Social Studies
Students are required to complete 3 credits of Social Studies. The recommended course sequence is World Studies, U.S. History, and Civics/CWP.
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AP WORLD HISTORY - SOS205/SOS206
This is a survey course taught at a pace equivalent to a college-level class and is designed to prepare students to take the AP Exam. The course focuses on developing students’ understanding of world history from ancient times to the present and teaches them to use the same thinking skills and methods employed by historians.
10th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Social Studies
NCAA
AP CollegeBoard
WORLD STUDIES - SOS201/SOS202
This class is a survey of world regions. Students explore major themes and developments that shaped the modern world to develop an understanding of the roots of current world issues.
10th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Social Studies
AMERICAN STUDIES - SOS303/SOS304
The class focuses on American History from 1877 to the present. Students consider multiple accounts of events and issues to understand the politics, economics, geography, and history of this country from a variety of perspectives. It is a required course for graduation.
11th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: American Studies
NCAA
AP U.S. HISTORY - SOS307/SOS308
This is a survey course taught at a pace equivalent to a college-level class and is designed to prepare students to take the AP Exam. Content covers pre-contact to the modern day.
11th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: U.S. History
NCAA
AP CollegeBoard
CIVICS - SOS310
The primary objective of this course is to help foster a greater understanding of citizenship and civic engagement and is a required course for graduation.
12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Graduation Requirement: Civics
NCAA
CIVICS HONORS - SOC413/SOC414
This course is to help foster a greater understanding and will include a deeper examination of citizenship and civic engagement.
12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Graduation Requirement: Civics
NCAA
INTRO TO POLITICS 101/COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL - SOS803
This Central Washington University College in the HS course explores the meanings of power, political actors, and resources of power and how they are being used for what purposes, and under what ideological, institutional, and policy processes affecting our quality of life. Students who register with CWU and pass this receive 5 quarter credits.
12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: Civics
Central Washington University
AMERICAN POLITICS - 210/COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL - SOS804
This Central Washington University College in the HS course explores the origin and development of the United States government; structure, political behavior, organizations, and processes; and rights and duties of citizens. Students who register with CWU and pass this receive 5 quarter credits.
12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: CWP
Central Washington University
PSYCHOLOGY/EWU PSYC 100: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - SOS113/SOS802
The first semester of the course is Psychology and is a rigorous introduction to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and animals. The second semester is an Eastern Washington University College in the High School course and is a general introduction to psychology as the scientific study of behavior and thought; an overview of the areas of psychology and their development. Students who register with EWU and pass will receive 5 quarter credits.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: None
Length of the course: Year-long
Credit: 1.0 per semester
Location: MM
Graduation Requirement: Elective
NCAA
Eastern Washington University
Mark Morris Only
CWP HONORS - SOS405/SOS406
This course includes a deeper examination of critical problem areas in the world through the context of Globalization from the end of the Cold War to the present day. There will be a continual focus on current events.
12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Graduation Requirement: CWP
NCAA
R.A. Long Only
HIST 103 WORLD HISTORY FROM 1500 - SOS136
This Eastern Washington University College in the HS course surveys the major trends in human history from 1500 to the present. A primary emphasis will be on the expansion of Europeans around the globe since 1492, and how this event continues to transform and affect non-European societies. By creating a global web of relations through maritime shipping, the movement of people, cargo, and communications over long distances has accelerated exponentially. Students who register with EWU and pass will receive 5 quarter credits.
10th Grade
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Social Studies elective
NCAA
Eastern Washington University
HIST 106 EUROPEAN CIVILIZATION, 1500 TO PRESENT - SOS137
This Eastern Washington University College in the HS course presents the political, social, cultural, and economic developments of European civilization since the Protestant Reformation. In particular, students will learn about the Industrial Revolution, European imperialism, the World Wars, Globalization, and the European Union project. Students who register with EWU and pass will receive 5 quarter credits.
10th Grade
Prerequisite: EWU HIST 103
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Social Studies elective
NCAA
Eastern Washington University
EWU HIST 111 AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877 - SOS138
This course examines the changes and continuities of early American history from the development of colonial societies to the end of Reconstruction. Following a chronological timeline, students will evaluate and discuss historical voices in national events such as the Great Awakening, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. Students will examine primary and/or secondary sources to produce a research project. Students who register with EWU and pass will 5 receive quarter credits.
11th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Length: Semester 1
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Social Studies
NCAA
Eastern Washington University
EWU HIST 112 AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 1877 - SOS139
This course examines changes and continuities of modern American history from the Reconstruction era to the present day. Following a chronological timeline, students will evaluate and discuss historical voices in national events such as Progressivism, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement and globalization. Students will examine secondary and/or primary sources to produce a research project. Students who register with EWU and pass will receive 5 quarter credits. credits.
11th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: EWU HIST 111
Length: Semester 2
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Social Studies
NCAA
Eastern Washington University
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY - SOS103/SOS104
This course will explore different cultures, and lifestyles, and help you learn about your culture. Students will investigate cultures through “hands-on” projects that emphasize collaboration.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: Social Studies elective
NCAA
SOCIOLOGY - SOS108
Sociology is the study of social causes and consequences of human behavior.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: Elective
NCAA