Advanced Placement European History is a college-level comprehensive survey of European history from the Renaissance to the present day. It is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge needed to deal critically with issues and events in European history. This course prepares students for intermediate level college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those of full-year introductory college courses. It also prepares students for the national Advanced Placement European History exam offered in May. Students who successfully complete the AP European History exam can earn college credit. This course satisfies the Global Issues requirement.