TIPPECANOE HIGH SCHOOL - Tipp City Exempted Village Schools

SOCIAL STUDIES
WORLD STUDIES (SS4570)
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge about physical and human geography in our world. The
major focus will be on the interrelations between the world's regions and cultures. Students will develop map skills, critical
thinking skills, and other general social science skills. This course is a requirement for graduation beginning with the
class of 2006.
GRADE -9 LENGTH -YEAR CREDIT - 1 PREREQUISITE -NONE
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY I (SS4710)
This survey course in general psychology is designed to acquaint the student with the basics of the science of behavior.
The course content includes the methods of psychological investigation, learning, motivation, perception, and human
development.
GRADE -11/12 LENGTH - SEM CREDIT - 1/2 PREREQUISITE -NONE
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY II (SS4720)
This introductory course in abnormal psychology is designed to introduce the student to basic personality theories, mental
health, mental disorders, and psychotherapy.
GRADE -11/12 LENGTH -SEM CREDIT -1/2 PREREQUISITE -SOC PSYCH I
PRINCIPALS OF ECONOMICS (SS4730)
This course introduces the students to fundamental economic, business law, management, and marketing concepts.
Economics is a semester long course open to students in grades 11-12.
GRADE -11/12 LENGTH -SEM CREDIT - 1/2 PREREQUISITE -NONE
SOCIOLOGY (SS4740)
This course is an introduction to the nature and development of human society. Topics examined include culture and
social structure, the individual in society, social inequity, social institutions, and the changing social world.
GRADE-11/12 LENGTH -SEM CREDIT - 1/2 PREREQUISITE -NONE
WORLD RELIGIONS (SS4750)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic beliefs and religious practices of the major religions of the
Far East (Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism) and Middle East (Judaism, Islam, and Christianity). This
class is open to juniors and seniors.
GRADE -11/12 LENGTH -SEM CREDIT -1/2 PREREQUISITE -NONE
AMERICAN HISTORY (SS4835)
American History is designed to give students a better understanding of American history. The course will consider the
political, economic, social and cultural development of the United States. The focus will be on American history from the
beginning of the twentieth century to the present. This course is a requirement for graduation.
GRADE -10 LENGTH -YEAR CREDIT -1 PREREQUISITE -NONE
(AP) ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. HISTORY (SS4845)
This course is designed for students who want a more challenging course in American history .It differs from the regular
American History course in emphasizing more research, extensive supplemental reading, and development of analytical
reasoning skills. You will be asked to start your course work before school begins in early August. Students who elect to
take this course should have exceptionally high interest in American History, exemplary achievement in their previous
social studies courses, and have a high level of reading comprehension. Any student may take this course for elective
credit in either the 11th or 12th grade.
GRADE -11/12 LENGTH -YEAR CREDIT - 1 PREREQUISITE -A GRADE OF 'B' OR HIGHER IN AMERICAN HIS-
TORY AND PERMISSION BY THE SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
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