2023-2024 NCSS Short

Gender *This question is required.

• Male
• Female
• Another Gender
• Prefer Not to Respond

Please indicate the class years in which you have taken a social studies course (a full class period or unit of study). (Select as many as apply)

• K-3rd
• 4-6th
• 7th
• 8th
• 9th
• 10th
• 11th
• 12th

I am interested in pursuing one of the following social studies career options. (Select as many as apply)

• Analyst/Marketing Specialist
• Economist
• Legislator/Politician
• Manager
• Political Scientist
• Psychologist

• Social Scientist
• Social Studies Professor/Teacher
• Statistician
• Surveying/Mapping Technician
• Other
• I am not interested in pursuing a social studies discipline career option.

Which of the following academic skills have you developed as a result of your social studies coursework? (Select as many as apply)

• Ability to evaluate concepts/ideas
• Ability to form and support an opinion
• Ability to navigate digital and print sources to find information

• Ability to present information in a clear/concise manner
• Critical thinking
• Reading comprehension

• Writing skills
• Other
• None of the above

Which of the following have you gained as a result of your social studies learning? (Select as many as apply)

• Ability to understand politics
• Interest in becoming involved in the community
• Knowledge of world events
• Understanding career options and the economy

• Understanding my role as a citizen
• Other
• None of the above

What are your future plans for social studies subjects like history, geography, political science, psychology, sociology, economics or other social studies areas? (Select as many as apply)

• I plan to take more than the required social studies courses in high school.
• I plan to take social studies courses in college.
• I plan to major in a social studies discipline in college.
• I plan to pursue a career related to a social studies discipline.
• I do not plan to pursue more than the required social studies courses.

Which of the following do you feel would be the best additions to your school's social studies program? (Select as many as apply)

• Add a Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society chapter at my school
• Additional interaction with politicians/community speakers
• Larger variety of social studies course offerings in my school

• More field trips to museums/historical sites
• More service learning/community service opportunities
• Online learning opportunities

Based upon current events surrounding political and social issues, what is your viewpoint regarding the importance of social studies courses? (Select ONE)

• Very important
• Important
• Somewhat important
• Not at all important
• I don't know.

If costs were not a factor, which categories of college would you like to attend? (Select as many as apply)

• Private College/University
• Public (State) College/University
• Community/Junior College
• Career/Technical School
• Apprenticeship/Direct to Workforce

If you are considering military options, which of the following describe your interests? (Select as many as apply)

• Military Academies/College
• College ROTC
• Enlist after High School

• Other Military Plans
• No Military Interest

Which of the following do you identify with? (Select as many as apply)

• American Indian/Alaskan Native
• Asian/Asian-American
• Black/African-American
• Latina/Latino/Latinx/Hispanic

• Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
• White/Caucasian
• Prefer Not to Answer
• Other

Have either of your parents/guardians completed college? (Select ONE)

• Yes
• No

Please identify the types of high school courses you have taken/are currently taking/will take. (Select as many as apply)

• Advanced Placement (AP)
• Cambridge AICE Diploma
• Career and Technical (CTE)
• College-Credit Courses

• General College Prep
• Honors Programs
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Other Gifted/Accelerated Programs