Many political, international, and social issues and events have shaped our national development since 1945. The course explores multiple perspectives on core issues and events through a blend of reading, writing, and critical thinking. This course exposes students to both traditional and revisionist views of historical scholarship. Introduction to Law Introduction to Law is a trimester history course designed to provide students with a foundation for understanding the law. The Constitution and Bill of Rights serve as the primary focus of our studies.
Students examine both the history and the contemporary significance of our nation s covenant.
In addition to looking at the Constitution, students view popular television perspectives of law, visit a courtroom, and hold a mock trial. Economics Students study the principles of economic theory including the concepts of supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policies, unemployment, output, economic growth, market systems, and the relationship of nations within the context of economic interdependence. Students are expected to use the Internet extensively for research and to submit required work by e-mail. Assignments include research essays, oral presentations, and small group work. Click here to e-mail our webmaster.