NOTE: Students who select this course must also be enrolled in the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI). This course will combine traditional academic education with a concentration on career preparation. The academic focus covers the historic period between 1877 and the present and allows students to survey this period of American history in an attempt for them to gain a better understanding of the story of our nation. At the same time, this course will also require students to explore and evaluate their potential career pathways as well as develop 21st century career readiness skills through daily class activities, self-assessment tools and career exploration opportunities integrated into the curriculum. In addition, the course will run primarily in an online format as facilitated by a Parkland High School social studies teacher. However, individual, small group, and/or whole group instruction will be available to students throughout the course as well. If a student withdraws from LCTI, that student will also be withdrawn from this course and required to enroll in course American Studies 2 Seminar (227) or American Studies 2 CP (222).