World History
World History, a survey course of past civilizations, covers the Seven Ages of Man: the Prehistoric, the Ancient, the Classical, the Medieval, the Renaissance, the Age of Discovery, and the Modern Age through the framework of past events, the course also includes an introduction to other social-studies areas such as anthropology, archaeology, economics, and sociology. This one-year course is required for all freshmen. 

U. S. History
U.S. History, a chronological survey of major phases of U.S. History, deals with methods of doing research on local, state and national levels and of synthesizing material on the past with information on the present. Required for all students on the junior level. State requirement: successful completion of U.S. and Illinois Constitution tests. One year course. 

Current Events
Current Events seeks to create a greater awareness in the student of the different social problems that exist in America today. The course, taught in a discussion format, emphasizes not only specific problems but also possible solutions. By creating greater awareness, the course aims to eliminate stereotypes and to inform the students. The students are expected to write a term paper for the course. This course is offered to juniors and seniors. One semester course.

Psychology
Psychology encompasses broad areas of research about human behavior for students who want to understand themselves and others better. Based on the text used, the goal of the class is to create active intellectual and emotional involvement by the student, not only in learning about the science of psychology but in life as well. A variety of learning devices and exercises are used that are designed to enhance the student’s understanding and retention of materials. The units available to cover are the following: approaches to psychology; brain, body and awareness; cognitive processes; human development; personality, adjustment, and conflict; psychological disorders; and socio-cultural influences and self. This one-semester course is an elective for juniors and seniors.

Sociology 110 –RCC Dual Credit

Psychology 110 – RCC Dual Credit