Course Requirements

College University

College

Tech Prep

Career Prep

Occupational

English

4

4

4

4

Math

4

3

3

3

Science

3

3

3

2

Social Studies

3

3

3

2

Second Languages

2

0

0

1

Healthful Living

1

1

1

0

Career Technical Ed (CTE) Electives/ JROTC Electives

*

4** including capstone/

completer course

4CTE **

or

4 Art

4

Other Electives

9

8

8

6****

Arts Electives

***

***

4 Arts

or

4 CTE**

Computer Skills Courses

0*

0*

0*

0*

Total Credits Earned

26

26

26

22

•  *Although there is not a computer course requirement, students must pass the NC Computer Proficiency Test (performance & multiple choice)

•  Students must also pass the NC Minimum Competency Skills Test (math & reading).

These requirements are generally met in middle school.

•  **Students may choose CTE Pathway electives that include a capstone/completer course.

•  ***Students may choose from CTE, Arts, or other electives. To be considered for

recognition as a NC Scholar, students must choose 1 course from CTE and 1 course from the

Arts.

•  ****Students choose from electives geared to occupational preparation.