1. Based on SBOE action on January 31, 2014 *Pending technical review
Chapter 74 Update*
Based on SBOE action on January 31, 2014
*Pending technical review

2. Foundation – Statutory Requirements
English Language Arts
Four credits
English I
English II
English III
Advanced English Course
Mathematics
Three credits
Algebra I
Geometry
Advanced Mathematics Course
Science
Biology (AP Biology, IB Biology)
IPC or Advanced Science Courses
Social Studies
U.S. History Since 1877
U.S. Government (one-half credit)
Economics (one-half credit)
World Geography or World History or Combined World History/World Geography

3. Foundation Advanced Courses
English Language Arts
English IV
Independent Study in English
Literary Genres
Creative Writing
Research and Technical Writing
locally developed ELA course or other activity [pursuant to TEC, §28.002(g-1)]
Humanities
Public Speaking III
Communication Applications
Oral Interpretation III
Debate III
Independent Study in Speech
Independent Study in Journalism
Advanced Broadcast Journalism III
Advanced Journalism: Newspaper III
Advanced Journalism: Yearbook III
AP English Literature and Composition
IB Language Studies AI Higher Level
Business English
College Prep English Language Arts course developed pursuant to TEC

4. Foundation Advanced Courses
Mathematics
MMA
AP Calculus BC
Mathematical Apps in AFNR
AP Computer Science
Digital Electronics
locally developed math course or other activity [pursuant to TEC, §28.002(g-1)]
Robotics Programming and Design
IB Mathematical Studies Standard Level
Algebra II
IB Mathematics Standard Level
Algebraic Reasoning ( )
Statistics ( )
Precalculus
IB Mathematics Higher Level
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
IB Further Mathematics Higher Level
Independent Study in Mathematics
Engineering Mathematics
Discrete Math for Problem Solving
Statistics & Risk Management (CTE)
AP Statistics
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
AP Calculus AB
Mathematics course endorsed by an IHE [pursuant to TEC, §28.025(b-5)]

5. Foundation Advanced Courses
Science
Chemistry
IB Physics
Physics
IB Environment Systems
Aquatic Science
Advanced Animal Science
Astronomy
Advanced Plant and Soil Science
Earth and Space Science
Anatomy and Physiology
Environmental Systems
Medical Microbiology
AP Biology
Engineering Design & Problem Solving
AP Chemistry
Pathophysiology
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Food Science
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Forensic Science
AP Physics C
Advanced Biotechnology
AP Environmental Services
Principles of Technology
IB Biology
Scientific Research & Design
locally developed science course or other activity [pursuant to TEC, §28.002(g-1)]
Science course endorsement by an IHE [pursuant to TEC, §28.025(b-5)]
IB Chemistry
Principles of Engineering

6. Foundation – Statutory Requirements
Physical Education
One credit
Language Other Than English
Computer programming language (other exceptions) {Computer Science I, II, III}
Two credits in the same language
Fine Arts
Electives
Five credits

7. Endorsements – Statutory Requirements
A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing:
curriculum requirements for the endorsement
four credits in mathematics
four credits in science
two additional electives credits

8. STEM
A student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements including Algebra II, chemistry, and physics and:
a coherent sequence of three or more courses for four or more credits
in CTE that includes at least two courses in the same career cluster and at least one advanced CTE course. The courses may be selected from courses in all CTE career clusters or CTE innovative courses approved by the commissioner of education. The final course in the sequence must be selected from one of the following CTE career clusters:
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(B) a coherent sequence of four courses in computer science (p. 12)
(C) four credits in mathematics by successfully completing Algebra II and
three additional mathematics courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
(D) four credits in science by successfully completing physics and three additional science courses beyond
(E) In addition to Algebra II, physics and chemistry, a coherent sequence of three additional credits from no more than two of the categories or disciplines represented by (A), (B), (C), and (D) of this section.

9. Business and Industry
A student may earn a business and industry endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:
a coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course, which includes any course that is the third or higher in a sequence. The courses may be selected from courses in all CTE career clusters or CTE innovative courses approved by the commissioner. The final course in the sequence must be obtained from one of the following CTE career clusters:
(B) four English elective credits by selecting three levels in one of the following
areas:
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Marketing
Architecture & Construction
Information Technology
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communication
Manufacturing
Business Management & Administration
Hospitality & Tourism
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Finance
advanced broadcast journalism
public speaking
advanced journalism: yearbook
debate
advanced journalism: newspaper

10. Business and Industry
A student may earn a business and industry endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:
(C) Four technology applications credits by selecting from the following:
Digital Design and Media Production
Digital Art and Animation
3-D Modeling and Animation
Digital Video and Audio Design
Digital Communication in the 21st Century
Web Communications
Web Design
Web Game Development
Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies
A locally defined set of four credits from subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of this section in a coherent sequence that corresponds to the student’s academic or career goals, as documented in the student personal graduation plan

11. Public Services
A student may earn a public services endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:
a coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits
in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course. The courses may be selected from courses in all CTE career clusters or CTE innovative courses approved by the commissioner. The final course in the sequence must be obtained from one of the following CTE career clusters:
Education & Training
Government & Public Administration
Human Services
Law, Public, Safety, Corrections, & Security
Health Science
(B) four courses in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

12. Arts & Humanities
A student may earn an arts and humanities endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:
five social studies courses
(B) four levels of the same language in a language other than English
(C) two levels of the same language in a language other than English and two levels
of a different language in a language other than
(D) four levels of American sign language
(E) a coherent sequence of four credits by selecting courses from one or two categories or disciplines in fine arts or innovative courses approved by the commissioner.
(F) Four English elective credits by selecting from the following areas:
English IV
Independent Study in English
Literary Genre
Creative Writing
Research and Technical Writing
Humanities
AP English Literature and Composition
IB Language Studies A 1 Higher Level
Communication Applications

13. Multidisciplinary Studies
A student may earn a multidisciplinary studies endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:
four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence; or
(B) four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV
and chemistry and/or physics; or
(C) Four credits in advanced placement or international Baccalaureate, or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, language other than English or fine arts.
*(g) A course completed as part of the set of four courses needed to satisfy an endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under 74.12(b) and (c) of this title, including an elective requirement.

14. Distinguished Level of Achievement
A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing:
four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II,
four credits in science,
the remaining curriculum requirements, AND
the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

15. Performance Acknowledgements
A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on the student’s diploma and transcript for outstanding performance in a dual credit course by successfully completing:
(1) at least 12 hours of college academic courses, including those taken for dual credit as part of the Texas core curriculum, and advanced technical credit courses, including locally articulated courses, with a grade of the equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0; or
(2) an associate degree while in high school
Bilingualism and Biliteracy (p. 15)
Outstanding performance on a AP (3+) or IB(4+) Exam (p. 16)
Outstanding Performance on PSAT, the ACT-PLAN, the SAT or the ACT (p. 16)
Nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification (p. 16) (see amendment on last page of document to see clarification)