Social Studies Now that we have entered the 21st century, the role of social studies education is becoming even more important than it was in the past. Students must know their own history, know how their government functions, and have an understanding of world cultures and history in order to live fully as the world becomes more culturally and economically integrated. The St. Vincent-St. Mary Social Studies Department offers both required and elective courses that enable students to understand the country and the world in which they live and to develop the skills that will enable them to participate fully in society at the local, national, and international levels. A STVM student must complete a minimum of three credits in Social Studies in order to graduate. These credits must include one credit in World History, one credit in American History or American Studies, and one-half credit in American Government. Students choose the remaining one-half credit from department electives. Recognizing that STVM students learn in different ways and come to the courses with differing levels of ability, the department offers core required courses on three levels: general, college prep, and honors/advanced placement.
>Social Studies Department Faculty Ms. Pam Godshalk, Department Chair Mr. Al Knox Mrs. Nannette Roberts
>Courses Offered (See Course Description Book for complete course information.) Honors World History C.P. World History World History Honors American Studies C.P. American History American History A.P. American Studies A.P. American Government C.P. American Government American Government Western Thought and Culture I, II Economics A.P. European History World Geography 20th Century Current and Future Issues Justice for All
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