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University System of GeorgiaFreshman Admission RequirementsStaying on Course: The Required High School CurriculumThe Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) is the cornerstone of the University System of Georgia (USG)admission policy. This document reflects the minimum high school RHSC unit requirements for each of the academicsubject areas. Students should pursue a challenging and rigorous high school curriculum to be best prepared for asuccessful college experience and should consult with their high school counselor to determine appropriate courses.The course titles and numbers used in this document reflect those utilized by the Georgia Department of Education.Consideration is also given to similar courses for students attending private or out-of-state high schools. In additionto the courses listed on this document, other Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses,as well as degree-level courses completed through Dual Enrollment, may be considered.In addition to these requirements, freshman applicants must meet the high school GPA and test score requirements,if applicable, for the college or university they are applying to attend. Students are encouraged to contact theAdmission Office of their USG college or university of interest to learn more about requirements, necessarydocumentation, and deadlines.UNITS4 Carnegie units of collegepreparatory English4 Carnegie units of collegepreparatory mathematics4 Carnegie units of collegepreparatory science3 Carnegie units of collegepreparatory social science2 Carnegie units of the sameforeign languageOR2 units of American SignLanguage OR2 units of computer science2Rev. 03/30/21 – SA/SWCARNEGIE UNIT REQUIREMENTSDESCRIPTIONLiterature (American, English, World) integrated with grammar, usage andadvanced composition skillsView the courses that satisfy the English area of the RHSC.Algebra I/Coordinate Algebra, Geometry/Analytic Geometry, AlgebraII/Advanced Algebra, and a 4th unit of advanced math, or equivalentcoursesView the courses that satisfy the mathematics area of the RHSC.The 4 science units should include two courses with a laboratorycomponent. Georgia public high school students should have at least oneunit of biology, one unit of physical science or physics, one unit of chemistry,earth systems, environmental science, or an advanced placement course,and a 4th science.View the courses that satisfy the science area of the RHSC.Must include one unit focusing on U.S. studies and one unit focusing onworld studies.View the courses that satisfy the social science area of the RHSC.The 2 units of the same foreign language must have an emphasis onspeaking, listening, reading and writing. The 2 units of computer sciencemust have a coding and programming emphasis.View the courses that satisfy the foreign language/American SignLanguage/Computer Science area of the RHSC.1 Page
7027.0538027.0720027.0730027.07400COURSES THAT SATISFY THE ENGLISH REQUIREMENTAdvanced CompositionAP Seminar, ELAAP Language/CompositionAmerican Literature/CompositionBritish Literature/CompositionAP English Language & Composition/AmericanLiteratureNinth Grade Literature & CompositionIB English B (SL or HL), Year OneIB English B (SL or HL), Year TwoTenth Grade Literature & 023.0680023.0690052.09200World Literature/CompositionLiterary Types/CompositionAP English Literature & CompositionContemporary Literature/CompositionMulticultural Literature/CompositionIB English A Literature (SL or HL), Year OneIB English A Literature (SL or HL), Year TwoDramatic Writing (Film, Television, &Theatre I)COURSES THAT SATISFY THE MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENTIB Mathematical Studies, Year OneIB Mathematical Studies, Year TwoIB Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches SL,Year OneIB Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches SL,Year TwoIB Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches HL,Year OneIB Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches HL,Year TwoIB Mathematics: Applications & InterpretationSL, Year OneIB Mathematics: Applications & InterpretationSL, Year TwoIB Mathematics: Applications & InterpretationHL, Year OneIB Mathematics: Applications & InterpretationHL, Year TwoAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP 991027.0992027.0994027.09950Differential EquationsMultivariable CalculusCalculusAdvanced Finite MathematicsEngineering CalculusAdvanced Mathematical Decision Making*Mathematics of Industry & Government*Statistical Reasoning*College Readiness Mathematics*CCGPS/GSE Coordinate AlgebraCCGPS/GSE Analytic GeometryCCGPS/GSE Advanced AlgebraCCGPS/GSE Pre-CalculusAccelerated CCGPS/GSE CoordinateAlgebra/Analytic Geometry AAccelerated CCGPS/GSE Analytic GeometryB/Advanced AlgebraAccelerated CCGPS/GSE Pre-CalculusGSE Algebra IGSE GeometryGSE Algebra IIGSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry AGSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II*Course may not prepare students for admission to the USG institutions with selective admissions (such as the Georgia Instituteof Technology and the University of Georgia) and are not appropriate for students planning to enter into a STEM major. Studentsplanning to major in a STEM field should enter college qualified to place in the appropriate entry-level math for their discipline.Students planning to major in engineering or to attend Georgia Tech should be prepared to start in Calculus. Students in otherSTEM fields should be prepared to start in Pre-Calculus. Students planning to major in business may need to be ready to start inCollege Algebra. STEM students who are not automatically placed in these courses should request assessment to see whetherthey qualify for placement in these courses. Students who arrive not prepared for the entry-level courses in their fields will takeextra time to earn degrees. Learn more about the USG mathematics pathways, including why you should take math in college andwhat courses you should take.Rev. 03/30/21 – SA/SW2 Page
40.0950040.0960040.0970040.09710COURSES THAT SATISFY THE SCIENCE REQUIREMENTACADEMIC COURSESBiology IBiology IIAP BiologyGeneticsIB Biology (SL or HL), Year OneIB Biology (SL or HL), Year TwoIB Sports, Exercise & Health Science (SL or HL),Year OneIB Sports, Exercise & Health Science (SL or HL),Year TwoBotanyMicrobiologyEcologyEnvironmental ScienceAP Environmental ScienceIB Environmental Systems (SL), Year OneIB Environmental Systems (SL), Year TwoAdvanced Genetics/DNA ResearchEpidemiologyZoologyEntomologyHuman Anatomy/PhysiologyPhysical ScienceAstronomyMeteorologyChemistry IChemistry IIAP ChemistryIB Chemistry (SL or HL), Year OneIB Chemistry (SL or HL), Year TwoOrganic ChemistryBiochemistryMaterials ChemistryGeologyEarth SystemsOceanographyPhysics IPhysics IIAP Physics IAP Physics IIAP Physics C: MechanicsAP Physics C: Electricity & MagnetismIB Physics (SL or HL), Year OneIB Physics (SL or HL), Year TwoEnvironmental PhysicsSpecial Topics in Modern PhysicsAdvanced Physics Principles/RoboticsAdvanced Scientific InternshipScientific Research IIIScientific Research IVForensic ScienceChemical & Material Science EngineeringIB Design Technology (SL or HL), Year OneIB Design Technology (SL or HL), Year TwoIB Marine Science (SL), Year OneIB Marine Science (SL), Year TwoRev. 03/30/21 – 4710011.47200CTAE COURSESGeneral Horticulture and Plant ScienceAnimal Science Technology/BiotechnologyPlant Science and BiotechnologyNatural Resources ManagementForest ScienceFood for LifeFood ScienceFood & Nutrition Through the LifespanEnergy and Power TechnologyAdvanced AC and DC CircuitsAppropriate & Alternative Energy TechEssentials of HealthcareSports MedicineEssentials of BiotechnologyApplications of BiotechnologyAerospace Science: Flight ScienceForensic Science & Criminal InvestigationsOTHERAP Computer Science AIB Computer Science (SL or HL), Year OneIB Computer Science (SL or HL), Year TwoAP Computer Science PrinciplesWeb DevelopmentEmbedded ComputingGame Design: Animation and SimulationComputer Science PrinciplesProgramming, Games, Apps & Society3 Page
45.0811045.0830045.0711045.07700COURSES THAT SATISFY THE SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENTCOURSES FOCUSING ON WORLD STUDIESAP World HistoryWorld HistoryWorld GeographyAP Human Geography45.0810045.0820045.08700COURSES FOCUSING ON U.S. STUDIESUnited States HistoryAP United States HistoryIB History of the Americas (SL or HL), YearOne (U.S. History)IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE FOLLOWING COURSES SATISFY THE THIRD SOCIAL SCIENCE UNIT:45.01100Comparative Religions45.06200AP Microeconomics45.01200Current Issues45.06300AP Macroeconomics45.01300Technology & Society45.06400Comparative Political/Economic Systems45.01310IB Information Technology in a Global Society 45.06500IB Economics (SL or HL), Year One(SL or HL), Year One45.06600IB Economics (SL or HL), Year Two45.01320IB Information Technology in a Global Society 45.07200Asian Studies(SL or HL), Year Two45.07300Latin American Studies45.01400The Humanities/Social Studies45.07400Middle Eastern Studies45.01500Psychology45.07500Sub-Saharan Studies45.01600AP Psychology45.07600Local Area Studies/Geography45.01700IB Psychology (SL or HL), Year One45.07700AP Human Geography45.01710IB Psychology (SL or HL), Year Two45.07800IB Geography (SL or HL), Year One45.02100Anthropology45.07900IB Geography (SL or HL), Year Two45.03100Sociology45.08120U.S. History in Film45.03200Ethnic Studies45.08400AP European History45.05200AP Government/Politics: United States45.08500Georgia History45.05300AP Government/Politics: Comparative45.08600Local Area Studies/History45.05500Constitutional Theory45.08900Modern U.S. Military History, 1918-present45.05600The Individual & Law45.08910Early U.S. Military History45.05700American Government/Civics45.08920Recent U.S. Presidents45.05800Ethics & the Law45.0893 0IB History of the Americas (SL or HL), Year45.06100Economics/Business/Free EnterpriseTwo45.09100United States & World Affairs45.09200World Area PUTER SCIENCE COURSES THAT SATISFY THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE/AMERICAN SIGNLANGUAGE/COMPUTER SCIENCE REQUIREMENTAP Computer Science AIB Computer Science (SL or HL), Year OneIB Computer Science (SL or HL), Year TwoAP Computer Science PrinciplesWeb DevelopmentRev. 03/30/21 – SA/SW11.4270011.4290011.4710011.47200Embedded ComputingGame Design: Animation & SimulationComputer Science PrinciplesProgramming, Games, Apps & Society4 Page
GENERAL FAQsQ.1FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow many total academic units must I complete to be considered for regular admission to a University System of Georgia(USG) college or university?Q.2A. Students must complete a minimum of 17 academic units consisting of 4 English, 4 mathematics, 4 science, 3 socialscience and 2 foreign language. Page 1 of this document provides more information on each of the subject arearequirements.Q.3A. Yes, in order to be best prepared for college, students are encouraged to take a challenging and rigorous high schoolcurriculum. Students should consult with their high school counselor and parents to select courses suitable to theirability level in each subject area.Q.4A. Students are encouraged to pursue a challenging and rigorous high school curriculum appropriate to their abilitylevel in each subject area to be best prepared for a successful college experience. AP, IB, Honors, and Dual Enrollmentclasses can all be considered rigorous. The USG’s selective colleges and universities, such as the Georgia Institute ofTechnology and the University of Georgia, consider the context of the student’s high school when reviewing the rigor ofa student’s high school curriculum. The most successful applicants are those who take advantage of the most rigorouscurriculum available to them in whatever form that may take.What else do colleges look for in addition to the completion of the Required High School Curriculum?Q.5A. While the rigor of the high school curriculum is very important, it is not the only factor considered when determiningan applicant’s potential to succeed in college and eligibility for admission. The high school grade point average (GPA) inacademic courses and standardized test results, among other things, are also considered. Additional information on theother requirements can be found in the USG Freshman Admission Requirements: SAT/ACT, HSGPA, and Freshman IndexRequirements document. Some colleges may also have additional requirements. Students should check with theadmission office at their college or university of interest or visit their website for additional information.Q.6A. The course titles and numbers listed in this document reflect those utilized by the Georgia Department of Education;however, the USG colleges and universities will give consideration to similar courses taken by those attending a privateschool or a public high school located outside of the state. Additional information, such as a course description, may berequested so the college or university can determine if it is appropriate to count the course as an RHSC unit.Q.7A. The course titles and numbers listed in this document reflect those currently used by the Georgia Department ofEducation (GADOE); however, the USG colleges and universities will continue to give consideration to similar coursestaken at a private school or a public high school located outside of the state. If GADOE discontinues a course that wasapproved to satisfy an RHSC unit, then the course is removed from this document and added to the USG Staying onCourse Approved Course Archive document. Additional information, such as a course description, may be requested sothat the college or university can determine if it is appropriate to count the course as an RHSC unit.Should I pursue a challenging and rigorous high school curriculum?Are AP, IB, Honors, or Dual Enrollment classes viewed most favorably by college admission officers?If I attend a private school or a public high school located outside of Georgia and my high school course titles are not thesame as those utilized by the Georgia Department of Education, how do I know if my courses will satisfy the USG’s RequiredHigh School Curriculum (RHSC)?If I attend a private school or a public high school located outside of Georgia and my school offers a course similar to anapproved course that the Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) has discontinued, can the course offered at my schoolcontinue to count as an RHSC unit for USG admissions?I will graduate from a Georgia public high school but will have participated in the Georgia Alternative Assessment. Will Ibe eligible for admission to a University System of Georgia college or university?A. Students graduating from a Georgia Public High School having participated in the Georgia Alternative Assessmentare not eligible for regular freshman admission to a University System of Georgia college or university. Courses designedfor students in the Georgia Alternative Assessment (courses beginning with “Access”) are not included in the USG’sRequired High School Curriculum.Rev. 03/30/21 – SA/SW5 Page
Q.8I’m a Georgia public high school student and have taken a course that is not listed on this document, does that mean itcannot be counted as an RHSC unit?A. The Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) and the USG work collaboratively to determine the Georgia highschool courses appropriate to satisfy the RHSC units. Faculty from the USG colleges and universities closely examineeach new high school course to determine if it has the academic rigor needed to prepare students for college-levelcourse work. Only those courses that have been reviewed and approved are included on this document. Students shouldwork closely with their high school counselor to ensure they take courses that satisfy high school graduationrequirements and satisfy the RHSC.Q.9Courses that are not approved, or are currently under review, appear on the USG RHSC Course Review document.Approved courses that have not appeared on the GADOE’s State-Funded List of K-8 Subjects and 9-12 Courses in thelast five years are moved to the Approved Course Archive and can still be accepted if taken when approved.I have taken a course with a course number that appears on the Staying on Course document but my course has adifferent course title. For example, I took 23.061 - Pre-AP Ninth Grade English but 23.061 is called Ninth GradeLiterature and Composition on the Staying on Course document. Will my course count as an RHSC unit?A. The Staying on Course document reflects the course titles utilized by the Georgia Department of Education(GADOE) but GADOE permits high schools to modify titles when a course meets their approved standards but istaught using different strategies, resources, etc. As a result, courses with modified titles, such as those with a Pre-APor honors designator, count as RHSC units provided the course number appears on the Staying on Course document.ENGLISHQ.1Do postsecondary remedial/learning support or technical diploma-level courses (such as the TCSG’s Fundamentals ofEnglish) taken while in high school fulfill an English unit of the USG’s Required High School Curriculum (RHSC)?Q.2A. A postsecondary English course completed through Dual Enrollment may satisfy an English unit of the USG’s RHSCif the course is college-level and degree-level. Remedial/learning support courses and technical diploma-level coursesdo not satisfy any unit of the USG’s RHSC.Q.3A. Yes, both of these courses are approved to count as an English unit for the USG’s RHSC. Students should be awarethat the Georgia Department of Education only allows Literary Types/Composition and ContemporaryLiterature/Composition to count as elective ELA credit. Students interested in taking either course in high schoolshould be sure they stay on track for meeting high school graduation requirements.I attend a Georgia public high school and would like to take either Literary Types/Composition or ContemporaryLiterature/Composition. Do either of these courses count as an RHSC English unit?My high school offers Cambridge International English General Paper but I don’t see it listed on page 2 of this document.Will it count as one of my four RHSC English units?A. Yes, the Cambridge International English General Paper course has been approved by the USG faculty reviewcommittee for English so students attending a private or out-of-state high school may take the course and have itcount as one of their RHSC units. The course does not appear on GADOE’s State-Funded List of K-8 Subjects and 9-12Courses so students attending a Georgia public high school will not be able to take the course.MATHEMATICSQ.1Which math classes should I take in high school?A. Students should complete 4 units of math that include Algebra I/Coordinate Algebra, Geometry/Analytic Geometry,Algebra II/Advanced Algebra and a fourth math unit listed as approved on page 2 of this document, or equivalentcourses. The USG provides a list of sample high school math sequences but students should be aware that not allsequences provide the same level of preparation for college. Students planning to apply to a college or university withselective admissions (such as
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