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UC/CSU A–G Approved Courses

University Approved College Preparatory Courses

The current UC-approved course list may be accessed by visiting: 

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 “D” Requirement - 20 credits minimum, 30 credits recommended

  • Living Earth

  • Honors Living Earth

  • Chemistry in the Earth Systems

  • Honors Chemistry in the Earth Systems

  • Physics in the Universe

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • PLTW Aerospace Engineering

  • PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design

  • PLTW Principles of Engineering

  • PLTW Engineering Design and Development

  • AP Environmental Science

  • AP Biology

  • AP Chemistry

  • AP Physics 1

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