AP World History
Course Description
AP WORLD HISTORY: One year course: Open to grade 10; recommended for students who received an A in Global/International Studies or a B or higher in Honors Global/International Studies.
AP World History will focus more carefully on a variety of themes that collectively describe the human experience rather than focusing on formal political developments and wars above all. The class will work to develop critical thinking skills by focusing on the global processes that transpire throughout human history. Above all, AP World History will be global and not primarily Western. This course includes a required summer assignment that is due at the beginning of the school year. The course will prepare students to pass the AP World History examination given in May. Fulfills UC/CSU “a” requirement. Meets NCAA requirements.