AP United States History

This course is the equivalent of a college-level introductory United States History course. We will explore the figures, processes, and events that contributed to the development of the United States. Over the year, students will develop the foundational skills needed to analyze primary and secondary documents, develop historical arguments, make historical connections, and reason about comparison, causation, continuity, and change. On successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to sit the AP United States History exam.

Please Note: Constellation Learning Institute is an online course provider and does not administer AP exams. If you attend a CLI partner school, the AP Coordinator at your institution will manage your exam registration. If you do not attend a CLI partner, you will need to arrange for exam registration either through your school or independently. Independent registration, which involves locating a physical testing site that accepts outside students, can be time-consuming and should be undertaken early in the academic year. For more information, visit the official AP website.

To successfully complete this course, students will need access to a laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection and a working webcam and microphone. This course may also require purchase of texts or other course materials.

This Guided-Study course is an opportunity for students to work individually with a teacher-mentor in a subject areas with low or inconsistent partner school demand. The course includes both synchronous and asynchronous elements, with sequenced activities and regular weekly deadlines designed to help the student keep on track and encourage and support the development of productive time management skills. In addition, the student meets one-to-one with their teacher for individualized coaching sessions. Course materials, emphases and summative projects can be tailored to accommodate student interests and school requirements.