Running Start – High School Credit Equivalency List
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. 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 |
1 |
5 |
Any one English course 101+ (excluding ENGL 110, 198, or 200) |
| Senior |
1 |
5 |
Any one English course 101+ (excluding ENGL 110, 198, or 200) |
- If additional English credit is needed, please speak with your high school counselor to find an appropriate course.
Math
Math
| High School Requirement |
HS Credits Needed |
Equivalent College Credits |
SPSCC Course Options |
| Math |
1 |
5 |
MATH 101+ |
- Students are encouraged to complete Algebra II before attempting to place for college math.
- MATH 101 is a non-transferable quantitative course 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 |
1 |
5 |
Any course in the SPSCC Natural Sciences Distribution with a LAB designation |
| 3rd Science Credit |
1 |
5 |
Any other course in the SPSCC Natural Sciences Distribution (including additional lab science courses) |
Social Studies
Social Studies
| High School Requirement |
HS Credits Needed |
Equivalent College Credits |
SPSCC Course Options |
| US History |
1 |
5 |
HIST& 146 or 147 |
| World History |
1 |
5 |
If needed, see your HS Counselor for possible course equivalency. |
| Civics |
0.5 |
3 |
POLS& 202 |
| CWI |
0.5 |
3 |
Any ECON&, POLS&, or SOC& course |
| Washington State History |
N/A |
5 |
If needed, see your HS Counselor for possible course equivalency. |
- Washington State History is a non-credit graduation requirement; credit will be applied for Social Studies Elective or General Elective.
Art / PPR
Art / PPR
| High School Requirement |
HS Credits Needed |
Equivalent College Credits |
SPSCC Course Options |
| Art |
1 |
5 |
ART 101+, DRMA 101+, MUSC 100+ |
Health and Fitness
Health and Fitness
| High School Requirement |
HS Credits Needed |
Equivalent College Credits |
SPSCC Course Options |
| Health |
0.5 |
3 |
If needed, see your HS Counselor for possible course equivalency. |
| Fitness |
1.5 |
8 |
PE 100+ (except PE 185, 187) |
- Not all PE classes offered at SPSCC are 5.0 credits. High school credit equivalency will be adjusted based on the amount of college credit.
World Language / PPR
World Language / PPR
| High School Requirement |
HS Credits Needed |
Equivalent College Credits |
SPSCC Course Options |
| World Language or PPR |
2 |
10 |
ASL 121+ (ASL 250 for PPR only), CHIN 121+, FRCH 121+, GERM 121+, JAPN 121+, SPAN 121+, or other PPR approved by HS Counselor |
- See your HS Counselor for your PPR requirements.
Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education
| High School Requirement |
HS Credits Needed |
Equivalent College Credits |
SPSCC Course Options |
| Career and Technical |
1 |
5 |
ACCT 201+, ASL& 121+, AUTO 100+, AEC 101+, ART 170, BUS 100+, CAP 101+, CIS 145+, CJ 101+, CMT 105+, CNA 100+, CS 142+, ECED 100+, ENG 235, LGL 111+, MED 101+, FLMP 110+, OFTEC 100+, WELD 101+ |
- Not all courses listed are 5 credits. Please check the SPSCC course catalog for specific credit values.
- Other courses may also be accepted. See your HS counselor with course questions.
Elective
Elective
| High School Requirement |
HS Credits Needed |
Equivalent College Credits |
SPSCC Course Options |
| Elective |
Varies |
Varies |
Any course the student is eligible 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
- 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.
