The mission of the Social Studies Department at Glassboro High School is to facilitate the acquisition of historical knowledge, and the intellectual and social tools necessary to enable youth to participate as well- rounded citizens in our local and global communities.

This course will explore cultures around the world and the ancient history of those cultures. Students will identify the major elements of culture, understand the central role of the family in society and analyze the types of governments and economies developed by societies. The factors that cause cultures to change will also be explored along with the effects of geography on culture.

Honors World History (228)

Additional to the above description of the world history course, students will be required to utilize computer technologies in the research of a major world region. The course includes a writing component which will develop skills in preparation for advanced placement classes in American history.

This course is weighted according to BOE Policy.

American History I (231)

This course will cover the period of American History from 1865-1920. In this time period Reconstruction will be covered; as a necessary background, both slavery and the Civil War will be reviewed. The course will then examine American industrialization with imperialism from 1900 to 1920. In this time frame the reform movements under Teddy Roosevelt, The Square Deal, The New Freedom and World War I, will be covered.

American History II (232)

This curse will examine American History from the 1920’s to the present. In this time frame “the New Deal” of the depression, World War II, Korea, and the administrations of Hoover, Harding, Coolidge, F.D. Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, and the stock market crash will also be studied. Also, contemporary American History from 1936 to the present will be covered. Major areas of study will include the civil rights movement in America, The Vietnam War, Watergate and the presidential administrations of Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush and Clinton.

A.P. American History I (225)

This course will entail the study of the development of America from the early explorers to the Civil War. It is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in American History. This course will develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusion on the basis of an informed judgment, and to present ideas clearly and persuasively in essay form.

Students will have to apply for admission on the course through their guidance counselor. Admission will be granted on the basis of academic grades and achievement on standardized tests.

This course is weighted according to BOE Policy.

Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “85” in Honors World Cultures or minimum grade “90” in World Cultures and teachers recommendation.

A.P. American History II (230)

The Advanced Placement American History II course will review U.S. History from the reconstruction period to the present. It is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with problems and materials in American History. This course will develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment, and present ideas clearly and persuasively in essay form. An optional test will be offered to the students at the conclusion of the course. The students will receive six college credits upon successful completion of the test. (A fee of approximately $82.00 will be required to take the test). Students will have to apply for admission to the course through their guidance counselor.  Admission will be granted on the basis of academic grades and achievement on standardized tests.

Prerequisite: A.P. American History I.

This course is weighted according to BOE Policy.

Law and Government (251)

This course offers students a view of the way our government works and the various ways that the branches of government interact. The course begins by looking at the legislative branch, the way laws are made and the political process. We transition to the enforcement of laws and finish with the judicial system where we will look at a variety of court cases as well the way our judicial system is set up. Students will learn the many ways that the laws and the government affect them directly and what their legal rights and responsibilities are.

African-American History (254)

In this study of African-Americans from 1619 to the present, the students will learn about the achievements of African-Americans in the development of the United States. Students will be exploring African-American’s contributions in every aspect of American life. This course will prepare students to understand, appreciate and respect diversity.

Note: This course is a College Preparatory course.

Sociology, an Introduction (236)

This course introduces students to the study of human group interactions. Students will explore the major topics of sociology study including the impact of family, education, religion, government and economics on personal development. The course looks to contemporary literature and the media to develop an appreciation for variations in cultures. This is a 5 credit course.

Psychology, an Introduction (235)

Psychology is the study of influences personality and development. The course focuses on the processes by which we learn behaviors as well as the effects of genetics in human growth. Topics studied include learning, problem-solving, stages of growth, effects of stress, and causes and treatments of mental illness. This is a 5 credit course.

Advanced Placement European History (227)

Psychology is the study of influences on individual personality and development. The course focuses in the processes by which we learn behaviors as well as the effects of genetics in human growth. Topics studied include learning, problem-solving, stages or growth, effects of stress, and causes and treatments of mental illness. This is a 5 credit course.

Advanced Placement European History (227)

Advanced Placement European History will encompass the chronological time span from the Renaissance and Reformation to the post-War World II era. The intellectual, scientific and ideological origins of the modern world will be traced from the Middle Ages to the history of recent decades. The course will stress the process of history throughout this time period. An optional test will be offered to the students at the conclusion of the course. The students will receive sic college credits upon successful completion of the test. (A fee of approximately $82.00 will be required to take the test.)

Students will have to apply for admission to the course through their guidance counselor. Admission will be granted on the basis of academic grades and achievement on a selected test.

This course is weighted according to BOE Policy.