Social Studies Department

Social Studies Courses Offered

American Government (1 credit)

American Government includes a study of government and economic systems, analysis of the Constitution and all amendments, a close look at the three branches of government, the structure of the Ohio state government, and the economic structure of the federal government, including taxes and the Federal Reserve System. Students will also study financial literacy by exploring personal finance, credit, interest rates and developing a retirement savings plan. This course also meets the state’s requirements for receiving instruction in economics and financial literacy.

Advanced American Government (1 credit)

World History (1 credit)

This course examines world events from 1600 to the present. It explores the impact of the democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by European powers, the wars that changed empires, the ideas that led to independence movements and the effects of global interdependence. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions. World History is required for graduation.

VIRTUAL Social Studies Courses Offered

Through SCCTC’s Credit Flexibility Board Policy, students may take virtual courses to fulfill credit requirements. Students can take virtual courses for three purposes:

Credit Recovery: If students need to recover credit or earn an initial credit due to a credit deficiency, the staff at SCCTC will work to identify appropriate courses for recovery, in conjunction with counselors at the students’ home schools.
Industry Credential: Students who need an industry credential or graduation seal to graduate can do so through virtual course offerings. This would be determined in conjunction with home school counselors.
Virtual Electives: Students have the opportunity to select a virtual course option that may not be offered through our other Course & Career Program of Study offerings when applicable.