The state requires that students earn four (4) credits in social studies in order to graduate from high school. Specifically,
students shall take 2 credits of U S. History, one credit of U.S. Government, and one credit of an elective (Sociology,
Psychology, or Economics). If a student pursuing the General Diploma, opts to take Psychology or Sociology
instead of Economics, they must also take one of the following courses: Personal Finance, Adult Roles, or
Business Math. This requirement is to cover the Department of Education’s code on personal financial
responsibility instruction. Students pursuing Academic Honors or Core 40 shall take 2 credits of U.S. History, one
credit of U.S. Government, two credits of World History or Geography, one credit of Economics.