West Chester Henderson High SchoolYear 2: AP Research

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

AP Research allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this exploration, students design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based investigation to address a research question.  The course culminates in an academic paper of 4000-5000 words (accompanied by a performance or exhibition of product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense. Students will be assigned a lead advisor for their Research year, but will also have the ability to seek out experts in the specific field of their research to serve on their 3-person advisory panel. The bolded courses are the approved CHS courses. Art: - Art & Design - Art History Computer Science - Computer Science A - Computer Science Principles English: - Language & Composition - Literature & Composition Mathematics: - Calculus AB - Calculus BC - Statistics Music - Music Theory Science: - Biology - Chemistry - Environmental Science - Physics 1 - Physics 2 Social Studies: - European History - Human Geography - Economics - Psychology - US Government & Politics - US History World Languages: - French Language & Culture - German Language & Culture - Italian Language & Culture - Latin Language & Culture - Spanish Language & Culture - [West Chester University Opportunities](https://www.wcasd.net/our-team/departments/curriculum/course-selection-2025-26/25-26-high-school-course-descriptions#fs-panel-87440) - [University of Pittsburgh College in the High School (CHS)](https://www.wcasd.net/our-team/departments/curriculum/course-selection-2025-26/25-26-high-school-course-descriptions#fs-panel-87442) Fall and Spring semester classes are located at the West Chester University Graduate Center and are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:05 pm -1:55 pm. Students will be scheduled to depart from their high school at the conclusion of 6th period and travel by way of their own transportation to the Graduate Center located off of Greenhill Road. Students successfully completing a semester college-level course will receive three college credits from West Chester University and 1 credit from WCASD.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Seminar

Grades: 11, 12

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