Graduation & A-G Requirements
Graduation Requirements and UC/CSU "A-G" Requirements
Students must earn 220 credits in a variety of courses to graduate with a Prospect diploma. Our graduation requirements meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements for UC/CSU schools, commonly known as the A-G requirements. The letters A through G refer to discipline areas indicated below. Learn more about A-G Requirements.
| Subject Requirements |
CUHSD Graduation Requirements:
Grade of D- or Better
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UC/CSU Requirements:
Grade of C- or Better
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| A) History/Soc Sci | 2 Years (20 credits) | 2 Years |
| B) English | 4 Years (40 credits) | 4 Years |
| C) Math | 3 Years (30 credits) | 4 Years Recommended |
| D) Science |
3 Years (30 credits):
Biology, Chemistry, & Physics
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3 Years Recommended |
| E) Language Other Than English (LOTE) |
2 Years (20 credits)
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3 Years Recommended |
| F) Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) |
1 Year (10 credits)
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1 Year |
| G) College Prep Elective |
1 year (10 Credits) or
Can be satisfied with an additional year of any minimum requirement from above
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| Government |
1 Semester (5 credits)
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Can be used to satisfy 'G' elective |
| Economics |
1 Semester (5 credits)
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| Physical Education (PE) |
2 Years (20 credits)
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Not required for admissions to a UC/CSU |
| Career Tech Education (CTE)/VAPA/Special Programs |
10 credits or
20+ Credits earned through VAPA
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| General Electives |
2 Years (20 credits)
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| Total Credits Needed for Diploma |
220 Credits
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Diploma is required to attend a 4-Year University. |