AP Computer Science A

Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A (also known as AP CompSci, AP CompSci A, APCSA, AP Computer Science Applications, or AP Java) is an AP Computer Science course and examination offered by the College Board to high school students as an opportunity to earn college credit for a college-level computer science course. AP Computer Science A is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester course in computer science. The AP exam currently tests students on their knowledge of Java.

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Current subjects
Art History Biology Calculus (AB and BC) Chemistry Chinese Language and Culture Comparative Government and Politics Computer Science A Computer Science Principles English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition Environmental Science European History French Language and Culture German Language and Culture Human Geography Italian Language and Culture Japanese Language and Culture Latin Macroeconomics Microeconomics Music Theory Physics 1: Algebra-Based Physics 2: Algebra-Based Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Physics C: Mechanics Precalculus Psychology Spanish Language and Culture Spanish Literature and Culture Statistics Studio Art (2-D, 3-D, and Drawing) U.S. Government and Politics U.S. History World History: Modern
In development
African American Studies Anatomy and Physiology Business Principles World History: Ancient
Former subjects
Computer Science AB International English Language French Literature Latin Literature Latin: Vergil Music Listening and Literature Physics B Physics C Russian Language and Culture

AP Computer Science AB, which was equal to a full year, was discontinued following the May 2009 exam administration.

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