Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

#148 – HOLOCAUST & HUMAN BEHAVIOR - 2.5 CREDITS (SOC 148 HOLOCAUST)
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: None
The Holocaust is one of the turning points in human history, whose critical influence in our lives remains 65 years after the end of
World War II. This course builds on the introduction to the Holocaust and genocide studied in US History 2, and addresses
essential questions about the Holocaust and its impact on Human behavior. Among these are: the origins of the Holocaust; the
role of Anti-Semitism and racism; who were the perpetrators, victims and bystanders; patterns of resistance; the response of the
United States and other countries; and universal lessons for today. This course incorporates a required field trip to the U. S.
Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC. Students who enroll in this course and/or successfully complete it are eligible
to apply for participation in the school’s Holocaust overseas study program in Poland and the Czech Republic.
#149 - ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY - 2.5 CREDITS (SOC 149 AP PSYCHOLOGY)
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: #136 Introductory Psychology and #146 Honors Psychology 2
Recommendation: We encourage students to challenge themselves and recognize that “academic rigor” is one of the key
determinants to learning. Students are also encouraged to evaluate the demands of their entire schedule when considering
this course. Students should contemplate the challenge involved when choosing courses that build upon previous
courses and recognize that prior performance impacts the ability to achieve at the same level in subsequent courses. Data
from prior student performance in this class indicates that students scoring less than a grade of 90 in both
Introductory Psychology (Course 136) and Honors Psychology 2 (Course 146) or an average grade of 90 in these
same two courses generally receive a “C” or below in this course. In addition, please understand that once a student has
selected this course, his/her ability to make a subsequent level change is dependant upon seat availability.
Advanced Placement Psychology is a challenging elective course offered to students desiring an intensive, in-depth study of
selected topics in psychology. After completing this culminating course in the psychology sequence, students are prepared for the
Advanced Placement Test of the College Board. A structured review of topics studied in Introductory Psychology and Honors
Psychology 2 will be included in AP Psychology. In addition students will learn about stress and its impact on health, motivation
and emotion and psychological disorders and treatment strategies. To enroll in AP Psychology, students must have successfully
completed both #136 Introductory Psychology and #146 Honors Psychology.
The following sequences are recommended for the student who wants to elect AP Psychology.
Option One
Option Two
Grade 11 #136 Introductory Psychology Grade 11 or 12 #136 Introductory Psychology
Grade 12 #146 Honors Psychology 2 # 146 Honors Psychology 2
#149 AP Psychology #149 Honors AP Psychology
Students are required to complete a series of written essays, be active participants in classroom discussions, demonstrations and
peer consultations/evaluations, complete independent IMC research studies, and prepare for comprehensive examinations by
developing student-generated review sessions. This course is available for college credit in the FDU Middle College Program.
#150 – CONTEMP AMERICAN PROBLEMS: VIOLENCE/POVERTY – 2.5 CREDITS
(SOC 150 CAP VIOLENCE/POVERTY)
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: None
Emphasizing the study of public policy, this course provides an in-depth examination of two major American social problems,
violence and poverty. In the study of violence, students investigate the potential causes of violence and the roles of law
enforcement, the court system and the corrections system. Case studies may include domestic violence, juvenile offenders, racial
profiling and other current issues. The study of poverty includes investigation of the causes of poverty, the cycle of poverty, the
psychological and social effects of poverty, and public policies aimed at alleviating the effects of poverty. Case studies may
include homeless teens, women and children in poverty, and rural poverty. The funding of public education and access to health
care are related issues typically examined in relation to the two core course topics. This course contains a community service
requirement as well as a required social action project.
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