ADV African American Studies
Examine the history of race relations in the United States and explore how the Americas have historically defined and redefined race.
History & Social Sciences
The History & Social Sciences Department offers a relevant, diverse, and challenging curriculum. When we study history, we are better able to grasp the forces that affect our own lives and better able to understand how the world really works. In doing so, our students gain a richer understanding of the stories and perspectives that have shaped, and continue to shape, our world. In all our courses, we are committed to developing each student’s skills, particularly critical thinking, research and media literacy, written and oral communication, collaboration, and creativity.
History & Social Science Courses
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ADV American Studies
A survey of U.S. History from the eve of the American Revolution to the present day, focusing on the political, social, economic, diplomatic, and cultural trends that have existed over the past three centuries.
ADV American Studies: Criminal Justice
Introduces students to the five main elements of the criminal justice system: the law, the police, the courthouse, incarceration, and the process of reentry into society.
ADV Gender and U.S. Society
Explore American history, culture, and politics through the lens of gender. You’ll engage with case studies, scholarly texts, and examine both past and contemporary events to better understand how gender shapes social institutions, historical narratives, and lived experiences.
ADV Global Studies
This course takes a thematic approach to analyze important points in world history throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
ADV Psychology
Learn how psychological research is conducted and the ethical standards applied to such research. Human behavior will be examined through the biological, cognitive, and social lenses.
ADV U.S. Government & Politics
Examine the fundamental concepts of United States politics through the study of American government, its constitutional foundations, and contemporary discourse.
Caribbean Studies
Explore the diverse histories, cultures, and ideologies of Caribbean societies.
Current Events I, II, III
Analyze and evaluate contemporary world events through a media-focused study of United States politics, global affairs, and human rights.
Dance Around the World
Explore indigenous and multicultural dance traditions from around the world through movement practice, research, and cultural study.
Economics Series: Economics and Entrepreneurship
Learn about starting and managing a small business as you practice pitching ideas, develop marketing strategies, and gain insights from local businesses and successful Pomfret alumni.
Economics Series: Macroeconomics
In this course, which features a stock trading simulation, students will analyze national income and GDP, examine inflation and unemployment, and explore the basic tools of finance.
Economics Series: Microeconomics
Delve into the market forces of supply and demand, elasticity, government intervention, and study a variety of market models from competitive to monopolistic.
Europe in the Interwar Years
Explore what are perhaps the two most tumultuous decades in European political and cultural history—the period after World War I and before World War II.
Global Issues I, II, & III
Explore major global issues through a historical lens, examining how past events, decisions, and movements have shaped the world we live in today.
History & Social Sciences Faculty
Alyssa Walker
History and Social Sciences Department Head, History Teacher, Girls Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach
