History and Social Science
The current 6th - 11th grade sequence for History and Social Science is as follows: 6th - World Geography and Ancient History, 7th - World Religion, Philosophy and Government, 8th - Civics, 9th - World History, 1880-present, 10th - Critical Issues in United States History, 11th - Choose from one of thirty electives.
In grade 9 students will take World History Honors, 1880-present. In grade 10 students will take Critical Issues in US History Honors; this course is required for graduation. In grade 11, students choose at least one History or Social Science elective to meet the basic graduation requirements. Many colleges and universities require students to earn 4 units of History and Social Science as an entrance requirement, so seniors are encouraged to take another history elective or explore other areas of the social sciences.
Policies
Throughout this catalog, you will note that some elective courses are designed with CIV. This indicates that the course includes a student-led, non-partisan civic engagement project. In accordance with state law, all high school students should complete such a project prior to graduation.
| Course # | Designation | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H202 | Honors | World History Honors | 10.0 | Details |
| H290 | Honors | Critical Issues in United States History Honors | Details | |
| H402 | Honors | Asian American Experiences Honors | 10 | Details |
| H406 | Honors | Sociology Honors | Details | |
| H407 | Honors | Criminal Justice in the United States Honors | 10 | Details |
| H409 | Honors | African-American History Honors | 10.0 | Details |
| H410 | Honors | Constitutional Law of the United States Honors | 10 | Details |
| H415 | Leadership and Community Action STARs | 10 | Details | |
| H419 | Honors | Black American Experience Honors | Details | |
| H422 | Honors | Modern Global Conflicts Honors | 10 | Details |
| H423 | Honors | Intro to Economics: Thinking Like An Economist Honors | 10.0 | Details |
| H432 | Honors | Dynamics of the Modern Middle East Honors | 10 | Details |
| H440 | Honors | Global Studies Certificate Honors | 10 | Details |
| H445 | Honors | History in Action Honors | 10.0 | Details |
| H450 | Honors | History of Sports in American Society Honors | 10 | Details |
| H455 | Honors | History through the Headlines Honors | 10 | Details |
| H475 | Honors | Urban History and Policy of the United States Honors | 10 | Details |
| H485 | Honors | Modern US History Honors | 10 | Details |
| H495 | Honors | Women and Gender Studies Honors | 10 | Details |
| H501 | AP | AP African American Studies | 10 | Details |
| H504 | AP | AP World History: Modern | 10 | Details |
| H506 | AP | AP Comparative Government and Politics | 10 | Details |
| H507 | AP | AP Psychology | 10 | Details |
| H510 | AP | AP U.S. Government & Politics | 10 | Details |
| H511 | AP | AP Macroeconomics | 10.0 | Details |
| H531 | AP | AP U.S. History | 10 | Details |
Alternate Credit Courses for this Department
| Course # | Designation | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA935 | Art Activism | 10 | Details | |
| D955 | Drama 2: Acting through History | 10 | Details | |
| D863 | Film Studies: From Inception to Modern Cinema | 10 | Details | |
| L525 | Honors | History & Culture - Spanish & Latin American Film | 10 | Details |
| ZLH02 | CPSYC 1101 Intro to Psychology | 10 | Details | |
| ZLH04 | CSOCL-1101 Introduction to Sociology | 10 | Details | |
| S421 | Science and Ethics | 10 | Details |
 Expectation A CRLS student communicates as a writer and speaker. StaffTanya Earls Milner Dean of History and Social Science Curriculum and Program |