High School Diploma Program
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The High School Diploma program is offered to students who wish to complete coursework toward earning a high school diploma. Students must meet the current graduation requirements as a student who graduates from a high school in South Carolina. Students must be 17 years of age or older. Adults may enroll with any number of credits, regardless of age.
Students of our High School Diploma completion program appreciate the flexibility of taking classes online.
We partner with VirtualSC to provide an individualized online learning solution for our students on the path to high school graduation. VirtualSC offers rigorous online courses aligned to state standards that are developed and taught by highly qualified, SC licensed teachers.
Since VirtualSC is a supplemental online learning program, you must have a school sponsor to participate.
To be sponsored by Charleston Adult Education, contact us to enroll in our High School Diploma program.
WAHS GED Fall 2025 Flyer 7.22.25 pdf.pdfGraduation Requirements:
Requirements for Earning a South Carolina High School Diploma
The student must earn a total of twenty-four units of credit as follows:
Unit Requirements
English language arts = 4.0
Mathematics = 4.0
Science = 3.0
U.S. History and Constitution = 1.0
Economics = 0.5
U.S. Government = 0.5
Other Social Studies = 1.0
Computer Science = 1.0
Electives = 9.0
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24.0 total
Career Services
Charleston Adult Education students are administered a career assessment as a part of the admissions process. During one-on-one sessions with a College and Career Navigator, the results of the career assessments are discussed. Students are given information such as career alternatives, career pathways, college options, starting a small business, and military opportunities.
Postsecondary Education and/or Training
We will assist you with exploring postsecondary education at any college of your choice, whether pursuing a degree or an occupational skills credential. Students of Adult Education are eligible for dual-credit courses and dual-enrollment through our partnership with Trident Technical College.
Contact Us!
To find out more about enrolling in our High School Diploma Program, call 843.573.1214.
How is Online different than Face-to-Face Learning?
Online learning places a tremendous amount of responsibility on the student. If you thrive in an environment of personal responsibility, can stay organized, and can juggle multiple assignments at once, then online learning might be a great fit.
Do I need a computer to take online classes with VirtualSC?
Yes, you will need a desktop or laptop computer because courses are not optimized for use with mobile devices. Additionally, some classes have specific technical requirements. Please be sure to consult the course syllabus before making a course request, to make sure your computer has the resources needed for you to be successful.
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