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Course Description: AP World History (Dakota Ridge Senior High School)

Following the College Board's suggested curriculum design to parallel college-level World History courses, AP World History examines world history from 1200 C.E. to the present with the aim of helping students develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts and how different human societies have interacted. This course highlights the nature of continuity and change over time in an international context and explores cause and effect relationships. AP World History prepares the student for the national Advanced Placement exam. Strong reading and writing skills are critical. Class time frequently involves small and large group discussions. This is a college level course; the content and writing demands are rigorous.

This course can earn 3 credits in AP World 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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