Independent Study
Electives
Independent
Study
Electives allow students to survey several of the “other”
social sciences not
required for graduation from Duchesne.
Independent study courses are open to Juniors
and Seniors only. After an introduction
to familiarize students with principles, terms and concepts of the
specific
course, students create a portfolio of projects that have been
determined with
the aid of the independent studies director.
Two of the four available courses will be offered each semester. (Students interested in theses courses for
next semester or next year, please see Ms Harrison in room 116 for
further details and/or
First
Semester 2007-2008
We
the People The citizen and the Constitution is a study of the
history,
principles and development of the United States Constitution and its
application to citizens of the
Child Psychology is a survey of
the development of the child from
infancy to young adult. Topics may
include the developing child, language and cognitive development,
behavioral
development, and socialization.
Second
Semester 2007-2008
Art History is a survey
course in the
history of art through the ages. Topics
of study may include the art of writing about art, the Masters, America
Art
including women, Native American, and African American, architecture,
sculpture, and other topics of interest to students.
Sociology is an exploration of relevant topics in social relations. Topics include socialization, social interaction, social institutions and social issues.