Social Studies

Three units in social studies are required for a South Carolina High School Diploma:  one unit in U.S. History, 1/2 unit in American Government, 1/2 unit in Economics, and one elective unit.  Many colleges require World History.

Students who are striving to achieve the Academic Honors Medal upon graduation must take four units of social studies.  The following is the recommended sequencing of social studies courses for students:

Social Studies Sequencing