Social Studies Graduation Requirements

Students Entering Grade 9 in 2020-21

(Four Social Studies Credits Required)

A Founding Principles Course from the Following:

  • American History: Founding Principles, Civics and Economics OR
  • Founding Principles of the USA and NC: Civic Literacy*

An American History Course from the Following:

  • American History I
  • American History II
  • American History
World History
Economics and Personal Finance: New Course

Students Entering Grades 10-12 in 2020-21

(Four Social Studies Credits Required)

A Founding Principles Course from the Following:

  • American History: Founding Principles, Civics and Economics OR
  • Founding Principles of the USA and NC: Civic Literacy*

Two American History Courses from the Following:

  • American History I AND American History II
  • American History I OR II AND another Social Studies Course
  • American History AND another Social Studies Course
World History

*Founding Principles of the USA and NC: Civic Literacy was not approved by the State Board of Education for the 2020-21 School Year.