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SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM
FRESHMEN Required:
World History Hon World History
SOPHOMORES Required:
United States History Advanced Placement/ Honors U.S. History
Electives:
Geography
Law I
Law II
Sociology/Social Problems World Cultures I (alt. years) World Cultures II (alt. years)
JUNIORS Required: none
Electives:
Current Events Law I
Current Events Sociology/Soc. Prob. World Cultures I World Cultures II Geography Psychology
SENIORS Required:
American Government Advanced Placement/
Hon. U. S. Govt. & Politics
Electives:
Current Events Sociology/Soc. Prob.
World Cultures I World Cultures II Geography Psychology
GENERAL INFORMATION
Three credits of Social Studies are required for graduation. These courses include World History (1 credit) for freshmen, U.S. History (1 credit) for sophomores and American Government (1/2 credit) for seniors. The remaining 1/2 credit may be earned by taking any one of the Social Studies electives listed above or with successful completion of Advanced Placement/Honors United States Government & Politics (1 credit). All elective courses are one semester in length (1/2 credit) and some are offered only every other year or have prerequisites.
WORLD HISTORY (811)
Year 1 Credit Grade 9
This is the standard course for all freshmen and is intended to provide the student with a survey of major historical periods in the modern era. The course begins with a brief recap of eras prior to the modern era after which the course will examine in detail the eras starting with the Enlightenment up through the present including world revolutions, rise of industry, imperial competition, the world wars, the Cold War, and world situations today.
HONORS WORLD HISTORY (815)
Year 1 Credit Grade 9 Req: Department approval
Honors World History is a one-year course that focuses on the study of political, economic, social, and cultural history in the modern era. The course begins with a brief recap of eras prior to the modern era after which the course will examine in detail the eras starting with the Enlightenment up through the present including world revolutions, rise of industry, imperial competition, the world wars, the Cold War, and world situations today. Students will analyze historical events and apply them to today’s modern world. This course enhances, refines, and develops writing skills with an emphasis on critical and evaluative thinking.
UNITED STATES HISTORY (831)
Year 1 Credit Grade 10
This course is a comprehensive study of the United States from 1877 to the present and is the standard course for sophomores. Students will analyze and interpret significant events, patterns, and themes in the history of the United States with particular focus on the 20th century.
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