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Required High School Coursework

If you wish to enter a 4 yr. college/university right out of high school you will need to complete the A-G Subject Area Requirements.

The A-G requirements can be summarized as follows:

• (A) History / Social Science – Two years, including: one year of world history, cultures, and historical geography and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government
• (B) English – Four years of college preparatory English that includes: frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature
• (C) Mathematics – Three years of college preparatory (Four years recommended) mathematics that include the topics covered in: elementary and advanced algebra, two and three-dimensional geometry
• (D) Laboratory Science – Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three disciplines: biology, chemistry, and physics
• (E) Language Other Than English – Two years (Three years recommended) of the same language other than English
• (F) Visual & Performing Arts – One year, including: dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art
• (G) College Preparatory Elective – One year (two semesters), chosen from additional “A-F” courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely for use as “G” electives

UC/CSU Approved A-G Course list