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Social Studies Courses
View Social Studies Course Descriptions
Students are required to earn 3 credits in
social studies to meet Georgia high school graduation rules.Course Name Prerequisites State and National Assessments World Geography
1 semester (.5 Unit of Credit) or year long *electiveU.S. History in Film
1 semester (.5 Unit of Credit) or year long *electiveAP Human Geography *elective *Teacher recommendation preferred AP Exam World History World History Honors *Teacher recommendation preferred AP World History *Teacher recommendation preferred AP Exam U.S. History EOC AP U.S. History *Teacher recommendation preferred AP Exam American Government
1 semester (.5 Unit of Credit)AP Government and Politics: United States *Teacher recommendation preferred AP Exam Personal Finance and Economics
1 semester (.5 Unit of Credit)AP Macroeconomics *Teacher recommendation preferred AP Exam
* See the Social Studies Course Description list to view a full list of courses and electives. Course elective offerings may vary at each school.* IB Social Studies course information may be found on the South Forsyth High School International Baccalaureate webpage.