The College Board authorized AP Computer Science Principles course at York College covers the broader ideas behind computing, such as algorithms and data, creativity, the internet, programming, cybersecurity and the social implications of the field. AP Computer Science Principles is equivalent to an introductory college-level course in computing, and college credit is awarded with the successful completion of the course and passing of the College Board’s standardized AP Computer Science Principles test. AP Computer Science Principles course gives students a more panoramic understanding of computing practices. AP Computer Science Principles is ideal for those students who are less interested in Java or who would like a big-picture view of computing. It can be an excellent choice for various careers and majors, including economics, library and information science, and physics. As a result, AP Computer Science Principles does not rely on any particular programming language. This decision is left to the discretion of the instructor. The College Board’s End-of-Course AP Exam fee of $94 is included in the cost of the course The End-of-Course AP Exam is a paper-and-pencil written exam. It is 2 hours long and includes approximately 74 multiple-choice questions.
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