World History I
The course will build on the concepts and skills learned in the middle schools and listed as the K-12 Social Studies Program's main ideas. Students will study the evolution of western civilization through the French Revolution.

World History II
Prerequisite: Successful completion of World History I or Permission from the Dept. Chair
The course will continue the concepts taught in World History I. The evolution of western civilization and selected non-western cultures will continue from the French Revolution until present day. Understanding and respecting the many cultures in the world today will be the main emphasis of this course.

Participatory Civics
(1/2 year, 1/2 credit)
Required by the State of Connecticut, this course will discuss the current issues in national and local governments, review the basic framework of American government, and allow opportunity for hands-on activities which will prepare students for active participation in their roles as citizens.

United States History
Prerequisite: Successful completion of World History I and II or Permission from the Dept. Chair
Students will study the U.S. from our colonial beginnings to the present. Economic, geographic, political and social factors in our history will be covered.

United States History - Advanced Placement
Prerequisite: Recommendation by current social studies teacher
The course content will be similar as that in U.S. History but with more emphasis on analysis, expository writing, and primary source readings. Students will be required to complete such activities at a college pace.

ELECTIVES

European History - AP
Prerequisite: Recommendation by AP Instructor
The content of this course will be similar to a portion of the World History II curriculum but with more emphasis on analysis, literature, the arts, and expository writing. Students will be required to complete such activities at a college pace.

Introduction to Psychology I
(1/2 year, 1/2 credit)
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and recommendation of current social studies' teacher if not a senior.
This course introduces some of the major principles and concepts of psychology as applicable to today's society, including states of consciousness, personality development, adolescent psychology, abnormal psychology, theories of counseling and careers in psychology.

Psychology II
(1/2 year, 1/2 credit)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Psychology I or permission of the instructor, and junior or senior status.
This course continues to introduce some of the major principles and concepts of psychology as applicable to today's society, including personality theory, emotions, motivation, psychological testing, learning, social, cognitive and trait theories, health and psychology and treatment/therapy for psychological problems.

Psychology - AP
Prerequisite: Recommendation by the current social studies' teacher. Previous AP experience is suggested.
While similar in content to Psychology I and II, this course includes additional work to prepare students for the AP exam. Students with AP United States history experience will be given priority.

Government - AP
Prerequisite: Recommendation by current social studies' teacher. Previous AP experience is suggested.
While similar in content to the 1/2 year Civics course, this course will prepare students for the two AP Government exams: U.S. government and Comparative government. Additional emphasis will be placed on analysis, expository writing, and primary source readings.

Practical Law
(1/2 year, 1/2 credit)
This course is an Introduction to Law and The American legal System, Criminal and Juvenile Justice, and Individual Rights and Liberties. The course will utilize case studies, problems, role playing, clarification strategies, and legal documents to develop law-related skills.