Social Studies

Civics (CP) – 12th 
1.0 credit

Prerequisite: none

Civics is a one year course, introduces students to the American system of government.  The goal is for students to become knowledgeable about how our system of government works and become knowledgeable about important contemporary political issues. This course also introduces students to the Free Enterprise System (macroeconomics) and Personal Finance (microeconomics).  It focuses on understanding basic economic concepts and current economic issues and on developing sound money management skills. 

Geography (CP) – 9th - 12th
0.5 credit 

Prerequisite: none 

Geography is a half- year course that provides the students with an overview of both cultural and physical geography.  Through projects, students are exposed to the different cultures and national identities and acquire an understanding of the world around them.

US History (CP) – 11th 
1.0 credit

Prerequisite: none

US History is a required survey class taught chronologically and covers the years 1492-2001.This course explores the internal political, cultural, economic and social development of the United States as well as the United States’ international connection to world events.

US History (AP) – 11th 
1.0 credit

Prerequisite: Teacher/department recommendations

AP US History, or as the students call it “APUSH,”  presents an organized picture of American history from 1450 to the present.  This more challenging curriculum demands rigorous outside reading and writing.  College credit is available with appropriate scores on the AP exam and a college’s approval.  Admission into the class requires students to have acceptable AP Potential ratings, recommendations from their Civics and English II teachers, and an acceptable timed essay.

United States Government and Politics (AP) – 12th 
1.0 credit

Prerequisite: Teacher/department recommendations

AP Government and Politics, an alternative to senior year Civics, is an intensive study of the formal and informal structures of the U.S. government and the processes of the American political system. This course will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the US and includes both a study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific contemporary examples. This course requires students to familiarize themselves with the various groups, institutions, ideas and beliefs that constitute the U.S. Political System.

World History (CP) – 10th

1.0 credit

Prerequisite: none

 

World History (Honors) – 10th 
1.0 credit

Prerequisite: Tacher/department recommendations

The honors level of World History is a comprehensive study of the Egyptian, Roman, and Greek civilizations followed by the Renaissance to the 21st century. In telling the story of the world, special attention will be paid to eight significant and recurring themes: 1) Power and Authority 2) Religious and Ethical Systems 3) Revolution 4) Interaction with the Environment 5) Cultural Interaction 6) Economics 7) Empire Building and 8) Science and Technology. Students must have a recommendation from their US History and English III teachers for admission.

European History (AP)

European History (AP) – 12th 
1.0 credit
*online through National University Virtual High School

Prerequisite: Teacher/department recommendations

AP Euro offers an extensive thematic overview of political, economic and social events that formed European civilization from 1300 through the present.  This more challenging curriculum demands rigorous outside reading and writing.  College credit is available with appropriate scores on the AP exam and a college’s approval.  Admission into the class is dependent on a recommendation from US History and English III teachers.

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Law Studies

Law Studies (CP) – 11th or 12th 

1.0 credit

Prerequisite: none

Law Studies is a full year course that explores the foundations of Business law, as well as the application of legal concepts to everyday life.  Students develop an understanding of how laws impact their lives on a daily basis and leave with a working knowledge of contracts (including mortgage and lease contracts), criminal law, personal injury law, family law, environmental law, consumer protection law, probate law, and much more.  

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Sports Law 

Sports Law (CP) – 11th or 12th
0.5 credit 

Prerequisite: none

In this semester course, we will explore the regulatory and operational components of high school, college, and professional athletics. Specific assignments will range from critical analysis of current events to the consideration of what principles have guided the most successful sports franchises. During the course of the semester, each student will be expected to complete a one-week assignment assisting the operations of a major sport at Loyola College Prep. The course relies heavily on technology, and each student will learn to develop competence in utilizing digital tools to complete coursework. As a capstone to this course, each student will be expected to participate in a mock sports promotion, wherein the class will combine efforts to create a campaign for a novel sport.

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Psychology I

Psychology I (CP) – 10th – 12th 

0.5 credit

Prerequisite: none

Psych I is a one semester course in the fall semester that provides an overview of the scope and content of psychology (study of the human mind and behavior), a working knowledge of its vocabulary, and insights into research methods. 

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Psychology II

Psychology II (CP) – 10th – 12th 

0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Psych I

Psych II is a one semester course in the spring semester that challenges students’ thinking abilities, increases their exposure to the variety of psychological problems that exist, as well as their understanding of the therapeutic processes currently being used. 

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Psychology (AP)

Advanced Placement Psychology (AP) – 11th or 12th 
1.0 credit

Prerequisite: Psych I, Psych II, and teacher/department recommendations

AP Psych is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals.  Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within Psychology.  Students also learn about ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.  College credit is available with appropriate scores on the AP exam and a college’s approval. 

 

European History (AP) – 12th 

1.0 credit
*online through National University Virtual High School

Prerequisite: Teacher/department recommendations

AP Euro offers an extensive thematic overview of political, economic and social events that formed European civilization from 1300 through the present.  This more challenging curriculum demands rigorous outside reading and writing.  College credit is available with appropriate scores on the AP exam and a college’s approval.  Admission into the class is dependent on a recommendation from US History and English III teachers.

Law Studies (CP) – 11th or 12th 

1.0 credit

Prerequisite: none

Law Studies is a full year course that explores the foundations of Business law, as well as the application of legal concepts to everyday life.  Students develop an understanding of how laws impact their lives on a daily basis and leave with a working knowledge of contracts (including mortgage and lease contracts), criminal law, personal injury law, family law, environmental law, consumer protection law, probate law, and much more. 

Sports Law (CP) – 11th or 12th

0.5 credit 

Prerequisite: none

In this semester course, we will explore the regulatory and operational components of high school, college, and professional athletics. Specific assignments will range from critical analysis of current events to the consideration of what principles have guided the most successful sports franchises. During the course of the semester, each student will be expected to complete a one-week assignment assisting the operations of a major sport at Loyola College Prep. The course relies heavily on technology, and each student will learn to develop competence in utilizing digital tools to complete coursework. As a capstone to this course, each student will be expected to participate in a mock sports promotion, wherein the class will combine efforts to create a campaign for a novel sport.

Psychology I (CP) – 10th – 12th 

0.5 credit

Prerequisite: none

Psych I is a one semester course in the fall semester that provides an overview of the scope and content of psychology (study of the human mind and behavior), a working knowledge of its vocabulary, and insights into research methods.

Psychology II (CP) – 10th – 12th 

0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Psych I

Psych II is a one semester course in the spring semester that challenges students’ thinking abilities, increases their exposure to the variety of psychological problems that exist, as well as their understanding of the therapeutic processes currently being used.

Advanced Placement Psychology (AP) – 11th or 12th 

1.0 credit

Prerequisite: Psych I, Psych II, and teacher/department recommendations

AP Psych is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals.  Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within Psychology.  Students also learn about ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.  College credit is available with appropriate scores on the AP exam and a college’s approval.