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