Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   HSC Social Studies Project

 Title Abbreviation:   Social Studies Project

 Department:    ODHS

 Course #:    53

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     Yes

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    32.0205

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

This project-based course is designed to help students demonstrate competency in social studies subjects required for the HS+ diploma.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: HSC 018 with a "D" or higher AND HSC 065 with a "C" or higher (or 1 credit U.S. History from HS transcripts).

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Basic Education N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
Anacor HS Social Studies This course fulfills up to 2 HS credits in WA State History, Current World Issues, Civics, and/or social studies elective (any combination of these)--May not be used as a stand-alone civics class
BEHS Social Studies This course fulfills up to 2 HS credits in WA State History, Current World Issues, Civics, and/or social studies elective (any combination of these)--May not be used as a stand-alone civics class
Concr HS Social Studies This course fulfills up to 2 HS credits in WA State History, Current World Issues, Civics, and/or social studies elective (any combination of these)--May not be used as a stand-alone civics class
LaConn HS Social Studies This course fulfills up to 2 HS credits in WA State History, Current World Issues, Civics, and/or social studies elective (any combination of these)--May not be used as a stand-alone civics class
MV HS Social Studies This course fulfills up to 2 HS credits in WA State History, Current World Issues, Civics, and/or social studies elective (any combination of these)--May not be used as a stand-alone civics class
SW HS Social Studies This course fulfills up to 2 HS credits in WA State History, Current World Issues, Civics, and/or social studies elective (any combination of these)--May not be used as a stand-alone civics class

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Understand and apply knowledge of government, law, politics, and the U.S. Constitution to demonstrate thoughtful, participatory citizenship.
  2. Use a spatial perspective to make reasoned decisions by applying the concepts of location, region, and movement and demonstrating knowledge of how geographic features and human cultures impact environments.
  3. Understand and apply knowledge of historical thinking, chronology, eras, turning points, major ideas, individuals, and/or themes in local, Washington State, tribal, and world history to evaluate how history shapes the present and future.
  4. Understand and apply reasoning skills to conduct research toward deliberating, forming, and evaluating positions through the processes of reading, writing, and communicating.
  5. Demonstrate competency in civics topics outlined by RCW 28A.230.094

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Integrate

Definition: Apply knowledge, skills, and methodologies from multiple disciplines.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

  1. World history, civil rights, government and politics, and social justice.
  2. Topics related to U.S. history and the U.S. Constitution
  3. Topics related to Washington State history.