1805: Professions in Education (0.5 credit PAR, Gr. 9-11)

Do you want to make a difference in the lives children? In this course you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of careers in education. You will examine the historical, theoretical, psychological, and social foundations of education. This course will provide the framework for a career in education.

5124: Office Productivity Suite (0.5 credit PAR, Gr. 9-12)

This course is designed to help students master beginning skills in the areas of word processing, spreadsheet software, and the proper creation and application of professional presentations. Students will learn file management, how to save and find files, use a network, and share files with others for collaboration. Students will learn the software skills needed in Microsoft and Google to be effective in school and the workplace. Advanced projects combining all of Microsoft Office and Google software will be included in the course.

1806: Human Growth and Development (1 credit PAR, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite:  Professions in Education or Introduction to Public Services

In this course you will gain an understanding of the areas and stages of human growth and development. The course provides an examination of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social components of human growth and development from birth through adolescence. You will learn to meet the needs of children and promote optimum growth and development in the prenatal, infancy, toddler, preschool and school-age stages.

2407: Psychology (0.5 credit SOC, Gr. 10-12)

This course is designed to assist students in gaining an appreciation of psychology as the science of studying and understanding human behavior. Major units of study will include: the development of philosophies and methods used to gain insights into behavior, a study of the brain and nervous system, human psychological development, psychological processes and disorders.

2411: Sociology (0.5 credit SOC, Gr. 10-12)

Sociology, the study of human behavior in groups, is designed to acquaint the student with the types of groups we form, how we function in these groups and how we deal with social problems resulting from the interaction within and between these groups. These topics are analyzed through sociological perspectives in order to evaluate various interpretations and explain why people behave the way they do.

2406: Psychology - Online Dual Credit (0.5 credit SOC, Gr. 11-12, weighted) College Credit 

This online college course, through Missouri Western State University, covers general information about psychology in everyday life, designed to correct misconduct and to give the students a better understanding of self and others. 

2412: Sociology - Online Dual Credit (0.5 credit SOC, Gr. 11-12, weighted) College Credit

This online college course, through Missouri Western State University, covers basic sociological concepts and theories. Major topics included in this course are culture, society, societal interaction, crime, race/ethnicity, class, gender, the family, education, religion, medicine, the economy, politics and cross-cultural comparisons.

6125: Early Childhood Professions I (4 credits PAR, Gr. 11-12, weighted) College Credit Available

Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development. Students must be able to provide their own transportation to Child and Family Learning Centers, no carpooling is allowed per district policy.

For students interested in early childhood careers as well as those who want to enhance their knowledge of child care and development. Areas of study will include: professional child care techniques, development and psychology of the child, child care management skills, problem solving, emergency care information, and formal observation. This class includes on-site experiences with children.

9425: Educational Psychology - Online Dual Credit (0.5 Credit SOC, Gr. 12, weighted) College Credit     

This online college course, through Missouri Western State University, covers principles of general psychology applied to the total educational process. Special emphasis is given to the principles of growth and development, learning theories, readiness and maturity, individual differences and emotional learning. 

1529: Public Speaking/College Speech (0.5 credit ELE, Gr. 10-12, weighted) College Credit Available

This course is designed to improve students' public speaking skills in real-world communication situations. The class challenges students to become more effective speakers and listeners in a variety of communication tasks. Students will participate in group discussions, research, listening exercises, and prepare various speeches individually, and learn to both give and receive constructive criticism.

6126: Early Childhood Professions II (4 credits PAR, Gr. 12, weighted) College Credit Available

Prerequisite: Early Childhood Professions I. Students must be able to provide their own transportation to Child and Family Learning Centers, no carpooling is allowed per district policy.

For students interested in early childhood careers as well as those who want to enhance their knowledge of child care and development. Areas of study will include: professional child care techniques, development and psychology of the child, child care management skills, problem solving, emergency care information, and formal observation. This class includes on-site experiences with children.