Gothic Literature: Monster Stories
From vampires to ghosts, these frightening stories have influenced fiction writers since the 18th century. This course will focus on the major themes found in Gothic literature and demonstrate how the core writing drives produce, for the reader, a thrilling psychological environment.
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Mythology & Folklore : Legendary Tales
Begining with an overview of mythology and different kinds of folklore, students will journey with ancient heroes as they slay dragons and outwit gods, follow fearless warrior women into battle, and watch as clever monster outwit those stronger than them selves.
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Sociology I: The Study of Human Relationships
Students will examine social problems in our increasingly connected world and learn how human relationships can strongly influence and impact their lives.
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Sociology II: Your Social Life
Sociology is the study of people, social life, and society. By developing a "sociological imagination" students will be able to examine how society itself shapes human action and beliefes..and how, in turn, these factors reshape society itself!
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Real-World Parenting
What is the best way to care for children and teach them self-confidence and a sense of responsibility? Learn what to prepare for, what to expect, and what vital steps parents can take to create the best environment for their children.
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Introduction to Social Media: Our Conected World
If you thought social media platforms were just places to keep track of friends and share personal photos, this course will show you how to use these resources in much more powerful and productive ways.
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Digital Photography I: Creative Image with Impact!
In this course, students will learn creative photographic skills and processes. Students will build a portfolio of work and explore the fields of photography and graphic arts.
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Digital Photography II: Discovering Your Creative Potential
Building on the previous course, students will learn that photography is a not single process but rather a new way of seeing and thinking. Learning from the greats, students will develop a more critical and creative eye.
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Personal Psychology I: The Road to Self -Discovery
Over 800,000 high school students take psych classes annually, and self-discovery is the most common reason why. Sample topics include the study of infancy, childhood, adolescence, perception, and states of consciousness.
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Personal Psychology II: Living in a Complex World
Enrich the quality of your life by learning to understand the actions of others! Topics include the study of memory, intelligence, emotion, health, stress, and personality. This courses features exciting online psychology experiments involving the world around us.
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Philosophy: The Big Picture
This course provides an exciting adventure that covers more than 2,500 years of history! At the end of this course, you will better understand yourself and the world around you...from atoms to outer space...and everything in between.
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World Religions: Exploring Diversity
This course focuses on the major religions that have played a role in human history, including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shintoism, and Taoism.
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Social Problems I: A World in Crisis
Students will become aware of the challenges faced by social groups as well as learn about the complex relationship among societies, governments, and the individual. Each unit focuses on a particular area of concern, often within a global context.
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Social Problems II: Crisis, Conflicts, and Challenges
The Social Problems II course continues to examine timely social issues affecting individuals and societies around the globe. Students learn about the overall structure of the social problem as well as how it impacts their lives.
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Music Appreciation: The Enjoyment of Listening
To know and understand music we must distinguish and identify cultures on local and global levels. Students will acquire basic knowledge and listening skills, making music experiences more informed and satisfying.
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Middle School Photography: Drawing with light
How does an artist capture a story? What makes a great picture? In this course, students learn and apply fundamental skills to use a camera and take photographs of animals, people, and landscapes.
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Art in World Cultures
Who is the greatest artist of all time? Students will explore the basic principles and elements of art, learn how to critique art, and examine some of the traditional art of the Americas, Africa, and Oceania in addition to the development of Western art.
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Public Speaking
This course examines those foundations in both Aristotle's and Cicero's views of rethoric and then traces those foundations into the modern world. Students will learn not just the theory, but also the practice of effective public speaking, including how to analyze the speeches of others and how to build a strong argument.
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Creative Writing
This course provides students with a solid grounding in the writing process, from finding inspiration to building a basic story, to using complicated literary techniques and creating strange hybrid forms of poetic prose and prose poetry.
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Cosmetology: Cutting-Edge Styles
Students will explore career options in the field of cosmetology. Research into some of the common techniques used in caring for hair, nails, and skin in salons, spas, and other cosmetology-related business will also be presented.
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Peer Counseling
Not only will this course prepare you for working as a peer counselor, but the skills taught will enhance your ability to communicate effectively in your personal and work relationships. Peer counselors help individuals reach their goals by offering them support, encouragement, and resource information.
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Hospitality and Tourism: Traveling the Globe
One of the fastest-growing industries in the world is hospitality and tourism. This course introduces students to all aspects of the industry, including hotel and restaurant management, cruise ships, spas, resorts, theme parks, and more.
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Early Childhood Education
Want to have an impact on the most important years of human development? Students will learn how to create fun and educational environments for children, how to keep the environment safe for children, and how to encourage the health and well-being of infants, toddlers, and school-aged children.
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Carrers in Criminal Justice
The criminal justice system offers a wide range of career opportunities. In this course, students will explore different areas of the criminal justice system, including the trial process, the juvenile justice system, and the correctional system.
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Introduction to Culinary Arts
This course will give you the basic fundamentals to start working in the kitchen and gaining experience as you explore and establish your talents for cooking and preparing food in a creative, safe way.
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Middle School Journalism: Tell Your Story
Who? What? When? Where? In this course, students will learn how to gather information, organize ideas, format stories for different forms of news media, and edit their stories for publication.
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Introduction to Agriscience
In this course, students will learn more about the development and maintenance of agriculture, animal systems, natural resources, and other food sources. Students will also examine the relationship between agriculture and natural resources and the environment, health, politics, and world trade.
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Entrepreneurship I: Starting Your Bussines
Do you dream of owning your own business? This course can give you a head start in learning about what you'll need to own and operate a successful business. Students will explore creating a business plan, financing a business, and pricing products and services.
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Fashion & Interior Design
Do you have a flair for fashion? Are you constantly redecorating your room? Get ready to try your hand at designing as you learn the basics of color and design then test your skills through hands-on projects.
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Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Have you ever wished to play sports proffesionally? Have you dreamed of one day becoming an agent for a celebrity entertainer? Although this particular form of marketing bears some resemblance to traditional marketing, there are many differences as well-including a lot more glitz and glamour!
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Law & Order: Introduction to Legal Studies
By understanding the workings of our court system and how laws are carried out, we become more informed and responsible citizens of our communities and our nation.
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Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind
This course examines the criminology, the study of crime. Why do some individuals commit crimes while others do not? What aspects in our culture and society promote deviance? Why do punishments vary for the same crime?
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History of the Holocaust
Holocaust education requires a comprehensive study of not only times, dates, and places, but also the motivation and ideology that allowed these events. The study of the Holocaust is a multi-disciplinary one, integrating world history, geography, American history, and civics.
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Anthropology I: Uncovering Human Misteries
The aim of anthropology is to use a board approach to gain an understanding of our past, present, and future, and in addition address the problems humans face in biological, social, and cultural life.
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Anthropology II: More Human Misteries Uncovered
Anthropology helps us better understand cultures around the world and through different time periods. We will continue the study of global cultures, how humans have made sense of their world, and examine some of the ways that cultures have understood and given meaning to different stages of life and death.
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Health Science: The whole Individual
Will we ever find a cure for cancer? What treatments are best conditions such as diabetes and asthma? In this course, students examine various discipline within the health sciences, including pharmaceutical services, clinical medicine, and biotechnology.
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Forensic Science II: More Secrets of the Dead
This course will build on Forensic Science 1 and focus on the analysis of evidence within the forensic lab setting. We will examine the scientific principles and knowledge that guide forensic laboratory processes, such as testing DNA, toxicology, and material analysis.
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Forensic Science I: Secrets of the Dead
Fingerprints. Blood spatter. DNA analysis. The world of law enforcement is increasingly making use of the techniques and knowloedge from the sciences to better understand the crimes that are commited and to catch those individuals responsible for the crimes.
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Veterinary Science: The Care of Animals
As animals play an increasingly important role in our lives, scientists have sought to learn more about their health and well-being. This course will examine some of the common disease and treatments for animals.
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Great Minds in Science: Ideas for a New Generation
Is there life on other planets? What extremes can the human body endure? Can we solve the problem of global warming? Each unit takes a look at individual contributions to science and examines how their ideas may help shape tomorrow's world.
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Archaeology: Detectives of the Past
George Santayana once said, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." The field of archaeology helps us to better understand the events and societies of the past that have helped to shape our modern world.
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Human Geography: Our Global Identity
How do language, religion, and landscape affect the physical environment? How do geography, weather, and location affect customs and lifestyle? We will explore the diverse ways in which people affect and are affected by their surroundings.
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Astronomy: Exploring the universe
Since the first glimpse of the night sky, humans have been fascinated with the stars, planets, and universe that surrounds us. Using online tools, students will examine the life cycle of stars, the properties of planets, and the exploration of space.
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Personal & Family Finance
How do our personal financial habits affect our financial future? How can we make smart decisions in the areas of saving, spending, and investing? Students will learn more about topics such as taxation, financial institutions, credit, and money management.
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International Business: Global Commerce in 21st Century
From geography to culture, global business is an exciting topic in the business community today. This course is designed to help students develop the appreciation, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to live and work in a global marketplace.
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Anthropology I: Uncovering Human Mysteries
The aim of anthropology is
to use a broad approach to gain an understanding of our past, present and
future, and in addition address the problems humans face in biological, social
and cultural life. This course will explore the evolution, similarity and
diversity of humankind through time. It will look at how we have evolved from a
biologically and culturally weak species to one that has the ability to cause
catastrophic change. Exciting online video journeys to different areas of the
anthropological world are just one of the powerful learning tools utilized in
this course.
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Theater, Cinema, Film Production
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