2020-21 High School Course Selection Guide


composition, and processes. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology and


Chemistry. Social Studies


All students must successfully complete a minimum of four (4) credits of social studies courses in order to graduate.


African-Asian Cultures Career & College Prep/Honors (9)


1 credit


Students trace the development of mankind from its prehistoric beginnings through the creation of the first civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia. Using a variety of resources, the cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East are studied through the present.


African-Asian Cultures Accelerated Honors (9)


1 credit


Students trace the development of mankind from its prehistoric beginnings through the creation of the first civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia. Using a variety of resources, the cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East are studied through the present. Methods, materials and expectations are demanding.


Western World Career & College Prep/ Honors (10)


1 credit


Students continue their study of the world’s cultures with a focus on Western civilization. The roots of the Western tradition are examined by studying Greco-Roman culture and the history of Europe is surveyed from the Middle Ages through the end of the Cold War.


Advanced Placement European History (10, 11, 12)


1 credit


The course is organized into four historical periods that run from c. 1450 to the present. Students will learn European History through a range of historical thinking skills to investigate the thematic learning objectives. The key concepts, supporting concepts and historical developments that are required knowledge for each period will be presented. Eleventh and twelfth grade students may select this course as an elective. This course


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may be used to fulfill the tenth grade social studies requirement and is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement test.


Prerequisite: Recommendation of their current Social Studies teacher.


Civilization II The Cold War (Field Studies) (11, 12)


1 credit


Tis is a summer Dual Enrollment course This course is for rising 11th & 12th-grade students


interested in taking an elective dual enrollment course focusing on the Cold War. The course will be taught both at the WCU main campus, as well as the European Academy in Otzenhausen, Germany. Students from the WCASD will study and travel along with students from WCU as the professors dive into a range of 19th and 20th Century topics, from imperialism to economic depression, from World Wars to Cold War, to European integration, nationalism, and globalization


United States History - 20th Century Career & College Prep/Honors (11)


1 credit


Students continue the study of United States History begun in middle school. This course studies the story of America from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. In addition to examining the political history of modern America, students also consider social, economic and cultural developments.


Advanced Placement United States History (11)


1 credit


This course is organized into historical periods that run from the precolonial era to the present and the key concepts, supporting concepts, and historical developments that are required knowledge for each period. Students will learn American History through thematic learning objectives and use historical thinking skills to analyze the material. The demands for this course are equivalent to an introductory college level course and will prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam. Prerequisite: Recommendation of their current Social Studies teacher.


United States Government & Economics Career & College Prep/Honors (12)


1 credit


This course is a study of the American political and economic systems, and the examination of the workings of federal, state, and local governments.


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