- In Psychology, an elective course, students consider the development of the individual and the personality. The study of psychology is based on an historical framework and relies on effective collection and analysis of data. Students study topics such as theories of human development, personality, motivation, and learning.
Economics is a course required by the state for graduation. This course focuses on the basic principles concerning production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services in the US and a comparison with other types of economic systems found around the world. The role of government, financial institutions, and the consumer in the free enterprise system is investigated. Lessons on personal finance and the economy of Texas are included in the course. It is designed to be completed in one semester.
Government is a one-semester course that is required by the state of Texas for graduation. In Government, we focus on the principles and beliefs upon which the US was founded, and on the structure, functions, and powers of government at every level. A significant focus is on the US Constitution. Students will also spend time examining the individual's role in the government of this country.
Virtual School World Geography is a two-semester course that offers an overview of the physical and cultural geography of Earth. The course begins with a study of basic geographic skills and then proceeds to cover the following world regions:
The United States and Canada Latin America Europe Russia North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia Africa South of the Sahara South Asia East Asia Southeast Asia Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica World Geography is aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) with emphasis upon reading and writing in a broad range of social studies disciplines, including history, geography, political science, and economics.
This course covers the entire gamut of U.S. History from the Exploration/Colonization period through the modern day. Particular time is spent on the Civil War/ Reconstruction, World Wars I and II, and Vietnam. Students who take this course will be prepared to take the AP exam which is given in early May of each school year. Reading comprehension is essential for this course as there are massive amounts of reading to be done. Writing clear, concise, and pertinent essays will also be a skill that the successful student will cultivate.
- Virtual School World History offers an overview of the history of humankind. The course begins with earth’s first civilizations and surveys the progress of human endeavor from those earliest cultures to the contemporary world. Throughout the course, students will examine the institutions, ideas, and individuals that have shaped world civilization. World History is a two-semester course aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) with emphasis upon reading and writing in a broad range social studies disciplines, including history, geography, political science, and economics. Students will also use primary and secondary source documents to complete research and problem-solving projects.
- In Sociology, an elective course, students study dynamics and models of individual and group relationships. Topics such as the history and systems of sociology, cultural and social norms, social institutions, and mass communication are addressed. The course is most appropriate for juniors and seniors.
- This is an elective course that combines the courses on the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and its impact, and on the New Testament and its impact. It is worth 1 credit if both old and new testaments are taken.
