Social Studies course information
See full description of all courses and levels here

Requirements for Graduation

All students are required to complete 3 years of Social Studies, of which 1 year must include US History.  
World History I: Identity, Status and Power
  • Non-leveled
World History II:  The Modern World
  • Standard
  • Honors
United States History
  • Standard
  • Honors
  • Advanced Placement
  • American Studies: Standard
  • American Studies: Honors

Elective courses

These courses may be taken in addition to courses required for graduation.  Full year courses serve different grades; only seniors are eligible for semester electives.  Please see videos for more information.

*Starred courses require an application (due March 3, 2021).

Brief course descriptions here
Full Year​
*Global Leadership: 10th-12th grade
Legal Studies and Internship: 12th grade
Psychology: 12th grade
​*Racial Awareness Seminar: 10th grade
Seminar in African American Studies: 12th grade
​*Social Justice Leadership Program: 11th-12th grade
AP Human Geography: 12th grade
AP American Government: 12th grade
*Climate Science and Social Change (pending): 12th grade, Interdisciplinary Science and Social Studies.  Contact roger_grande@psbma.org for info.
One Semester
​Asian-American Studies
Economics

Gender in Society

Philosophy