Social Studies
In addition to valuing the traditional curricular goals of content knowledge, all Social Studies courses emphasize skill development in critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication, as well as the exploration of character and reflection. Three years of Social Studies courses, including U.S. History, are required for graduation, but the department strongly recommends taking additional elective courses, particularly during junior and senior year. (For changes to Kents Hill’s graduation requirements for the Class of 2024 and beyond, see above, pages 5-6.) The Social Studies Department offers courses in the 200-600 levels.
Featured Course: Principles of Entrepreneurship and Management
Whether in college or in a rapidly changing global economy, our graduates will navigate a world of change and uncertainty, and entrepreneurship education will help them to develop a collaborative, problem-solving, growth mindset, and the skills associated with learning through setbacks and perseverance. This course will focus on the principles of entrepreneurship and the process of small business development.
Course Offerings
- SOC 201: Global Studies Seminar
- SOC 301: United States History
- SOC 311: Honors United States History
- SOC 401: Comparative Government and Politics
- SOC 411: Economics
- SOC 421: Psychology
- SOC 431: Contexts for Hip-Hop
- SOC 441: A Global History of the UN
- SOC 451: Introduction to Women’s Studies
- SOC 511: AP Psychology
- SOC 521: AP United States Government and Politics
- SOC 531: AP United States History
- SOC 601: Principles of Entrepreneurship and Management
- SOC 611: Principles of Investment and Financial Planning
- SOC 621: Principles of Leadership
SOC 201: Global Studies Seminar
SOC 301: United States History
SOC 311: Honors United States History
SOC 401: Comparative Government and Politics
SOC 411: Economics
SOC 421: Psychology
SOC 431: Contexts for Hip-Hop
SOC 441: A Global History of the UN
SOC 451: Introduction to Women’s Studies
SOC 511: AP Psychology
SOC 521: AP United States Government and Politics
SOC 531: AP United States History
SOC 601: Principles of Entrepreneurship and Management
SOC 611: Principles of Investment and Financial Planning
SOC 621: Principles of Leadership
Our Social Studies Faculty

Andrew Carlucci
English Teacher, Learning Center Teacher

Pete Hodgin
Social Studies Teacher

James Lombardi
History Teacher

Kim Nanof
Associate Director of College Counseling

Wilson Onu
Associate Dean of Academics

Benjamin Priest
Dean of Academics, English Teacher

Brian Smith
Social Studies Teacher