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AP Capstone™ is a diploma program from the College Board. It’s based on two yearlong AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research.
AP Capstone™ is a diploma program from the College Board. It’s based on two yearlong AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research.
Rather than teaching subject-specific content, these courses develop students’ skills in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing, and presenting. Students who complete the two-year program can earn one of two different AP Capstone awards, which are valued by colleges across the United States and around the world.
AP® SEMINAR (#1532)
AP® SEMINAR (#1532)
AP® Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational literary and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in research based written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments. Students will complete various assessments throughout the year to earn an Advanced Placement® Exam score that may allow them to earn college credit. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP® Seminar and AP® Research will receive the AP® Seminar and Research Certificate© signifying their attainment of college level academic and research skills. In addition, students who earn a 3 or higher in four additional AP® Courses will receive the AP® Capstone Diploma©. Students receive a GPA weighted credit as with all other AP® courses. The Exam Fee for this course is applicable. For further information, please consult the College Board Website: https://advancesinap.collegeboard.org/ap-capstone
- Credit: 1
- Grade Placement: 10-11
- Tier 1 class of 2022; Advanced class of 2023 and beyond.
AP® RESEARCH (#1533)
AP® RESEARCH (#1533)
AP® Research, the second course in the AP® Capstone experience, allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, issue, or idea of individual interest. Students design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question. Through this inquiry, they the skills they acquired in the AP® Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing analyzing, and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a process and reflection portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4,000-5,000 words (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense. Students will complete various assessments throughout the year to earn an Advanced Placement® Exam score that may allow them to earn college credit. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP® Seminar and AP® Research will receive the AP® Seminar and Research Certificate© signifying their attainment of college level academic and research skills. In addition, students who earn a 3 or higher in four additional AP® Courses will receive the AP® Capstone Diploma©. Students receive a GPA weighted credit as with all other AP® courses. The Exam Fee for this course is applicable. For further information, please consult the College Board Website: https://advancesinap.collegeboard.org/ap-capstone
- Credit: 1
- Grade Placement: 11-12
- Prerequisite: AP® Seminar
- Tier 1 class of 2022; Advanced class of 2023 and beyond.
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