World History and Cultures Draft
Social StudiesA high school course guide for families
See it for your school: its prerequisites, what it counts toward at your school, and whether it's in your plan.
Why this course?
World history (Global Studies or World Cultures at some schools) shows how people, trade, beliefs and wars shaped the world you live in.
Colleges expect three to four years of social studies.
What you'll learn
- Compare how people live and rule in different places
- See how trade and ideas spread across the world
- Connect world events to today's news
- Write arguments using evidence from sources
You'll do: Readings, maps and sources, discussion and essays.
- AP (Advanced Placement)
- AP European History focuses on Europe from 1450 to today, with a lot of document-based writing. College-level work with a national AP exam in May. A high enough score can earn college credit or placement, depending on the college.
What comes next
Which courses come before and after it, and what it counts toward, depend on each school. Your plan shows your school's.
College majors that build on it
- History
- International relations
- Anthropology
Careers it informs most
People in these jobs use what this course teaches the most. It's a starting point, not a track.
- HistoriansHistorians use history in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Anthropologists and ArcheologistsAnthropologists and Archeologists use history in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- CuratorsCurators use history in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- ArchivistsArchivists use history in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Tour Guides and EscortsTour Guides and Escorts use history in their work. O*NET rates it important for the job.