Social Studies Department

The Social Studies Department exists to assist students in accomplishing each of the following during their years of study: to develop a perception of the self and the role of the individual in society; to understand the beliefs of a democratic society in order to become active and responsible citizens; to develop verbal and written expression skills, research skills, and thinking and evaluation skills that can be used in the political environment in which they live; and to enjoy academic success in any Social Studies course they may take at the collegiate level.

To this end the department has created a curriculum sequence that satisfies the needs of its students. Xavier adheres to the recommendations of the State of Connecticut regarding offerings in the social studies areas. Subsequently it requires three years of social studies courses of all its students.

All classes at Xavier prepare students to master the demands of a rigorous college curriculum. Courses are designated as Advanced Placement (AP), Honors (H), Accelerated (A), or College Prep (CP). 

 
Below are the Social Studies courses that Xavier offers.
 
AP European History
 
AP US History
 
AP World History
 
AP African American Studies
 
AP US Government & Politics
 
Anthropology
 
Archeology
 
Civics
 
Economics
 
Geography
 
Law
 
Modern US History
 
Native American Studies
 
Psychology
 
Sociology
 
US History
 
Western Civilizations
 
World History
 
Meet the Social Studies Department faculty at Xavier