This article describes a Topics Program in American Studies for college bound and non-college bound high school students. The philosophy behind the program is discussed and outlines of the objectives, skills, and topic titles are presented. For journal availability see SO 504 433. (Author/RM)

Components of national undergraduate geography major curricula are reviewed, followed by discussion of a behavioral approach to curriculum theory and a case study which incorporates behavioral objectives in curriculum development. Surveys in 1968 and 1974 revealed that most undergraduate major geography programs are loosely structured and contain…