Stevens High School – Ethnic Studies: African American Studies #4686

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Ethnic Studies: African American Studies, an elective course, introduces students to the exploration of the rich and diverse history and culture of African Americans. The goal of this course is to broaden the knowledge and understanding of students interested in learning about history, citizenship, culture, economics, science, technology, geography, and the political experiences of African Americans. Sem 2 CR:1 This Research course aims to engage students in scholarly research where students are encouraged to investigate real-world topics of interest. Students will explore six essential skills and their development—critical thinking and reasoning, critical reading, inquiry and research, argumentation, communicating publicly, and collaboration. Sem: 1 CR:0.5 This course will examine the basic fundamentals of Economics with a focus on personal finances such as: savings, checking accounts, loans, debt/credit, and financial responsibilities and liabilities. Sem: 1 CR: 0.5