SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

Credit: .5 Length: Semester Recommended level(s): 9

Prerequisite: None Fee: None

This is an introductory course for learners to look at how personal finance and our government has an impact on their life

Credit: 1 Length: Year Recommended level(s): 10

Prerequisite: Civics Fee: None

World History provides students with an overview of the history of human society from early civilization to the contemporary period, examining political, economic, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural developments. World History may include geographical studies, but often these components are not as explicitly taught as geography.

Credit: 1 Length: Year Recommended level(s): 11

Prerequisite: Civics and World History Fee: None

U.S. History provides students with an overview of the history of the United States, examining periods from discovery or colonialism through World War II or after. This course typically includes a historical overview of political, military, scientific, and social developments. Course content may include a history of the North American peoples before European settlement. This course must include Native American tribal history instruction, as cited in NDCC 15.1-21-02.

Credit: 1 Length: Year Recommended level(s): 11

Prerequisite: Civics and World History Fee: $100

Credit: 1 Length: Year Recommended level(s): 12

Prerequisite: Civics, World History and U.S. History Fee: None

Principles of Democracy combine a study of the structure of national, state, and local U.S. government with an overview of the principles of market economics. Course content may include contemporary U.S. issues. This course aims to prepare students to perform effectively as informed citizens. Students must read the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Credit: 1 Length: Year Recommended level(s): 12

Prerequisite: Civics, World History and U.S. History Fee: None

Credit: .5 Length: Semester Recommended level(s): 

Prerequisite: None Fee: None

Credit: .5 Length: Semester Recommended level(s): 9-12

Prerequisite: None Fee: None

Sociology introduces students to the study of human behavior in society. This course provides an overview of sociology, generally including (but not limited to) social institutions and norms, socialization and social change, and the relationships among individuals and groups in society.

Credit: .5 Length: Semester Recommended level(s): 

Prerequisite: None Fee: None

Credit: .5 Length: Semester Recommended level(s): 

Prerequisite: None Fee: None

Credit: .5 Length: Semester Eligible level: 9-12

Prerequisite: None Fee: None

North Dakota Studies courses examine the history, politics, economics, society, and/or cultures of the state in the United States. This course may focus primarily on the history of this state or may take an interdisciplinary approach to the contemporary issues affecting it.