World History
From the age of revolution to the modern world, World History challenges students to think critically about the forces that have shaped our global community. Students explore the causes and consequences of the World Wars, the rise and fall of empires, and the ongoing struggle for democratic ideals. They will develop the historical thinking skills needed to understand today's most pressing international issues. This course contributes toward the History/Social Science (A) requirement for UC/CSU A-G eligibility. Students earn 5 credits per semester.
United States History
From the dawn of the twentieth century to the present day, U.S. History invites students to grapple with the defining moments that made America what it is today. Students examine the rise of a modern industrial economy, the struggle for civil rights and equality, and the United States' evolving role on the world stage. This course contributes toward the History/Social Science (A) requirement for UC/CSU A-G eligibility. Students earn 5 credits per semester.
Government (1 Semester)
Government prepares students to step into their roles as informed, active citizens in a democratic society. Students examine how power is divided and contested across federal, state, and local levels, drawing on foundational texts like the Federalist Papers and the Bill of Rights to analyze how the Constitution has been interpreted across history. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to vote, engage in their communities, and carry forward the responsibilities of self-governance. This course contributes toward the History/Social Science (A) requirement for UC/CSU A-G eligibility. Students will earn 5 credits.
Economics (1 Semester)
Economics equips students with the tools to understand how individuals, institutions, and nations make decisions about scarce resources. Students explore foundational principles of micro- and macroeconomics, international trade, and personal finance — gaining practical knowledge for managing money, building credit, and planning for their financial futures. This course contributes toward the History/Social Science (A) requirement for UC/CSU A-G eligibility. Students will earn 5 credits.
Social Science Department
Mr. Erik Hernandez - Department Chair, U.S. History, World History
Ms. Megan Keegan - Government & Economics, World History