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 is a study of America history from the Age of Exploration to the end of the 19th Century that 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. If a student withdraws from LCTI, that student will also be withdrawn from this course and required to enroll in course American Studies 1 Seminar (217) or American Studies 1 CP (212).