University Preparation Path

The University Path prepares students to enter any public postsecondary institution in Tennessee provided the student satisfies other admission requirements of the specific institution.

Students selecting this path shall complete a minimum of two units of the same world language, one unit of fine arts, and three units of mathematics* as shown. [Students may pursue both the Technical and University paths (dual path).]

NOTE: All schools do not offer all courses. Students should consult the course list of their own high school.

• World Languages (two units of same language)
  Chinese
  French
  German
  Latin
  Spanish
  Russian
• Fine Arts (one unit)
  Visual Art
  Vocal Music
  Instrumental Music
  General Music
  Theory and Harmony
  Theatre Arts
  Dance
• Mathematics (the three units required by Tennessee public colleges)
  Algebra I or Technical Algebra
  Geometry
  Algebra II

* All current high school students pursuing a University or Dual Path must enroll in a math course in their senior year. Beginning with the 2007-2008 ninth grade class, ALL students will be required to enroll in a math course each year of high school.