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UC/CSU A–G Approved Courses

University Approved College Preparatory Courses

The following courses meet CSU and UC A–G subject requirements.

*Underlined courses with grades of “C” or better will receive a weighted grade point.

Meets “A” Requirement - 20 credits minimum

  • Modern World History
  • Honors Modern World History
  • AP World History
  • US History
  • AP US History
  • American Government
  • AP US Government & Politics

Meets “B” Requirement - 40 credits minimum

  • ELD (English Language Development)
  • English 1
  • Honors English 1
  • English 2
  • Honors English 2
  • English 3
  • AP English Language and Composition
  • English 4
  • AP English Literature
  • Creative Writing

Meets “C” Requirement - 30 credits minimum, 40 credits recommended
*Cannot be used to satisfy the “G” Requirement

  • Math I*
  • Math II*
  • Enhanced Math II*
  • Math III*
  • Enhanced Math III*
  • Math IV*
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Computer Science
  • AP Statistics

Meets “C” Requirement - 30 credits minimum, 40 credits recommended
*Cannot be used to satisfy the “G” Requirement

  • Math I*
  • Math II*
  • Enhanced Math II*
  • Math III*
  • Enhanced Math III*
  • Math IV*
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Computer Science
  • AP Statistics

Meets “E” Requirement - 20 credits min, 30 credits recommended
*Cannot be used to satisfy the “G” Requirement

  • French 1*
  • French 2
  • French 3
  • Honors French 4
  • AP French Lang. & Culture
  • Korean 1*
  • Korean 2
  • Korean 3
  • Honors Korean 4
  • Honors Korean 5
  • Spanish 1*
  • Spanish 2
  • Spanish 3
  • Honors Spanish 4
  • AP Spanish Lang. & Culture
  • Spanish for Native Speakers 1
  • Spanish for Native Speakers 2

Meets “F” Requirement - 10 credits minimum
*Cannot be used to satisfy the “G” Requirement

  • Students satisfy the VPA requirement by completing two courses of an approved “F” course in either Visual or Performing Arts.

Visual Arts

  • Animation
  • Adv. Animation
  • Computer Graphics*
  • Adv. Computer Graphics
  • Ceramics*
  • Adv. Ceramics
  • AP 3D Art and Design
  • Painting & Drawing*
  • Adv. Painting & Drawing
  • AP Drawing
  • Visual Imagery*
  • Adv. Visual Imagery
  • AP 2D Art and Design
  • AP Art History
  • The Art of Film
  • Video Production
  • Adv. Video Production

Performing Arts

  • Theater
    • Creative Drama*
    • Intermediate Drama
    • Advanced Drama
    • Theater Technology
  • Dance
    • Dance Ensemble
    • Dance Tech 2
    • Dance Tech 3
    • Dance Tech 4
  • Chorus
    • Chorale
    • Concert Chorale
    • Viva Cantar
    • Canta Bella
  • Irvine Singers
  • Music
    • Guitar 1*
    • Guitar 2
    • Concert Band*
    • Concert Orchestra*
    • Jazz Ensemble 1
    • Jazz Ensemble 2*
    • Percussion Ensemble*
    • Philharmonic Orchestra
    • Symphonic Band
    • Symphonic Orchestra
    • Wind Symphony

Meets “G” Requirement - 10 credits minimum

  • All courses listed in sections A-F above with the exception of those marked with an * plus the following:
    • Beginning Journalism
    • Advanced Journalism
    • Yearbook
    • Auto MLR I
    • Auto MLR II
    • Economics
    • AP Macroeconomics
    • Exploring Computer Science
    • Psychology
    • AP Psychology
    • Virtual Enterprise
    • Web Design

UC/CSU A–G Subject Requirements

To be eligible for admission to a University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU), students must complete the following A–G subject requirements with grades of “C” or better.

"A" Historical/Social Science - 2 years required

Two years of history, including:

  • 1 Year of world history, cultures or historical geography
  • 1 Year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government

"B" English - 4 years required

  • No more than 1 year may be advanced ELD

"C" Mathematics - 3 years required (4 years strongly recommended for UC)

  • Math I
  • Math II
  • Math III

"D" Laboratory Science - 2 years required (3 years strongly recommended for UC)

  • 1 year Biological Science
  • 1 year Physical Science (CSU)
  • 1 Year Chemistry or Physics (UC)

"E" Language Other Than English (LOTE) - 2 years required (3 years strongly recommended for UC)

  • Must be the same Language

"F" Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) - 1 year required

  • 2 semesters in either Visual or Performing Arts (Example: Ceramics in Fall and Drama in Spring) - CSU
  • 2 semesters of the same discipline (Example: Drama in Fall and Spring) - UC

"G" College Preparatory Elective- 1 year required

  • 2 semesters in addition to those listed above in "A" - "F" or Non-introductory VAPA or 3rd year of LOTE or 2 years of a second LOTE