Course: 256201 YR
Mexican American Studies
Credit: 1
Grade: 11, 12
Course ID: 256201
YR
Course Name: Mexican American Studies
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Required Prerequisite(s): NONE
What's Next: NONE
In Mexican American Studies, students learn about the history and cultural contributions of Mexican Americans. Students will explore history and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will have opportunities to interact with relevant film, literature, art, and other media that enriches the content of the course.
Course: 25700B SM
Psychology
Credit: .5
Grade: 11, 12
Course ID: 25700B
SM
Course Name: Psychology
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Required Prerequisite(s): NONE
What's Next: 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.
Course: 25705B SM
AP Psychology
Credit: .5
Grade: 11, 12
Course ID: 25705B
SM
Course Name: AP Psychology
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Required Prerequisite(s): NONE
What's Next: NONE
AP Psychology 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. This course prepares the student for the Advanced Placement exam which they will be given the opportunity to take in May. Students may take Psychology and AP Psychology and be awarded state elective credit for each course.
Course: 25800B SM
Sociology
Credit: .5
Grade: 11, 12
Course ID: 25800B
SM
Course Name: Sociology
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Required Prerequisite(s): NONE
What's Next: 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.
Course: 25803B SM
Sociology Honors
Credit: .5
Grade: 11, 12
Course ID: 25803B
SM
Course Name: Sociology Honors
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Required Prerequisite(s): NONE
What's Next: NONE
Sociology Honors will extensively explore the nature of social life and human interaction and increase the depth and complexity of topics studied in Sociology. While studying comparative group behaviors in various cultures, social classes, and communities, students will be researching, interpreting, and analyzing a variety of primary sources and case studies.
Course: 256051 YR
AP European History
Credit: 1
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Course ID: 256051
YR
Course Name: AP European History
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Required Prerequisite(s): World History or concurrent enrollment
What's Next: NONE
The course is for social studies students who demonstrate 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.This course prepares the student to take the Advanced Placement exam.
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