Social Studies
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View Social Studies Course Descriptions
Students are required to earn 3 social studies credits in World History, United States History, American Government (.5 credit) and Personal Finance and Economics (.5 credit)
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 *elective |
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| U.S. History in Film 1 semester (.5 Unit of Credit) or year long *elective |
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| AP 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) |
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| AP Government and Politics: United States | *Teacher recommendation preferred | AP Exam |
| Personal Finance and Economics 1 semester (.5 Unit of Credit) |
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| 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.
* View Advanced Placement Program information
* IB Social Studies course information may be found on the South Forsyth High School International Baccalaureate webpage.