Senior School Social Studies

Social studies courses aim to help build an interest, understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the disciplines of the social sciences: geography, history, civics, law, economics, criminology, sociology and psychology.

The program provides you with a range of skills, including the ability to work with other students, to express yourself effectively and to think critically and analytically, while also becoming an environmentally and socially active citizen.

While studying history, for example, you’ll better understand what led to the Second World War by researching a country and engaging in mock League of Nations negotiations.

Social Studies Courses and Extracurriculars

You’ll have access to a wide variety of social science courses in a broad range of academic disciplines, including history, political science, geography, economics, social justice and more.

Use the tabs below to see the social studies courses and opportunities we offer, or download the Academic Program Guide to read full course descriptions.

Senior School students doing a mock parliament in Social Studies

Business Education 10
Business Education and Entrepreneurship 10
Global Issues 10 - International Relations
Social Studies 9
Social Studies 9 Plus (ELL)
Social Studies 10
Social Studies 10 Plus (ELL)

Senior School students doing a model UN in Social Studies class

AP Art History
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP Human Geography
AP Macroeconomics
AP Psychology
AP World History
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12: Decolonization
Economic Theory 12
Law Studies 12
Social Justice 12: Criminology
World History 12

Attend Model UN conferences and the Commonwealth Forum, where you’ll learn about government processes, global politics and negotiation. Or join the Business Club and help operate The Howard Café, our on-campus café in the Sun Centre.

Learn more about the clubs and councils at the Senior School.