History Students in Government and Social Studies learn about cable coverage of politics, as the C-SPAN educational school bus visited Marian Catholic on Sept. 27. Independent study includes use of primary and secondary sources. Frequent essay writing and high development of critical thinking skills are expected.
Class size is limited to the most qualified students.
Requires a significant investment of time. This required course for Social Studies is taken in the Freshman or Sophomore year. Strong emphasis is placed on the developing of reading, writing, notetaking, research, critical thinking, and geography skills. This course traces the history of the U.S. from its colonial origins to the present. Class size is limited to the most qualified students and consent of instructor is required.