Social Studies
As teachers committed to preparing students for college, the Social Studies department strives to facilitate students in strengthening their critical thinking skills through a diverse curriculum based on 21st Century skills.
The goal of the social studies is not only to present the longterm effects of historical events, the importance of economic decisions, the development of our government and the varied perspectives of the country and world, but also to provide students with tools necessary in developing strong and ethical decision-making skills. Through a combination of self-guided projects, class presentations, in-depth reading assignments, and persuasive writing, students in the Social Studies will enhance their ability to develop alternatives, consider varied perspectives, and articulate their findings with supportive evidence.
In compliance with the rigor of the Common Core standards, social studies programs have a responsibility to prepare young people to better identify, understand, and work to solve the difficult questions our increasingly diverse and interdependent world faces today. We are committed to challenging each student’s heart and mind in the Holy Cross tradition with the goal of becoming a compassionate individual and a lifelong learner.
Internship Opportunities
History Majors in Museum Work
- Historic Fort Laurens
- William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum
- Hale Farm and Village
- MAPS Air Museum
- Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
- Summit County Historical Society
Archaeology/Anthropology Majors
1. Summit Metro Parks: Cultural Resource Management
History Majors in Politics
- Stow Municipal Court
Mr. Rick Klinger - Barberton Municipal Courthouse
Ms. Lisa Miller, Law Director - U.S. Senator Rob Portman
- U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
- U.S. Congressman Bob Gibbs
Ms. Katie Lewis - U.S. Congressman Anthony Gonzalez
- U.S. Congresswoman Marcia Fudge
- U.S. Congressman Tim Ryan
Ms. Debbie Hayes - Ohio House of Representatives
Jennifer Tock - Ohio Senators
Wendy Estes
History Majors in Theater
History Majors in Library Sciences and Special Collections
Social Studies Course Offerings
- World Cultures
- Mysteries of the Ancient World
- U.S. History: Colonialization to the Present
- ACC U.S. History
- AP U.S. History
- AP European History
- Economics
- U.S. Government
- ACC U.S. Government
- Archaeology
- Psychology
- International Politics I
- International Politics II
- ACC Museum Studies
- Entrepreneurship