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College Prep Curriculum

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College-Prep Focus: UCA High School courses align with and are approved by the University of California and the California State systems.

SubjectUCA Graduation RequirementsUniversity of California Admission Requirements*California State College & University
English4 years 4 years college prep including frequent writing and reading of classic and modern literatureSame as University of California
Math3 years3 years to include Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra or higher levels (4 years recommended)Same as University of California
Science2 years2 years lab science in 2 of 3 disciplines of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (3 years recommended)1 year physical science (Chemistry or Physics)
1 year biological science (Biology or Anatomy & Physiology)
Social ScienceWorld History-1 year
U.S. History-1 year
Government-1 semester
Economics-1 semester
2 years – To include 1 year of World History and 1 year of U.S. History or 1 year of World History and 1 semester of U.S. History and 1 semester of American Government2 years – U.S. History and Social Science
Foreign Language2 years of same foreign language2 years of same foreign language (3 years recommended)Same as University of California; however, students with competency in a language other than English may qualify for an exemption
Visual Arts & Performing Arts1 year of visual or performing art1 year (of the same course), including dance, drama, music or visual artSame as University of California
Specified ElectivesCollege preparatory electives-60 credits taken from the following: Bible (required for each semester of attendance at UCA), History, English, Advanced Math, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Science, Computer, approved Fine Arts or Performing Arts2 semesters of any college preparatory classes in social science, English, mathematics, visual and performing arts, lab science, or foreign languageSame as University of California
Physical Education/Athletics2 yearsNoneNone

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are available at UCA: Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science, English Literature, American Government, ,Physics, Psychology, Studio Art 2D, and US History.

*University of California and California State requires a “C” or better in all required subjects.
**University of California requires that at least 7 of the 15 required courses must be taken in the last 2 years of high school.

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