This course is required of all junior students. This course concentrates on processes of governing, applications of economics and investigation of human relationships. Current issues and problems may be focused on individually or used as a thrust for merging social procedures with contemporary life. Overview of basic government structures, American national, state and local governments and their progresses. Economic decision-making and goal identification on a consumer, aggregate and vocational basis.
Human behavior is expressed in social group relations.
A variety of instructional methods and resources is used in presenting these themes. These include simulations, lectures, research project, debates, discussions, audio-visual materials and independent study. This course is required of all senior students. This course is based on principles of philosophy, political beliefs and behavior, political parties, national institutions and policy processes. Those who successfully complete this course will have a great appreciation of the structures of American government and how they operate.