History and Social Science
Department Description
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, 1880-present. This course is offered at the Honors level only. In grade 10 students will take Earned Honors Critical Issues in US History; 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
Alternate Credit Courses for this Department
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, 1880-present. This course is offered at the Honors level only. In grade 10 students will take Earned Honors Critical Issues in US History; 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 | World History Honors | 10 | Details | |
| H290 | Critical Issues in United States History | 10 | Details | |
| H402 | Asian American Experiences Honors | 10 | Details | |
| H406 | Sociology Honors | 10 | Details | |
| H407 | Criminal Justice in the United States | 10 | Details | |
| H409 | African-American History | 10 | Details | |
| H410 | Constitutional Law Honors of the United States | 10 | Details | |
| H415 | Leadership and Community Action STARs | 10 | Details | |
| H419 | Black American Experience | 10 | Details | |
| H422 | Modern Global Conflicts Honors | 10 | Details | |
| H423 | Intro to Economics: Thinking Like An Economist Honors | 10 | Details | |
| H432 | Dynamics of the Modern Middle East Honors | 10 | Details | |
| H440 | Global Studies Certificate Honors | 10 | Details | |
| H445 | HN | History in Action: Slavery in Cambridge Honors | 10.0 | Details |
| H450 | History of Sports in American Society Honors | 10 | Details | |
| H455 | History through the Headlines Honors | 10 | Details | |
| H475 | Urban History and Policy Honors of the United States | 10 | Details | |
| H485 | Modern US History | 10 | Details | |
| H495 | Women and Gender Studies Honors | 10 | Details | |
| H501 | AP African American Studies | 10 | Details | |
| H504 | AP World History: Modern | 10 | Details | |
| H506 | AP Comparative Government and Politics | 10 | Details | |
| H507 | AP Psychology | 10 | Details | |
| H510 | AP U.S. Government & Politics | 10 | Details | |
| H511 | AP Macroeconomics | 10 | Details | |
| H531 | 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 | History & Culture - Spanish & Latin American Film | 10 | Details | |
| S421 | Science and Ethics | 10 | Details | |
| ZLH02 | CPSYC 1101 Intro to Psychology | 10 | Details | |
| ZLH04 | CSOCL-1101 Introduction to Sociology | 10 | Details | |
| ZLH05 | CANTH-1101 Cultural Anthropology | 10 | Details | |
| ZLH05 | CANTH-1101 Cultural Anthropology | 10 | Details |
 Expectation Tanya Earls Milner Dean of History and Social Science Curriculum and Program |