Social Sciences Department

The Jesuit High School Social Sciences Department believes that the study of this diverse discipline is an essential component of the school’s mission to educate men for others.  The exploration of culture, history, geography, economics, politics and human thought creates a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the world and sensitivity to its people.  The Social Sciences Department places particular emphasis on promoting the school’s mission by focusing on historic and modern issues of social justice.

In the process of educating, it is the goal of the department to develop a core set of fundamental skills, the most important of which are critical reading, writing and thinking.  In lower division classes, students learn skills such as efficient note taking, close reading, and proper study strategies.  Upper division courses stress research, composition, and oral presentation skills.