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Colorado’s Higher Education Admission Requirements |
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* Acceptable Academic Electives include additional courses in English, mathematics, natural/physical sciences and social sciences, foreign languages, art, music, journalism, drama, computer science, honors, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate courses.
Certain In-State Colleges may have specific requirements, be sure to check the individual school you are interested in attending.
Out of State Colleges may have different requirements, be sure to check the individual school you are interested in attending. |
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General Information |
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Graduation Requirements |
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Subject Areas |
Semester Credits |
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English |
8 |
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Social Studies US Government (1) US History (2) |
6 |
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Mathematics |
6 |
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Science |
6 |
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Physical Education |
3 |
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Health |
1 |
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Humanities (Music, Art, &/or Foreign Lang.) |
2 |
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Computer Education |
1 |
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Economics |
1 |
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Practical Arts (Business Education, Industrial Arts, Consumer Family Studies) |
1 |
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Electives |
11 |
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Minimum Total for Graduation |
46 |
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Academic Area |
2008/2009 Graduates |
2010+ Graduates |
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English |
4 years |
4 years |
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Mathematics—must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalents– Integrated 1-6 equals equivalents) |
3 years |
4 years |
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Natural/Physical Sciences (two units must be lab-based) |
3 years |
3 years |
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Social Sciences |
3 years |
3 years |
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Foreign Language |
Not required |
1 year |
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Academic Electives * |
2 years |
2 years |