About
More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
Admission
“The Taft Admission office seeks students who will infuse our community with intellectual and social curiosity, while embracing a joyful balance and a steadfast commitment to excellence in all they pursue.’’Amanda Bohnsack, Director of Enrollment
Academics
Our students develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens.
Arts
Success in the Arts is bred of self-confidence; a fearlessness or joy in the process, more than the outcome. Taft School Portrait of an Arts Graduate
Athletics
In building one of the most successful athletic programs in New England, Taft coaches promote fair play, respect for opponents, a love of the game, competitive spirit, and team loyalty.
Campus Life
Taft is a school with heart. Our sense of community is strong, and extends to every aspect of campus life.
Giving
Taft has been built, brick by brick, through the collective generosity of generations of alumni, parents, families, and friends.
Living Our Motto
Not to be served but to serve is more than our motto, it is the underlying principle that shapes our perspectives and guides our actions every day.
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History and Global Studies

History and Global Studies Course Flowchart

* Indicates that the course builds towards a Global Studies and Service diploma

GS220: Human Geography*

GS523: Philosophy: Searching for Truth*

GS525: Perennial Philosophy: East and West

GS532: The Influence of Buddhism in the West*

GS601: Honors Human Geography: Development & Justice*

GS602: Honors Human Geography: Contemporary Issues*

GS604: Honors Philosophy: Socrates, Plato & Aristotle*

HI150: Modern World History

HI320: United States History

HI401: Topics in World History: World War I

HI402: Topics in World History: World War II

HI403: Legal Studies: Foundations of Law and Justice

HI404: Legal Studies: Constitutional & Civil Law

HI515: History and Film

HI534: History of Sport in America

HI539: History Through Music: Rock and Roll

HI542: History of New York City

HI601: Honors Politics of Race, Gender, and Sexuality*

HI604: Honors U.S. Government

HI606: Honors Comparative Government

HI607: Honors Topics in U.S. History: The 1960s

HI608: Honors Topics in US History: 1974-2016

HI611: Senior Research and Composition

HI613: Honors International Relations*

HI615: Honors U.S. Politics

HI618: Honors Women in U.S. History

HI622: Honors Psychology of Politics

HI641: Honors Topics in Modern Chinese History*

HI644: Honors Topics: Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union*

HI653: Honors Imperial Russia

HI680: Honors US History

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