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History
and
Social
Studies
Academic Mission
Memphis University School is a collegepreparatory school dedicated to academic
excellence, cultivation of service and
leadership, and the development of wellrounded young men of strong moral character,
consistent with the school’s Christian tradition.
An MUS education is characterized by a
vigorous curriculum, a lively exchange of
ideas, integrated technology, and supportive
teaching. Its objective is to instruct students
in the basic skills and subject matter of the
humanities and sciences, to cultivate the habits
and techniques of learning, and to instill the
highest standards of morality and conduct.
The academic program at MUS covers six
years, divided into Lower School (Grades 7 and
8) and Upper School (Grades 9 through 12).
The school year is divided into two semesters.
Each student is required to take five credit
courses each semester. In addition, all students
except seniors are required to enroll in physical
education.
6191 Park Avenue • Memphis, TN 38119
901-260-1304 • musowls.org • LearnForYourself.org
MUS is a college-preparatory school for boys in Grades 7-12.
Need-based financial aid is available to all qualified students.
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History And Social Studies
Social Studies is the
examination of man's
nature, his ideas and
institutions – both past
and present – and draws
its substance from
several disciplines.
It is the function of the History and Social
Studies program to explain the political, social, intellectual, and economic development
of society and to contribute to the understanding of the ways in which the complex interplay
of these forces has molded the world. In order
to accomplish this task, the History and Social
Studies program emphasizes critical and objective modes of inquiry, communication skills,
and an appreciation of the contributions of
all cultures to the history of man from earliest times to the present.
History and Social Studies
Curriculum:
Grade 7: Introduction to Memphis Leaders
(including Memphis history)
Grade 8: World History
Grade 9: U.S. History to 1800 (1 semester)
Grade 10: U.S. History from 1800 or
AP U.S. History
Grade 11: European History or
AP European History
Grade 12: U.S. Government and Politics
(1 semester) or AP U.S. Government
and Politics (1 semester)
History Electives (Grades 11 & 12):
Faculty:
African American History Since 1877 (1 semester)
History
Ancient Egyptian History (1 semester)
Celluloid Salvation: American History Through
its Films (1 semester)
Dr. Jonathan M. Jones, Chair, History Department,
Instructor in U.S. History, European History, AP Art History,
African American History, World History
Early Middle Ages to 1215 (1 semester)
Mr. D. Hamilton Eggers, Instructor in U.S. History
History of the American South (1 semester)
History of the British Empire (1 semester)
History of the Cold War (1 semester)
AP U.S. Government & Politics (1 semester)
U.S. Government & Politics (1 semester)
U.S. Government & Politics: History of the Media
and Politics (1 semester)
U.S. Government & Politics: Contemporary
Campaigns & Elections – A History (1 semester)
World History Since 1945 (1 semester)
Social Studies Electives (Grades 11 & 12):
Economics: Finance & Theory (1 semester)
Mr. Ted Fockler, Instructor in World History, American
History/Films
Mr. Jonathan M. Large, Ross McCain Lynn Chair of
History, Instructor in British History, AP U.S. History,
History/American South
Mr. Patrick McCarroll, Instructor in U.S. History,
European History, Ancient Egyptian History
Mr. Jason E. Peters, Instructor in U.S. Government/
Politics, Honors U.S. Government/Politics, AP U.S.
Government/Politics, U.S. History Media/Politics, U.S.
Campaigns/Elections, World History
Mr. W. Barry Ray, Upper School Principal,
Instructor in U.S. History
Mr. Ross D. Rutledge, Instructor in World History
Mr. Davis S. Smith, Instructor in European History, AP
European History, U.S. History, Cold War, World History
Economics II: Management (1 semester)
Mr. D. Whitfield Tenent, Instructor in World History,
Psychology (1 semester)
Early Middle Ages to 1215
Extracurricular:
Social Studies
The History Club, Government Club
Model United Nations
Youth in Government
History Bowl
MUS in Europe (1 semester summer elective credit in
some years)
Mr. R. Edgar Batey, Chair of Leadership Department,
Director of Memphis Leaders, Instructor in Introduction to
Memphis Leaders
Senior Graduation Award:
The History Award
For further information: MUS Admissions Office • (901) 260-1304 • musowls.org • LearnForYourself.org
Peggy Williamson, Director of Admissions
Priority Deadline for Admissions: December 10
Mr. Rankin Fowlkes, Director of Business Operations,
Instructor in Economics II: Management
Mr. John J. Knaff III, Instructor in Economics: Finance
and Theory
Mr. Orlando R. McKay, Instructor in Psychology
Faculty Emeritus:
Dr. John E. Harkins, School Archivist and Historian