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SOCIAL SCIENCES
ETHICS
INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY
The principal focus
of this course is
on developing an
understanding of
choices in daily
life. Choices are
broken down into
two categories,
and a nine-step
procedure is
taught to assist
in the decisionmaking process. The class explores current events
in the local and global communities to study social
issues concerning our society. Additionally, students
examine the causes and signs of violence to help
make better choices in their own relationships.
Through the study of Nobel Peace Prize winners,
students learn how individuals who strive to make
good choices can impact the human race.
Grade Level: 9, 10
Type: Required
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to the study of
crime and criminal behavior, focusing on social
sciences rather than forensics. Students will explore
why people commit crimes, how society responds
to them, and how factors like culture, economics,
and psychology influence the justice system. Topics
include criminal theory, types of crime, the roles of
law enforcement and the courts, and current issues in
criminal justice. The class will emphasize discussion,
case studies, and critical thinking. Students will
also learn about careers in criminology, such as law
enforcement, legal professions, social work, and
criminal psychology.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Type: Elective
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
PSYCHOLOGY OR SOCIOLOGY
1 credit in Psychology and Sociology is required for
the Class of 2027.
.5 credit in Psychology or Sociology is required
for the Class of 2028 and beyond.
PSYCHOLOGY
Pathway to Success
Andrew Redd, Shelton Class of 2017, Supply Chain
Buyer and Account Manager,
Venture Metals+; Chicago, Illinois
• Bachelor’s degree in Media Management, Industry
and Policy with a specialization in Media Law and
Ethics, Indiana University; minor in Business
• Former General Manager, Venture Metals+ wire
chopping facility
• Passionate about sustainability and the
environmental impact of metal recycling
Shelton Coursework and Activities
• Shelton senior-year coursework: Government,
Honors Physics II, Honors Calculus, Honors English
IV-British Literature, Honors Post WWII, Spanish III
• Varsity Football
• Learning differences: ADHD, executive functioning,
reading comprehension
“Shelton helped me understand
how I learn and how to work
with my learning differences.
Understanding how you learn is
the first step toward achieving
anything you want.”
SHELTON.ORG
In this course, students consider the development
of the individual and the personality, and how the
knowledge, methods, and theories of this discipline
are applied to the explanation of human behavior.
The study of psychology is based on a historical
framework and relies on the effective collection
and analysis of data. Content emphasizes
theoretical approaches and research methods,
biological bases of behavior, human development,
elements of learning, motivation, personality,
abnormal psychology, and careers in psychology.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Ethics
SOCIOLOGY
In this course, students learn to be more aware
of human social behavior and functions, how
to investigate and analyze social activities and
behaviors, and how social activity and behavior
influence laws, social structures, and social
functions. Students also identify and explore
important social issues and learn how they impact
and influence people and institutions.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: Ethics
UPPER SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG
2026-2027
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