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  • GN World History

    310-GENERAL WORLD HISTORY                 1 CR
                                                                                        9
    World History introduces the student to the fundamental history of what we call the “western world.” This course traces the development of “western” ideas, outlook, and institutions. It begins with the ancient Near East, then progresses through Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment and Revolutions in England and France, the Industrial Revolution, nationalism, European World domination, the World Wars, Russian Revolution, Fascism, the Cold War and the modern world.
    PREREQUISITES: Placement is determined by the Academic Deans. Student scores below the 40th percentile on reading and language sections of the HSPT.

  • CP World History

    312-COLLEGE PREP WORLD HISTORY                 1 CR
                                                                                        9
    World History introduces the student to the fundamental history of what we call the “western world.” This course traces the development of “western” ideas, outlook, and institutions. It begins with the ancient Near East, then progresses through Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment and Revolutions in England and France, the Industrial Revolution, nationalism, European World domination, the World Wars, Russian Revolution, Fascism, the Cold War and the modern world.
    PREREQUISITES: None.

  • HN World History

    314-HONORS WORLD HISTORY                               1 CR
                                                                                 9
    Honors World History examines the historical development of Western Civilization in Europe by analyzing various cultures and comparing and contrasting their political, economic and social systems. Distinguishing features of each culture in the areas of literature, art, architecture, music, religion and philosophy are also examined. This course is designed for freshman students who have demonstrated advanced ability in reading, writing and critical thinking skills.
    PREREQUISITES:  Minimum score of 90% on reading and language sections of the HSPT Diocesan Placement Examination. Placement is determined by the Academic Dean.

  • CP U.S. History to 1900

    322-COLLEGE PREP U.S. HISTORY TO 1900          1 CR
                                                                                            10
    U.S. and Virginia History to 1900 is a survey course that will trace the rise of the American nation from colonization to the 20th century. The contribution of the state of Virginia will be emphasized in the development of the course. Students will study the highlights, major trends and significant developments in American life. Students will be required to demonstrate critical thinking skills and be able to identify cause and effect relationships as well as analyze ideas and interpret maps.
    PREREQUISITES: None.

  • HN U.S. History to 1900

    324-HONORS U.S. HISTORY TO 1900                      1 CR
                                                                                      10
    Honors U.S. and Virginia History to 1900 is a survey course dealing with the growth and development of the American nation from pre-colonization through Reconstruction. The contribution of the state of Virginia in the development of the American nation is studied. Emphasis will be on institutions, ideas, and people who shaped U.S. and Virginia history. This is a fast-paced, academically intense course. Higher level critical writing, reading comprehension, and note-taking skills are necessary to succeed in this course. Students must make the commitment to additional, independent study outside the classroom to be successful in this course.

    PREREQUISITES:  B+ or above in Honors World History or A in CP World History with recommendation from your current World History teacher and passing grade on timed Social Studies writing response.

  • CP U.S. History of the 20th Century

    333-COLLEGE PREP U.S. HISTORY OF THE 20th CENT.
                                                                                     1 CR
                                                                                     11
    This is a survey of American History from the 1890s to the present. Major themes for discussion will be the American emergence as a world power, World War I, and II, the Depression, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, Watergate, the Persian Gulf War and particularly the development of American social, economic, and political changes in the last one hundred years. PREREQUISITES: None.

  • HN U.S. History of the 20th Century

    Honors 11 United States History of the 20th Century is a survey course dealing with the growth and development of the American nation from 1865 to the present.  The contribution of the state of Virginia and the development of the American nation is studied.  Students will explore the important political, economic, social, intellectual, cultural and religious changes that shaped the development of the United States since 1865.  Higher level critical writing, reading comprehension, and note-taking skills are necessary to succeed in this course. Course includes work with primary sources, court opinions, media and news presentations. Students will work beyond the textbook to understand the events and people that shaped our nation. 

    PREREQUISITES:  B or above in Honors U.S. History to 1900 or A in CP U.S. History to 1900 with recommendation from your current U.S. History teacher and passing grade on timed Social Studies writing response.

  • DE U.S. History II (HIS 122)

    DE22 – DE UNITED STATES HISTORY II (HIS 122)   1 CR
                                                                                     11
    This is a Dual Enrollment course offered through Northern Virginia Community College. HIS 122 is a 3-credit college course.  The course surveys the general history of the United States from 1865 to the present and allows students to reach a basic understanding of the characteristic features of the United States’ historical development in the late 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries. Students will learn about some of the important political, economic, social, intellectual, cultural and religious changes that shaped the development of the United States since 1865.

    PREREQUISITES: 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.  Excellent reading and writing skills are required.  B+ or above in Honors U.S. History to 1900. Please review Dual Enrollment information on pages 5 and 41.

  • AP U.S. History

    336-ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. HISTORY           1 CR  
                                                                                        11
    A.P. U.S. History is a college-level survey course that examines the development of the American nation from the colonial period to the present. Students will be required to read and write in a manner that demonstrates their ability to analyze, critique, and evaluate major themes, events, and people in U.S. history. Excellent reading and writing skills are required. Students must make a commitment to additional, independent study outside the classroom to be successful in this course.
    PREREQUISITES:  87% or above in HN U.S. History to 1900. A limited number of students will be selected from qualified applicants.  See AP policies on page 5.

  • CP American Government

    342-COLLEGE PREP AMERICAN GOVERNMENT    1 CR
                                                                                      12
    American Government is a course designed to deal with the civic and political culture of the United States of America. Students will become familiar with the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government and their roles in both domestic and foreign policy. State and local government will also be studied with the expectation that students are prepared to understand the relationship of American citizens to the local, state, and federal governments which will effect him/her in whatever field he/she chooses.  PREREQUISITES: None.

  • HN American Government

    344-HONORS AMERICAN GOVERNMENT                 1 CR
                                                                                       12
    Honors American Government is a survey course with major topics including federalism, the U.S. Constitution, the three branches of government, interest groups, the media, public opinion and voting, as well as state and local government.  Oral participation is an important requirement for this class.
    PREREQUISITES:  A in CP U.S. History of 20th Century, B or above in HN U.S. History of the 20th Century, or completion of AP U.S. History. Excellent reading and writing skills are necessary for the course.

  • AP U.S. Government and Politics

    346-ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS                                                               1 CR
                                                                                       12
    Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics is a college-level survey course that explores the theory and practice of government at the national level. Students will be assigned independent readings and will be required to demonstrate the ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate data pertaining to both the theory and practice of our nation’s government. his is a fast-paced, academically intense class.  Students must make a commitment to additional, independent study outside the classroom to be successful in this course.

    PREREQUISITES: B+ or above in AP U.S. History, A in DE U.S. History, or A in HN U.S. History of the 20th Century. See AP policies on page 5.


     

  • AP European History

    348-ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY
                                                                                           1 CR
                                                                           10, 11, 12
    This course examines the development of Europe from 1500 to the present.  Emphasis is placed on critical analysis of European political, economic, social and diplomatic issues of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This course is structured around active student participation in classroom discussions and in-depth writing. Reading must be completed at home prior to topic discussions in class.
    PREREQUISITES:  Excellent reading, writing, and oral participation skills are required. Rising sophomores must have a 87% or above in HN World History or 93% or above in CP World History. See AP policies on page 5.

  • Practical Law

    356-PRACTICAL LAW                                             1 CR                                                                                   11, 12
    This course provides knowledge of the fundamental principles and values underlying the Constitution, laws and the legal system that will impact decisions that young adults face throughout their lives. Students will study the United States’ system of justice on a national and state level and will become familiar with the types of crimes, the penalties involved for violating these crimes, and the booking, incarceration and sentencing procedures. Additionally, the course will provide the foundation for settling disputes, hiring lawyers, the dangers of alcohol and illegal drugs, torts, contracts, housing issues, individual rights and liberties, credit card abuse, and landlord-tenant problems. The information gleaned from this course will be implemented through reading, testing and role playing with the intent of instilling a spirit of good citizenship and respect for the rights of all members of society.
    PREREQUISITES: None.

  • The Catholic Approach to World Religions

    The Catholic Approach to World Religions
    .5 CR
    Grades 10, 11, 12
    Students will examine the points of contrast between Catholicism and the other major religions. Students will learn how to evangelize people of other faiths through addressing these points of contrast.  Students will examine the techniques of evangelization used by the Church in the past.  Students will also study the Church's current approach to interreligious dialogue, and criticisms of that approach.
    Prerequisites: None

  • Church History: The Catholic side of the Story

    Church History: The Catholic side of the Story
    .5 Credit
    Grades 10, 11, 12
    The goal of this course will be for students to explore the Church's point of view of major historical events, such as the Age of Exploration, the Industrial Revolution, Communism and World War II.  Students will examine the influence of the Church in shaping Western Civilization through the establishment of monasteries, universities, and hospitals.  Students will examine controversial aspects of Church history, such as the Crusades, Inquisition and missions in the Americas.  Students will contrast the mainstream narrative on these topics with what primary sources actually tell us.
    Prerequisites: None

  • Current Events & Catholic Citizenship

    CURRENT EVENTS AND CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP .5 CR

                                                                                 11, 12

    This is a discussion based course designed to familiarize students with the current events of local, state, and federal government. Students will learn who the major public leaders are, discussing the issues that those leaders propose for citizens on the local, state, and national levels, and how those proposals affect us as citizens and Catholics. Frequent guest presenters are expected including lawmakers, law enforcement, judges and journalists. 

    PREREQUISITES: None

  • Psychology

    370-PSYCHOLOGY                                                    .5 CR                       
                                                                            10, 11, 12
    Psychology is designed to introduce the student to psychological concepts applicable to everyday life, as well as to expose the student to abstract theories of psychology. Topics covered include research methods, sleeping/dreaming, and types of conditioning. Special emphasis is placed on theories of personality formation and on the study of mental disorders. PREREQUISITES: None.

  • AP Psychology

    372-ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY        1 CR
                                                                                 11, 12

    The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the studies that have shaped the field, students will explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts and phenomena associated with major units of study, including biological bases of behavior, cognition, development, learning, social psychology, personality, and mental and physical health. Throughout the course, students apply psychological concepts and employ psychological research methods and data interpretation to evaluate claims, consider evidence, and effectively communicate ideas. This course involves science-based practices, is reading intensive, and requires students to be critical thinkers.

     PREREQUISITES: Excellent reading and writing skills are required.  Students must currently be enrolled in and have a minimum grade of a B in CP English or higher. See AP policies on page 5.

  • AP Human Geography

    Advanced Placement Human Geography introduces students to the study of how humans have understood, used, and changed the surface of Earth. Students use the tools and thinking processes of geographers to examine patterns of human population, migration, and land use.

    PREREQUISITES: Excellent reading and writing skills are required for this course in addition to a recommendation from a History or English teacher. See AP policies on page 4.

  • AP Comparative Government and Politics

    378-ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPARATIVE
    GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS                                   1 CR
                                                                           10, 11, 12
    This AP course introduces students to fundamental political science concepts, illustrates the rich diversity of political life, explores differences in processes and policy outcomes, communicates the importance of global political and economic changes, and identifies problems and in analyzing policymaking. By comparing the political institutions and practices of wealthy and poor countries, we begin to understand the political consequences of economic well-being. The course will cover six countries and their governments: China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia. This course is structured around active student participation in classroom discussions and in-depth writing. Reading must be completed at home prior to class topic discussions.
    PREREQUISITES:  Rising sophomores must have a B+ or above in HN World History or A in CP World History. Excellent reading, writing, and oral participation skills are required. See AP policies on page 4.

  • Introduction to Intelligence

    379-INTRODUCTION TO INTELLIGENCE                  .5 CR
                                                                                  11, 12
    This course studies intelligence and national security, why we need intelligence, and the history of intelligence and espionage.  Students will study various types of intelligence to include human intelligence, technical intelligence, and signals intelligence.  Students will also study the relationship between intelligence and national security.
    PREREQUISITES: None.

  • AP Macroeconomics

    785-ADVANCED PLACEMENT MACROECONOMICS                 
                                                                                   1 CR
                                                                                 11, 12
    This course introduces the basic principles of macroeconomics, the study of the global economy including such topics as economic growth and GDP, inflation, unemployment, and how the government attempts to stabilize the economy in terms of steady growth and stable prices. It includes calculations, graphing, and critical thinking skills. This course is especially helpful to those who are considering majoring in any business-related area since economics courses are a requirement of any business major.

    PREREQUISITES: 3.25 or above cumulative GPA and B or higher in CP or HN math course. Please review AP policies on page 4.

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