Arlington College and Career High School – Advanced Placement African American Studies
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
AP African American Studies, an elective course, is designed to offer high school students an evidence-based introduction to African American studies. The interdisciplinary course reaches into a variety of fields—literature, the arts and humanities, political science, geography, and science—to explore the vital contributions and experiences of African Americans. The historical thinking skills required in an AP history class include analyzing historical sources and evidence, making historical connections, chronological reasoning, and creating and supporting historical argument by considering multiple perspectives while considering topics in AP African American studies. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement test at the completion of the course.
Grades: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
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