5530 Legal Issues and the American Judicial System (11, 12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester
power to make such decisions. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to take advantage of this privilege and exercise these rights in this increasingly challenging era of “fake news” and unlimited ability to publish information on the Internet. Emphasis will be placed on providing students the necessary knowledge of the decision-making process, and on building communication skills. Students will have the opportunity to investigate public policy issues that matter most to them, find and evaluate sources of information, and develop strategies and skills to impact decision making. The goals of this course include not only preparing students to be active citizens, but also to prepare students for the research and communication expectations of college. (NCAA)
This course will analyze topics such as victim’s rights, the death penalty, Fourth Amendment search and seizure laws, and prison reform. The rights of the individual, rights of the accused, and the court system will be examined. Students will have an opportunity to simulate courtroom experiences from various perspectives. (NCAA) 5540 US History 3: American Pop Cultural Studies (11, 12) 2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester This highly interdisciplinary survey course will examine modern American History through the lens of popular culture. Throughout United States history, pop culture has both reflected and helped to shape society’s values. Students will look primarily at film, music, television, and other forms of mass entertainment to examine how popular culture has informed ideas about history, politics, race, gender, fears, war, and much more. Skills emphasized and practiced include analytical reasoning and writing, interpreting and challenging media and written sources, and engaging in peer discussions using technology.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES 6100/6110 Religion 1: The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture (9) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester
Prerequisite Students must have taken or are currently taking, U.S. History II. (NCAA)
With a thematic approach, students become familiar with the origins of faith, the convictions of key Biblical figures and the life and teachings of Jesus. This knowledge is used to assist students in reflecting on their own religious beliefs and as a vehicle to help them understand the past and meet their responsibilities in the future as people of faith.
5550 Civics: Active Citizenship in the 21st Century (11,12) 2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester
6200 Our Catholic Faith (Religion 2) (10) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester The course is designed to help students understand the basics of the Catholic faith. They will explore the Apostles’ Creed, the Sacraments, prayer and personal morality. Students will investigate the sources of the
American citizens enjoy the democratic privilege of having a say in the public policy decisions that impact their lives, and the guaranteed right to express their opinions and beliefs to those entrusted with the 37
