College Prep Courses
To increase their chances of admission, most four-year colleges recommend students take the following
college prep courses.
Subject Area
(Units Required)
Rationale?
English/Language Arts
(4)
Mathematics
(4)
Lab Science
(3)
U.S. History and Constitution (1)
Economics
(.5)
U.S. Government
(.5)
Other Social Studies
(1)
Physical Education
or Junior ROTC
Computer Science1
(incl. keyboarding)
(1)
(1)
2
Foreign Language
or CATE course
(1)
Electives
(7)
Total
(24)
1
2
3
The student must demonstrate computer literacy before graduation.
For a student in a College Prep program to meet the state high school diploma requirements, one unit must
be earned in a foreign language (most four-year colleges/universities require at least two years of the same
foreign language. For a student in a Tech Prep Program, one unit must be earned in Career and
Technology Education.
Many colleges require an art or music appreciation course. (Source: SC Department of Education)
**Double check with your guidance counselor to make sure
you are meeting the requirements for college!
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