Social Studies
The Holy Ghost Prep Social Studies Department believes in an integrated study of social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.
The department provides coordinated systematic study, drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, religion, and sociology, as well as appropriate content from the humanities, writing/literature, mathematics, and natural sciences. The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.
Courses
- World History and Culture I
- AP Human Geography*
- US History
- AP US History*
- World Cultures
- Comparative Gov't
- AP US Government and Politics*
- Econ and Marketing
- Finance and Accounting
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AP Economics*
- Psychology
- AP Psychology*
- History Through Sports
- AP African American Studies*
*Advanced Placement Requirements
Clubs and Organizations
- Classics Club
- Mock Trial
- Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society**
- World War II Club
**Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society Eligibility Requirements
Rho Kappa is for current seniors only. In order to be be considered for membership in Rho Kappa, you must meet the following requirements:
- 4.0 cumulative GPA, 4.0 Social Studies GPA
- Must be enrolled in a Social Studies course as a senior (AP Psych, AP Econ, Psych, Econ/Marketing, Finance/Accounting, History Through Sports, AP African American Studies)
If you meet the above requirements, you will be contacted directly by the Social Studies Department and invited to apply for membership in Rho Kappa.