2012-2013
Social Studies Courses
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The first seven digits of any course number listed below are determined by the Florida Department of Education. The 8th digit of any course number listed below is issued only by BCPS to meet the scheduling needs of our district.
Course Title: Women's Studies
Course Number: 2104340
Credit: .50
Grade Level: 9-12
Major Concepts/Content
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop a basic understanding of women throughout history, of individual women who have shaped history and world today, and of contemporary issues that impact the lives of women today. The social studies disciplines included in this course are American and World history, economics, sociology and psychology.
PREREQUISITE: None
General Course Information:
YES / NO / OtherGraduation Requirement / X / EL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 2
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X
* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.
** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.
Course Title: Women's Studies (Local Honors)
Course Number: 21043401
Credit: .50
Grade Level: 9-12
Major Concepts/Content
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop a basic understanding of women throughout history, of individual women who have shaped history and world today, and of contemporary issues that impact the lives of women today. The social studies disciplines included in this course are American and World history, economics, sociology and psychology.
PREREQUISITE: None
General Course Information:
YES / NO / OtherGraduation Requirement / X / EL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 2
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X
* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.
** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.
Course Title: Constitutional Law
Course Number: 210646800
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9-12
Major Concepts/Content
Students will have the opportunity to research and learn the major legal precedents and evolving judicial interpretations associated with the United States Constitution. Students will analyze the impact that previous judicial decisions have made to contemporary life in the United States and will be expected to defend constitutional positions associated with major issues. This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of this topic to students who are interested in pursuing post secondary careers in law enforcement, governmental service, or a legal field.
PREREQUISITE: None
SPECIAL NOTE: SUS/FAS-FMS
General Course Information:
YES / NO / OtherGraduation Requirement / X / EL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 2
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X
* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.
** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.
Course Title: Constitutional Law (Local Honors)
Course Number: 2106468A
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9-12
Major Concepts/Content
Students will have the opportunity to research and learn the major legal precedents and evolving judicial interpretations associated with the United States Constitution. Students will analyze the impact that previous judicial decisions have made to contemporary life in the United States and will be expected to defend constitutional positions associated with major issues. This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of this topic to students who are interested in pursuing post secondary careers in law enforcement, governmental service, or a legal field.
PREREQUISITE: None
SPECIAL NOTE: SUS/FAS-FMS
This course is similar to the regular level course except students have additional reading, writing, and research projects that are done independently.
General Course Information:
YES / NO / OtherGraduation Requirement / X / EL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 2
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X
* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.
** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.
Course Title: Constitutional Law Honors
Course Number: 2106480
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9-12
Major Concepts/Content
This course is a survey of constitutional law emphasizing civil rights and individual liberties. Students will have the opportunity to research, discuss, and apply the major legal precedents and evolving judicial interpretations associated with the U.S. Constitution. This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of the topic to students who are interested in pursuing post secondary careers in law, law enforcement, governmental service, or a law related field.
PREREQUISITE: None
SPECIAL NOTE: SUS/FAS-FMS
General Course Information:
YES / NO / OtherGraduation Requirement / X / EL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 3
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X
* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.
** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.
Course Title: Constitutional Law II
Course Number: 2106470
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9-12
Major concepts/content
Students will have the opportunity to research and apply the major legal precedents and evolving judicial interpretations associated with the United States Constitution. Students will analyze the impact that previous judicial decisions have made to contemporary life in the United States and will be expected to evaluate constitutional positions associated with major issues. This course will incorporate the development of a written appellate brief addressing a contemporary constitutional question and the presentation of oral arguments to defend their position legally. Students will also evaluate opinions issued by the Florida and US Supreme Courts as well as lower courts. This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of this topic to students who are interested in pursuing post secondary careers in law, law enforcement, governmental service, or a law related field.
PREREQUISITE: None
SPECIAL NOTE: SUS/FAS-FMS
Students earning credit in this course may not earn credit in Constitutional Law (2106410).
General Course Information:
YES / NO / OtherGraduation Requirement / X / EL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 3
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X
* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.
** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.
Course Title: World History
Course Number: 21093100
Credit: 1.00
Grade Level: 9-12
Major Concepts/Content
World History will provide students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the chronological development of civilization by examining the political, economic, social, religious, military, dynastic, scientific, and cultural events that have affected humanity. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, an understanding of geographic, historic and time-space relationships, a review of pre-history, the rise of civilization and cultural universals, the development of religion and the impact of religious thought, the evolution of political systems and philosophies, the development of nationalism as a global phenomenon, the origin and course of economic systems and philosophies. One credit of world history is required for graduation.
PREREQUISITE: Recommended for 10th Grade.
General Course Information:
YES / NO / OtherGraduation Requirement / X / WH
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 2
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X
* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.
Course Title: World History Honors
Course Number: 21093200
Credit: 1.00
Grade Level: 9-12
Major Concepts/Content
World History Honors will provide students the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the past in terms of what has been interpreted about change or process as it related to the development of humanity. This is done by analyzing the political, economic, social, religious, military, dynastic, scientific, and cultural events that have shaped and molded humanity. Implicit in this is an understanding of the historical method, the inquiry process, historical reasoning and interpretation.. One credit of world history is required for graduation.
PREREQUISITE: Recommended for 10th Grade, Department Guidelines.
SPECIAL NOTE: SUS/BF/NCAA
General Course Information:
YES / NO / OtherGraduation Requirement / X / WH
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 3
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X
* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.
Course Title: Eastern and Western Heritage