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What are “a-g” requirements?
What are “a-g” requirements?
You have to take certain high school courses to be eligible for a University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU). They’re called “a-g” subject requirements. To count:
You have to pass with a C or better.
Area: “a” -- History/Social Science
Two years of history/social science.
One year of U.S. History OR one semester each of U.S. History and civics or American Government.
One year of:
CSU: History/social science from the “a” or “g” subject area.
UC: World or European history, cultures, or geography from the “a” subject area.
Area: “b” -- English
Four years of college-prep English with frequent writing.
Area: “c” -- Mathematics
Three years of college-prep mathematics. Courses include topics covered in elementary algebra, advanced algebra, and two-and three-dimensional geometry.
Four years strongly recommended.
Area: “d” -- Science
Two years of college-prep science, including:
CSU: One biological science and one physical science.
UC: Courses in two of these three subjects: biology, chemistry, and physics.
Three years strongly recommended.
Area: “e" -- Language other than English (LOTE)
Two years of the same language other than English.
Area: “f” -- Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)
Years Required: One year of dance, drama/theater, music, interdisciplinary arts, or visual art. Two one-semester courses in the same subject counts.
Area: “g” -- College Preparatory Elective
One year or two semesters in any course on the “a-g” list.
What do I need to Graduate?
What do I need to Graduate?
You have to take certain high school courses to be eligible for a University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU). They’re called “a-g” subject requirements. To count:
You have to pass with a C or better.
Area: “a” -- History/Social Science
Two years of history/social science.
One year of U.S. History OR one semester each of U.S. History and civics or American Government.
One year of:
CSU: History/social science from the “a” or “g” subject area.
UC: World or European history, cultures, or geography from the “a” subject area.
Area: “b” -- English
Four years of college-prep English with frequent writing.
Area: “c” -- Mathematics
Three years of college-prep mathematics. Courses include topics covered in elementary algebra, advanced algebra, and two-and three-dimensional geometry.
Four years strongly recommended.
Area: “d” -- Science
Two years of college-prep science, including:
CSU: One biological science and one physical science.
UC: Courses in two of these three subjects: biology, chemistry, and physics.
Three years strongly recommended.
Area: “e" -- Language other than English (LOTE)
Two years of the same language other than English.
Area: “f” -- Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)
Years Required: One year of dance, drama/theater, music, interdisciplinary arts, or visual art. Two one-semester courses in the same subject counts.
Area: “g” -- College Preparatory Elective
One year or two semesters in any course on the “a-g” list.
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