As we enter the 21st century, the role of social studies education is becoming even more important than it was in the past. Students must know their own history, how their government functions, and have an understanding of world cultures and history in order to live fully as the world becomes more culturally and economically integrated. Requirements . . . At St. Vincent - St. Mary, a student must complete a minimum of 3 credits in Social Studies in order to graduate. These credits must include one credit in World History, one credit in American History or American Studies, and one-half credit in American Government.
Students choose the remaining one-half credit from department electives.