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CRIMINOLOGY (ESS)

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Pathway or Social Studies credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): Pass Sociology with a C or better OR by teacher recommendation.

Course Description: Every society has laws that its citizens must follow. This course focuses on the creation and application of laws in various areas of society. By understanding the workings of our court system and how laws are carried out, students become more informed and responsible citizens.

 Equivalent Social Studies

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PSYCHOLOGY

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Pathway or Social Studies credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: In this one-semester course, students investigate why human beings think and act as they do. This is an introductory course that broadly covers several areas of psychology. Instructional material presents theories and current research for students to critically evaluate and understand. Each unit introduces terminology, theories, and research that are critical to the understanding of psychology and includes tutorials and interactive exercises. Students learn how to define and use key psychology terms and how to apply psychological principles to their own lives.

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AP ® PSYCHOLOGY B

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Pathway or Social Studies credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): Teacher/school counselor recommendation

urse Description: This course is the equivalent of an introductory college-level course. Students receive an overview of current psychological research methods and theories. They explore the therapies used by professional counselors and clinical psychologists aCond examine the reasons for normal human reactions: how people learn and think, the process of human development and human aggression, altruism, intimacy, and self-reflection. They study core psychological concepts, such as the brain and sensory functions, and learn to gauge human reactions, gather information, and form meaningful syntheses. Students prepare for the AP Exam and for further studies in psychology and life sciences.

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CAREERS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Is a career in criminal justice right for you? This course explores issues facing the criminal justice system and criminal justice professionals while introducing students to a variety of criminal justice career options and skills.

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Course Length:  Semester

Credit:  .5 credit

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description:  Using project-based learning, students will explore the basics of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.  Students will create documents that will enhance introductory skills such as manipulating text and images to create effective projects in both programs.  Students will understand the social and ethical issues surrounding the internet, information, and security. To be successful, students need to commit to the course timelines and guidelines.  Students will take the IC3 Certification.  This certification consists of three exams: Living Online, Computing Fundamentals, and Key Applications.

Personal Computers:  It is strongly recommended that students in this course use a Stride K12 issued computer exclusively for content in this course.

Note:  Dual credit can be earned for IT Security Awareness. Must Register with Madison College.

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ETHICS ACROSS PATHWAYS 

Course Length:  9 weeks

Credit:  0.25 Pathway Credit

Grades: 9-12 

ETHICS ACROSS PATHWAYS 

Course Length:  9 weeks

Credit:  0.25 Pathway Credit

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Put your communication, ethical decision-making, and professional conduct to the test.  With real-world scenarios that bring concepts to life, this class will strengthen your knowledge and will help you to lead with integrity.  This course also prepares students for the ASK Fundamentals of Ethics Certification.

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FORENSIC SCIENCE 2 (ES)

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Pathway or Science credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): Pass Biology and Forensic Science 1 with a C or better

Course Description: Have you taken Forensic Science 1 and want to dig even deeper into Forensic Science/CSI? Expand your learning with Forensic Science 2. This class picks up where Forensic Science 1 leaves off. We explore additional evidence types, including some of the "grosser" ones, like decomposition, entomology, and blood spatter. Additional topics include DNA, blood spatter, toxicology, and physical trauma. As in Forensic Science 1, we also tie these topics to real-world cases through our case studies.

 Equivalent Science

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Microsoft Office 2: Excel & Outlook  

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Understanding numbers and analyzing data is vital. Learn the functionality of Excel with our Microsoft certification course. This certification course moves swiftly using project-based learning to simulate the time management and professionalism of the workplace environment. To be successful in the course, students need to commit to the course timelines and procedures. Students will learn advanced skills used by every business to create budgets, utilize data analysis tools, functions, pivot tables, automation with macros to create charts in graphs and many more features. Students will take the Microsoft Certification Exam for Excel.

Platform(s): Students in this course will be expected to access multiple “outside” platforms including GMetrix or TestOut Software, Certiport (for certification), and Madison College platforms, to name a few.

Personal Computers: It is strongly recommended that students in this course use a Stride K12 issued computer exclusively for content in this course.