Civics and Geography
In the first semester, students will examine the American government and civics, the study of the rights and duties of citizenship, in these United States of America. Our goal is to achieve a working knowledge of our own government and the ideas and people that have influenced it, along with the impact that each individual citizen can make politically in this country. This will be a fact-based discussion so as to help the students gain a fuller picture of American politics. This course strives to provide students with the knowledge and tools to interact with and, if they so choose, make a difference and participate in the political process.
In the second semester, students will examine World Geography. In particular, this course will be devoted to the study of the lands, the features, the inhabitants, and the phenomena of Earth. Students will study the two branches of human geography and physical geography. This class will cover multiple areas, peoples, places, and cultures around the world so students may fully understand the world.
Required of all Freshmen
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit
World History
This class will cover multiple areas, peoples, places, and cultures around the world so students may fully understand world history. It is imperative for students to understand how events today link to the past in order for students to create a better future. Students will be introduced to the following themes: Cooperation/Conflict, Revolution/Reaction, Change, Diversity/Uniformity, Regionalism/Nationalism, Innovation, Cultural Diffusion, Movement, and Relation to Environment. To fully appreciate every aspect of world history, students will be exposed to multiple learning styles to best suit their educational needs. Students will learn skills that will not only benefit their future social studies education, but also their future endeavors outside of academia.
Required of all Sophomores
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit
American History
This course surveys American History from the Colonial Period to the present with an emphasis on basic topics in American History such as the American Revolution, Civil War, The Great Depression, World Wars 1 and 2 and the Cold War Period. This course will survey major themes, events, people and trends in America’s development. This course will rely heavily on verbal input and discussion and will address varying learning styles.
Open to Juniors
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit
ACC American History
(US105 History at Southeast Missouri State University)
A study of the history of the United States from the colonial beginnings to 1877.
Open to Juniors
Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA and instructor approval.
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit; 6 college credits
ACC Sociology – Society, Culture and Social Behavior
This course is a series of lectures, projects and group discussions analyzing the impact of society and culture on human social behavior.
Open to Juniors and Seniors
Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA and instructor approval.
Semester offered: Fall
.5 Credit; 3 college credits
Dual credit through Southeast Missouri State University
ACC Introduction to Psychology
This course explores various issues and aspects that are central to the study of human behavior and the mind including; human development, personality theory, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, language, thinking and intelligence, stress and psychological disorders using lecture, discussion and critical thinking activities to stimulate learning and application of topics covered.
Open to Juniors and Seniors
Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA and instructor approval.
Semester offered: Spring
.5 Credit; 3 college credits
Dual credit through Southeast Missouri State University