World History
| 1 Credit (Year) |
This course examines the major themes, personalities
and developments in world civilization from the ancient world to the
present as well as human and physical geography.
Required for 10th grade students not enrolled in A.P. European History. |
A.P. European History
| 1 Credit (Year) |
A.P. European History provides in depth coverage of
European economic, political, religious, intellectual and social
history, and geography from the Renaissance to the present. Students
who complete this course may take the AP exam for possible college
credit.
Required for 10th grade students not enrolled in World History.
Prerequisites: Overall GPA of 3.7 or higher is highly recommended
Reading score above class mean on Visitation entrance exam
Departmental Approval
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United States History
| 1 Credit (Year) |
This course is a chronological study of the
political, economic, military, geographic and social history of the
United States from the colonial period to the present.
Required for 11th grade students not enrolled in A.P. United States History.
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A.P. United States History
| 1 Credit (Year) |
A.P. United States History provides students
with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal
critically with the problems and materials in U.S. History. The course
prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by
making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year
introductory college courses. Students who complete this course may
take the AP exam for possible college credit.
Required for 11th grade students not enrolled in United States History.
Prerequisites:
Overall GPA of 3.7 or higher is highly recommended
A– or higher in World History or B– or
higher in A.P. European History
10th grade History teacher’s
recommendation
Departmental Approval
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United States Government, Economics and Global Issues
| 1 Credit (Year) |
This course covers the structure, function and
operation of our national, state and local governments. Topics include:
comparative political systems, foundation and development of the
American political system, political parties and elections, the
Institutions of National, State and Local government, Civil Rights and
Civil Liberties, and public policy issues. The course also includes a
foundation in the principles of macroeconomic and microeconomic theory.
Domestic and global political and economic issues will be analyzed
throughout the year.
Required for 12th grade students not enrolled in A.P. United States Government and Politics.
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A.P. United States Government & Politics
| 1 Credit (Year)
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A.P. United States Government & Politics is a
college-level course designed to give the students a critical
perspective on U.S. politics and government. Students who complete this
course may take the A.P. exam for possible college credit.
Required for 12th grade students not enrolled in United States Government, Economics and Global Issues.
Prerequisites:
Overall GPA of 3.7 or higher is highly recommended
A– or higher in U.S. History or B– or
higher in A.P. U.S. History
11th grade History teacher’s
recommendation
Departmental Approval
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World Cultures
| 0.5 Credit (S1) |
In this elective course, students examine the major
elements of culture as well as the political, economic, religious, and
social conditions in various nations. It is designed to enhance a
student’s understanding and appreciation of the world’s diverse
societies.
Open to all students.
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Sociology
| 0.5 Credit (S2) |
This elective course introduces the ways in which
sociologists investigate and analyze human relationships. Emphasis is
upon the major principles and concepts used by sociologists to examine
society in general and American society in particular.
Open to all students.
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Psychology
| 0.5 Credit (S1) |
This elective course is an introductory course in
psychology designed to provide students with basic knowledge of the
theories and concepts fundamental to an understanding of the field. The
Psychology course at STA is not available to Visitation Students.
Open to 11th and 12th grade students.
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