The Social Studies Department is committed to providing meaningful learning experiences that will empower students to thrive in the 21st century to enhance their lives and our community; we inspire all students to become responsible world citizens by pursuing excellence through life-long learning.
Our purpose is to support teachers by providing a data-driven comprehensive scope and sequence, professional development opportunities, and effective feedback to ensure the highest quality of instruction.
“The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.”-National Council for Social Studies
The focus of our program is to help students become historians. Through analysis of primary and secondary sources, students will dive deep into history. Courses will come to life through hands-on activities that will allow students to build relationships with their peers and prepare them for life after high school. United Independent School District currently offers the following courses:
World Geography
World History
US History Studies Since 1877
US Government
Economics
Psychology
Sociology
Personal Financial Literacy
Mexican American Studies
African American Studies (coming soon)
Pre-AP Courses
Pre-AP World History
AP Courses
AP Human Geography
AP World History
AP US History
AP United States Government and Politics
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP European History
AP Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
AP Psychology
Dual Courses
US History 1301
US History 1302
GOVT 2305 Federal Government
GOVT 2306 Texas Government
PSYC 2301 General Psychology
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development
UT On-Ramps
US History 1492-1865
US History Since 1865