Following the College Board's suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level U.S. History courses, AP U.S. History provides students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to address critical problems and materials in U.S. history. Students learn to assess historical materials and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. The course examines the discovery and settlement of the New World through the recent past. A.P U.S. History prepares the student for the national Advanced Placement exam. The class provides a detailed survey of American History from pre-1492 through 2016. Strong reading and writing skills are critical. Class time frequently involves small or large group discussions. The primary focus of the class will be on historical skills and application of content. This is a college level course, and students will be expected to perform college level work in order to succeed in this class.

This course can earn 3 credits in AP United States History at Advanced Placement (AP) Program.

College Tuition for this course: $0
Additional Costs for this Course: $95

Additional Information: Student must purchase textbook. AP Exam fee $95.

Is this class Guarantee Transfer college credit? Yes.

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