What Classes Do I Need to Take?

The California State University requires the college preparatory pattern of classes referred to as the "A-G" courses for admission.

English: 4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature (take one each year)
Math: 3 years (4 years are recommended), including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher mathematics (take one each year)
History and Social Science: 2 years, including 1 year of U.S. history (or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of civics or American government) and 1 year of social science
Laboratory Science: 2 years with a lab class
Language (other than English): 2 years of the same language (American Sign Language is applicable)
Visual and Performing Arts: 1 year of dance, drama or theater, music, or visual arts
College Preparatory Elective: 1 year of any college preparatory subject

Note: More than 4,000 high school career/technical classes are accepted as fulfilling one of the A-G course requirements. See "A-G Course lists" at the University of California Doorways site, to find out which ones qualify.

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