Welcome to the Social Studies Program Page!
Social Studies Civic Engagement Diploma Seal
Rules & Guidance
List of State Funded Courses K-12
(Social Studies Courses begin with Course Number 45)
List of Course Titles and Descriptions
Summary of Changes beginning 2021-22 School Year
Board Rule on United State History and Georgia Studies
Graduation Rule
- Social Sciences: Three units of credit shall be required in social studies. One
unit of credit shall be required in United States History. One unit of credit shall be
required in World History. One-half unit of American Government/Civics shall be
required. One-half unit of Economics shall be required. (p. 5)
Course Nomination Form (Due September 1st)
Certification Assignments for State Funded Courses
Learning Resources/Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Constitution Day
Public Law 108-447 requires the designation of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 of each year. The purpose of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is to commemorate the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution and recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens. Please remember to recognize September 17th, Constitution Day, in your system/school.
The Georgia Standards of Excellence for Social Studies
On June 9, 2016, the State Board of Education approved the K-12 Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for Social Studies. The K-12 Social Studies GSE is in full implementation during the 2017-2018 school year.
Professional Learning
Join the communitites of #GAsocialstudies educators on GaDOE Community for access to real time support and professional learning opportunities.
Click here to search and register for GaDOE Professional Learning Events.
Instructional Resources
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Educational Program offers free K-12 educational resources, virtual and face to face tours of Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm, Plains High School, and Jimmy Carter's Presidential Campaign Headquarters.
Georgia Home Classroom As part of the public media mission to ensure all kids have access to continued free educational resources at home, GPB, in partnership with Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), is offering broadcast programming and accompanying digital resources that adhere to Georgia’s state standards to provide continued at-home learning.
GaDOE provides Integrated Instructional Supports for All Students that focus on the needs of our special education students in all content areas.
Studies Standards Curriculum Sample Activities and Resources
Social Studies Testing and Assessment Resources
Opportunities for Students
Teacher Awards
Helpful Resources
Social Studies Organizations
