Each row shows a high school graduation requirement, the credits needed, the equivalent college credits, and the SPSCC courses that satisfy it. Students should verify their specific credit needs with their high school counselor. High school credit is granted at a rate of 5 college credits to 1 high school credit.

English

English
High School Requirement HS Credits Needed Equivalent College Credits SPSCC Course Options
Junior English 1 5 ENGL& 101
Senior English 1 5 ENGL& 101 or 102, ENGL Elective or Humanities, CMST 220
  • Extra credit from Senior English completion will become elective credit on the HS transcript.

Math

Math
High School Requirement HS Credits Needed Equivalent College Credits SPSCC Course Options
3rd Math Credit 1 5 BUS& 104, MATH 101+
  • Students are encouraged to complete Algebra II before attempting to place for college math.
  • BUS& 104 and MATH 101 are non-transferable quantitative courses to four-year schools.
  • CMATH 107, CMATH 146, and AMATH 141 are tuition paid by the student.
  • The HS 3rd math credit is only awarded if credit earned is transcribed as MATH 107, 146, or 141.

Science

Science
High School Requirement HS Credits Needed Equivalent College Credits SPSCC Course Options
Lab Science 2 10 BIOL& 110+, BOT 101, BOT 210, CHEM& 110, CHEM& 121, CHEM& 161, EARTH 106, GEOL& 101, OCEA& 101, PHYS& 110, PHYS& 114, PHYS& 221
3rd Science Credit 1 5 Any course in the SPSCC Natural Sciences Distribution (excluding MATH& courses)

Social Studies

Social Studies
High School Requirement HS Credits Needed Equivalent College Credits SPSCC Course Options
US History 1 5 HIST& 146, 147, or 148
Civics 0.5 3 POLS& 200, 202, 203 or SOC& 101+
Washington State History N/A 5 HIST& 214
  • Washington State History is a non-credit graduation requirement; credit will be applied in Electives.

Arts

Arts
High School Requirement HS Credits Needed Equivalent College Credits SPSCC Course Options
Arts 1 5 ART 101+, DRMA 101+, MUSC 100+

Health & Fitness

Health and Fitness
High School Requirement HS Credits Needed Equivalent College Credits SPSCC Course Options
Health 0.5 3 PE 180 or NUTR& 101
Fitness 1.5 8 PE 100+ (except PE 180, 185, 187)

World Language / Personal Pathway Requirement (PPR)

World Language / Personal Pathway Requirement (PPR)
High School Requirement HS Credits Needed Equivalent College Credits SPSCC Course Options
World Language or PPR 2 10 ASL& 121+ (excludes ASL 250), CHIN& 121+, FRCH& 121+, GERM& 121+, JAPN& 121+, SPAN& 121+, or other PPR approved by High School Counselor

Career & Technical Education

Career and Technical Education (CTE)
High School Requirement HS Credits Needed Equivalent College Credits SPSCC Course Options
CTE 1 5 ACCT& 201, AEC 101+, AUTO 100+, BUS& 101+, CIS 160+, CNA 100+, CS 142, ECED 100+, EDUC 101+, FILMP 111+, MED 103, NURS 100, OFTEC 100+, WELD 100+

Elective

Elective
High School Requirement HS Credits Needed Equivalent College Credits SPSCC Course Options
Elective Varies Varies Any course the student meets the prerequisite for at SPSCC

High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP)

HSBP is a non-credit graduation requirement that must be completed in SchooLinks. Running Start students who plan to earn an Associate Degree by graduation must take CCS 101 at SPSCC within the first two quarters of enrollment. CCS 102 or 103 is recommended to be taken the same quarter as CCS 101. The course content from the CCS classes supports the required tasks in SchooLinks for the HSBP. Non-degree seeking students must apply for a CCS waiver at SPSCC or they will be blocked from registration after their first two quarters.

See your High School Counselor for more information about HSBP requirements. See your Educational Planner for more information about the CCS courses.

General Notes

  • Not all courses listed are 5 credits. Please check the SPSCC course catalog for specific credit values.
  • High school credit is granted at a rate of 5 college credits to 1 high school credit.
  • Students should check with their High School Counselor for the specific credits they need to complete. Course equivalency is set by the high school.
  • Failure to meet with your High School Counselor on a regular basis could result in not meeting high school graduation requirements.