There are no required courses for meeting the social studies requirement. Students must earn at least three credits in social studies that are aligned with Michigan K-12 Standards for Social Studies. Students may earn this credit in traditional courses, but they may also earn credit through courses that integrate the social studies standards. For more information, see the Michigan Merit Curriculum: Social Studies Course/Credit Requirements.
The legislation also requires districts to provide students with opportunities to learn all the Social Studies content expectations, including those addressing economics, regardless of course names.