Nixa High School Course Description Book 2024-2025 (3) - Flipbook - Page 74
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT - 1530
1 Year = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 11-12
This course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of the United States
government. Emphasis will be given to the origins of governments, origins of American
government, foundational documents including but not limited to the United States
Constitution and the added Amendments, the branches and principles of American
government, the economic policies impacting government and the Missouri Constitution.
This course will include The United States Citizenship and Constitution exam (passing
score required for graduation), the Missouri Constitution exam (passing score required for
graduation), and the American Government End of Course exam (required for
graduation). Required for graduation. NCAA Approved Course
AP AMERICAN GOVERNMENT - 1519
1 Year = 1 Credit
AP
Grade Level: 11-12
Optional AP Exam Est Fee: $96
Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics is a college-level course
providing analysis and evaluation of contemporary political concepts and issues related to
American government. Theories, beliefs, and institutions related to the political process
will be studied and interpreted. The knowledge of political concepts will be applied to
understand how the government process works and assist in analyzing political behaviors
and consequences. Many factors will be addressed and connections will be developed
throughout the curriculum. Advanced Placement courses require a higher level of
commitment than a regular class. AP coursework is college level work. Students will have
the option to take the AP exam at the end of the course to gain college credit. This
course will include the United States Civics and Constitution exam (required for
graduation), the Missouri Constitution exam (required for graduation), and the American
Government End of Course exam. This course can replace the American Government
graduation requirement. NCAA Approved Course
PSYCHOLOGY - 1550
1 Sem = 0.5 Credit
Grade Level: 11-12
Psychology is the study of the human mind, human behavior, its principles, and
applications. A sample of the topics covered include: how to train the brain, understand
how individuals relate to group behavior, sleep and dreams, laws of attraction,
motivation, mental disorders, mental health, and specific psychological case studies.
NCAA Approved Course
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Prerequisite
Dual Credit
Advanced Placement
Virtual Course
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