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AP UNITED STATES HISTORY

H996 *^
The AP U.S. History course is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal
critically with the problems and materials in United States History. It prepares students for intermediate and advanced college
courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses. Practice is provided
in writing essays in order to develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions based on informed judgment and present
reasons and evidence clearly.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
H600 *^
H615 CTP ACADEMY *^
E425 SPECIAL ED *^

CTP is offered at El Modena only
This course is a study of problems and successes in American government and society. Our political institutions are viewed from
many perspectives. It deals with the Constitution and its relation to government - local, state, and national. It includes America's
role on the international scene and emphasis is placed on the democratic, constitutional nature of our system.
AP AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

H966 *^
American Government & Politics is designed to give students a critical perspective on politics and government in the United
SOCIAL SCIENCE placement exam.
States. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific
case studies. Topics in the course are generally covered in college courses and will prepare students for the advanced

ECONOMICS
H620 *^
E426 SPECIAL ED *^

In this course, students deepen their understanding of the elements of a market economy in a global setting. They learn to make
reasoned decisions on economic issues as citizens, workers, consumers, business owners and managers. By the end of this course,
students should have an introductory understanding of macro and microeconomic concepts.
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, AND FINANCE
O730 *^
O730E ONLINE *^

Offered at Orange High School and Online only
This course provides instruction in the fundamental micro and macro-economic principles as they relate to business financial
activities and outcomes. Students will gain an understanding of how business and the local, national, and international economy
interact to produce a profit or loss. Economic, financial, and accounting concepts taught in this course will enable students to
understand key elements involved in planning and managing business financial success.

AP MACROECONOMICS
H630 *^

Offered at Canyon, El Modena, & Villa Park High School only
Economics (Macroeconomics) will give students an understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic
system as a whole, with a focus on fiscal and monetary policies. Students will deepen their understanding of national income
and price determination and develop a familiarity with economic performance measures, economic growth, and international
economics. Students will investigate fundamental economic concepts and economic performance indicators.

KEY * meets UC approval for “A-G” ^ meets course requirements for NCAA
An “E” at the end of the course number indicates that the class is offered online through Virtual Learning