College Prep Curriculum
UC ACADEMY
College-Prep Focus: UCA High School courses align with and are approved by the University of California and the California State systems.
| Subject | UCA Graduation Requirements | University of California Admission Requirements* | California State College & University |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 4 years | 4 years college prep including frequent writing and reading of classic and modern literature | Same as University of California |
| Math | 3 years | 3 years to include Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra or higher levels (4 years recommended) | Same as University of California |
| Science | 2 years | 2 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 Science | World 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 Government | 2 years – U.S. History and Social Science |
| Foreign Language | 2 years of same foreign language | 2 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 Arts | 1 year of visual or performing art | 1 year (of the same course), including dance, drama, music or visual art | Same as University of California |
| Specified Electives | College 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 Arts | 2 semesters of any college preparatory classes in social science, English, mathematics, visual and performing arts, lab science, or foreign language | Same as University of California |
| Physical Education/Athletics | 2 years | None | None |
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.
