AP® African American Studies

All Genders Course; Prerequisite - Successful completion of one year of high school social studies; Full Year Course

Course Overview

AP® African American Studies is an interdisciplinary course that examines the diversity of African American experiences through direct encounters with authentic and varied sources. Students explore key topics that extend from early African kingdoms to the challenge and achievement inherent in the contemporary moment. Given the interdisciplinary character of African American studies, students in the course will develop skills across multiple fields, with an emphasis on developing analytical skills in a range of fields, including history, literature, visual arts, and data science. The course foregrounds the diversity of Black communities in the United States within the broader context of African cultures and the African diaspora.

Course Approval

This course is approved by the College Board and the NCAA.

One Schoolhouse is fully accredited with the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges through December 1, 2025. We are an approved online publisher for the University of California. 


Academic Program Teachers

Academic Program teachers are passionate about helping students flourish and thrive.

  • With small sections (averaging 15 students), teachers inspire, encourage, and instill confidence in their students.

  • Teachers are drawn from top independent schools across the country and participate in our extensive training on current research and best practices in online instruction methods.

  • Teachers are experts in their subject field and also highly qualified, with over 80% having a master’s degree or a terminal degree.

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