SOCIAL STUDIES: Students must pass three years of social studies: World Cultures or its equivalent,; U

SOCIAL STUDIES: Students must pass three years of social studies: World Cultures or its equivalent,; U.S. History or its equivalent,; and one semester of American Government and one semester of Economics (1 year of AP American Government is equivalent to a semester of CP Government & a semester of CP Economics.).

1811 ELD World Cultures (offered alternate years with Sheltered US History)

	Grade: o 9 n 10 o 11 o 12
	Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10
	Prerequisite: Limited English proficiency

The course is taught in the English language and follows the material covered in course number 1801, World Cultures.

1801 World Cultures (P)

Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 o 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “a” – History credit*
Prerequisite: None

Students are exposure to the subjects of geography, archaeology, anthropology, and history as interdependent disciplines. This course covers the Industrial Revolution (early 1800’s) to the present day. Topics include imperialism, World War I/World War II (cause/effects), and the post-war world. Also included are geography and cross-curricular topics.

1849 Advanced Placement European History (AP)

Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 n 12 Study Time per week = 6-8 hours; Class fee $25 suggested
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “a” – weighted History credit*
Prerequisite: CP English 1 “B” or better or Honors CP English 1 “C” or better

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of a college prep class.

The course examines the political and diplomatic, intellectual and cultural, and social and economic history of Europe, 1450 to 1990, in a manner equivalent to that found in a college-level introductory course. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of the Advanced Placement course in European History are to develop (a) an understanding of some of the principle themes in modern European history, (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence, and (c) an ability to express that understanding and analysis in writing. Students are expected to take the AP exam.

1812 ELD US History (offered alternate years with Sheltered World Cultures)

	Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 o 12
	Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10
	Prerequisite: Limited English proficiency

The course is taught in the English language and follows the material covered in course number 1804, US History.

1804 U.S. History (P)

Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 o 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “a” – History credit*
Prerequisite: None

This United States History course focuses on social, political, and historical trends and themes that have shaped this country with an emphasis on the twentieth century. Students are involved in critical analysis of historical materials, research projects, oral presentations, historical simulations, historical interviewing, and writing. Emphasis is place on critical thinking skills to facilitate understanding of the social studies discipline.

1844 Advanced Placement U.S. History (AP)

Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 o 12 Study Time per week = 6-8 hours; Class fee $25 suggested
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “a” – weighted History credit*
Prerequisite: World Cultures “B” or better or AP European History 1 “C” or better

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of the non-AP class.

This course will complete required course work and prepare the highly interested student for the Advanced Placement test. It is an in-depth study of interpretations of United States History. College credit may be given upon passing the AP test with a qualifying score. Students taking this course are expected to take the AP exam.

1862 Allan Hancock College HIST 107 (US History to 1877) (HP)

Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 o 12
Course Length: nSemester oYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “a” – weighted History credit*
Prerequisite: Passing AHC START placement exam and a $14.00 fee

NOTE: This is a college course; tests and homework are on a college level. This course meets outside the regular 7

period school day.

This course surveys United States history (New World exploration to 1877) and its method of research through critical thinking involving the economic, political, international, and ethnic factors fundamental for understanding the nation’s original and early development.

1865 Allan Hancock College HIST 108 (US History 1877 to Present) (HP)

Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 o 12
Course Length: nSemester oYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “a” – weighted History credit*
Prerequisite: Passing AHC START placement exam and a $14.00 fee

NOTE: This is a college course; tests and homework are on a college level. This course meets outside the regular 7

period school day.

This course surveys United States history (1877 to the present) through philosophic systems as related to critical thinking involving the political, ethnic, economic, and international factors fundamental for understanding the nation’s growth since the Civil War.

1825 ELD Economics (this course is combined with a semester of ELD American Government)

	Grade: o 9 o 10 o 11 n 12
	Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10
	Prerequisite: Limited English proficiency

This is a semester course for limited English proficient students. The course is taught in the English language and follows the material covered in course number 1829, CP Economics.

1829 CP Economics (P) (this course is combined with a semester of CP American Government)

Grade: o 9 o 10 o 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “g” – Elective credit*
Prerequisite: None

This semester long course will provide the student with an overview of macro and micro economic theory and principles and comparative economic systems with a special emphasis on the American Free Enterprise system.

1861 Allan Hancock College ECON 101 (Principles of Macro Economics) (HP)

Grade: o 9 o 10 o 11 n 12
Course Length: nSemester oYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “g” – weighted Elective credit*
Prerequisite: Passing AHC START placement exam and a $14.00 fee

NOTE: This is a college course; tests and homework are on a college level. This course meets outside the regular 7

period school day.

ECON 101 may be taken prior to or concurrently with ECON 102 or ECON/BUS 121. This course will cover the analysis of aggregate economic activity in relation to the level, stability, and growth of national income. Topics discussed will include the determination and effects of unemployment, inflation, balance of payments, deficits, and how these may be influenced by monetary, fiscal, and other policies.

1809 ELD American Government (this course is combined with a semester of ELD Economics)

	Grade: o 9 o 10 o 11 n 12
	Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10
	Prerequisite: Limited English proficiency

This is a semester long course for limited English proficient students. The course is taught in the English language and follows the material covered in course number 1830, CP American Government.

1830 CP American Government (P) (this course is combined with a semester of CP Economics)

Grade: o 9 o 10 o 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “a” – History credit*
Prerequisite: None

This semester long course is designed to introduce American and California government with a special emphasis on the social, economic, and psychological factors that affect political behavior. Course content will include an analysis of the historical development of the Constitution of the United States and California, the structure and function of the government, federalism, and civil rights.

1845 Advanced Placement American Government (AP)

Grade: o 9 o 10 o 11 n 12 Study Time per week = 6-8 hours; Class fee $25 suggested
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “a” – weighted History credit*
Prerequisite: US History “B” or better or AP US History 1 “C” or better

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of the non-AP class.

This course will complete required course work and prepare the highly interested and motivated student for the Advanced Placement test. It will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States, including the constitutional underpinnings of U.S. government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties and interest groups, and institutions and policy processes of national government. College credit may be given upon passing the AP test with a qualifying score. Students taking this course are expected to take the AP exam.

1860 Allan Hancock College POL SC 103 (American Government) (HP)

Grade: o 9 o 10 o 11 n 12
Course Length: nSemester oYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “g” – weighted Elective credit*
Prerequisite: Passing AHC START placement exam and a $14.00 fee

NOTE: This is a college course; tests and homework are on a college level. This course meets outside the regular 7

period school day.

This course examines American government at the national, state, and local levels.

1847 Law-Related Studies

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 5	Pass/Fail grade only
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

Law-Related Studies is a year-long course covering the workings of the American legal system, including both criminal and civil justice. Students will study the constitutional underpinnings of the system and will learn both criminal and civil court procedures. Students in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School class will compromise the school’s mock trial team (either, directly, as a participant or as a support member) and compete in the annual Santa Barbara County competition. This class meets outside the school day and would be in addition to the required/elective course load. A student does not sign up for this course until September.