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Course Name : AP European History Type of Course : Elective Course
Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : Prerequisite : 95 %+ in H . World History or H . US History OR 85 %+ in AP World History or AP US History
Description : This course is an introductory college-level European history course . Students cultivate their understanding of European history through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like interaction of Europe and the world ; economic and commercial developments ; cultural and intellectual developments ; states and other institutions of power ; social organization and development ; national and European identity ; and technological and scientific innovation . The course will involve extensive readings , independent study , and frequent written / document analysis to prepare students for the AP European History Exam . Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
Course Name : AP Psychology Type of Course : Elective Course
Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : Prerequisite : 95 %+ in H . World History or H . US History OR 85 %+ in AP World History or AP US History
Description : This course is an introductory college-level psychology course . Students cultivate their understanding of the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes through inquiry-based investigations as they explore concepts like the biological bases of behavior , sensation and perception , learning and cognition , motivation , developmental psychology , testing and individual differences , treatment of abnormal behavior , and social psychology . The course will involve extensive readings , independent study , and frequent written / document analysis to prepare students for the AP Psychology Exam . Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
Course Name : AP Seminar / Social Studies Type of Course : Elective Course
Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : Prerequisite : 95 %+ in H . World History or H . US History OR 85 %+ in AP World History or AP US History
Description : This is the first course in the AP Capstone Diploma program that is an interdisciplinary course that encourages students to demonstrate critical thinking , collaboration , and academic research skills on topics of the student ’ s choosing . Students will develop and practice the skills in research , collaboration , and communication that they ’ ll need in any academic discipline . Students will investigate topics in a variety of subject areas , write research-based essays , and design and give presentations both individually and as part of a team as a yearlong implementation . The course will prepare students for the AP Seminar Exam . This course is required for 11th grade STEAM Academy Students . Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
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