Social Science Program
Why Choose the Social Science Program
The Social Science Program at Summit College Preparatory School gives students a meaningful opportunity to explore history, civics, and geography. By investigating past and present global developments, students gain a deeper understanding of how societies evolve and how individuals can shape the future.
Our program enhances critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Students engage in debates, group projects, and research-based assignments that help them evaluate sources, understand different perspectives, and form evidence-based conclusions.
What Makes This Curriculum Unique
The Social Science Program connects academic learning with real-world impact. Students examine local and international case studies that challenge them to apply what they learn to practical situations, building skills they can carry into college and life beyond school.
By participating in this program, students learn to understand news, politics, and society with clarity and responsibility. The focus on civics also helps them recognize their role as active, informed members of democratic communities.
Preparing for Success
Graduates of the Social Science Program enter higher education with confidence. They are prepared for careers in law, education, government, journalism, and other fields that value ethical leadership, global perspective, and communication.
World History
Exploration of major civilizations, turning points, and the forces that shaped the modern world.
U.S. History
Study of American history and the development of national identity, democracy, and civic engagement.
Civics
Constitutional Design: Government & Rights
Principles of government, legal systems, and civil rights with emphasis on democratic participation.
History of Ideas
Philosophy, Religion & Society
Interdisciplinary course exploring global thought systems and the role of ideas in shaping societies.