principal themes in modern European history. Prerequisite: 80 or higher in Honors World History, AP U.S. History 1, Honors U.S. History 1, AP U.S. History 2, or Honors U.S. History 2; 87 or higher in Interdisciplinary World History, U.S. History 1 or U.S. History 2. Acceptance is contingent upon writing sample. (NCAA) 5425 AP European History Seminar (10, 11, 12) 2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester This second semester course will complete and supplement the AP European History curriculum. It will provide preparation and practice for the AP test. It is required for all students who intend to take the AP European History test in May. Prerequisite: 75 or higher in AP European History. (NCAA) 5430 Psychology/Sociology (11, 12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course links two social sciences and will acquaint students with similarities and differences between them. Topics to be examined will include personality, conditioning, motivation as well as deviant behavior, status and roles, subcultures and cultural change. The major project for this course will be an analytical paper in which students apply concepts learned in class to an assigned novel. Therefore, proficiency in writing and good analytical skills are essential. Oral participation also constitutes a significant part of the grade in this course. Students may not take this course after taking AP Psychology. (NCAA, Communications Concentration, Applied Science Concentration) 5440 AP Psychology (11, 12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This is a college-level course that introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Prerequisites: All applicants will be required to complete a writing sample in May. In addition, an overall minimum
GPA of 88 (Waiver consideration will be given for 8587 GPA, space dependent). Priority will be given by the teacher to students enrolled in AP Psychology Seminar. (NCAA, Applied Science Concentration) 5445 AP Psychology Seminar (11, 12) 2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester This second semester course will complete and supplement the AP Psychology curriculum. It will provide preparation and practice for the AP test. It is required for all students who intend to take the AP Psychology test in May. Prerequisite: AP Psychology. (NCAA) 5450 AP U.S. Government & Politics (11, 12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This college-level course has been approved for college credit under Seton Hall University’s Project Acceleration. It provides an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States, including the roles of citizens and the media. Students enrolling in this course will be expected to also enroll in the seminar portion unless enrollment without the seminar is approved by the teacher. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of 87 in U.S. History 1 or 2, or 84 in Honors/Pre-AP United States History 1 or Honors U.S. History 2, or a minimum grade of 80 in AP U.S. History. (NCAA, Communications Concentration) 5455 AP U.S. Government & Politics Seminar (11, 12) 2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester This second semester course will complete and supplement the AP U.S. Government & Politics curriculum. It will provide preparation and practice for the AP test. Completion of AP U.S. Government & Politics is a prerequisite to enrolling in the seminar. (NCAA) 5510 Genocide in Modern History (11, 12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester Studying the evolution of genocide illustrates for students that genocide can develop from prejudice and hatred in even the most enlightened society, if people are willing to stand by and say nothing. To that end, this course seeks to engage students in analyzing the history of genocide from the 17th century to present day. This elective explores theories of human behavior as they impact on the issues of hate, racism, prejudice and discrimination. 29
