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High School
College and Career Readiness
Course Titles and Descriptions
2021-2022
Indiana Department of Education
Table of Contents
General Introductions and Resources 3
Advanced Courses-Non CTE for College Credit 5
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 10
Cambridge International Courses 28
English/Language Arts Courses 57
Fine Arts Courses 79
Health and Wellness Courses 104
International Baccalaureate Courses 109
Mathematics Courses 138
Multidisciplinary Courses 150
Physical Education Courses 160
Science Courses 165
Social Studies Courses 174
World Languages Courses 191
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Courses 240
Career Cluster: Advanced Manufacturing 240
Career Cluster: Agriculture 246
Career Cluster: Architecture and Construction 254
Career Cluster: Arts, AV Tech, and Communications 261
Career Cluster: Business, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship 269
Career Cluster: CTE 276
Career Cluster: Work Based Learning 280
Career Cluster: Education and Training 283
Career Cluster: FACS/CTE 286
Career Cluster: Health Sciences 292
Career Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism 300
Career Cluster: Human Services 305
Career Cluster: Information Technology 307
Career Cluster: Law and Public Safety 311
Career Cluster: STEM 315
Career Cluster: Transportation 327
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General Introductions and Resources
The 2021-2022 edition of the Indiana Department of Education’s (IDOE) Course Titles and Descriptions
list are course titles and descriptions that have been approved for schools to use during the 2021-2022
school year.
Course descriptions provide brief statements of the content of high school courses. These descriptions
are intended to assist schools in communicating, in a broad context, the content and Indiana Academic
Standards (IAS) of state approved course titles.
Code numbers and titles listed for each course description must be used when reporting courses on
IDOE documents and should be used on student transcripts as well.
Instructional decisions related to curriculum selection and development, implementation, and
assessment are left to local school corporations. In fact, Indiana schools may explore, develop, and
implement activities and programs that go beyond these descriptions as they strive to prepare their
students for life in an ever-changing society. Indiana State Board of Education rules and the School
Improvement Plan required by Public Law 221 provide avenues for gaining approval of well-planned,
non-standard programs and courses. School corporations may apply for a non-standard course waiver if
the course or program is not listed in this document. Look for the links under “Non-Standard Course
Request” at http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/ccr/course-titles-and-descriptions. Additionally,
information about teacher licensing for each course may be found at
http://www.doe.in.gov/licensing/what-can-i-teach-my-indiana-license.
Please note these other important details:
Per 511 IAC 6.1-5-4.5, the course titles listed in this document, along with approved non-standard course
waivers, are the only course titles that may be offered for high school credit in order to meet the
graduation requirements established by the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE), the expectations of
Core 40, and the requirements of the honors diplomas. Course descriptions are consistent with the
Indiana Academic Standards.
The maximum number of credits that may be granted for each course is listed in the course description
bullets. Generally, one credit is awarded per semester except as noted. Course description bullets
identify those courses in which students may receive credit for successive semesters of instruction.
Multiple credits may not be awarded for the same course unless the course description permits multiple
credits to be awarded.
The Indiana State Board of Education does not restrict high school credit to course work completed in
grades 9 through 12. Schools may elect to award high school credit to students who complete high
school courses before entering grade 9 if the course is fully equivalent to its high school counterpart.
Local policies and procedures should be developed to govern credit for high school courses taught prior
to grade 9.
Required and recommended prerequisites are listed for some courses. Local schools and districts may
require additional prerequisites.
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The Certificate of Completion course of study must be followed (effective for the student cohort that
started in the school year 2018/2019) if a student with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) has been
removed from a diploma path. The Certificate of Completion provides increased access to the general
education curriculum by providing flexibility in earning either credits or applied units in general
education or special education classes. The Certificate of Completion can be earned through any
combination of applied units and credits. For additional information, see the Certificate of Completion
Resources webpage at https://www.doe.in.gov/specialed/certificate-completion-resources-coc.
The Applied Courses are aligned to Indiana’s academic standards using content connectors, and
highlight necessary knowledge and skills within the academic standards for students to reach learning
targets at each grade level
Applied courses do not have a separate section within the Course Titles and Descriptions. Applied
courses are embedded within the appropriate content area section. Applied courses describe an
approach to instruction and learning that focuses on making connections between academic subjects
and the real world. The purpose is to make academic content relevant and hands-on for learners.
Applied courses are available to students with a broad spectrum of ability levels. The method of
instruction, accommodations, and modifications will vary per each student’s IEP. Students enrolled in
applied courses are expected to learn the content as described in the applied course description.
Applied courses provide general education teachers with the ability to use a variety of instructional
methods to assist students with learning the content of the course. Using authentic assessment,
collaboration, and different forms of media, student engagement is enhanced.
A laboratory course, identified by (L) in these course descriptions, is one in which a “minimum of
twenty-five percent (25%) of the total instructional time is devoted to laboratory activities. Laboratory
activities are those activities in which the pupil personally uses appropriate procedures and equipment
in accomplishing that learning task.”
Schools may designate a course Honors when the course content is significantly more rigorous than the
state-approved course. Honors level courses must be based on the IAS, have defined criteria for student
admission to the course as well as clear expectations of student outcomes. Honors level courses must
include a culminating Honors project that reflects understanding of the Honors course content. The
course description should reflect the Honors nature of the course, and course titles should include an
“H” or the word “Honors” in the title.
Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International (CI), and
Advanced College Credit (Dual Credit) courses appear only in their respective sections and are not
repeated in content area sections.
We welcome your suggestions and comments. Please contact J. Matthew Walsh, Academics Specialist
(jwalsh1@doe.in.gov), or Dr. Jennifer Jensen, Director for Teaching and Learning (jjensen@doe.in.gov),
should you have any questions, concerns, or recommendations.
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