Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

#160 - ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY – 7.5 CREDITS (SOC 160 AP US HISTORY)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: #100 Honors United States History 1. For students seeking admission to Advanced Placement United
States History but who did not take #100 Honors United States History 1, a course placement examination is required.
This course is the second in a two course sequence designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement examination in
United States History offered by the College Board. This college level course provides a chronological/thematic study of U.S.
History from 1914 to the present, emphasizing critical reading, research, oral participation and analytical writing skills. This
course includes required summer reading and writing assignments.
#161 - ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY – 7.5 CREDITS (SOC 161 AP EUR. HISTORY)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
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 93 in required social
studies classes taken in prior years 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.
AP European History comprises a chronological/thematic examination of European History from 1300 to the present day. Some
of the major topics of study are the Renaissance, Protestant Reformation, Enlightenment, French Revolution, Industrialization,
Nationalism, Marxism/socialism, Imperialism, The Great War, Rise of Dictatorships and the Second World War, Cold War
Europe and the Collapse of Communism. The course emphasizes the development of critical reading, oral participation, research
and analytical writing skills in preparations for the Advanced Placement Examination in European History.
#175- MULTICULTURAL STUDIES - 5 CREDITS (SOC 175 MULTICULTUR STUD)
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: #021 Honors English 2 or #022 or # 023 English 2 or # 024 Humanities 2
Multicultural Studies examines the rich diversity of cultures interacting in our community, state, and nation. The goal of the
course is to develop an awareness of cultural differences through multicultural readings, open discussions of student cultural
concerns, and first-hand interaction with diverse cultural groups. Students respond to their experiences through research,
community-based field experiences, and open discussions. The class is team-taught combining two teachers and two subject
fields, and a required ten-hour community-based social action project must be completed to receive course credit. Students earn
2.5 English and 2.5 Social Studies credits.
#1900 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN ARCHIVES AND LOCAL HISTORY 1.25 CREDITS OR 2.5 CREDITS (By
arrangement with the Advisor)
(SOC 1900 INDEP RES ARCH)
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Membership on the HCRHS Archives Advisory Board or successful completion of AP United States
History, U. S. History 2 or Humanities 2. Students interested in pursuing this course also must obtain a
recommendation from their grade 10 social studies teacher.
This course is open to students who have been invited to serve on the HCRHS Archives Advisory Board and other students with a
strong interest in history who wish to pursue guided independent research in the study of archives and local history. Interested
students must complete a detailed application which includes a prospectus, outline of work and evaluation plan, along with
completing written assignments that address the following topics:
A. History and development of professional archives and how they inform research in local history
B. Structure, function and roles of archives in institutions such as schools, universities, the private sector and government
C. Collection management and development processes
D. Standards for organization and categorization of archival collections
E. Methods for design and completion of finding aids
F. Methods for design and preparation of exhibits
Credits are by arrangement with the advisor: 1.25 credits can be earned by successful completion of projects requiring 30 hours
of in-school work, while 2.50 credits can be earned by successful completion of projects requiring 60 hours of in-school work.
Actual work plans for each student will be developed jointly with the advisor prior to the beginning of the course. Successful
completion of this course makes the student eligible for membership on the HCRHS Archives Advisory Board.
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