A-G Requirements

In order to attend a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus as a first time freshman (without attending a community college first) students have to complete the A-G course requirements. Each course must be passed with a grade of C or better. The A-G requirements are:

• —A –  History/Social Science- 2 years required
  • —2 Years of history/social science, including 1 year of World History, Cultures of Geography; and 1 year of U.S. History or ½ year of U.S. History and ½ year of American Gov’t/Civics
• —B-   English –4 years required
  • —4 years of college preparatory English. Students may only use 1 year of ELD
• —C –  Mathematics- 3 years required, 4 years recommended
  • —3 years of college preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Advanced Algebra.
• —D-   Laboratory Science- 2 years required, 3 years recommended.
  • — 2 years lab science, including at least 2 of the 3 foundational subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• —E-    Language other than English – 2 years required, 3 recommended
  • —2 years of the same language other than English
• —F-     Visual and Performing Arts– 1 year required
  • — 1 yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music or visual art
• —G-     College Preparatory Electives– 1 year required
  • —1 year (two semesters), in addition those required n “A-F” above. All courses must be listed under “A-F”

—Here is a PDF of the A-G requirements and courses that count at Bullard High School:  a-g list Bullard 15-16