AP World History is structured around the investigation of key course themes and concepts in six different chronological periods, from approximately 1200 C.E. to the present. These themes, examined across cultures and time periods, include: Interaction between humans and the environment; Development and interaction of cultures; State-building, expansion and conflict; Creation, expansion and interaction of economic systems; Development and transformation of social structures.

This course requires weekly engagement but is primarily asynchronous which allows students to work around their school schedule. There is a synchronous meeting that will take place one evening every three weeks that students are expected to attend, as well as a weekly office hour that is optional for students to attend. Meeting times to be determined at the beginning of the term.