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Social Sciences Courses
Each course description is followed with links to course price,
registration procedure, and textbooks.
200-levels are high school level.
300-levels are for college and are each designed for 3 semester credits.
(Upper high school students may take 300-levels with instructor
approval.)
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
Number: SST200
High school. Half year course content.This course introduces the student to theories, concepts,
specialities, and practices in contemporary psychology. It provides the
student with knowledge about alternative areas
of psychological research and applications relevant to their life
experiences. Topics include: why study psychology, research questions,
current findings about human behavior, the brain, perception, memory,
emotion, consciousness, gender, personality, identity, and life-span
development. The course explores key factors impacting learning,
relationships, problem-solving, mental illness, behavioral adjustment,
and cultural/social diversity in modern society.
A hardcopy textbook is required. See CALCampus Bookstore.
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Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
Number: SST204
High school. Half year course content. Introduces students to
principles essential to understanding the basic economic concepts,
theory, and institutions of the United States and comparative economic
systems. Upon completion of this course the student will have a
thorough understanding of how the economy as a whole operates with
regard to: output, growth, productivity and the causes of economic
fluctuations. Also, students will comprehend the causes and impact of
inflation, unemployment. Students will also comprehend the law of
supply and demand in the micro economic environment. Finally, students
will be exposed to investment markets, interest rates and the impact
the Federal Reserve system (its structure and role) has on the U.S.
economy. Special attention will be devoted to transitioning economies,
both Russia and China with regard to central planning, collapse of the
Russian economy, the new Russian market system, and Chinese market
reforms.
Textbook is required: See CALCampus Bookstore.
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Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Number: SST205
High school. Half year course content. What can sociology tell us about life that we don't
already know? Does the study of sociology really force us to look at
the world in a different way? We will use a broad view of sociologists,
theories, possible biases, and similarities and differences of human
behavior on both the local and global stage to answer these and other
sociological questions. Course topics include: The Sociological
Perspective; Culture; Socialization and Development; Deviant Behavior
and Social Control; Social Class in the United States; Education Health
and Aging; and Social Change.
Textbook required. See CALCampus Bookstore.
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Course Title: SURVEY OF AMERICAN HISTORY
Number: SST207
High school. Full year content. Survey of American History is designed to provide a survey
of the
highlights of important events in the development of the United States,
from the Colonial Days up through the end of the 20th century. This
will
be accomplished through a combination of course readings, in addition
to
independent research and study done by the student. The readings in
this
course are intended to provide an overview of various topics and to
provide a starting point for deeper investigation. Assignments will
require the student to do further study into certain topics through
independent research conducted on the Internet, on computer, or through
local libraries.
Textbook required. See CALCampus Bookstore.
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Course Title: HIGH SCHOOL AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Number: SST208
High school. Full year content. American Government (aka US Civics) provides study of the
United States government,
starting from its formation. This focuses on key documents, such
as the U.S. Constitution, and discusses the individual's
responsibilities
as a citizen, including one's responsibilities as a voter. Topics
include: the Constitution; Bill of Rights; Articles of Confederation;
the Federalist Papers; Executive Branch; Legislative Branch; Judicial
Branch; Levels of Government (including federal, state, county, city,
and village/town); the Electoral College; Citizenship; and Voter
Responsibilities. Course text is provided online.
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Course Title: LAW & SOCIETY
Number: SST209
High school. Half year. Law and Society addresses the interrelationship of legal,
social, and ethical issues in American life. The purpose of the course
is to enhance students' critical analysis of social and ethical issues
related to law. Students will analyze a specific social issue that
has a legal precedent.
To achieve this focus, the student will prepare and write a research
paper that examines a problem that exists within American society
and delves into the legal issues surrounding that problem in relation
to American society. Course materials provided online.
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Course Title: WORLD HISTORY I
Number: SST210
High school. Half year. Students are introduced to the political, social,
economic, and cultural history
of the world, including the origins and development of peoples and
societies. The course provides students the opportunity to learn all
the major aspects of world history from antiquity to the 1600s.
A hardcopy textbook is required. See CALCampus Bookstore.
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Course Title: WORLD HISTORY II
Number: SST211
High school. Half year. Students are introduced to the political, social,
economic, and cultural history
of the world, including the origins and development of peoples and
societies. The course provides students the opportunity to learn the
major aspects of world history from the 1700s to the present.
A hardcopy textbook is required. See CALCampus Bookstore.
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Course Title: WORLD GEOGRAPHY
Number: SST216
Full year content. This high school course is a study of world geography, including
people, places and environment from a
physical and cultural perspective. Through a variety of assignments,
students will gain an appreciation
and understanding of the interdependent world in which they live.
Students will analyze and evaluate the
connection between their local and global communities. The course will
also address current events.
A hardcopy textbook is required. See CALCampus Bookstore.
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Course Title: U.S. LEGAL SYSTEM
Number: SST220
High school. Half year. This course provides a survey of the legal system of the
United States. We will discuss how the U.S. courts are organized and
how they work. Topics include: history and organization of the federal
judicial system; history and organization of the state judicial
systems, jurisdiction and policy-making boundaries; lawyers, litigants,
and interest groups in the judicial process; the criminal court
process; the civil court process; federal judges; implementation and
impact of judicial policies; as well as the U.S. Constitution and its
amendments.
Textbook provided online.
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Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
Number: SST300
3 college semester credits. This course introduces the student to
theories, concepts, specialities, and practices in contemporary
psychology. It provides the student with knowledge about alternative
areas
of psychological research and applications relevant to their life
experiences. Topics include: why study psychology, research questions,
current findings about human behavior, the brain, perception, memory,
emotion, consciousness, gender, personality, identity, and life-span
development. The course explores key factors impacting learning,
relationships, problem-solving, mental illness, behavioral adjustment,
and cultural/social diversity in modern society.
A hardcopy textbook is required. See CALCampus Bookstore.
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Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Number: SST303
3 college semester credits. This undergraduate-level college course
introduces the student to social psychological models, concepts, and
applications for understanding collective thoughts, values,
expectations and social processes that structure and interact with self
identity, roles, status, and human behavior.
The course covers concepts, relationships, and studies that help us
understand how we influence
and are influenced by others' presence, persuasiveness, interpersonal,
and group behavior in
different settings. Attributions, beauty, perception, gender,
prejudice, motivation, communication, conformity, conflict, altruism,
aggression, addiction, health, and creative problem-solving
relationships are explored.
A hardcopy textbook is required. See CALCampus Bookstore.
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Course Title: PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
Number: SST304
3 college semester credits. (aka Introduction to Economics) Introduces students to principles essential
to understanding the basic economizing problem, specific economic
issues, and the policy alternatives available for dealing with them.
Upon completion of this course the student will have a thorough
understanding of how the economy as a whole operates with regard to;
output, growth, productivity and the causes of economic fluctuations.
Also, students will comprehend the causes and impact of inflation,
unemployment. Students will also comprehend the law of supply and
demand in the micro economic environment. Finally, students will be
exposed to investment markets, interest rates and the impact the
Federal Reserve system (its structure and role) has on the U.S.
economy. Special attention will be devoted to transitioning economies,
both Russia and China with regard to central planning, collapse of the
Russian economy, the new Russian market system, and Chinese market
reforms. College level.
A hardcopy textbook is required. See CALCampus Bookstore.
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Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Number: SST305
3 college semester credits. What can sociology tell us about life that
we don't already know? Does the study of sociology really force us to
look at the world in a different way? We will use a broad view of
sociologists, theories, possible biases, and similarities and
differences of human behavior on both the local and global stage to
answer these and other sociological questions. Course topics include:
The Sociological Perspective; Culture; Socialization and Development;
Deviant Behavior and Social Control; Social Class in the United States;
Education Health and Aging; and Social Change.
Textbook required. See CALCampus Bookstore.
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Course Title: SURVEY OF WORLD HISTORY
Number: SST312
This is a college survey course exploring the foundations of modern
civilization, beginning with the
ancient Greeks, Romans, and Chinese, and progressing to the modern
world. Through this historical
study, students will gain an understanding of the rise and fall of
nations and empires, including political,
economic, and military developments. World civilizations are examined
in a comparative context. 3
college semester credit.
A hardcopy textbook is required. See CALCampus Bookstore.
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Course Title: WORLD GEOGRAPHY
Number: SST316
World Geography is a study of the world's people, places and
environment from physical and cultural perspectives. Through a variety
of assignments, students will gain an appreciation and understanding of
the interdependent world in which they live. Students will analyze and
evaluate the connection between their local and global communities. We
will also address current events and issues. 3 credits.
A hardcopy textbook is required. See CALCampus Bookstore.
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Course Title: COLLEGE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Number: SST318 (aka SST308)
3 college semester credits. College American Government provides study
of the United States government,
starting from its formation. Topics include: the Constitution; Bill of
Rights; Articles of Confederation; the Federalist Papers; the Executive
Branch; the Legislative Branch; the Judicial Branch; Levels of
Government;
Electoral College; and Citizenship. Students will do concentrated study
of the U.S. Constitution. This course is intended for postsecondary
level study of the fundamentals of American government. May be used to
fulfill the requirements for social science college credit.
Textbook provided online.
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Course Title: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Number: SST333
3 college semester credits
Examines major perspectives in organization theory and behavior,
relative to organization design, performance and change. It explores
how organizations develop, function and modify themselves to reflect
the needs of their internal and external environments. It integrates
understanding of organizational theory with organizational behavior-the
study of individuals groups and organizations as well as the processes
that affect them.
Competition is intense in today's globally driven internet market.
Today's customers want their goods and services faster, more reliable
and at a reasonable price. Thus all managers are challenged to
simultaneously speed up the product creation process, reduce overhead,
cut delivery costs, and improve quality. Regardless of the size and
purpose of the organization and technology involved people
are the common denominator when facing these challenges. Success or
failure hinges on the ability to attract, develop, retain and
motivate a diverse group of skilled individuals. The human
factor drives everything. The purpose of this course is
therefore
to help present today and tomorrow?s managers with a better
understanding
to managing people at work. Cross-numbered in Business as BU333.
Textbook is required: See CALCampus
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Course Title: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Number: SST355
3 college semester credits
This course is a survey of the important principles in managing the
human
resources of any organization. We will cover the major issues involved
in
managing this important resource of all organizations- its people. We
will
cover the Equal Employment Laws, Job Analysis, Human Resource Planning,
Recruiting, Discrimination, Training and Development and Performance
Appraisals.
The goal of the course is to focus on the importance to any
organization
of the people in its employ. We will discuss and evaluate the
importance
of this resource and how to improve and work with employees in all
employment situations. At the successful completion of the course, the
student should have an understanding of the general function of a
human resource manager and how best to utilize this important asset. Cross-numbered in Business as BU355.
Textbook is required: See CALCampus
Bookstore.
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Course Title: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Number: RES300
This college survey course offers an overview of types and techniques
of research. Participants explore sources of research literature, and
perform library and Internet searches for appropriate materials for
their own studies. Students investigate proper methods on how to read
research reports, including critical thinking about the various
elements of the reports. Examples of qualitative and quantitative
methods will be introduced. The assignments will consist of identifying
relevant research reports, other learning resources, and web sites. 3
college semester credits. This course is listed in Social Sciences,
Humanities/English, and Business.
Required text. Available through the CALCampus Bookstore.
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