SOO 344: Online World History and Geography Part 1

This VBCPS Digital Campus course is fully online and asynchronous. VBCPS utilizes WHRO Education online courses for students to complete modules and assessments throughout course. This course examines the development of human societies from prehistory to 1500 A.D. Students will explore the historic, economic, and cultural contributions of ancient and classical civilizations, including world religions, both Western and non-Western. Basic historical concepts such as conflict, change, and diversity will be investigated. Emphasis is also placed on evaluating sources of information, recognizing cause and effect relationships, and developing a sense of time and place. Note: This is supplemental for students who need credit recovery or credit acceleration and course offerings are planned subject to sufficient enrollment and acquisition of certified personnel.