APCS vs APES for Sociology Major?

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I am taking either AP Comp Sci 1 or AP Env Science next year. 2 questions:

  1. I have 2 years of science, whereas 3 is recommended by most schools. I am majoring in social sciences but still want 3 years. Do colleges accept CompSci as science credit?
  2. More importantly, which would fit better with a sociology/economics major?
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APCS is not a science credit, it’s math.

APES because it deals a lot with the movement and interaction of humans and the environment. It’s also easier (if that’s something you’re looking for).

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AP CS is usually seen as either math or academic elective. Nevertheless, a well taught AP CS principles course may be helpful to students going into any college major (AP CS A is more for those who want to be CS majors).

In terms of science, it is best to have all three of biology, chemistry, and physics in high school; you can add an advanced course like AP environmental science beyond that.

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There’s no AP Computer Science 1. Are you looking at a computer Science Principles or Computer Science A? They are very different.

But neither is a science. Bio/Chem/Physics is preferred. ES is an “elective” science, but it would be better to have it than only two sciences.

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Agreed.

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Yea, sorry, I meant Comp Sci A.

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Definitely do APES. As others have said, APCS is not considered a science credit.
I took APES in HS and it was ridiculously easy and also fun. I’m much more interested in liberal arts instead of STEM and it was a great class and exam to take. The only downside is that my community college (which I transferred to after attending a university) doesn’t accept my exam score as credit so I have to take another science for my degree. Double-check transferability, but an APES credit will most likely be accepted by a 4-year school.