QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS CURRICULUM

Information for High Schools

Qualified Admissions Curriculum

English: 4 approved units of English, one unit taken each year of high school.

Natural Science: 3 approved units from the following, one unit must be Chemistry or Physics:

  • Biology
  • Advanced Biology (2nd Year Biology)
  • Earth/Space Science
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Principles of Technology
Math: 3 approved units from the following:
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
  • Algebra II
  • Any math course that has Algebra II as a prerequisite.
    Courses completed in middle school or junior high do not count toward the requirement.
Social Science: 3 approved units from the following:
  • One unit of U.S. History
  • Minimum of one-half unit of U.S. Government
    Minimum of one-half unit from the following:
  • World History
  • World Geography
  • International Relations
    Up to one unit selected from:
  • Psychology
  • Economics
  • U.S. Government (additional course)
  • U.S. History (additional course)
  • Current Social Issues
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Race and Ethnic Group Relations
    A ½ unit course may not be used to fulfill more than one requirement.

Qualified Admissions Course Content Requirements