Hi Lee,
Top o’ the mornin’ to you!
We have noticed that some of the college websites say they require 4 years of “social studies”. Some say “history”. Is history a sub-set of social studies? I imagine economics and government would go there, maybe geography….? What is the difference between the two?
~Cindy
Hi Cindy,
“Social Studies” and “History” may be interchangeable terms for some colleges. When they say they want four years of “social studies” or four years of “history” it probably means the same thing. Social studies, or social sciences, are actually a broader term having to do with human social interaction. So it can include history, government, economics, psychology, sociology, and probably some other “ologies” that I can’t think of right now.
Your suggestion of geography can be either political geography (a social science) or physical geography (which could be a science) so I’m not going to touch that one, LOL!
Many colleges will will specify what KIND of social studies they want. Often they will want American History, American Government, Economics, and World History. You don’t have to stick with just those four, and you can branch out to study even MORE social sciences if you want to – I know we did, because my kids really loved it!
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Ibrahim says:
Hello my dear,
I really appreciate the way you explain, short and understanding. bless you more and keep up the good work.
Thanks.
September 6th, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Lisa says:
Lee, you are a dear! Love your SIMPLE explanations for things.
I’m reading your book “Setting the Record Straight” and it is SO helpful! I truly thank the Lord for you and all your help. You’re helping take the fear out of this for me.
God bless and keep up the awesome work,
Lisa
PS – I’m from Washington, too! We had to move 3 years ago and I miss my lovely rainy state so much. So I feel like I’m talking to a “friend” when I read your stuff or write you.
Take care and enjoy the mizzle!
October 20th, 2011 at 7:48 am
Lee says:
Lisa,
thanks so much for your feedback! Let me tell you a Seattle story, so you won’t miss it so much. Last week I found a slug on our car windshield. Parked in the garage. It’s like he came out of nowhere, and dropped on my windshield in the middle of the night inside the garage. We’ve had LOTS of jokes about how it rains slugs….. And yes, major mizzle this morning
Blessings,
Lee
October 20th, 2011 at 7:57 am