Social Studies
Please email Stuart Cameron at stuart.cameron@epsb.ca if you have any additional questions about Social Studies.
Social 10-1, 20-1, 30-1
(5 credits each)
This pathway is for students with an interest in Social Studies or those who wish to take the 30-level course to meet university entrance requirements. Students will use multiple perspectives to explore topics. Careers in anthropology, sociology, sustainable development, environmental sciences, geographic information systems, linguistics, and human rights law relate well to this pathway.
Social 10-2, 20-2, 30-2
(5 credits each)
This course pathway will help students to develop an understanding of the world. If you’re considering a career in social services, aspire to become a healthcare worker or newscaster, or would like to work for municipal or provincial government, then Social Studies 10-2 is the course for you! People who work in social science and social service careers have flexibility in their thinking, an interest in problem-solving, and a willingness to ask questions and listen.
Social 10-4, 20-4, 30-4
(5 credits each)
This pathway is for students working below grade level towards a Certificate of High School Achievement. It develops students’ understanding of globalization, nationalism, and contemporary issues. Students learn strategies for success in class and future careers.