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.
Language Arts
Language Arts
| High School Requirement |
HS Credits Needed |
Equivalent College Credits |
SPSCC Course Options |
| Junior English |
1 |
5 |
ENGL& 101 |
| Senior English |
1 |
5 |
ENGL& 101, 102, or CMST& 220 |
Math
Math
| High School Requirement |
HS Credits Needed |
Equivalent College Credits |
SPSCC Course Options |
| 3rd Math Credit |
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 |
BIOL& 100+, 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 |
Social Studies
Social Studies
| High School Requirement |
HS Credits Needed |
Equivalent College Credits |
SPSCC Course Options |
| US History |
1 |
5 |
HIST& 148 |
| World History |
1 |
5 |
HIST& 126, 127, or 128 |
| CWP / Civics |
1 |
5 |
POLS& 202 |
| Washington State History |
N/A |
5 |
HIST& 214 |
- Washington State History (HIST& 214) is a non-credit graduation requirement; credit will be applied in Electives.
Art / PPR
Art / PPR
| High School Requirement |
HS Credits Needed |
Equivalent College Credits |
SPSCC Course Options |
| Art |
1 |
5 |
ART 101+, DRMA 101+, FILMP 111+, MUSC 100+ |
Health and 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 185, 187) |
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 |
| Computer Applications |
0.5 |
3 |
CIS 160+, CNA 100+, CS 142 |
| Other CTE |
0.5 |
3 |
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 is qualified 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.
