Students are given a brief review of the early period of Texas History, from exploration through the period of the Civil War and Reconstruction, followed by major emphasis on the problems, growth, and development of Texas in the twentieth century.

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to study various cultural groups in our American society. The historical backgrounds, customs, art, drama, music, folklore, and other contributions of specific groups to the American way of life are emphasized.

In Ethnic Studies: African American Studies, an elective course, students learn about the history and cultural contributions of African Americans. This course is designed to assist students in understanding issues and events from multiple perspectives. This course develops an understanding of the historical roots of African American culture, especially as it pertains to social, economic,…

This course is designed to provide students an overview of Latin American history from pre-columbian cultures to contemporary America. This course will focus on the cultural roots of the Latin American experience and their influence on culture, politics, economics, and science and technology in United States. Students will also discuss contemporary issues facing Latin Americans.…

This course is designed to provide students an overview of the influence and role of women in society, past and present. This course will examine the changing role of women over time and the struggle for increased social, political, and economic equality. Students will also discuss contemporary issues facing women globally. Students will create authentic…

In Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies, an elective course, students learn about the history and cultural contributions of Mexican Americans. Students explore history and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. The course emphasizes events in the 20th and 21st centuries, but students will also engage with events prior to the 20th century.

In Psychology, an elective course, students study the science of behavior and mental processes. Students examine the full scope of the science of psychology such as the historical framework, methodologies, human development, motivation, emotion, sensation, perception, personality development, cognition, learning, intelligence, biological foundations, mental health, and social psychology.

Sociology, an elective course, is an introductory study in social behavior and organization of human society. This course will describe the development of the field as a social science by identifying methods and strategies of research leading to an understanding of how the individual relates to society and the ever changing world. Students will also…

In AP World History: Modern, students investigate significant events, individuals,developments, and processes from 1200 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course…

This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. This course…