This is a flexible instructor-led credit recovery US Government course. Instructors regularly interact with students and provide assistance and feedback on work. This course covers US Government concepts for credit recovery. Students may work at their own pace to complete the course; students may take up to 20 weeks to complete the course.
This course is designed for students who are interested in attaining a well-rounded perspective in American government. The course will provide students with an introductory look at the major aspects of government in preparation for participation in American society.
Course activities will include short papers, interactive website assignments, and projects. While significant information regarding the structure and function of American government will be included as part of this course, a major focus will be on stimulating an interest and passion in the subject of government, with the idea of becoming an educated and involved civic citizen in an increasingly complex world.
Please note that this course is an abbreviated course. Therefore, the course does not cover a full year’s curriculum with the same depth that is covered in a year-long course. Credit recovery courses require approximately 40 total hours of work for a 0.5 credit course and 80 total hours for a 1-credit Credit Recovery course. In addition, if the student is taking this course for credit recovery or initial credit, it is strongly advised that you check with the student's school to confirm that the topics covered (see course syllabus) match those required by the school. You may also want to confirm with the school the process for receiving credits, which may involve an assessment administered separately by the school.