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| Economics |
5 Credits;
Semester |
| Elective course for Juniors and Seniors only |
| Economics
introduces the student to the economic system in the United States and develops the skills
necessary to understand the economic issues facing all citizens. The student will compare
our system with those of other countries and make reasoned judgements about economic
questions. Students will master the fundamental economic concepts such as supply and
demand, market price, competition, capitalism, socialism, and communism. Fulfills U.C.
"f" and C.S.U. elective requirement. |
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| Introduction to Philosophy and Logic |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Elective course for Juniors and Seniors only |
| Most
students who attend college will be required to take at least one philosophy course in
order to graduate. This course is an introduction to, and an overview of, the various
subject areas in philosophy in order to help prepare students for college philosophy
courses. Students will be introduced to critical thinking and informal and formal logic
during the first semester. The second semester will focus on the areas of ethics, reality,
knowledge, philosophy of religion, and aesthetics. Overall course emphasis will be on the
development of the student's ability to understand and evaluate the ideas of others as
well as the development of their own ideas on selected topics. Fulfills U.C. "f"
and C.S.U. elective requirement. Please note: In
addition to the 10 high school credits, the student is also granted 6 units of
transferable college credit through Sacramento City College. |
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| Psychology |
5 Credits;
Semester |
| Elective course for Juniors and Seniors only |
| This
course focuses on essential psychological factors including perception, development,
behavior, personality and social functioning, utilizing both theoretical and experiential
approaches. The content of the course will center on everyday commonplace behavior rather
than with the unusual or bizarre. Students are encouraged to apply this class as a basis
for a helping relationship such as peer counseling or conflict resolution. A research
project is required in this class. Fulfills U.C. "f" and C.S.U. elective
requirement. |
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| Sociology |
5 Credits;
Semester |
| Elective course for Juniors and Seniors only Prerequisite: A "B"
or better in World History II or U.S. History or permission of the instructor |
| This
semester length course is designed to give students a comprehensive examination of the
basic concepts, principles, and methods central to the scientific study of sociology.
Students will learn how to think as sociologists; use and apply the tools of inquiry to
contemporary issues in order to make these issues meaningful; develop a sociological
imagination enabling them to view their own lives within a larger social and historical
context; and learn to understand and appreciate the diversity of society by exposure to
data from a wide variety of cross-cultural and historical sources. A research project is
required in this class. Fulfills U.C. "f" and C.S.U. elective requirement. |
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| Leadership |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Elective course for Juniors and Seniors only Prerequisite: Interview with
student activities director |
| Leadership
class provides students with a introduction to the skills necessary to be an efficient and
effective leader. Students will work together with student council, campus ministry, clubs
and athletics to help shape the CB co-curricular program. The class will involve the hands
on experience of organizing and running meetings, managing events and people, proposing
and leading school activities and setting personal leadership goals. The main learning
areas are communication, management skills, group dynamics, and personal skills and values
clarification. Members of the Student Council (especially the ASB council) are strongly
encouraged to register for this class. |
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