AP World History
UC A-G approved AP World History course delivered fully online through immersive VR and AI-enhanced instruction.
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
Trace the rise and fall of major civilizations across six continents
Analyze how geography, trade, and religion shaped historical development
Evaluate primary sources from diverse cultural perspectives
Understand major turning points: the Renaissance, Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, World Wars
Develop comparative historical analysis skills across regions and time periods
Prepare for AP World History or AP Human Geography exams
Course Structure
Foundations & Core Concepts
- Vocabulary and conceptual framework
- Historical/scientific/mathematical context
- Primary skill development
Core Content Development
- Deep dive into central themes
- Evidence analysis and interpretation
- Practice with AP-style free-response
Advanced Application
- Complex problem-solving
- Cross-unit synthesis
- Timed AP multiple-choice practice
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 World History: Modern: study order
Nine CED units chronological from 1200 CE to present. Heimler's History is the spine; CrashCourse World History (John Green) handles macro arcs; Mr. Sinn covers DBQ and SAQ technique for the May exam.
Overview
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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.
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 World History / Cultures / Historical Geography; strong academic standing recommended
All students complete a placement conversation with our admissions team before enrollment is confirmed. Questions? Contact admissions.