Social Studies Department
Social Studies Department
Overview
The Social Studies Department reflects Althoff’s mission by providing a diverse selection of social studies courses enabling students to examine the issues which shape contemporary society. Its staff has appreciable classroom experience and academic preparation to encourage students' academic development.
The required U.S. History and World History courses are supplemented by a selection of varied electives. The goals of the electives are to offer a deeper and more intense study of selected content and to help students discuss, evaluate and analyze contemporary issues.
Freshmen whose entrance test scores and grade school achievement indicate a potential for successes in Honors World History may register for this accelerated, weighted course.
The Social Studies Department offers college credit in the St. Louis University 1-8-1-8 program through the Honors U.S. History course which is available to Juniors, and the American Politics course available to Seniors.
Courses
Required Coursework:
500*WHIS Honors World History (Selected Freshmen)
501WHIS World History (Freshmen, Sophomores)
503USHS US History (Juniors,
Seniors)
504*USH Honors US History (Selected Juniors, Seniors)
Electives (Sophomores, Juniors,
Seniors): Most students
take three or more units of Social Studies. See Requirements for Illinois Colleges.
505*AMPOL AMERICAN POLITICS (Jrs,
Srs)
507WCIVS1 ANCIENT WESTERN CIVILIZATION (Sophs, Srs)
507WCIVS2 MODERN WESTERN CIVILIZATION (Sophs, Srs)
509CAFF CURRENT AFFAIRS I (Sophs)
510CAFF CURRENT AFFAIRS I (Sophs)
511CAFF CURRENT AFFAIRS II (Jrs, Srs)
512CAFF CURRENT AFFAIRS II (Jrs, Srs)
513GEOGS1 GLOBAL GEOGRAPHY (Sophs, Jrs, Srs)
513GEOGS2 GLOBAL GEOGRAPHY (Sophs, Jrs, Srs)
514SOCIO SOCIOLOGY & AMER LIFESTYLE (Jrs, Srs)
518*MUSH MODERN US HISTORY (Jrs, Srs) HC
519*POR&PROF PORTRAITS AND PROFILES OF THE LAST CENTURY (Jrs,
Srs)
521GPSYC GEN PSYCHOLOGY (Jrs, Srs)
522APSYC APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (Jrs, Srs)
NOTE: The following two courses do not meet the Social Studies requirements of most colleges.
707CDEV CHILD DEVELOPMENT
1 (Jrs, Srs)
708CDEV2 CHILD DEVELOPMENT 2 (Jrs, Srs)
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Kristin Elam and Matt Emig work on a model Conestoga wagon for their Honors U.S. History class project. |
Links
ACHS Architectural-Engineering Department - Information about courses focusing on drafting, architecture, and other related information, including the Future Draftsmen of America.
http://www.schoolnotes.com - A great website where students and parents can check on homework assignments and review for tests by using flashcards. Simply enter in Althoff’s zip code ‘62226’ and select the teacher whose work you wish to review.
http://www.historychannel.com/ - Home of the History Channel. Great information on history in general.
http://www.biography.com/ - Information on almost anyone.
http://www.go.hrw.com – A link to the US History publisher’s website. On-line activities and links for research projects.
http://www.historybuff.com/library/refpresidents.html - Facts about U.S. Presidents
http://www.historybuff.com/library/index.html - A must-see for any history buff. If you are not careful, you may end up spending hours at this site!
http://gi.grolier.com/presidents/cards/flipcard.html - Great bios on the presidents.
