Academic Preparation for College
Ready to apply to a degree program to pursue after high school graduation? All students applying to Taylor University (campus or online) should have completed a challenging preparatory course load including:
Subject |
Years |
Recommendations |
English |
4 |
|
Mathematics |
3–4 |
algebra, geometry, advanced algebra, calculus, trigonometry |
Laboratory Science |
3–4 |
biology, chemistry, physics |
Social Science |
2 |
American history, European history, government, sociology, psychology, economics |
Foreign Language |
2 |
|
Music |
|
introductory course |
Art |
|
introductory course |
Basic Computing |
|
introductory course |
Future Taylor Students
The following online courses are recommended for high school students who plan to attend the residential Taylor campus after graduation.
- BIB110—Biblical Literature I—Old Testament, 3 credit hours
- BIB210—Biblical Literature II—New Testament, 3 credit hours
- MUS149—Music Appreciation, 3 credit hours
- ART172—Art Appreciation, 3 credit hours
- Communication: Select one of the following 3 credit hour classes.
- CAS110—Public Speaking
- CAS120—Interpersonal Communication
- History: Select one of the following 3 credit hour classes.
- HIS103—World History I
- HIS104—World History II
- HIS124—History of the United States to 1877
- HIS125—History of the United States since 1877
- Civic Engagement: Select one of the following 3 credit hour classes.
- ECO201—Principles of Microeconomics
- ECO202—Principles of Macroeconomics
- ANT200—Cultural Anthropology
- General Social Science: Select one of the following 3 credit hour classes.
- PSY100—Introduction to Psychology
- PSY240—Child Psychology
- PSY250—Lifespan Development