Provo High School 
Last modified: February 24, 2025
Course Descriptions
Provo High School Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Credits
Language Arts – 4.0 Credits
- English (E) – 3.0
- Language Arts (LA) – 1.0
Mathematics – 3.0 Credits
- Math Core (M) – 2.0
- Math Elective (ME) – 1.0
Science – 3.0 Credits
- Science Core (S) – 2.0
- Science Elective (SE) – 1.0
Social Studies – 3.0 Credits
- Geography – 0.5
- World History – 1.0
- U.S. History – 1.0
- U.S. Government & Citizenship – 0.5
- Social Studies Elective (SSE) (Optional) – 0.5
Other Required Courses
- Digital Studies (DS) – 0.5
- Financial Literacy (FL) – 0.5
- Health (H) – 0.5
Physical Education – 1.5 Credits
- PE Participation & Skills – 0.5
- PE Fitness for Life – 0.5
- PE Elective – 0.5
Fine Arts (FA) – 1.5 Credits
Career & Technical Education (CTE) – 1.0 Credit
General Electives (EL) – 8.5 Credits
Total Credits Required: 27.0
Language Arts (English) - 4.0 Credits Required
Language Arts 9 - 1.0 Credit
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This course is required for all 9th graders. English 9 covers four broad areas from the Utah Core State Standards: (1) reading literature, (2) reading non-fiction, (3) writing, and (4) speaking and listening. Reading instruction focuses on citing textual evidence, determining theme or main idea, analyzing character, determining the meaning of words, and analyzing text structure and point of view. Writing opportunities emphasize three styles: argument, informative, and narrative. Students will participate in a variety of discussion formats and will present their findings using digital media and verbal communication.
Language Arts 9 Honors - 1.0 Credit
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9
- Graduation: Required (E)
- Prerequisite: Summer work is required
- Description: This year-long course is designed for students who are seeking a more challenging experience and have a strong academic work ethic. English 9 Honors is the first in a series of classes that will prepare students to earn college credit before they graduate from high school. This course covers all the Utah Common Core standards of English 9 Language but at an advanced pace.
Language Arts 10 - 1.0 Credit
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This course is required for all 10th graders. Within the context of world literature, English 10 covers four broad areas from the Common Core State Standards: (1) Reading literature, (2) Reading non-fiction, (3) Writing, and (4) Speaking and listening. Reading instruction focuses on citing textual evidence, determining theme or main idea, analyzing character, determining the meaning of words, plus analyzing text structure and point of view. Writing opportunities emphasize three types: argument, informative, and narrative. Students will participate in a variety of discussion formats and present their findings using digital media and speech.
Language Arts 10 Honors - 1.0 Credit
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This course is an accelerated English class designed for highly motivated, college-bound students with an ability in language arts and critical thinking skills who are committed to continuing on the AP English track. Students will move rapidly through the 10th-grade curriculum and prepare for advanced placement classes. Studies will emphasize classic literature and effective literary and rhetorical analysis.
Language Arts 11 - 1.0 Credit
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This course is required for all 11th graders. Within the context of American literature, English 11 covers four broad areas from the Common Core State Standards: (1) Reading literature, (2) Reading non-fiction, (3) Writing, and (4) Speaking and listening. Reading instruction focuses on citing textual evidence, determining theme or main idea, analyzing character, determining the meaning of words, plus analyzing text structure and point of view. Writing opportunities emphasize three types: argument, informative, and narrative. Students will participate in a variety of discussion formats and present their findings using digital media and speech.
Language Arts 12 - 1.0 Credit
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E, LA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This course is required for all 12th graders, with a purpose of preparing them for graduation. English 12 covers four broad areas from the Common Core State Standards: (1) Reading literature, (2) Reading non-fiction, (3) Writing, and (4) Speaking and listening. Reading instruction focuses on citing textual evidence, determining theme or main idea, analyzing character, determining the meaning of words, plus analyzing text structure and point of view. Writing opportunities emphasize three types: argument, informative, and narrative. Students will participate in a variety of discussion formats and present their findings using digital media and speech.
AP English Language - 1.0 Credit
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E, LA)
- Prerequisite: Summer work is required
- Description: This rigorous course is for students interested in college-level curriculum and parallels English Composition courses taught at many universities. Students will engage in intensive reading of prose (primarily American) in order to enhance their own writing skills and to examine how writers use language to effectively persuade, educate, and even entertain. This course includes extensive writing in multiple genres with particular emphasis on expository, analytical, and argumentative writing. Successful completion enables students to take the AP English Language Exam for possible college credit.
Language Arts (English) - 4.0 Credits Required
Creative Writing 1 - 1.0 Credit
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (LA)
- Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and/or application
- Description: Creative Writing is for students to learn how to cultivate the habits, attitudes, and responsibilities of a creative writer. Students will learn how to create, develop, and refine original forms of descriptive writing. As they read and write, students will become familiar with a variety of genres (such as short stories, poetry, screenplays, and more) and will focus on developing their use of creative writing techniques. Students will also help organize a creative writing competition and help publish the literary magazine.
Writing Center- 1.0 Credit
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (LA)
- Prerequisite: Admission by application and referral
- Description: This course can help prepare students to engage in writing center peer consultations as a part of the school’s writing center. Students will explore literacy theory and pedagogy, connecting with a broader audience and range of writing disciplines to strengthen their own writing and ability to respond to writing across all disciplines.
AP English Literature & Composition - 1.0 Credit
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E, LA)
- Prerequisite: Summer work is required
- Description: This rigorous course is for students interested in college-level curriculum and parallels English Literature courses taught at many colleges. Students will engage in the critical reading and writing of and about masterpieces of English and world literature. Successful completion enables students to take the AP English Literature Exam for possible college credit.
CE College Writing 1010 - 1.0 Credit
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E, LA)
- Prerequisite: Eligibility Requirements and Admittance to UVU
- Description: This is a concurrent enrollment course through UVU’s English Department that will provide high school senior English credit. The class focuses on developing critical thinking, reading, and writing skills useful for other college courses. Texts for analysis will include literature and media. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive three (3) transferable college credits.
Mythology & Folklore - 0.5 Credit
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (LA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Mythology and Folklore is a semester-long course that explores the original beliefs and myths from diverse cultures around the world, including the universal themes, archetypes, and motifs that transcend cultural boundaries. From the epic tales of ancient Greece and Rome to the mystical legends of East Asia and the enchanting folklore of indigenous peoples, students will gain a deep appreciation for the diversity and complexity of human storytelling.This course integrates the reading and writing skills outlined in the state standards for English 11/English 12, so students interested in this course should have demonstrated proficiency in their previous English Language Arts courses. Students will hone their reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills through a variety of personal projects, oral presentations, and collaborative assignments. Mythology and Folklore is designed for students who are passionate about literature, history, and cultural studies, and who want to complete English credits or elective credits through a focused study of both original myths and more modern adaptations in literature and media. This course will also serve to prepare students for the gen-ed humanities and writing courses required at many colleges and universities.
Pop Culture & Pop Literature - 0.5 Credit
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (LA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Pop Culture & Pop literature is a semester-long course that explores the way today’s culture and literature is shaped by current events and beliefs. Students will study the core elements of pop culture (entertainment, fashion, technology, sports, social media, celebrities, food, art, etc.) and the events that cause these elements to become embedded in a society. Students will also read and discover a wide range of popular and modern literature including news articles, mystery/detective, fiction, novels in verse, graphic novels, historical fiction, diverse novels, fantasy, dystopia, and adventure. In addition to studying these popular genres and texts, students will also study themes, techniques, and purposes of contemporary fiction. This course integrates the reading and writing skills outlined in the state standards for English 11/English 12, so students interested in this course should have demonstrated proficiency in their previous English Language Arts courses. Students will hone their reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills through a variety of personal projects, oral presentations, and collaborative assignments. This course is for students who wish to broaden their experience through reading, thinking, discussing, and writing, and who want to complete English credits or elective credits through a focused study of current trends in pop culture and pop literature.
DE ENGL 1010 - Intro to Academic Writing (UVU)
- Title: ENGL 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E, LA)
- Prerequisite: Must be a high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA; completed 10th and 11th grade Language Arts requirements with a B average; ACT scores of 19+ in both English and Reading (or an 18 in one and 20 in the other), or qualifying scores on the UVU Accuplacer exams (250+ in reading and 250+ in writing); registration to UVU (scores must be submitted and recorded at UVU prior to course registration).
- Description: This is the first of two courses required to complete the minimum writing courses for college (required for General Education Certificate or Associate Degree). This course is only offered during Semester 1. It teaches rhetorical knowledge and skills, focusing on critical reading, writing, and thinking. Introduces writing for specific academic audiences and situations. Emphasizes writing as a process through multiple drafts and revisions.
DE ENGL2010 - Intermediate Writing: Academic Writing & Research (UVU)
- Title: ENGL 2010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E, LA)
- Prerequisite: Must be a high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA; C- or higher in DE ENGL 1010, or ACT scores of 29+ in both English and Reading, or a score of 3+ on the AP Language exam; registration to UVU (scores must be submitted and recorded at UVU prior to course registration).
- Description: This course is the second course required to complete the minimum writing courses for College (required for a General Education Certificate or Associate Degree). This course is only offered during Semester 2. It emphasizes academic inquiry and research in the humanities and social sciences. It explores issues from multiple perspectives, teaches careful reasoning, argumentation, and rhetorical awareness of purpose, audience and genre. This course focuses on critically evaluating, effectively integrating, and properly documenting sources. In addition to major essay assignments, it may include in-class writing and collaboration, an annotated bibliography, oral presentations, and portfolios.
DE PHIL2050/205G - Philosophy (UVU)
- Title: PHIL 2050/205G
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E, LA)
- Prerequisite: Must be a high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA; C- or higher in DE ENGL 1010, or AP English Language test 3 or higher, or ACT scores of 29+ in both English and Reading; registration to UVU (scores must be submitted and recorded at UVU prior to course registration)
- Description: Challenges students to explore and clarify their values; critically read works of philosophy, literature, religion, and history toward understanding the basis of their ethical views; and read, study, research, discuss, and write about difficult ethical issues. Focuses on issues of good vs. evil, justice vs. injustice, equality vs. inequality, and the necessity of defining and examining happiness and values. Engages students in serious reflection on issues of ethics and values as they relate to the students’ own lives.
DE COMM1500 - Intro to Mass Communication (UVU)
- Title: COMM 1500
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E, LA)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Introduces students to the study of American mass media. Provides a critical overview of the main themes in the study of mass media, including the historical development of the media; the social, political, economic, and organizational contexts, impacts, and significance of the media; the nature of media content; its complex relationships to mass audiences; and the legal/regulatory context in which the media operate.
DE COMM1020 - Public Speaking (UVU)
- Title: COMM 1020
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E, LA)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Description: Provides an introduction to basic concepts, theories, principles of oral communication as applied to a variety of speaking situations. Develops competence in oral communication through performance, as applied to critical thinking skills, arrangement of ideas, and use of evidence and reasoning to support claims. Explains how culture influences the perception of effective public speaking. Students will be expected to write and record speeches. Materials fees may apply.
Mathematics Core - Credits Required: 2.0
Secondary Mathematics 1
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: Traditionally 9th but available to all grades
- Graduation: Qualifies for (M)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This is the first of three courses under the Utah Core Standards. These topics include solving equations, inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, functions (linear and exponential), descriptive statistics in both one and two variables (categorical and numerical), transformations in the plane, congruence, constructions and coordinate geometry.
Secondary Mathematics 1 Honors
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: Traditionally 9th but available to all grades
- Graduation: Qualifies for (M)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This is a slightly accelerated course that fulfills the Utah Core Standards with greater depth.
- Additional topics covered:
- Topics normally included in pre-calculus
- Vector and matrix quantities
Secondary Mathematics 2
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: Traditionally 10th but available to all grades
- Graduation: Qualifies for (M)
- Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 1 or Secondary Mathematics 1 Honors
- Description: The second course under the Utah Core Standards, extending number sense to the complex number system.
- Topics include:
- Absolute value and quadratic equations/functions
- Linear and exponential functions
- Introduction to trigonometry
- Geometry concepts involving circles, quadrilaterals, and triangles
- Theorems of similarity
Secondary Mathematics 2 Honors
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: Traditionally 10th but available to all grades
- Graduation: Qualifies for (M)
- Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 1 or Secondary Mathematics 1 Honors
- Description: A slightly accelerated course that fulfills the Utah Core Standards with greater depth.
- Additional topics covered:
- Advanced work with complex numbers
- Continued work with vector and matrix quantities
- Introduction to series
- Greater depth involving probability
Secondary Mathematics 3
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: Traditionally 11th but available to all grades
- Graduation: Qualifies for (M)
- Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 1 & 2 or Secondary Mathematics 1 & 2 Honors
- Description: The third and final course under the Utah Core Standards.
- Topics include:
- Applying probability and statistics to draw inferences from data
- Expanding functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions
- Expanding trigonometry to include general triangles
- Integrating functions and geometry to solve contextual problems
Secondary Mathematics 3 Honors
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: Traditionally 11th but available to all grades
- Graduation: Qualifies for (M)
- Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 1 & 2 or Secondary Mathematics 1 & 2 Honors
- Description: This course is a slightly accelerated course that fulfills the requirements for the second year of the Utah Core Standards.
- Topics include:
- Applying methods from probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data
- Expanding repertoire of functions (polynomial, rational, and radical)
- Expanding study of right triangle trigonometry to include general angles
- Creating models and solving contextual problems
- Additional topics: Extending the complex number system
AP Calculus AB
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (M)
- Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 1, 2 & 3 or Secondary Mathematics 1, 2 & 3 Honors
- Description: This course covers functions, graphs, limits, derivatives, and integrals.
- Additional information: Equivalent to at least the first semester of college calculus and prepares students for the AP Calculus AB exam. A graphing calculator is required on the AP exam.
AP Calculus BC
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (M)
- Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 1, 2 & 3 or Secondary Mathematics 1, 2 & 3 Honors
- Description: Covers all topics in AP Calculus AB along with additional topics in polynomial approximations and series.
- Additional information: Equivalent to two semesters of college calculus and prepares students for the AP Calculus BC exam.
- Requirement: A graphing calculator is required on the AP exam.
AP Statistics
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (M)
- Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 3 or Secondary Math 3 Honors with a grade of “B” or better
- Description: Covers descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and variation, inferential statistics, probability, and summarizing data.
- Requirement: Graphing calculator with statistical capabilities is required.
CE MATH 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (M)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, completion of Secondary Mathematics 1, 2 & 3 or Secondary Mathematics 1, 2 & 3 Honors with a C or better, or qualifying ALEKS score of 30.
- Description: This course is a prerequisite course for CE MATH 1050. This course expands and covers in more depth basic algebra concepts introduced in Beginning Algebra. Topics of study include linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, polynomials and rational expressions, radical and exponential expressions and equations, complex numbers, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, functions, conic sections, and real-world applications.
CE MATH 1030
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (M)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, completion of CE MATH 1010 with a grade of C- or higher or appropriate placement by placement exam.
- Description: This course teaches how to communicate, interpret, and analyze quantitative information found in the media and in everyday life to make sound personal, professional, and civic decisions.
CE MATH1050
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (M)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, completion of high school SM 1, 2, and 3 with C average or better, and ACT Math score of 23 or higher or qualifying Accuplacer score.
- Description: Teaches students how to communicate, interpret, and analyze quantitative information found in the media and in everyday life.
CE MATH1060
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (M)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA and completion of MAT 1050 with C grade or higher.
- Description: Focuses on polar form, in-depth work with inverse and trigonometric functions.
Mathematics Elective - Credits Required: 1.0
Accounting 1 (CE)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (ME, CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Students will develop skills beginning with an understanding of the basic elements and concepts of double-entry accounting systems related to service businesses organized as a sole proprietorship. Skills include:
- Understanding the accounting equation
- Analyzing business transactions
- Entering transactions in journals
- Posting to ledgers
- Compiling end-of-period financial statements
- Preparing closing entries
- Managing cash
Accounting 2 (CE)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (ME, CTE)
- Prerequisite: Accounting 1
- Description: Students will develop advanced skills that build upon those acquired in Accounting 1. Concepts include:
- Applying double-entry accounting systems to merchandising businesses
- Preparing and journalizing payroll records
- Calculating and recording adjusting entries
- Interpreting financial information
- Exposure to automated accounting procedures is strongly encouraged
Computer Programming 1
- Duration: Year (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (DS, ME, CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Students will explore the basics of programming. Topics include:
- Developing a program
- Writing industry-standard code using Python
- Understanding the development life cycle
- Collaborating on a programming team to create a product for a client
Mathematics of Personal Finance
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (ME)
- Prerequisite: Currently enrolled in or successful completion of Secondary Math 2
- Consumer finance
- Money management
- Financial decision-making
- Workforce financial planning
- Description: Designed for juniors and seniors, this course covers essential mathematics and personal finance topics, including:
- Successful completion of all four quarters will fulfill 1 credit of supplemental mathematics requirements.
Science Core - Credits Required: 2.0
Biology
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Biology explores patterns, processes, relationships, and environments of living organisms, including:
- Ecology
- Cells
- DNA and genetics
- Evolution
Activities include investigations, demos, labs, and group learning.
Chemistry
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: Secondary Math 1
- Description: In chemistry we learn about the science of matter (everything is made of matter). We learn about how math can be used to analyze reactions in order to obtain the maximum amount of products (more product, more money). We will also learn about how light, thermal (heat), electric, and nuclear energy relate to matter. And so much more…
CE Chemistry (CE)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: Secondary Math 1
- Description: Topics to be taught include: chemical measurements, atomic structure, formulas, chemical reactions and equations, chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, molecules and chemical bonding, gas laws, liquids, solids, solutions and acids and bases. This is a hands-on class with many lab activities and demonstrations included. It is academically equivalent to college level CHEM 1010 class.
Computer Science Principles 1
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S, DS, CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Introduces the basic principles of technology use in computer science careers, covering:
- Computer components
- Programming basics
- Networking and web development
- Current issues in computer science
Students will develop essential computer science skills, including problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Earth & Space Science
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: In Earth Science, we learn about the formation and components of our Universe and Solar System, the Earth’s Tectonic Occurrences and their global effects on human structures and the environment, We also learn about the Water Cycle and its erosive nature on the Earth’s surface, Currents, and aspects pertaining to the Weather.
AP Physics 1: Algebra Based
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: Secondary Math 2
- Description: Covers motion, mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and the atom. Includes:
- Experimental labs
- AP Physics B test material
- Potential AP Physics C test preparation (consult instructor)
College credit is available through the AP Exam. No previous physics class is required.
AP Physics C
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: Can be taken concurrently with any Calculus course
- Description: AP Physics C is a college-level physics course which is the equivalent of a major level mechanics course. You’ll learn the same concepts as AP Physics 1, with an added application of calculus. The class is designed to prepare you to take the AP Physics C exam at the end of the year. Any student who plans on selecting a major that requires physics courses (physics, engineering, etc) would consider this course, as a good score on the AP exam will cover a course for their major.
DE BIO 1010 – Biology UVU
- Title: BIO 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Description: Introduces major biological themes, including:
- Cell and molecular biology
- Genetics
- Diversity and evolution
- Ecology
Provides students with skills to critically evaluate biological information, interpret data, and make informed decisions regarding biology’s role in the world. May be delivered online.
Science Elective - Credits Required: 1.0
AP/CE Biology
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: Biology & Chemistry
- Description: The course not only expands on the concepts learned in Biology but explains how living things work from a cellular level to the Ecosystem level. Students receive a grade on a college transcript for 2 college courses: Biology 1610 (4 credits) and Biology 1615 Lab (1 credit). This class is college-level rigor. Students are expected to take the AP Biology exam in May. Scoring a 3 or higher on the exam will give students credit for Biology 1010 (3 credits). This will give a student a total of 8 Biology credits at UVU!
Biotechnology (CE)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SE, CTE)
- Prerequisite: Biology or Chemistry
- Description: Learn how scientists use biology to solve problems and create products. Includes hands-on lab work such as:
- Extracting DNA
- Creating DNA fingerprints
- Studying real proteins
- Growing bacterial cultures
College credit available through UVU.
Environmental Science (CE)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Study the natural world and human interaction with it. Topics include:
- Ecology
- Biodiversity
- Pollution
- Climate change
- Natural resources
- Energy
- Human environmental impact
Medical Anatomy & Physiology (CE)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SE, H, CTE)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Description: Provides an in-depth study of:
- Healthcare careers
- Intermediate anatomy & physiology
- Medical terminology
- Diseases and disorders
- Medical ethics
Prepares students for Advanced Health Science and related health technology programs.
Robotics 1
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SE, CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Hands-on curriculum combining electrical, mechanical, and engineering principles. Learn:
- Designing, building, and programming robots
- Energy sources and electrical safety
- Electronic components, sensors, and actuators
- Mechanical design, prototyping, and engineering documentation
Robotics 2
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SE, CTE)
- Prerequisite: Robotics 1
- Description: Expands on Robotics 1 with more advanced applications, including:
- Complex programming and control systems
- Prototype testing and design improvements
- Advanced mechanical and electrical engineering concepts
DE ASTR 1040 – Elementary Astronomy UVU
- Title: ASTR 1040
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Description: Introduction to astronomy and cosmology. Covers:
- Solar system structure
- Life and death of stars
- Galaxies and universe evolution
- Big Bang theory and black holes
DE GEO 1010 – Geology UVU
- Title: GEO 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Description: Explores Earth’s materials, structure, and dynamics. Designed for:
- Non-science students (broad Earth Science overview)
- Students seeking an introductory geology class with lab component
DE METO 1010 – Intro to Meteorology UVU
- Title: METO 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Description: Introduction to meteorology and Earth’s weather systems, including:
- Structure and composition of the atmosphere
- Weather patterns and forecasting
- Air masses and weather fronts
- Climate variations
Digital Studies - Credits Required: 0.50
Business Office Specialist
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (DS, CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This course applies advanced concepts and principles using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic presentation software. Students may have the opportunity to obtain a Microsoft Office Specialist industry certificate through Microsoft and Certiport per district discretion. The certification is recognized worldwide as the best method for employers to validate computer skill proficiency. Students will integrate applications learned. This course builds on skills included in Digital Literacy.
Computer Science Principles 1
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S, DS, CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: An introductory course in program engineering and applications, covering:
- Fundamentals of computer programming
- Designing, coding, and testing programs
- Coding concepts and problem-solving skills
- Programming languages such as C++, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript
- Introduction to complex data structures, arrays, and classes
Computer Science Principles 1
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S, DS, CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This course is great for Freshmen, but fitting for any aged student. The course is designed to introduce students to the different options available in computer science. Through this course, students will open up computers and learn about their hardware, discover how the internet works using hands-on activities, build their own websites, learn basic programming skills using Javascript, and explore the world of cybersecurity and how to keep themselves safe online. Through this course they will be introduced to different aspects of computer and robotics classes that may help guide their interests for further digital studies courses in the future.
Computer Programming 1
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (DS, ME, CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Students will explore the basics of programming, including:
- Developing a program
- Writing industry-standard code using Python
- Understanding the development life cycle
- Working on a programming team to create a product
Computer Programming 2
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S, ME, DS, CTE)
- Prerequisite: Computer Programming 1
- Description: Builds on concepts introduced in Computer Programming 1, including:
- Advanced data structures (sequential files, arrays, and classes)
- Creating more powerful programs
- Programming in Java, Python, C++, C#, Swift
- Developing mobile applications
Web Development 1 (CE)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (DS, CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Web Development is a course designed to guide students in a project-based environment, in the development of up-to-date concepts and skills that are used in the development of today’s interactive websites. Students will learn the fundamentals of how the internet works. They will learn and use the basic building blocks of the World Wide Web; HTML5 coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript. They will follow the steps to create a website by planning, designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining website projects. Students will learn and use different scripting technologies to create more dynamic and interactive websites. They will learn what it takes for a career in Web Development as they complete projects and create their own website(s).
Financial Literacy - Credits Required: 0.5
- Financial Literacy (CE)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FL)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: The General Financial Literacy course for juniors and seniors encompasses standards that are essential to the development of basic financial literacy. Students will gain the information and skills to implement a life-long plan for financial success.
Geography - Credits Required: 0.5
AP Human Geography
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SS)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This year-long course teaches the geography core curriculum in greater depth than the regular Geography course. Topics will include: political and economic systems, conflicts and their causes, immigration factors, and cultural norms. Select this course or Geography, but not both. The full course must be completed to meet the graduation requirement. Partial completion of the course will earn elective credit towards graduation.
World Geography
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SS)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Geography students will study the physical and human characteristics of the Earth’s people, places, and environments. Students will develop geographic thinking skills by studying the “why of where” as they examine the interactions, interconnections, and implications of forces shaping our world today. They will apply geographic knowledge and geo-literacy skills to identify, locate, interpret, analyze, and evaluate geographic patterns and processes. This class will emphasize both human geography and physical geography, and students will explore the interconnections between the two.
World History - Credits Required: 0.5
AP World History
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SS)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: AP courses are rigorous, yet rewarding classes that take high school students and challenge them at college level. The course will require large amounts of reading, writing, comprehension, and analytical skills. Many of them you will develop throughout the school year. AP World History: Modern is the newest name for the recent course change of AP World History. The former class covered roughly 10,000 years of Human history spanning from the Neolithic Age to the Modern. This course narrows its focus starting in the year 1200 C.E./A.D. and continuing into the modern global world that we live in today. Partial completion of the course will earn elective credit towards graduation.
World History
- Duration: Semester (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SS)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: World History addresses events and issues in world history from the earliest evidence of human existence to modern times. Whenever possible, students will be expected to make connections between historically significant events and current issues. These connections are intended to add personal relevance and deepen students’ understanding of the world today. Topics include, but are not limited to, the Neolithic Revolution, the dawn of civilization, the development of world religions, patterns in world trade, contributions of classical civilizations, the diffusion of technology, colonization and imperialism, global conflict, modern revolutions and independence movements, and current trends in globalization. The standards can be taught chronologically, thematically, or regionally, but are organized into chronological periods. Periodization is an organizational tool historians use to make connections and draw distinctions. Periods are flexible ways of making meaning, and may overlap chronologically.
US History - Credits Required: 1.0
AP United States History
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SS)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: AP US History is a challenging course that is meant to be the equivalent of a freshman college course and may earn students six (6) college credits. It is a two-semester survey of American history from the age of exploration and discovery to the present. Solid reading and writing skills, along with a willingness to devote considerable time to homework and study, are necessary to succeed. Emphasis is placed on critical and evaluative thinking skills, essay writing, and interpretation of original documents.
US History (Also Available in Spanish)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SS)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: The first semester of this course is a brief review of the Civil War. We then cover the Industrial Revolution, Progressivism, the rise of US Imperialism, ending the semester with World War 1.
CE United States History (American Civ 1700)
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- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SS)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: CE US History (American Civilization 1700) is equivalent to a college level introductory course in American History. The primary purpose of the course is to expose students to the complexities, challenges and opportunities of America, and as a result of the learning process, become better informed citizens and thoughtful participants in the society. The most important task for students of American History is to be able to think critically, understand different perspectives, and source and analyze information/documents. Students will take on the role of historians by reading scholarly articles, conducting research, and applying what they have learned in simulations, Socratic seminars, class debates and essays. When students leave this course, they should be able to describe, analyze and explain our nation’s history on a sophisticated level.
US Government - Credits Required: 0.5
AP US Government & Politics
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SS)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This course is designed for students looking for an academic challenge. AP Government examines current politics, the Constitution, the United States political party system, civil rights and civil liberties, powers of Congress, the Presidency, the bureaucracy, and the federal courts. Students are expected to spend approximately one hour outside of class preparing for each class period. Those students who pass the national AP US Government & Politics test with a 3 or better may receive college/university credit; check individual colleges/universities for credit policies. The full course must be completed to meet the graduation requirement. Partial completion of the course will earn elective credit towards graduation. Students will fulfill the US Citizenship exam for graduation in this course.
CE Government & Citizenship
- Duration: Semester (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SS)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: The goal of this course is to foster informed, responsible participation in public life. Knowing how to be a good citizen is essential to the preservation and improvement of the United States democracy. Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the major ideas, protections, privileges, structures, and economic systems that affect the life of a citizen in the United States political system. Students will fulfill the US Citizenship exam for graduation in this course.
US Government & Citizenship
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SS)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: The goal of this course is to foster informed, responsible participation in public life. Knowing how to be a good citizen is essential to the preservation and improvement of the United States democracy. Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the major ideas, protections, privileges, structures, and economic systems that affect the life of a citizen in the United States political system. Students will fulfill the US Citizenship exam for graduation in this course.
Social Studies Elective - Credits Required: 0.5
AP Psychology
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This course is designed to provide students with a university-level introduction to the systematic study of human behavior and experience through the study of the major perspectives in this field. Students will gain an understanding of the methods used to study and verify the theories for why humans act the way they do. The knowledge and skills offered in this course will prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Examination in Psychology. Students who pass with a 3 or higher may receive college credit.
Psychology
- Duration: Semester (0.5) (Even Years)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This class is designed to provide students with an interactive introduction to the study of human behavior. Along with the study of major theorists and theories in psychology, we will also learn about perception, motivation, emotion, theories of personality, stress, psychological disorders, gender, adolescent development, parenting, and social interaction with the goal being to better understand ourselves and others.
Sports History
- Duration: Semester (0.5) (Odd Years)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This course will concentrate largely on the nineteenth through the twenty-first century. In addition to examining the history of different sports, particularly those thought of as “national” sports, the course will also explore the rise of the athlete as a popular cultural hero, issues of gender and race in the sporting world, the impact of sports on social mobility, and the extent to which debates within the U.S. sporting world have changed over time.
Modern War
- Duration: Semester (0.5) (Odd Years)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Modern War is an elective social studies course that is one semester in length. During this course, students will study modern conflicts ranging from the 30 Years War of the 17th century to WWII and beyond. Students will look at the evolutions of warfare, pace of change, technology, and the impact on society.
Hollywood v History
- Duration: Semester (0.5) (Odd Years)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: An examination of the accuracy of popular Hollywood historical films. The course will involve the study of significant historical events and how those events are represented in film. Students will be expected to read primary sources, make inferences, and use evidence to support their conclusions about the accuracy of the film. There will be a project-based assignment at the conclusion of every film. Students will have a choice of what project they would like to submit, including: re-record a scene from the movie with more accuracy, mock interview the historical character about their reaction to the film, write an essay, create a slideshow presentation, create a podcast episode about the film and its accuracy, among others.
Medieval Studies
- Duration: Semester (0.5) (Odd Years)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: The Medieval Studies elective course will take an interdisciplinary approach to studying Europe during the Middle Ages (roughly 500-1500 CE). Students will be exposed to the fields of history, archaeology, history of art, literature, architecture, and languages through a series of lessons that model how these disciplines enable us to learn about medieval peoples, places, or themes. For example, we will look at what archaeology reveals about Vikings in Northumbria and religious beliefs in Scandinavia. Students will then select from these disciplines one or two skills to further develop as they carry out investigations into a number of topics based on their personal interests, such as Arthurian legends, hagiography, magical beliefs and practices, influences from the Arabic world, etc.
Introduction to East Asia History
- Duration: Semester (0.5) (Even Years)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: In this course, we will explore the great histories of the East Asian countries of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. In learning the histories of these countries, we will come to a greater understanding of what is happening in these countries today. Expect to come to class, listen to stories of these countries’ history, and grow your research and writing skills.
Student Government
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE, EL)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 2.7 GPA, and students must be elected or appointed to a high school leadership office
- Description: This course is directed by student body officers and places its emphasis on principles of leadership and implementing student-led programs and events. It provides students with information on successful leadership styles and qualities.
DE ANTH 101G - Social Cultural Anthropology (UVU)
- Title: ANTH 101G
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Description: Introduces students to the variability of human behavior cross-culturally and provides an understanding of the holistic approach to human behavior. Explores interrelationships, in a variety of cultural contexts, between beliefs, economic structures, sexuality, eating habits, ecology, politics, living arrangements, psychology, symbolism, and kinship.
DE CJ1010 - Intro to Criminal Justice (UVU)
- Title: CJ 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Description: Presents the processes, institutions, and administration of criminal justice in the United States. Examines the crime problem, criminal law, law enforcement, criminal prosecution, criminal defense, bail, the jury system, and sentencing among adult and juvenile offenders. Explores the correctional system, including probation, prisons, inmates’ rights, and parole.
DE CJ1330 - Criminal Law (UVU)
- Title: CJ 1330
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Description: Provides an overview of criminal law. Covers history and terminology of the criminal justice system, the elements of specific offenses, and the role of the criminal justice profession in the fact-gathering process.
DE PSY1010 - General Psychology (UVU)
- Title: PSY 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Description: An introductory course in modern scientific psychology. Covers major domains of scientific psychology, including biological foundations, sensations, perception, learning, motivation, human development, and abnormal psychology. Examines major psychological and professional applications.
DE PSY 1100 - Human Development: Lifespan (UVU)
- Title: PSY 1100
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Description: Explores genetic and environmental influences on human development and behavior from conception and birth through old age and death. Examines typical physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes at each developmental stage throughout the lifespan. Explores major theoretical perspectives on human development.
Health - Credit Required: 0.5
Health Education 2
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10
- Graduation: Qualifies for (H)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: A class required by all 10th-grade students on a semester basis. This class provides a groundwork of knowledge, understanding, habits, and attitudes that will help students make wise decisions about health so that they might be healthy, fit, and happy.
Medical Anatomy & Physiology (CE)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-10
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SE, H, CTE)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Description: This full-year course provides students with an in-depth study of healthcare careers, intermediate anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diseases and disorders, and medical ethics. The class is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Health Science course, CAPS, and/or a variety of health technology programs. If taken as a CE course, an additional 12 case studies will be explored in further depth.
Physical Education - Credits Required: 1.5
Fitness for Life
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10
- Graduation: Qualifies for (PEF)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: The Fitness for Life program is designed to help students accomplish three main objectives:
- Acquire knowledge about the benefits of physical activity to health and wellness and about principles of fitness.
- Become physically active while pursuing goals to become physically fit.
- Become an independent decision maker who can plan his or her own personal fitness program.
This class will not be waived.
Aerobic Walking & Jogging
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (PE-EL)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This class will include walking or jogging. Is NOT a substitution for Fitness for Life.
Cheerleading
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (PE-EL)
- Prerequisite: Tryouts
- Description: Cheerleading is a team activity in which elements of dance and acrobatics are combined with shouted slogans in order to entertain spectators at sporting events and to encourage louder and more enthusiastic cheering. Is NOT a substitution for Fitness for Life.
Lifetime Activities
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (PE-EL)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This one-semester coed course helps students adopt a healthy lifestyle that will achieve physical fitness. Students will participate in sports. The focus of this class is learning activities that may continue throughout life. Running is also a daily component. Is NOT a substitution for Fitness for Life.
Participation & Skills
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9
- Graduation: Qualifies for (PE-EL)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: PE course that covers a variety of sports and activities.
Sports Conditioning/Team Sports
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (PE-EL)
- Prerequisite: Tryout & Make the Team
- Description: These courses provide participation in the UHSAA-sponsored sports. Students will register on a semester basis for the sports in season.
- Semester 1 Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Girls’ Soccer
- Semester 2 Sports: Basketball, Boys’ Soccer, Softball, Baseball, Lacrosse
*For students who play Varsity or JV athletics that do not use this course, a coach can submit participation in the sport for PE credit. Is NOT a substitution for Fitness for Life.
Weight Training
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (PE-EL)
- Prerequisite: Fitness for Life
- Description: For those with little or no experience in weight training, this course teaches:
- Structuring a workout
- Proper lift techniques
- Developing strength, endurance, agility, flexibility, and tone
- Learning responsible fitness
- Using free weights and learning proper lifting techniques for upper and lower body strength/development
- Topics also include speed, power, cardiovascular fitness, proper diet, and nutrition
Is NOT a substitution for Fitness for Life.
Visual Arts
Art Foundations
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Art Foundations is a course designed to introduce the Fine Arts to students through a hands-on studio experience. Students will develop the fundamental skills needed for a solid foundation in the visual arts. The Elements of Art and the Principles of Design will be introduced through the exciting exploration of various 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional media and techniques. Composition, observation and rendering skills will be emphasized. The structure of the class will consist of guided exercises, hands on studio projects, artist videos, group discussions and critique.
- Sculpture tools
- Clays and other sculpting materials
- Sculpture techniques
- Principles and elements of art and design
3D Design/Fine Crafts 1
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This advanced course will show students sculpting techniques from a wide range of areas and disciplines in sculpture. Students will acquire an understanding of:
- Sculpture tools
- Clays and other sculpting materials
- Sculpture techniques
- Principles and elements of art and design
Commercial Art 1 (CE)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA, CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: A foundation art class for students who have taken art in middle school and want to continue developing their skills. Emphasis on:
- Drawing using a wide variety of materials
- Reviewing elements of art and design
- Perspective principles
- Critiquing their own and historical works of art
Weekly sketchbook required.
Commercial Art 2
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA, CTE)
- Prerequisite: Commercial Art 1
- Description: An advanced art class that prepares students for AP Art. Students will:
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Explore various artistic styles and media
- Study and critique art history
- Engage in painting and mixed media
- Participate in weekly sketchbook homework, projects, mat cutting, gallery exhibitions, and group critiques
- Develop a portfolio
AP Studio Art Drawing
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Commercial Art 1 & 2
- Description: In this course you’ll experiment with a variety of materials and processes as you develop your drawing skills. At the end of the course you’ll submit a portfolio that demonstrates the different drawing abilities taught in the course, which include mark-making, line, surface, space, light and shade, and composition. To learn more about the course visit AP Drawing course page.
AP Art Studio 2D Design
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Commercial Art 1 & 2
- Description: Designed for students with special talents and interests in art. Students will:
- Receive group and individual instruction
- Prepare a digital portfolio for the AP portfolio test in May
- Commit to at least 6-10 hours of work per week outside class
- Participate in weekly group critiques
- Be self-motivated in project selection and deadlines
- Pass AP Art with at least 70% for college credit
Ceramics 1
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: A studio-based introduction to pottery, covering:
- Hand-building techniques
- Potter’s wheel technique
- Decorating and firing
- Design principles and craftsmanship in high-fire non-lead stoneware
Ceramics 2
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Ceramics 1
- Description: Focuses on further development of wheel throwing techniques. Students will:
- Study technical aspects of ceramic art, including glazes and firing types
- Explore ceramic aesthetics
- Have more freedom for individual creativity in projects
- Be encouraged to develop personal artistic styles
Graphic Design 1 (CE)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA, CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills related to the graphic design industry. It is intended to serve as a starting point for several pathways including Digital Media, Graphics and Printing, 3D Animation and Game Development. This includes instruction and hands-on assignments in the following areas: creative design & layout, typography, color, related software, and computer and professional skills.
Graphic Design 2 (CE)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This course is designed to be a continuation of Graphic Design 1. The course prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge in the areas of design & layout, related computer and software, safety, printing processes, finishing & binding, and professional skills. The course includes instruction in printing, printing equipment and operation, computer hardware and software, digital imaging, print preparation, and electronic prepress.
Graphic Design 3 (CE)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Graphic Design 1 & 2
- Description: This course is designed for students who want to pursue a career in the graphic design industry. The skills they learned in Graphic Design 1 and Graphic Design 2 will help them create a portfolio to demonstrate their skills. Programs like Photoshop, Indesign, & Illustrator will be heavily used to create a range of projects to show off those skills.
Painting 1
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Focuses on watercolor techniques. Students will:
- Apply color theory
- Use the color wheel
- Study the history of watercolor
- Critique famous watercolor paintings
Painting 2
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Continues developing watercolor techniques. Students will:
- Apply advanced color theory
- Study and critique famous paintings
- Enhance their own artistic styles
Yearbook
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA, EL)
- Prerequisite: Application Process
- Description: Students work on the high school yearbook, including:
- Design, publication, and photography
- Sales of the yearbook
- Using Adobe InDesign for layout
- Working under advisor and editors
- Meeting publisher deadlines
DE ART1010 - Intro to Visual Art (UVU)
- Title: ART 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Description: Develops an appreciation of the visual arts by:
- Investigating elements and principles of art
- Critiquing artworks
- Learning art history
- Writing critiques and assignments
DE HUM 1010 - Humanities Through the Arts (UVU)
- Title: HUM 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Description: Studies different art forms including:
- Literature, music, visual arts, theater, film, dance, and architecture
- Analyzing artworks in their historical context
- Understanding predominant styles and themes
- Encouraging students to integrate the arts into their daily lives
DE MUSC 1010 - Introduction to Music (UVU)
- Title: MUSC 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Description: A survey course that explores:
- Melody, harmony, form, and rhythm
- Historical and biographical context of music
- Developing a greater appreciation for music
Fine Arts - Dance
Dance & Pop Culture
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA, EL, PE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- Novice/beginning dance course
- Introduces dance knowledge, terminology, and skills
- Explores various dance styles
- Encourages appreciation for dance as a performing art
- Students perform in the semester concert
- More advanced students can mentor others
Dance 2 Modern
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA, EL, PE)
- Prerequisite: Passing grade in Dance 1 or instructor’s approval
- Description:
- Builds upon skills from Dance 1
- Focuses on technique, performance principles, and choreography
- Explores a variety of dance styles, emphasizing contemporary modern dance
- Students prepare two pieces for the semester concert
Dance 3 Modern
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA, EL, PE)
- Prerequisite: Audition Required
- Description:
- Intermediate/advanced performing company
- Emphasizes choreography, teaching skills, and technique
- All members perform in concerts
- Includes participation in at least one festival or competition
Dance Company
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA, EL, PE)
- Prerequisite: Passing grade in Dance 3 and audition required
- Description:
- Advanced company class focused on performance and creation
- Requires extra hours of practice, diligence, and commitment
- Students perform at concerts, halftimes, and various competitions/festivals
Ballroom 1 - Boys
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- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (PE, FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- Introduction to social ballroom dancing
- Possible dances taught: Foxtrot, Cha-cha, Waltz, Swing, Polka
- Focuses on dance history, technique, and social etiquette
- Includes academic work: quizzes, practical exams, dance labs, projects, and critique papers
- Participation in the Ballroom Company Concert is required
- Open enrollment for all students
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Ballroom 1 - Boys & Girls
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (PE, FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- Introduction to social ballroom dancing
- Example of possible dances taught: Foxtrot, Cha-cha, Waltz, Swing, Polka
- Focuses on dance history, technique, and social etiquette
- Includes academic work: quizzes, practical exams, dance labs, projects, and critique papers
- Participation in the Ballroom Company Concert is required
- Open enrollment for all students
Ballroom 2 - Boys & Girls
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (PE, FA)
- Prerequisite: Teacher’s approval
- Description:Intermediate level ballroom class. Examples of possible dances taught: Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Foxtrot. We focus on the history of the dances, dance knowledge/technique, social etiquette, and social aspects of social dance and ballroom dance. Although this is a dance class, there will be academic work required: written quizzes, practical exams, presentations, research projects, dance labs, group projects, and critique papers. All students will participate in the Ballroom Company Concert at the end of each semester and are encouraged to compete individually. Individual competition routines will be taught in class.
Ballroom - Jr Varsity
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA, PE)
- Prerequisite: Audition or prior approval by teacher
- Description:The Junior Varsity Ballroom Dance Company at Provo High School serves as a developmental program for students aspiring to refine their dance technique and performance skills in preparation for higher levels of competition and performance. This course offers intermediate dancers the opportunity to deepen their understanding of ballroom dance through a blend of technique training, choreography, and performance experience. While participation in this class requires commitment, the expectations for outside-of-class time are designed to support skill development while balancing students’ academic and extracurricular responsibilities. Junior Varsity members are encouraged to attend competitions and performances as part of their growth, and they will represent the school in various events throughout the year. Although attendance at all competitions is not mandatory, students are strongly encouraged to participate in as many as possible to gain valuable experience and confidence on stage. Students will focus on advancing their technique in all styles of ballroom dance, with an emphasis on improving partnering skills, musicality, and expression. As with the varsity team, members of the Junior Varsity team are expected to practice outside of class to maintain and improve their skills. However, this program is structured to provide a supportive environment where dancers can build confidence and work on areas of improvement at a pace suited to their current level.
Ballroom - Varsity
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA, PE)
- Prerequisite: Audition or prior approval by teacher
- Description:The Varsity Ballroom Dance Company is the pinnacle of ballroom dance education at Provo High School, designed for highly committed and advanced dancers who seek to excel both artistically and competitively. This class provides rigorous training in ballroom dance, focusing on the refinement of technique, artistry, performance quality, and competitive excellence. As members of the Varsity Ballroom Dance Company, students are required to engage in numerous outside-of-class commitments, including rehearsals, performances, and competitions. Participation in local and national dance competitions is a key component of this program, and students are expected to attend as many as possible to represent the school at the highest level. Performance opportunities will be frequent and varied, including school events, community engagements, and formal showcases. This course demands dedication, discipline, and a passion for ballroom dance. Students will also be expected to demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and professionalism both in and out of class. The Varsity Ballroom Dance Company is not just about dance—it’s about fostering a sense of community, building confidence, and striving for excellence in all aspects of performance.
Fine Arts - Drama
Drama 1
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- Introduces beginning students to drama basics
- Builds self-confidence, imagination, and performance skills
- Includes voice development, movement, pantomime, interpretation, and characterization
- Excellent preparation for involvement in school plays
Drama 2
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Drama 1 or teacher’s approval
- Description:
- Beneficial for students interested in school plays and drama competitions
- Includes scene cutting techniques, character development, staging, and picturization
- Emphasizes performance in contemporary and classical plays
Drama 3 Honors
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Audition Required
- Description:
- Advanced theatre class focusing on performance and production
- Students participate in two full-scale productions per year
- Encouraged to participate in theatre competitions and festivals
- Opportunities to work with industry professionals
- Builds college prep/audition portfolios
Drama 4 Honors
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Audition Required
- Description:
- Advanced theatre class focused on acting, directing, and production
- Students collaborate on two full-scale theatre productions
- Encouraged to compete in theatre competitions
- Guest artists provide additional training and experience
- Helps students build college prep/audition portfolios
Film History & Appreciation
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- Studies film development from its inception to modern-day cinema
- Students analyze landmark films and influential filmmakers
- Examines film history, styles, and techniques
- Includes discussions, research projects, and presentations
Theater Technical Crafts
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- Provides hands-on experience in technical theatre
- Students learn lighting, sound, stage management, set construction, makeup, and costumes
- Supports school theatrical productions, music and dance performances, and assemblies
- Students are trained in stage equipment operation and theatrical design
- Limited enrollment (15-20 students)
Fine Arts - Band
Band-Symphonic
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Audition Required
- Description: Symphonic band is the Intermediate Concert Band at Provo HS. Students will develop instrumental, ensemble, and performance skills.
Band-Wind Symphony
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Audition Required
- Description:
- Wind Symphony is the Advanced Concert Band at Provo.
- Students prepare for All State auditions, Solo and Ensemble, College music auditions, Region and State Concert Band.
- Additional opportunities include festival, travel, and performance engagements.
Band-Percussion
- Duration: Semester (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- Instructional emphasis is split evenly between snare drum instruction and mallet instruction.
- Students will prepare music to perform with the Symphonic Band.
Band-Percussion Adv
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Audition Required
- Description:
- Advanced percussion is an advanced percussion ensemble and Wind Symphony percussion section.
- Students may also use this class to augment marching percussion studies.
Band-Jazz Ensemble
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: 1 High School credit of a concert band, percussion class, or orchestra class. Piano/Guitar exempt. May take concurrently.
- Description:
- Jazz Ensemble is an intermediate course requiring a complete background in musical literacy such as scales, chords, and fundamental rhythm/pitch reading.
- Instruction will be based around learning and mastering the Jazz portfolio of styles and performance idioms.
Band-Jazz Ensemble Adv
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Jazz Ensemble or Audition
- Description:
- A solid understanding of instrumental and ensemble functions and jazz idiom performance is an absolute requirement for this course.
- Students will deepen their understanding and performance of the jazz portfolio of styles and expressions.
Fine Arts - Choir
Choir Concert
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- This is a beginning choir for all voice types (SATB).
- Most 9th graders or anyone new to high school choir will start here.
- Students will learn to read music, sing harmony, develop vocal technique, and perform regularly.
Music Appreciation (Spanish Choir)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- This is a beginning choir for all voice types (SATB).
- Most 9th graders or anyone new to high school choir will start here.
- Students will learn to read music, sing harmony, develop vocal technique, and perform regularly.
Choir-Euphonix
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Audition Required
- Description:
- An intermediate choir for bass voices (TB).
- Students should be confident singers with some music background/experience.
- Students will learn to read music, sing harmony, develop vocal technique, and perform regularly.
- Auditions are held in March/April of the previous school year.
Choir-Bella Voce
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Audition Required
- Description:
- An intermediate choir for treble voices (SA).
- Students should be confident singers with some music background/experience.
- Students will learn to read music, sing harmony, develop vocal technique, and perform regularly.
- Auditions are held in March/April of the previous school year.
Choir-Chamber Singers
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Audition Required
- Description:
- An advanced mixed choir (SATB).
- Students are strong, independent singers with good vocal habits.
- Students can learn music with minimal assistance.
- The group consists of 16-32 singers and practices weekly after school.
- Studies include advanced choral music, classical solo/small group work.
- Multiple performances occur each term.
Fine Arts - Orchestra
Orchestra-Concert
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Previous experience on a stringed instrument
- Description:
- A performing ensemble preparatory to Sinfonia and the Philharmonic Orchestra.
- No audition required.
- Emphasis is placed on building musicianship and performance skills.
Orchestra-Sinfonia
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Audition Required
- Description:
- An advanced performing ensemble primarily for 9th and 10th-grade string players.
- Audition class with continued emphasis on musicianship and performance skills.
- Students will perform grade 3 literature.
- Develops proficiency in shifting and tuning.
Orchestra-Chamber
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Audition Required
- Description:
- Advanced-level string ensemble similar to Philharmonic Orchestra with additional chamber music study.
- Members may also perform with the Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Develops competence and musical sensitivity through the study of masterworks and popular orchestral literature.
- Requires motivation and dedication to excel as a musician.
- Performances in Region and State festivals are required.
- Possible out-of-state tours.
- Limited number of instruments available for rent if needed.
Fine Arts - Other Music Courses
Guitar
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- Students will learn how to play the guitar properly.
- Instruction includes reading standard notation, tablature, chord diagrams, and chord charts.
Music Appreciation (Ukulele)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- Students will learn right-hand strumming and left-hand chord patterns on the ukulele.
- Explores historical and cultural contexts of the ukulele.
- Students will learn musical notation and performance techniques.
- Develops introductory songwriter skills.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Credits Required: 1.0
CTE - Medical Courses
Introduction to Healthcare
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- Creates awareness of career possibilities in healthcare.
- Informs students about educational options for health science and health technology programs.
- Includes instruction in beginning anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical ethics, diseases, and disorders.
- Prepares students for Medical Anatomy/Physiology and various health technology programs.
Medical Terminology (CE) (S1)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, CTE)
- Prerequisite: Medical Anatomy & Physiology (Preferred)
- Description:
- Introduces Greek- and Latin-based medical terminology.
- Focuses on word roots, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations, symbols, and anatomical terms.
- Emphasizes proper pronunciation, spelling, and usage of medical terminology.
- Recommended for students interested in healthcare careers.
Emergency Medical Responder (CE) (S2)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, CTE)
- Prerequisite: Medical Terminology
- Description:
- Uses lecture, video, simulated emergency situations, and hands-on skill practice.
- Based on the National Red Cross curriculum for Emergency Responders.
- Ideal for students interested in first aid, EMS, healthcare, public safety, and law enforcement.
- Certification available for students who pass the national certification exam.
Medical Anatomy & Physiology (CE)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SE, H, CTE)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Description:
- Provides an in-depth study of healthcare careers, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.
- Covers diseases, disorders, and medical ethics.
- Prepares students for Advanced Health Science, CAPS, and various health technology programs.
- Concurrent Enrollment (CE) students will complete an additional 12 case studies.
CTE - Family And Consumer Sciences (FACS)
Food and Nutrition 1
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Focuses on the science of food and nutrition. Includes food safety, sanitation, culinary technology, food preparation, and dietary analysis. FCCLA may be integrated into this course.
Culinary Arts 1 (Foods 2)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Food and Nutrition 1
- Description: Covers food preparation, sports nutrition, consumerism, and career options in the food industry. Provides lab-based experiences integrating nutrition, sanitation, and food sciences. FCCLA may be included.
ProStart 1 (CE)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Required (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Food and Nutrition 1 & Culinary Arts 1
- Description: A program by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation introducing students to culinary arts and restaurant management careers. FCCLA may complement this course.
Interior Design 1
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Covers home design, floor plans, color schemes, and various design styles. Hands-on activities and computer-based designs reinforce learning.
Interior Design 2
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Pass Interior Design 1
- Description: Expands on Interior Design 1 concepts, including floor plans, elevation drawings, and architectural elements. Uses hands-on materials such as flooring, textiles, and paint samples.
Child Development
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- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Note: Parent permission is required for enrollment.
- Description: Covers parenting, pregnancy, and child development. Includes discussions, activities, and games. Parent permission is required due to course content.
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Early Childhood Education 1
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Pass Child Development
- Description: Introduces students to working in a preschool setting. Focuses on hands-on activities, lesson planning, and working with young children.
Early Childhood Education 2
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Child Development and ECE 1
- Description: A continuation of ECE 1, focusing on hands-on work in a preschool environment. Emphasizes planning and teaching lessons.
Early Childhood Education 3
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Child Development, ECE 1 & 2
- Description: Prepares students for careers in early childhood education. Focuses on leadership in the preschool setting and provides advanced teaching responsibilities.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Tech Courses
CE Aspiring Educators (Semester 1)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Introduces students to professional expectations and responsibilities of educators, exploring philosophies of education, multicultural impacts, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
CAPS Principles of Education & Instruction (Semester 2)
- Duration: Semester (1.0, two periods)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: CE Aspiring Educators
- Description: Focuses on educational technology, differentiation strategies, student autonomy, digital presence, and Learning Management System (LMS) development.
Architectural Design 1 (CE)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Introduces 2D/3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to draw a small residential home with an emphasis on blueprint reading.
Architectural Design 2 (CE)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: CAD Architectural Design 1
- Description: Focuses on 3D CAD software to design and model a residential home, covering construction materials, codes, and Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Architectural Design 3
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: CAD Architectural Design 1
- Description: Explores 3D CAD modeling of commercial buildings, emphasizing construction materials, codes, and BIM.
Mechanical Engineering Design 1 (CE)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Introduces technical skills for mechanical design, covering 2D CAD, sketching, geometric construction, and dimensioning.
Mechanical Engineering Design 2 (CE)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: CAD Mechanical Design 1
- Description: Advances 3D modeling skills for mechanical and industrial engineers using CAD software and technical communication.
Engineering Capstone (Provo CAPS)
- Duration: Semester (1.0, two periods)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Application
- Description: Students complete an industry-driven project in engineering, applying prior knowledge to real-world challenges.
Video Production 1 (YouTube Video Creation) (CE)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Teaches students how to create, edit, and produce content for YouTube and digital storytelling.
Video Production 2 (YouTube Channel Management)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Video Production 1
- Description: Expands skills in video production, including monetization, analytics, and audience engagement.
Digital Audio 1 (Podcasting 1)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Covers audio production for radio, podcasting, live sound, and studio recording.
CTE Business Courses
Business Office Specialist
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- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (DS, CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- Applies advanced concepts and principles using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic presentation software.
- Students may obtain a Microsoft Office Specialist industry certificate through Microsoft and Certiport.
- Certification is recognized worldwide as a validation of computer skill proficiency.
- Students will integrate applications learned, building on skills from Digital Literacy.
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CTE - Business Courses
Business Office Specialist
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12 permitted
- Graduation: Qualifies for (DS, CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Introduces students to essential word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation tools used for personal and career development.
Marketing 1
- Duration: Semester (0.5) (1st Semester Course, must take Economics 2nd Semester)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Explores marketing fundamentals, including research, promotion, sales, and DECA competition opportunities.
Economics (CE offered; ECON 1010)
- Duration: Semester (0.5) (2nd Semester Course, must take Marketing 1 the 1st Semester)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Covers essential economic concepts, the U.S. market economy, and real-world applications.
Web Development 1 (CE offered; INFO 2420)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9 (9-12 permitted)
- Graduation: Qualifies for (DS, CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Introduces HTML, CSS, Photoshop, and web design fundamentals to create real-world projects.
Digital Media 1 & 2 (CE offered; DGM 1110)
- Duration: Semester (0.5) each (must take in same school year)
- Grades: 10-12 (9th grade permitted)
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Focuses on digital media skills in text, 2D graphics, sound, video, animation, and digital imaging.
Digital Media Advanced
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12 (10 permitted)
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Digital Media 2
- Description: Develops advanced digital media skills in animation, sound, video, and web design.
Accounting 1
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (ME, CTE)
- Prerequisite: No prerequisites for CTE credit, but SM2 required for Math credit
- Description: Covers financial statements, debits and credits, journal entries, and business financial management.
Accounting 2
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (ME, CTE)
- Prerequisite: Accounting 1
- Description: Builds on Accounting 1 with payroll calculations, inventory management, and customer accounts.
Business Law
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Explores contract law, court procedures, criminal/civil law, and legal rights through a mock trial.
Business Management (CE)
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Covers entrepreneurship, business planning, marketing, leadership, and economics.
Business Marketing Capstone
- Duration: Semester (0.5) (Retakable)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Other business classes (e.g., Marketing 1, Economics, Business Law, Business Management, Accounting 1 & 2, Provo CAPS)
- Description: Students complete hands-on business and marketing projects to demonstrate management-level skills.
CTE - Trade Courses
Welding Technician– Entry Level
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- Entry-level course teaching basic welding skills.
- Prepares students to apply technical knowledge in the workplace and project construction.
- Emphasizes knowledge, attitude, skills, and habits for performing tasks independently.
- Students will learn selection and use of appropriate techniques and equipment with minimal supervision.
Welding Technician, Intermediate Level
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- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Welding Technician, Entry Level
- Description:
- Intermediate-level course building on foundational welding skills.
- Prepares students for more advanced applications of welding in the workplace and project construction.
- Continues focus on technical knowledge, work attitude, skills, and independent task performance.
- Teaches selection and use of appropriate techniques and equipment with minimal supervision.
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Welding Technician, Advanced Level
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Welding Technician, Intermediate Level
- Description:
- Advanced welding skills course.
- Prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills in the workplace and project construction.
- Emphasizes autonomous task performance and appropriate technique selection.
Woods 1
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- Introductory woodworking course focusing on technical skills.
- Teaches students to lay out, shape, saw, sand, and assemble projects.
- Emphasizes safe use of hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
Woods 2
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: CTE classes focus on helping students to be career ready. WOODS 2 is an intermediate course for students to build upon the principles and skills learned in the beginning class. This course has an academic and hands-on component. Students will learn cabinetry principles, and will apply their learning to a cabinet-type project and a table.
Woods 3
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: CTE classes focus on helping students to be career ready. Woods 3 is an advanced course for students to master the concepts of project design. This course has an academic and hands-on component. Students will follow the design process to create plans, and build one or more projects. Students will create a portfolio documenting the design & production process for the main project.
Intro to Automotive
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description:
- Entry-level Automotive Service course.
- Students learn about equipment, tools, materials, and techniques of automotive service.
- Hands-on training with demonstrations, lectures, and research.
ASE Engine Performance
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Introduction to Automotive
- Description:
- Advanced course covering engine components and performance.
- Students learn to inspect, diagnose, and service automotive engines.
- Focus on technical skills, equipment usage, and troubleshooting.
ASE Engine MLR
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Introduction to Automotive
- Description:This is a level 2 course in automotive service that deals with engines and related components. This class will cover engine maintenance such as oil and lubrication services, engine electrical systems, engine diagnostics, engine components, automotive HVAC, and fuel systems.
ASE Brakes
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Introduction to Automotive
- Description:
- Course in servicing and maintaining braking systems.
- Includes safety training, malfunction diagnosis, and repair techniques.
- Aligned with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification standards.
ASE Engine Performance
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Introduction to Automotive
- Description:
- Focus on diagnosis and repair of electrical systems in automobiles.
- Includes hands-on training with safety, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
- Aligned with ASE certification standards.
Law Enforcement
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE)
- Prerequisite: Introduction to Automotive
- Description: This course prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control, public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, court procedures and the law in general. Basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation, equipment maintenance, and other routine law enforcement responsibilities are also included.
World Languages
French 1
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Emphasizes listening, speaking, and writing in culturally authentic settings. Focus on vocabulary, grammar, and communication strategies.
French 2
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: French 1 or Teacher Approval
- Description: Strengthens language skills through projects and cultural study while deepening comprehension and communication abilities.
French 3 Honors (CE French 1020)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, LA)
- Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
- Description: Advanced study of language and culture with an emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing in real-world contexts.
French 4 Honors (CE French 2010)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, LA)
- Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
- Description: Continuation of advanced French studies, emphasizing fluency, conversation, literature, and cultural presentations.
German 1
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Emphasizes listening, speaking, and writing in culturally authentic settings. Focus on vocabulary, grammar, and communication strategies.
German 2
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: Beginning German or Teacher Approval
- Description: Strengthens language skills with increased emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Develops spontaneous communication and cultural understanding.
German 3 Honors (CE German 1020)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, LA)
- Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
- Description: Builds on conversational German with a focus on cultural study, pronunciation, reading, and grammar. Includes real-life conversation practice and cultural immersion.
German 4 Honors (CE German 2010)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, LA)
- Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
- Description: Expands on advanced reading, writing, and speaking skills through Germanic texts. Includes historical and literary analysis, discussions, and real-world language applications.
Chinese 1
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Introduction to Mandarin Chinese for non-Chinese-speaking students. Emphasizes basic communication and foundational language skills.
Chinese 2
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 1
- Description: Expands on skills learned in Chinese 1. Develops communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
Chinese 3 Honors
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, LA)
- Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
- Description: Focuses on advanced reading, writing, and speaking skills. Emphasizes grammar structures, aural comprehension, oral practice, and cultural studies.
Chinese 4 Honors
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, LA)
- Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
- Description: Enhances listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency. Incorporates authentic materials and discussions on Chinese culture and current events.
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- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, LA)
- Prerequisite: Portuguese 4, Teacher approval, Native or Heritage Speakers
- Description: Continues the development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Narratives and dialogues teach structure and vocabulary. Culture and geography of the native country are explored through reading selections.
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Portuguese Bridge DLI 3116 (CE)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, LA)
- Prerequisite: Portuguese 5 or equivalent and pass the qualifying NEWL exam
- Description: Part of the State of Utah Portuguese Bridge Program, this course explores themes of travel, navigation, and cross-cultural encounters throughout today’s Portuguese-speaking world. Taught in Portuguese.
Spanish 1
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: Introduction to the Spanish language, with a focus on Hispanic culture. Develops comprehension, vocabulary, communication strategies, and cultural awareness.
Spanish 2
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: Spanish 1 or Teacher Approval
- Description: Expands vocabulary and cultural knowledge. Develops speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through narratives and dialogues.
Spanish 3 Honors (CE Spanish 1020)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, LA)
- Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
- Description: Conducted entirely in Spanish, this course prepares students for AP Spanish. Covers language usage, communication activities, bilingual readings, Latin culture, and more.
CE Spanish 2010
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, LA)
- Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 3H, GPA of 3.0 minimum, recommendation of teacher
- Description: Covers advanced grammar, literature, and cultural readings. Includes conversational exchanges and an online UVU-proctored final. Encourages students to take the AP Spanish exam.
AP Spanish
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, LA)
- Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
- Description: Advanced Spanish course emphasizing grammar, vocabulary, literature, and culture. Prepares students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam.
Spanish 5DLI
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, LA)
- Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
- Description: Refines students’ Spanish skills through interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication. Prepares students for the AP Spanish exam.
Spanish Bridge DLI 3116 (CE)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL, LA)
- Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
- Description: Part of the State of Utah Spanish Bridge Program, this course explores travel, navigation, and cross-cultural encounters throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Taught in Spanish.
Support Classes
AVID 9, 10, 11 & 12
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Grades: 9-12
- Prerequisite: See counselor for an AVID application
- Description: The AVID course targets students in the academic middle—B, C, and even D students—with the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college and come from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education. These students are capable of completing a rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential. AVID places these students on the college track, requiring them to enroll in the most rigorous courses that are appropriate for them, such as Honors and Advanced Placement. To support them in the rigorous coursework, AVID students learn organizational and study skills, develop critical thinking, learn to ask probing questions, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities to make their college dreams a reality.
GAP Study Skills
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: Counselor approval
- Description: This class may help with credit recovery, time management, test taking, homework support, and academic tracking.
Gear Up
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: This class will teach student success skills and college preparedness. Students will learn skills such as organization, time management, and note-taking, as well as how to navigate the college process. Students will also receive tutoring during class to help them further succeed in their other classes.
Other General Elective Classes
Latinos in Action
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: Application Required
- Description: Latinos in Action (LIA) is a class designed to empower youth to lead and strengthen their communities through college and career readiness. This class will allow students an avenue to develop essential leadership and mentoring skills. Students will be expected to maintain high academic and behavioral standards, serve in leadership roles and committees, participate in LIA activities, and mentor elementary school students throughout the class. This course is open to all students in grades 9-12.
People of the Pacific
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: None
- Description: The People of the Pacific (POP) curriculum prepares students to be leaders and stewards of success within their communities, higher education institutions, professional networks, and with their families by focusing on the rich culture of Pacific Island people throughout the course. Community service is a requirement of the course.
Peer Tutor
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
- Description: As a Peer Tutor, you will teach and support special needs students to learn academic, vocational, social, and leisure skills. A maximum of two semesters of aide credit is permitted during all of high school.
Release Time - Seminary
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Non-Credit
- Prerequisite: Seminary Enrollment
- Description: Through an agreement with the public schools, students can commit to a released time option for one period in order to receive religious instruction. Please note that Release Time is a privilege at Provo High, which requires commitment. Failure to attend will result in removal from seminary and enrollment in a Provo High course. Seminary is available during periods 1-8.
Parent Release
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Non-Credit
- Prerequisite: Signed forms and counselor approval
- Description: Parent Release is a non-credit bearing course for senior students who generally are accelerated in graduation credits. However, we do allow other students to request Parent Release periods when there are special or extenuating circumstances that merit it.
- Required:
- The Parent Release Request Form must be signed by the student and parent, then returned to the counselor.
- The student should be off campus during his/her Parent Release period(s).
English Language Development ELD)
Classes in the ESL program are designed for the student new to the country and/or English is not their primary language. Students will be given an English proficiency exam to ensure correct placement within the program.
English Language Development 1
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: Placement by exam
- Description: A class for students who have little or no proficiency in the English language. All four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) will be taught at the basic communication level.
English Language Development 2
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: Placement by exam
- Description: A class for English language learners who have basic English proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Skills in all four language areas continue to be taught with an additional emphasis on reading and writing at the intermediate to advanced level.
English Language Development 3
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: Placement by exam
- Description: A transitional class for advanced English language learners. All four-language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) will be taught with a focus on reading and writing at advanced to mainstream level.
Special Education Support Classes
Learning Strategies - English
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Description: This course is designed to provide specialized instruction to students who are currently served with an I.E.P. This course is designed to support students that are enrolled in a general education Language Arts class. Re-teaching of the English concepts taught in the general education class, with an emphasis on reading and writing IEP goals will be the foundation of this class.
Learning Strategies – Math
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Description: This course is designed to provide specialized instruction to students who are currently served with an I.E.P. This course is designed to support students that are enrolled in a Secondary math 1 class. Re-teaching of the math concepts taught in the general education class, with an emphasis on math IEP goals will be the foundation of this class.
Math A
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Description: This course is designed to provide specialized instruction to students who are currently served with an I.E.P. This course is for students that are computing very basic math skills (i.e. addition, subtraction, simple multiplication and simple division) and have goals that align with the DLM (Dynamic Learning Maps).
Math B
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Description: This course is designed to provide specialized instruction to students who are currently served with an I.E.P. This course is designed to build basic math skills (including division, multiplication, simple equations, fractions, 1 and 2 step problems, etc.) to help students access the core curriculum. The skills taught in this class are dictated by I.E.P. math goals and is for students that require more support.
Co-Taught Classes (English 9,10,11,12, SM1, SM2, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science)
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (core credit)
- Prerequisite: Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Description: This course is designed to support students that are enrolled in a general education language arts, math, or science class with an IEP. The class will have two teachers teaching curriculum and working with interventions. One teacher is licensed in the content area and the other is licensed in special education.
Daily Living Skills
- Duration: Year (1.0)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (EL)
- Prerequisite: Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Description: This course is available to students who have severe/profound cognitive disabilities and qualify for special education services. The course curriculum will be comprised of various skills, including pre-primer/primer reading.
Concurrent Enrollment Program & Distance Education Courses
DE ENGL 1010 - Intro to Academic Writing
- UVU Title: ENGL 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E, LA)
- Prerequisite: Must be a high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA; completed 10th and 11th grade Language Arts requirements with a B average; ACT scores of 19+ in both English and Reading (or an 18 in one and 20 in the other), or qualifying scores on the UVU Accuplacer exams (250+ in reading and 250+ in writing); registration to UVU (scores must be submitted and recorded at UVU prior to course registration).
- Description: This is the first of two courses required to complete the minimum writing courses for college (required for General Education Certificate or Associate Degree). This course is only offered during Semester 1. It teaches rhetorical knowledge and skills, focusing on critical reading, writing, and thinking. Introduces writing for specific academic audiences and situations. Emphasizes writing as a process through multiple drafts and revisions.
DE ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing Academic Writing & Research
- UVU Title: ENGL 2010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E, LA)
- Prerequisite: Must be a high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA; C- or higher in DE ENGL 1010, or ACT scores of 29+ in both English and Reading, or a score of 3+ on the AP Language exam; registration to UVU (scores must be submitted and recorded at UVU prior to course registration).
- Description: This course is the second course required to complete the minimum writing courses for College (required for a General Education Certificate or Associate Degree). This course is only offered during Semester 2. It emphasizes academic inquiry and research in the humanities and social sciences. It explores issues from multiple perspectives, teaches careful reasoning, argumentation, and rhetorical awareness of purpose, audience and genre. This course focuses on critically evaluating, effectively integrating, and properly documenting sources. In addition to major essay assignments, it may include in-class writing and collaboration, an annotated bibliography, oral presentations, and portfolios.
DE PHIL 2050/205G - Philosophy
- UVU Title: PHIL 2050/205G
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E, LA)
- Prerequisite: Must be a high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA; C- or higher in DE ENGL 1010, or AP English Language test 3 or higher, or ACT scores of 29+ in both English and Reading; registration to UVU (scores must be submitted and recorded at UVU prior to course registration).
- Description: Challenges students to explore and clarify their values; critically read works of philosophy, literature, religion, and history toward understanding the basis of their ethical views; and read, study, research, discuss, and write about difficult ethical issues. Focuses on issues of good vs. evil, justice vs. injustice, equality vs. inequality, and the necessity of defining and examining happiness and values. Engages students in serious reflection on issues of ethics and values as they relate to the students’ own lives.
DE COMM 1500 - Intro to Mass Communication
- UVU Title: COMM 1500
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E, LA)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Introduces students to the study of American mass media. Provides a critical overview of the main themes in the study of mass media, including the historical development of the media; the social, political, economic, and organizational contexts, impacts, and significance of the media; the nature of media content; its complex relationships to mass audiences; and the legal/regulatory context in which the media operate.
DE COMM 1020 - Public Speaking
- UVU Title: COMM 1020
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (E, LA)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Provides an introduction to basic concepts, theories, and principles of oral communication as applied to a variety of speaking situations. Develops competence in oral communication through performance, as applied to critical thinking skills, arrangement of ideas, and use of evidence and reasoning to support claims. Explains how culture influences the perception of effective public speaking. Students will be expected to write and record speeches. Materials fees may apply.
DE BIO 1010 - Biology
- UVU Title: BIO 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11 – 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Introduces major themes and concepts of biology, including cell and molecular biology, genetics, diversity, evolution, and ecology. Provides students with necessary information and skills to critically evaluate what they hear, read, and see in the living world; communicate clearly; and apply methods to interpret data for making informed decisions concerning the role of biology in a world of which they are a part.
DE ASTR 1040 - Elementary Astronomy
- UVU Title: ASTR 1040
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11 – 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Introduces astronomy and cosmology. Provides a physics-based overview of the solar system, the lives and deaths of stars, galaxies, and the evolution of the universe. Explores the basic principles of physics and light, the tools of astronomy, and interesting concepts such as the Big Bang and black holes. Materials fees may apply.
DE GEO 1010 - Geology
- UVU Title: GEO 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11 – 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Studies planet Earth: its materials, structure, dynamics, and surface features. It is designed for non-science students who want a broad introduction to earth science and a greater appreciation of their physical surroundings.
DE METO 1010 - Intro to Meteorology
- UVU Title: METO 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credits Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11 – 12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (S)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Introduces the study of our atmosphere. Studies the Earth’s dynamic weather systems. Covers structure and compositions of the atmosphere; weather patterns; air masses; and types of weather fronts, weather forecasting, and climates.
POLS 1100 - Political Science (100% Online)
- UVU Title: POLS 1100
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SS)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Studies history and structure of American National Government, rights and responsibilities of citizens, political institutions, political processes, and governmental policies.
DE ANTH 101G - Social Cultural Anthropology
- UVU Title: ANTH 101G
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Introduces students to the variability of human behavior cross-culturally and provides an understanding of the holistic approach to human behavior. Explores interrelationships, in a variety of cultural contexts, between beliefs, economic structures, sexuality, eating habits, ecology, politics, living arrangements, psychology, symbolism, and kinship. Offered through Microsoft Teams (all UVU students have access to Teams).
DE CJ 1010 - Intro to Criminal Justice
- UVU Title: CJ 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Presents the processes, institution, and administration of criminal justice in the United States. Examines the crime problem, criminal law, law enforcement, criminal prosecution, criminal defense, bail, the jury system, and sentencing among adult and juvenile offenders. Explores the correctional system; namely, probation, prisons, inmates’ rights, and parole. Offered through WebEx (registered students will be provided a link).
DE CJ 1330 - Criminal Law
- UVU Title: CJ 1330
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Provides an overview of criminal law. Covers history and terminology of the criminal justice system, the elements of specific offenses, and the role of the criminal justice profession in the fact-gathering process.
DE PSY 1010 - General Psychology (Fully Online Option available too)
- UVU Title: PSY 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: An introductory course in modern scientific psychology. Covers major domains of scientific psychology including biological foundations, sensations, perception, learning, motivation, human development and abnormal psychology. Examines major psychological and professional applications. Generally requires students to participate in a certain amount of research. Students who are under the age of 18 will need to complete an alternative assignment. Students choose between the live interactive course or the online course.
DE PSY 1100 - Human Development: Lifespan
- UVU Title: PSY 1100
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (SSE)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Explores genetic and environmental influences on human development and behavior from conception and birth through old age and death. Examines typical physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes at each developmental stage throughout the lifespan. Explores major theoretical perspectives on human development. Materials fees may apply.
DE ART 1010 - Intro to Visual Art
- UVU Title: ART 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Develops an appreciation of the visual arts by investigating the elements and principles of art, art criticism, art production, and the history of art. Includes written critiques and assignments. Requires students to identify works of arts and describe their significance in writing.
DE HUM 1010 - Humanities Through the Arts
- UVU Title: HUM 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Studies the media and compositional elements of the various art forms (literature, music, visual arts, theater, film, dance, and architecture), for greater understanding and enjoyment. Teaches how to interpret artistic meaning by analyzing artworks formally as well as in their historical contexts, such as the predominant subject matters and styles of their period. Encourages students to integrate the arts into their daily lives habitually, so that they become lifelong learners and educators.
DE MUSC 1010 - Introduction to Music
- UVU Title: MUSC 1010
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (FA)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: A survey course designed to make music more meaningful. Studies melody, harmony, form, and rhythm together with historical and biographical information. Students may be required to complete a concert report. Materials fees may apply.
DE AVSC 2150 - Air Transportation Management
- UVU Title: AVSC 2150
- Duration: Semester (0.5)
- Credit Awarded: 1.0
- Grades: 11-12
- Graduation: Qualifies for (CTE, E)
- Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 GPA, registration to UVU
- Description: Presents the management skills necessary to be a fixed based operator and entry-level manager for scheduled airlines in the national aviation system. Teaches management functions, marketing, financing, organization and administration, flight operations, maintenance, safety, and liability. Provides hands-on experience of management styles through evaluations and critiques of local airlines and airport facilities. Offered through Microsoft Teams (all UVU students have access to Teams).
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