School District of Waukesha High School Course Selection Guide ...

Criminal Justice(Course #1412)This one semester elective course allows students to examine the background and current status of ourlegal system. Topics such as constitutional law, law enforcement, the trial system and corrections are partof the curriculum. Student skills developed in the course will include discussion/debate, group work,research and writing, and analysis of current events.AP Psychology (Course #1422)The purpose of this one‐year Advanced Placement course in Psychology is to introduce students to thesystematic 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 themajor subfields within psychology. They also learn about the methods psychologists use in their scienceand practice. Students have the option to purchase the text.AP Economics (Course #1462)This year long AP course will examine major concepts in both micro and macro economics. Areas of focuswill be: the nature and functions of markets (supply and demand, theory of consumer choice, productionand costs, firm behavior and market structure), factor markets, market failure and the role of government,measurement of economic performance, national income and price determination, financial sector,inflation, unemployment, stabilization policies, economic growth and productivity, and international tradeand finance. This course is designed to prepare students to take both the AP Micro Economics Exam andthe AP Macro Economics Exam. It will also fulfill the Economics requirement for graduation. Students havethe option to purchase the text.AP Art History (Course #2018)Cost: Possible charge for field tripsAP Art History offers students an exciting opportunity to participate in entry‐level college study. Studentswill view and analyze architecture, sculpture, painting and other art forms through historical and culturalcontexts. Students will view and examine major areas of artistic expression from a variety of cultures andtime periods. This class provides opportunity for the viewing and discussing of art works from a critical andexpressive standpoint. Students will be encouraged to develop appreciation and sensitivity to variousartistic styles, cultures and time periods. This course is designed to prepare students to take the AP CollegeBoard Art History exam. Students have the option to purchase the text.AP U.S. Government and Politics (Course # 1478)This year long elective course provides an analytical perspective on government and politics in the UnitedStates. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and theanalysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, andideas that constitute U.S. political reality. Topics in this course include: Constitutional Underpinnings ofUnited States Government; Political Beliefs and Behaviors; Political Parties, Interest Groups, and MassMedia; Institution of National Government ‐ The Congress, the Presidency, the Bureaucracy, and theFederal Courts; Public Policy; and Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. This course is designed to prepare studentsto take the Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics test, the results of which may beused for determining college credit and/or placement level. Students have the option to purchase the text.59