High School History & Social Studies
WriteAtHome high school history and social studies courses are taught by experienced teachers who bring the past to life through primary sources, analysis, and discussion. Courses are available in live and self-paced formats, so you can choose the option that fits your student's schedule and learning style.
What's Available
Annual courses: $579/year (live) · $249/year (self-paced)
Semester Social Studies: $299/semester (live) · $149/semester (self-paced)
- Classical History (Self-Paced): A four-year sequence covering the history of the world from the Ancient World through the Modern Era. Each course stands alone, so students can begin anywhere in the sequence.
- American History (Live and Self-Paced): A college-preparatory course that traces the full arc of the American story, with weekly discussion and written work.
- World History (Live and Self-Paced): A course exploring the sweep of global history, with an emphasis on analysis, primary sources, and discussion. Available as a live class or self-paced.
- Economics and Government (Live and Self-Paced): Semester-length social studies electives that meet typical high school graduation requirements.
Not sure which format is right for your student? Learn about the difference between live and self-paced courses.
Classical History Track
Self-Paced Only
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This high school history class surveys the events, ideas, and culture of ancient civilizations of the world, from the Fertile Crescent to the Roman Tetrarchy in 300 CE. This class is intended for 9th and 10th graders and ambitious 8th graders.
This high school history class surveys the events, ideas, and cultures from Constantine in the 4th Century CE to the Fall of Constantinople in the 15th Century, primarily focused on the developments and issues of Western Civilizations, with forays into the Far East.
This high school history class surveys the events, ideas, and cultures from the 15th Century through the mid-19th Century, primarily focused on the developments of Western Civilizations, with forays into the Far East.
This high school history class covers the period of history from roughly 3000 BCE to the end of the Cold War.
Conventional History Track
Live and Self-Paced
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This high school America History class is a college preparatory history class that focuses on The History of English Settlement in North America, the U.S. War for Independence, the formation of the U.S. Government, the Civil War and Reconstruction Era and the 20th Century.
This World Literature class introduces high school students to literature from the world beyond America and Great Britain. NOTE: World History is only available as a live class.
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Semester Social Studies Classes
Live and Self-Paced
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WriteAtHome Economics introduces students to the basic concepts of economics and the historical context in which they arise and develop.
The WriteAtHome Government semester course is meant to provide an introduction to the United States system of government within the historical context of its formation and development and major influences from historical political theory.