Geography for Life
0.5 credit
Instructor: Juli Meikle
Geography is described as the study of the “why of the where.” Geography for Life will explore how to use geography as a tool to better understand the world in which we live. Students will learn to evaluate and question the why and where of spatial perceptions that are read, seen, and heard.
No materials are required for this course.
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World Geography (Geography II)
1.0 credit
Instructors: Harold Scilley, Janet Sanders
People not only interact with each other, they interact with the world around them in countless ways. In Geography you will be examining the relationships between people, their environment, and the places in which they live.
No materials are required for this course.
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World Civilizations
1.0 credit
Instructor: Chad Reese, Brad Charon, Kelly Layton
The study of World Civilizations emphasizes the increasing interrelationships over time of the world’s peoples. These interrelationships have developed in two major arenas. First, the relationships have developed among major regions of the world: East Asia, South Asia, Southwest Asia (Middle East), Africa, Europe, North America and Latin America. Second, they have developed within all aspects of human activity: political, economic, social, philosophical and religious, scientific and technological, and artistic.
No materials are required for this course.
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U.S. History II
1.0 credit
Instructors: Jill Barraclough, G. Michael Hymas
Understanding United States history is essential for the continuation of our democratic society. This course will help students make connections between their world and the rich heritage of United States history.
No materials are required for this course.
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U.S. Government & Citizenship
0.5 credit
Instructors: Bob Crane, Heidi Favero, Melissa Stuart
The goal of this course is to foster informed, responsible participation in public life. Knowing how to be a good citizen is essential to the preservation and improvement of United States democracy. Upon completion of this course the student will understand the major ideas, protections, privileges, structures, and economic systems that affect the life of a citizen in the United States political system.
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Psychology
0.5 credit
Instructor: Kim Deamer
This course attempts to help the student understand "Pscyhology". This is the study of how and why we do the things we do. Psychology includes the study of emotions, motivation, how the brain works and our perceptions. We'll study personality and intelligence as well as mental illnesses and the therapies that help these.
No materials are required for this course.
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Sociology
0.5 credit
Instructor: Janet Sanders
Subjects to be covered include:
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How Sociologists look at the world-basic theories
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Culture- values, beliefs, behavior and objects of our own and various world cultures and how cultures spread
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How to conduct your own Sociological research using the scientific method
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Groups and extreme movements- various types and their influence on our behavior
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Socialization- how we learn the "right" ways to act
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Race and ethnicity
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World Religions
No materials are required for this course.
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Navajo Government
0.5 credit
Instructor: Richard Siddoway
This course will be acceptable for students who apply for a Chief Manuelito scholarship. It can be taken either for a semester (0.5) or year (1.0) credit. The course covers the evolution of Navajo government from its beginnings to the present time.
No materials are required for this course.
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