• Examine the diversity of African American experiences through direct encounters with authentic and varied sources

• Explore key topics that extend from early African kingdoms to the ongoing challenges and achievements of the contemporary movement

• Develop skills across multiple fields, with an emphasis on developing historical, literary, visual, and data analysis skills

• Study the diversity of Black communities in the United States within the broader context of Africa and African diaspora 

Students will prepare to take the AP African American Studies assessment for potential college credit 

*The age-appropriate curriculum for this course is prescribed by College Board (Advanced Placement), International Baccalaureate (IBDP, IBCP), the Virginia Community College System (Dual Enrollment), the Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning (SOLs), or is developed in alignment with best practices for the specialized elective course content. Instruction designed and delivered for this course is done so in alignment with standards developed by those organizations and institutions. As such, HCPS may not substitute, alter, or omit prescribed course content including that which relate(s) to human sexuality. In accordance with P7-05-008, a detailed list of assigned instructional material that contains sexually explicit content that must be taught during this course is available for parental review in advance of course enrollment. As this is an elective course and the materials may not be altered, Parents wishing to request alternative materials for their student may wish to enroll their student in a different course.