U.S. HISTORY I COURSES

U.S. HISTORY I CP (9711) Grade 10 5 Credits

Prerequisite:

  • Successful completion of World History CP

All Americans should know and appreciate our heritage. This chronological history of the United States is traced from the colonial days to the end of the 19th century. This course will give a better understanding of the sacrifices and struggles to attain and maintain the freedoms which we cherish.

U.S. HISTORY I HONORS (9712) Grade 10 5 Credits (Honors)

Prerequisite:

  • Minimum grade of B- in Global Studies Honors, or an A- in World History CP.

All Americans should know and appreciate our heritage. This chronological history of the United States is traced from the colonial days to the end of the 19th century. This course will give a better understanding of the sacrifices and struggles to attain and maintain freedoms we cherish. Students will use multiple sources and be required to complete a variety of research projects with an additional emphasis on reading, writing and research skills.

AP U.S. HISTORY (9713) Grades 10-12 5 Credits (AP)

This course is equivalent to US History I and US History II

Prerequisite:

  • For Grade 10 students, a minimum grade of B+ in Global Studies Honors or an A in World History CP

  • For Grade 11 students, a minimum grade of an A in United States History I CP or an A- in US History I Honors.

  • For Grade 12 students, a minimum grade of A in United States History II CP or A- in US History II Honors.

This course will fulfill the second year of United States History necessary to meet the New Jersey state high school graduation requirements.

This course is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and issues in United States History. The chronological scope of this course is from the early foundations of our country to the present time. This course involves extensive historical research. Students who take this course should have excellent reading, writing, and research skills. This course is part of the Middlesex College Dual Enrollment Program, which can potentially award students college credits upon completion of the course.