Social Studies

10/20 = 6 credits
30 = 5 credits

This stream of courses is intended to provide a conceptual framework for all learners to enhance understanding of the diverse Aboriginal cultures within their region, Canada and the world.

Students will have the opportunity to earn six credits as they complete Aboriginal Studies 10/20 in a single semester. Upon successful completion of Aboriginal Studies 10/20, students may enrol in Aboriginal Studies 30. Aboriginal Studies 30 may also be used as a prerequisite for post-secondary studies.

5 credits

This stream of social studies fulfils all graduation requirements for students in Alberta. It is designed for students who do not plan on using social studies as a prerequisite for post-secondary studies. As many post-secondary programs do not require social studies, this stream can be appealing to those students who plan on pursuing those paths. The structure and content of the course is organized in such a way to allow additional time in class to complete assessments.

5 credits

This stream of social studies fulfils all graduation requirements for students in Alberta. It is designed for students who plan on using social studies as a prerequisite for post-secondary studies. Students who complete this stream tend to pursue further studies in the humanities beyond high school. The course is designed to focus on critical thinking skills while developing an understanding of the social world.

10AP = 3 credits
20AP/European History = 8 credits

This stream of social studies fulfils all graduation requirements for students in Alberta. It is designed for students who plan on using social studies as a prerequisite for post-secondary studies.

Social studies 10AP is an accelerated version of social studies 10-1 where students address the same topics covered in 10-1 with additional historical and contemporary case studies.

* Social studies 20AP/European History is an eight credit course open to students who have successfully completed either social 10-1 or social 10AP. This full year course is organized into a five credit section in semester one and a three credit section in semester two. Students who complete 20AP/European History will also have the opportunity to write the AP European History Exam in May of their grade eleven year. Their AP exam score is kept separate from their in class mark and may be used for post-secondary credit. Students who complete 20AP/European History will then enroll in Social 30-1 to complete their graduation requirements.

For more information visit our Advanced Placement page.