411 - World History I (College Prep A) Grade 9
This course is an introductory course in the history of major world civilizations. It begins with the emergence of the earliest hominids and concludes with the end of the Napoleonic era in 1815. The course weaves together the disciplines of geography, history, economics, political science, anthropology, and sociology to develop the students’ cultural understanding. Emphasis is placed on geography and current events to enhance the students’ knowledge of the contemporary world. A special effort is made to connect historical events and contemporary world problems in each cultural region.
Prerequisite: Placement from the Office of Academic Affairs.

415 - Honors World History I Grade 9
This course is designed to challenge the advanced freshman. Historical analysis begins with the emergence of early hominids to the Renaissance in 1450. Emphasis placed on the critical analysis of primary sources and the process of historical research, culminating in an original student project at the end of the semester.
Prerequisite: Placement from the Office of Academic Affairs.

423 - World History II (College Prep B) Grade 10
This course is the sophomore companion to World History (413), continuing the same content and scope of the regular sophomore course. It shapes its focus to meet the needs of students who need additional development of their language arts skills.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation & successful completion of World History I.

425 - Advanced Placement World History Grade 10 Students 
investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course provides six themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in various times and places: humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation. Students are required to take the AP Exam.
Prerequisites: Current teacher recommendation and successful completion of World History I with a grade of 98 or higher or successful completion of Honors World History with a grade of 95 or higher.

431 - United States History (College Prep A) Grade 11
This course follows a chronological narrative of American history from the War of 1812 to the Present. Emphasis is placed on the many cause and effect relationships that have shaped our nation’s history. The continued improvement of written expression skills and the ability to interpret historical facts through primary sources is a special emphasis of the course.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation & successful completion of World History II.

435 - Advanced Placement United States History Grade 11
This course is designed to prepare students to complete successfully the A.P. Exam in United States History and receive appropriate college credit. It begins with an analysis of the Pre-Columbian Era in the Americas and continues through the early 21st Century. This course continues to stress the reading, writing, critical thinking, and research skills necessary for the student to excel on the Exam. Students are required to take the AP Exam.
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation and successful completion of World History II with a grade of 97 or higher or successful completion of Honors World History II with a grade of 93 or higher or successful completion of AP World History with a grade of 90 or higher.

441/442 - American Government/Economics (College Prep A) Grade 12
This course is divided into two sections, American Government and Economics. In the government section, students will examine the political aspects of government with special attention to the constitutional powers and duties of government officials and agencies. The Economics section examines the U.S economy. While general topics of 
supply and demand, the stock market, and competition are covered, considerable time is devoted to analysis of monetary and fiscal policy, the effects of the national debt, and international trade.
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation & successful completion of World History & US History.

445 - Advanced Placement American Government and Comparative Politics Grade 12
This course is designed to prepare students to complete successfully the A.P. Exam in American Government and Comparative Politics and receive appropriate college credit. The first semester of this course gives students a critical perspective on American government and politics, by studying general concepts and analyzing case studies. The second semester will compare and contrast the structures and functioning of political systems in selected foreign nations to those of the United States. Students are required to take the AP Exam.
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, a grade of 93 or higher in current Social Studies course and Department approval.

455 - Advanced Placement European History Grade 12
This course is designed to prepare students to complete successfully the A.P. Examination in European History and receive appropriate college credit. The course begins with the Renaissance in Italy and proceeds to study the major political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural events and concepts that have shaped modern 
Europe to the present day. Students are required to take the AP Exam.
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, grade of 93 or higher in current Social Studies course and Department approval.

465 - Advanced Placement Economics Grade 12
This course is designed to prepare students to complete successfully the A.P. Examination in Economics. It gives high-ability students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills concepts. The course will make students aware of the basic terminology of economic thought, the important concepts of both macro and microeconomics, and the application of economic principles to economic problems.Students are required to take the AP Exam.
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, grade of 93 or higher in current Social Studies course and Department approval.

470 - Advanced Placement Psychology Grade 12
The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation, and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatments of psychological disorders, and social psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, evaluate claims, and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas. As this is a college level course the level of rigor is high with the expectation that students will engage in self-learning and independent work outside the classroom. Students are required to take the AP Exam. This course is an elective and does not replace one of the three required Senior courses.
Prerequisite: Department approval.

471 - Psychology Dual Enrollment (College Prep A) Grade 12

This course is a senior elective designed to introduce the student to the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation, and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatments of psychological disorders, and social psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, evaluate claims, and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas. 

Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation and Department approval. 

This course is designed as a Dual Enrollment course. If you sign-up for this class, you will be charged a fee of $300 and your grade will be transcribed on an NDMU transcript earning 3 college credits for successful completion. 

 

475 - Advanced Placement Human Geography Grade 9
The purpose of the AP course in Human Geography is to introduce students to the impact of geographic elements on the development of societies, population, cultural patterns and processes, political organization of space, agricultural and rural land use, industrialization and economic development, and cities and urban land use. These goals will be met through the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. Students are required to take the AP Exam.
Prerequisite: Placement from the Office of Academic Affairs.

Welcome to Big History at Calvert Hall College HS. This course invites you on an immense journey through time to witness the first moments of our universe, the birth of stars and planets, the formation of life on Earth, & the dawn of human consciousness.

479 - Personal Finance Grades 11, 12 0.5 Credit
The course is designed for students to gain the fundamental knowledge necessary to manage their personal finances. Course concepts include decision-making, sound budgetary habits, an understanding of basic banking concepts, investment basics and life skills focusing on job acquisition. As a blended class, students will attend class both in-person and online. The course will be broken into synchronous activities (concept introductions, student presentations, etc.) and independent work. Strong writing skills and analytical skills for class discussions are recommended.
No Recommendation required.

441/442 - American Government/Economics (College Prep A) Grade 12
This course is divided into two sections, American Government and Economics. In the government section, students will examine the political aspects of government with special attention to the constitutional powers and duties of government officials and agencies. The Economics section examines the U.S economy. While general topics of 
supply and demand, the stock market, and competition are covered, considerable time is devoted to analysis of monetary and fiscal policy, the effects of the national debt, and international trade.
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation & successful completion of World History & US History.

436 - Honors United States History Grade 11
Students in Honors United States History use a broader, more thematic, approach together with chronology to develop understanding of trends in United States History. The course begins with an analysis of the Pre-Columbian Era in the Americas and continues through the early 21st Century. Connections to current events are often highlighted. This course places emphasis on the reading, writing, critical thinking, and research skills necessary for the student to excel in college level courses.
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation and successful completion of World History I with a grade of 93 or higher or successful completion of Honors World History I & grade of 90 or higher.

446 – Honors American Government/Economics Grade 12
This course is divided into two sections, American Government and Economics. Students will use a broader, more thematic approach to examine the political aspects of government with special attention to the constitutional powers and duties of government officials and agencies. In Economics, students will use critical thinking skills to understand basic terminology of economic thought, the important concepts of both macro and microeconomics, and the application of economic principles to economic problems.
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, grade of 93 or higher in current Social Studies course and Department approval.

(This is a full year, 1 credit course taken as an elective in addition to the required junior/senior courses).