Level 3 Social Studies (3SOS)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Conybeer, Mr E. Brown.
Social Studies uses aspects of Psychology and Sociology to investigate how individual personalities can influence the value structure of whole countries and how this can influence millions of people across many years. It is a very relevant subject today as most jobs involve dealing with people and require skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Areas of interest include Commerce, Health Services, Law and Criminal Justice and Social Work. Social Studies may lead to university subjects such as Psychology, Sociology, Media and Communications, Political Science and Education.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Social Studies 3.2 - Conduct a critical social inquiry
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Social Studies 3.4 - Examine personal involvement in a social action(s) that aims to influence policy change(s)
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Social Studies 3.5 - Examine a campaign of social action(s) to influence policy change(s)
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.