Course Catalog
Section A · History & Social ScienceUC Honors · +1.0 GPA AP Exam Preparation
AP United States History
UC A-G approved AP United States History course delivered fully online through immersive VR and AI-enhanced instruction.
1 Year Online · Remote / Hybrid / In-Person U.S. History Grades 10, 11, 12 10 credits
Section AUC A‑G Requirement
History & Social Science — 2 years required
Must include 1 year of World History, Cultures, or Historical Geography AND 1 year of U.S. History (or ½ year U.S. History + ½ year Civics/American Government).
UC Honors Designation
AP and IB History/Social Science courses earn 1 extra weighted GPA point at UC/CSU.
Why This Matters for College Admission
Satisfies the UC/CSU history & social science requirement — essential for freshman admission. Strong scores (3–5) on AP History exams can exempt you from equivalent college courses.
What You'll Learn
Analyze primary sources and historical narratives from the founding era through today
Evaluate the causes and consequences of major U.S. political and social movements
Understand the development of constitutional government and civil rights
Connect historical events to contemporary issues in economics and foreign policy
Develop argumentative essay skills using historical evidence
Prepare for AP U.S. History exam with document-based question (DBQ) practice
Course Structure
Unit 1Weeks 1–6
Foundations & Core Concepts
- Vocabulary and conceptual framework
- Historical/scientific/mathematical context
- Primary skill development
Unit 2Weeks 7–12
Core Content Development
- Deep dive into central themes
- Evidence analysis and interpretation
- Practice with AP-style free-response
Unit 3Weeks 13–18
Advanced Application
- Complex problem-solving
- Cross-unit synthesis
- Timed AP multiple-choice practice
Unit 4Weeks 19–24
AP Exam Preparation & Capstone
- Full-length practice exams
- Score analysis and targeted review
- Final project or research paper
Curated syllabus · 9 units · 54 videos
AP United States History: study order
Nine CED periods chronological from 1491 to present. Heimler's spine + KA + Tom Richey for thematic depth + Adam Norris for review.
Overview
Khan Academy
Khan Academy
Native American societies before contact | Period 1: 1491-1607 | AP US History | Khan AcademyKhan Academy
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Free-Response / Exam
Free-Response / Exam
APUSH Unit 1 REVIEW (Period 1: 1491-1607)—Everything You NEED to KnowHeimler's History
Overview
Khan Academy
Khan Academy
Society and religion in the New England colonies | AP US History | Khan AcademyKhan Academy
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AP Exam Preparation
This course is designed to prepare you fully for the College Board AP exam. A score of 3–5 can earn college credit at thousands of universities, potentially saving you tuition on entry-level college courses.
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Extremely Well Qualified
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Well Qualified
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Qualified - Credit Eligible
UC/CSU Honors designation applies to courses with AP scores of 3 or higher. Check your target university's AP credit policy for specific course equivalencies.
Prerequisites & Requirements
Prior coursework in U.S. History; strong academic standing recommended
All students complete a placement conversation with our admissions team before enrollment is confirmed. Questions? Contact admissions.