Course Catalog
Career & College Planning ~ Mapping your Future
Typical requirements and expectations for various college and career paths are listed below and should be considered during course selection. These requirements change and sometimes differ among colleges depending on areas of specialization and competitiveness.
Four-Year College Minimum Requirements
Using the chart below, you can identify the suggested high school courses and/or number of years required for your intended college major. Competitive colleges expect that students will have completed four years of English, Mathematics, World Language, Social Studies and Science (with labs) at the college preparatory or above levels. In addition to the PHS course offerings, you are encouraged to explore the course opportunities offered at PATHS, during the common blocks (1&4) at DHS and CBHS, and through the Early College Programs.
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|
English |
Mathematics |
Science |
Social Studies |
World Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Liberal Arts Major |
4 years |
Algebra I Algebra II Geometry |
3 years |
3 years |
2-4 years of the same language |
|
Technology Major |
4 years |
Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Statistics or FST |
3 years Chemistry Physics |
3 years |
2-4 years of the same language |
|
Business Major |
4 years |
Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Senior Math |
3 years |
3 years |
2-4 years of the same language |
|
Nursing Major |
4 years |
Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Senior Math |
4 years Biology Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology |
3 years |
2-4 years of the same language |
Two-Year College Minimum Requirements
Using the chart below, you can identify the suggested high school courses and/or number of years required for your interested college major. Two-year colleges may have specialized programs that have requirements beyond those listed. In addition to the PHS course offerings, you are encouraged to explore the course opportunities offered at PATHS, during the common blocks (1&4) at DHS and CBHS, and through the Early College Programs.
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|
English |
Mathematics |
Science |
Social Studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Liberal Arts Major |
4 years |
Algebra I Algebra II Geometry |
3 years |
3 years |
|
Technology Major |
4 years |
Algebra I Algebra II Geometry |
3 years
|
3 years |
|
Business Major |
4 years |
Algebra I Algebra II Geometry |
3 years |
3 years |
|
Nursing Major |
4 years |
Algebra I Algebra II Geometry |
3 years
|
3 years |
Congratulations! You have taken a big step toward planning your future. Are you interested in learning more about yourself to further explore your career interest or a potential college major? We recommend you log onto your Naviance account through the apps on your PPS google account or at: https://student.naviance.com/phsme.