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Social Studies Courses
Social Studies Electives
Three of the four required credits are mandated courses for grades 9-11. Seniors select their fourth credit from the Grade 12 Social Studies listing (not to include elective classes).
TITLE
COURSE #
GRADE
SEMESTERS
CREDITS
Modern American History
200
10
2
1
This course covers our nation’s history from post reconstruction to the present. Major topics addressed are the Growth of Labor, Industrialization, Immigration, Imperialism, Progressivism, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, End of Iron Curtain, and the War on Terror. Current events are included throughout the course.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have one of the following: ● Honors Civics, Civics or Civics Foundations.
Exceptionally Prepared for Success ​ 48