​​​World History (9-12 grade)
Mr. Jesus Villalobos
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Course Description:
BJU World History follows the whole history from a Christian perspective, using the Bible as the lens through which we explore God's providence in the affairs of men. This text includes numerous sidebars with intriguing bits of information, as well as full-color photographs of both modern areas and ancient artifacts. This two-book set features full-color pages that will walk students through world history. The primary text is clearly explained, and sidebar notes, bolded vocabulary words, photographs, maps, and biographical sketches provide a wide variety of interesting facts. Book A covers The Ancient World, The Eastern World, The Medieval World, & The Awakening World; Book B covers The Enlightened World, The European World, and the Modern World.
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Required Curriculum:
Bob Jones University, World History, Student Texts; Third edition. Students do not need to purchase the student activity book. Parental Involvement: Parents will need to hold their students accountable for the reading and homework so they are prepared for class discussions each week. Tests will be given at home with parents proctoring the exams and emailing scores to the instructor by Wednesday. ​
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American History (9-12 grade)
Mr. Jesus Villalobos
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Course Description:
This course is an informative and thought-provoking survey of the history of the United States. Within a biblical worldview, students will gain understanding of the forces, issues, and events that have shaped United States history and the people who made it happen. BJU Press' US History Heritage Studies Grade 11 (4th edition) text covers our nation's history from colonial times up to the 2000 Election. Focusing on God's providence and America's Christian heritage, the text examines the circumstances, which allowed for colonial expansion and development into modern day America. Sidebar notes provide interesting anecdotes and intriguing information on people and events, which help to illuminate the main text. Chapter reviews list important people, places and things to remember; section quizzes and chapter review questions engage students' memories and critical thinking skills.
Required Curriculum:
Bob Jones University, United States History Student Text; ISBN-13: 9781606820056. Students do not need to purchase the student activity book. Parental Involvement: Parents will need to hold their students accountable for the reading and homework so they are prepared for class discussions each week. Tests will be given at home with parents proctoring the exams and emailing scores to the instructor by Wednesday.
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College Government and Economics offered every other year. (Not offered in 2024-2025)
Professor Walt Jominy / Professor Tim Day
BUS 2353 Micro Economics ​/ PLS 2113 American Government
Earning: (1/2 credit of High School Government , ½ credit of High School Economics and 6 College Credits) ​
Tuition: $500 for each college class.
Fee: $50.00 per class.
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BUS 2353 Principles of Microeconomics (Professor Walt Jominy) HYBRID (Not offered in 2024-2025)
Course Description: Spring (3 college credit hours) This class will be taught with a live lecture on campus one week followed by an online review session and and online quiz. Then the following week will be back to a live lecture class. Nature of economic concepts and problems. Course includes the basic theory of market price determination, extending into national economic measures, the business cycle, and the theory of the determination of national output, employment, and prices. Contemporary macroeconomic issues are discussed. This class will be taught from a conservative perspective and will include Biblical references. Students will come away from this class with a sound understanding of the basic principles of economics and a greater appreciation for America’s free enterprise system.
Required Curriculum:: Microeconomics McConnell, Brue, Flynn​
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PLS 2113 American Federal Government (Professor Tim Day). (Not offered in 2024-2025)
Course Description: Fall (3 college credit hours) Description of how Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court make decisions and the roles they play in the American system of government. Emphasis on public opinion, pressure groups, and political parties, and the process by which leaders are chosen. This class will look at the civil authorities from a biblical perspective and examine the biblical principles that were foundational in forming the American Republic. Students will see how these principles were woven throughout our foundational documents, beginning with the Declaration of Independence. Students will gain a solid working knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and how it pertains to us today.
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Required Curriculum:
American Government in Christian Perspective, Third Edition (Abeka) (Not Second Edition), and
Losco and Baker, Am Gov 2015-2016 (McGraw Hill). (This is an older edition and is less expensive to purchase)
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College Psychology
​Professor Jason Beaupied (Offered in 2024-2025)
Earning: (1 credit of High School Psychology & 6 College Credits) ​
Tuition: $555 ($185 per credit) for each college semester class
Fee: $50.00 per class
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PSY 2133 General Psychology (FALL)
Course Description: (3 credit hours) This course surveys the major sub-disciplines of psychology as a science and as a helping profession, including physiology of behavior, learning, motivation, and abnormal and social psychology. Provides a reasonable understanding of the field; enables the student to follow up in areas of interests. Includes Christian perspective of psychology. (This course is a prerequisite for all other psychology courses.)
Curriculum Required:
Exploring Psychology with Updates on Dsm-5,
ISBN-13: 978-1464163364
ISBN-10: 1464163367
Credits Earned: 1/2 credit of High School Psychology & 3 College Credits​
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PSY 2183 Life Span Development (SPRING)
Course Description: (3 credit hours) This course focuses on human growth and development throughout the life cycle. Examines normal developmental stages with emphasis on the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional
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