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year, enhance their critical thinking skills, civil discourse, oral and written expression, and the technical
skills of gathering and analyzing data. In the first semester, students will explore ancient civilizations, the
collapse or decline of empires, diffusion of religions or philosophies, growth of trade networks, war, and a
rapidly evolving technological world. In the second term, students continue their investigation through
the comparison and analysis of political and economic revolutions, 20th and 21st century global conflict,
and globalization.
Prerequisites: None
Grades Taught: 10
Credit: 1
NCAA Approved
23022 Economics
Economics is a 1 semester course that fulfills the State of Michigan graduation requirements for
Economics and Personal Finance. This course will examine the principles of economics that apply to
individual decision makers and economic systems as a whole. This course will provide an overview of
both microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. Microeconomic topics covered include supply
and demand, scarcity, opportunity costs, consumer choice, factor markets, business, personal finance,
inflation, and interest rates. Macroeconomic topics covered include economic indicators such as: GDP,
employment, wages, international trade, inflation, interest rates, and wealth disparity. Personal finance
topics covered include investments, credit, housing and personal loans, interest rates, banking, and
retirement planning.
Prerequisites: None
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: .5 Unit of Economics credit and .5 unit of Personal Finance credit
NCAA Approved
22252BL Law and You- (Seaholm)
This 1 Semester course will begin with an investigation of the structure of our court system and explore
the differences between criminal and civil law. Students will complete various projects throughout the
semester. Topics include True Crime Documentaries, Michigan Cold Cases, and strange laws of states.
Students will be expected to locate their own resources for projects. This may include visiting
courtrooms, shadowing attorneys and/or police officers, visiting crime labs, visiting the Oakland
County jail and other real-life experiences. Successful students are self-motivated, independent
learners. This course has the possibility of a blended component.
Prerequisites: None
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: .5
NCAA Approved
23032 Psychology and the Individual
Psychology and the Individual is a 9-week course designed to introduce you to the fascinating world of
psychology, focusing on how it relates to individual behavior, thoughts, and emotions. Whether you
are interested in understanding human behavior, improving your self-awareness, or simply want to
explore the inner workings of the human mind, this course offers valuable insights and practical
knowledge. Throughout the academic year, we will explore five major units, each delving into a
different aspect of psychology. By the end of this course, you will have a deeper understanding of
personality, stress and health, motivation and emotion, intelligence, and performance psychology.
These units will provide you with a solid foundation for further studies in psychology or related f ields
and will empower you to apply psychological principles to your own life and experiences.
Prerequisites: None
Grades Taught: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 0.25
NCAA Approved
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