Social Studies

The minimum requirements for a student to attain an Alberta high school diploma include Social Studies 30 level (30-2, 30-1 or French Social Studies 30-1).

There are three course streams for Social Studies at Paul Kane.

Students choosing 10-2 follow the 20-2 and 30-2 course stream through Grade 11 and 12. This stream is ideal for students entering trades or the work force immediately after high school.
Students choosing 10-1 follow the 20-1 and 30-1 course steam through Grade 11 and 12. This stream is ideal for students considering post-secondary studies in most colleges and universities.
The Advanced Placement stream is designed for students who have an interest in European History. AP Social Studies students write the same final exams as the "dash one" students with the addition of the AP European History exam (May of Grade 12).

It is possible to switch between streams. Students who score 45% or higher in Social Studies 10-1 may move on to Social Studies 20-2. The same rule applies for students switching from Social Studies 20-1 to Social Studies 30-2. Students may switch into Advanced Placement with teacher and/or department head consultation.

Courses

Post-secondary Courses

The following are examples of post-secondary programs that require Social Studies 30-2:

Baking and Pastry Art
Travel and Tourism
Library Information Technology
Legal Assistant
Electrician
Welder
Millwright
Bachelor of Engineering*
Bachelor of Science*
Bachelor of Arts (Psych)*
Bachelor Applied Health Science (Paramedic) *

The following are examples of post-secondary programs that require Social Studies 30-1:

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Science*
Bachelor of Arts (Psych)*
Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Paramedic) *

* Exceptions based on the other courses a student has successfully completed.

Note: always check information with the post-secondary institution and the program of your choice. Pre-requisites vary by institution, and institutions occasionally review and change entrance requirements.