Credits Needed / Subject Area
4 - Reading, Writing and Communicating
4 - Mathematics (Must include Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalents)
3 - Natural/Physical Sciences (two classes must be lab-based)
3 - Social Sciences (at least one class of US or world history)
2 - Academic Electives (additional courses in math, science, English, and social sciences, World Language, art, music, journalism, drama, computer science, honors, AP, IB and appropriate CTE courses)
1 - World/Foreign Language (American Sign Language courses apply)
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17 Total (of the 23)
Students planning to attend a four-year college or university in Colorado should complete the classes above in order to fulfill the HEAR recommendations. HEAR is one factor of many that public four-year institutions consider in the admission decision process. Meeting HEAR does not guarantee admission to a four-year public institution. Additionally, certain academic programs may have additional admission factors.
