Nov 18, 2024

2024-2025 Catalog

High School Diploma, HSD

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Green River College’s High School Completion Program is an alternative way to earn a high school diploma. Although originally designed for adult students 19 years and older, students 16-18 may participate. Successful students meet Washington State and Green River College requirements for graduation and are issued an official State of Washington high school diploma. Students must complete a minimum of one credit at Green River in order to earn a high school diploma from Green River.

Washington State Graduation requirements differ depending on the student’s age and academic history. As a result, every student’s situation is unique. This makes it essential that all students meet with an advisor/ educational planner/case manager to review which classes are necessary to complete their diploma.

Minimum Washington State High School Requirements

5 Green River credits = 1 High School credit

* Washington state high school graduation requirements are subject to change based on the student’s incoming year. Be sure to talk about your specific plan of study with an advisor after receiving your official transcript evaluation from Enrollment Services.

We strongly encourage students to make an educational plan with their advisor to ensure that they take the appropriate classes for their particular graduation requirements.

English (20 credits)

Select from any ENGL/ENGL& or any course below:

Reading/Literature:

READ 104 - Reading Mastery Credits: 5
IBEST 37 - Early Childhood Education Success for TS 5 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 38 - Early Childhood Education Success for TS 6 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 47 - BTAC Success for TS 5 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 48 - BTAC Success for TS 6 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 57 - Student Success in the Trades for TS 5 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 58 - Student Success in the Trades for TS 6 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 67 - Nursing Assistant Success for TS 5 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 68 - Nursing Assistant Success for TS 6 Credits: 3-10
TS 65 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 5 Credits: 5-10
TS 66 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 6 Credits: 5-10
TS 75 - Language Arts and Literature Level 5 Credits: 5-10
TS 76 - Language Arts and Literature Level 6-1 Credits: 5-10
TS 77 - Language Arts and Literature Level 6-2 Credits: 5-10
TS 85 - Language Arts in Science Level 5 Credits: 5-10
TS 86 - Language Arts in Science Level 6 Credits: 5-10
TS 95 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-20
TS 96 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20
TS-OD 65 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 5 Open Doors Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 66 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 6 Open Doors Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 75 - Language Arts and Literature Level 5 Open Doors Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 76 - Language Arts & Literature Level 6 Open Doors-1 Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 77 - Language Arts and Lit Level 6 Open Doors-2 Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 85 - Language Arts in Science Level 5 Open Doors Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 86 - Language Arts in Science Level 6 Open Doors Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 95 - Open Doors-Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-30
TS-OD 96 - Open Doors-Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20

Writing:

ENGL 97 - English Express: Integrating Reading and Writing Credits: 10
ENGL 99 - Introductory Composition Credits: 5
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
ENGL 126 - Writing: Humanities Credits: 5
ENGL 127 - Writing: Social Science Credits: 5
ENGL 128 - Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business Credits: 5
ENGL& 235 - Introduction to Technical Communication Credits: 5
ENGL& 236 - Creative Writing I Credits: 5
ENGL& 237 - Creative Writing II Credits: 5
ENGL 239 - Espial Workshop Credits: 5

Communication Studies

CMST& 101 or higher

Math (15 credits)

Select from the following

MATH 70 - Pre-Algebra Credits: 5
MATH 72 - Elementary Algebra Credits: 5
With 5 of those credits at MATH 72 or higher
IBEST 47 - BTAC Success for TS 5 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 48 - BTAC Success for TS 6 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 57 - Student Success in the Trades for TS 5 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 58 - Student Success in the Trades for TS 6 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 67 - Nursing Assistant Success for TS 5 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 68 - Nursing Assistant Success for TS 6 Credits: 3-10
TS-OD 54 - Open Doors Math Review Support Credits: 1-10
TS-OD 55 - Open Doors Math Review Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 56 - OD Math High School Equivalency 1 Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 57 - OD Math High School Equivalency 2 Credits: 5-8
TS-OD 58 - OD Math High School Equivalency 1 Support Credits: 1-10
TS-OD 59 - OD Math High School Equivalency 2 Support Credits: 1-10
TS-OD 95 - Open Doors-Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-30
TS-OD 96 - Open Doors-Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20
TS 54 - Transitional Studies Math Review Support Credits: 1-10
TS 55 - Transitional Studies Math Review Credits: 5-10
TS 56 - TS Problem Solving for Math HS Equivalency I Credits: 5-10
TS 57 - TS Problem Solving for Math HS Equivalency 2 Credits: 5-8
TS 58 - TS Math High School Equivalency 1 Support Credits: 1-10
TS 59 - TS Math High School Equivalency 2 Support Credits: 1-10
TS 95 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-20
TS 96 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20
CARP 113 - Foundations and Floor Framing Credits: 1-13
CARP 114 - Wall and Roof Framing Credits: 1-13
CARP 115 - Exterior and Interior Finish Credits: 1-13

Science (15 credits)

15 credits of science with 10 of those credits being any lab science course that meets the lab science requirement (see Associate in Arts Degree, AA-DTA for details):

AP 103 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Credits: 5
AP 104 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Credits: 5
ASTR& 101 - Introduction to Astronomy Credits: 5
BIOL& 100 - Survey of Biology Credits: 5
BIOL 103 - Introduction to Botany Credits: 5
BIOL 110 - Northwest Ecology Credits: 5
BIOL& 160 - General Biology with Lab Credits: 5
CHEM& 121 - Introduction to Chemistry Credits: 5
CHEM& 131 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Credits: 5
ECED& 120 - ECE Practicum 1-Nurturing Relationships Credits: 2
GEOL& 101 - Introduction to Physical Geology Credits: 5
GEOL 107 - Fossils and Ancient Earth Credits: 5
HEALTH 104 - Safety, Basic Life Support and Infection Control Credits: 2
IBEST 67 - Nursing Assistant Success for TS 5 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 68 - Nursing Assistant Success for TS 6 Credits: 3-10
TS-OD 85 - Language Arts in Science Level 5 Open Doors Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 86 - Language Arts in Science Level 6 Open Doors Credits: 5-10
MATH& 107 - Math in Society Credits: 5
MATH 108 - Contemporary Math for Information Technology Credits: 5
MATH 109 - Mathematical Models in Gaming Credits: 5
MATH& 141 - PreCalculus I Credits: 5
MATH& 142 - PreCalculus II Credits: 5
MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 5
MATH 147 - Finite Mathematics-Business and Social Science Credits: 5
MATH& 148 - Business Calculus Credits: 5
MATH& 151 - Calculus I Credits: 5
MATH& 152 - Calculus II Credits: 5
MATH& 153 - Calculus III Credits: 5
MATH& 171 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I Credits: 5
MATH& 172 - Mathematics for Elementary Education II Credits: 5
MATH 238 - Differential Equations Credits: 5
MATH 240 - Topics in Linear Algebra Credits: 5
MATH& 254 - Calculus IV Credits: 5
MATH 256 - Statistics for Business and Social Science Credits: 5
NRS A 104 - Nurse Assistant Theory Credits: 3
NRS A 103 - Nurse Assistant Lab Credits: 3
OCEA& 101 - Introduction to Oceanography Credits: 5
PHYS& 110 - Physics Non-Science Majors with Lab Credits: 5
PHYS& 114 - General Physics I with Lab Credits: 5
PHYS& 115 - General Physics II with Lab Credits: 5
PHYS& 116 - General Physics III with Lab Credits: 5
TS 85 - Language Arts in Science Level 5 Credits: 5-10
TS 86 - Language Arts in Science Level 6 Credits: 5-10
TS 95 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-20
TS 96 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20

U.S. History (5 credits)

Select from the following:

HIST 21 - U.S. History 1 Credits: 5
HIST 22 - U.S. History 2 Credits: 5
HIST 135 - The United States Since 1940 Credits: 5
HIST& 136 - U.S. History I Credits: 5
HIST& 137 - U.S. History II Credits: 5
TS-OD 65 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 5 Open Doors Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 66 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 6 Open Doors Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 95 - Open Doors-Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-30
TS-OD 96 - Open Doors-Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20
TS 65 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 5 Credits: 5-10
TS 66 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 6 Credits: 5-10
TS 95 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-20
TS 96 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20

Civics and Government (3 credits)

Select from the following:

HSC 25 - Civics and Government Credits: 3-5
POLS& 202 - United States Government Credits: 5
TS 25 - HS+21-Civics and Government Credits: 3-5
TS 95 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-20
TS 96 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20
TS-OD 95 - Open Doors-Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-30
TS-OD 96 - Open Doors-Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20

Washington State History (3 credits)

Students who have taken Washington State History or Pacific NW History in high school will have satisfied this credit. Students who took either of these classes in Middle School will need to take a social studies class.

Select from the following:

ANTH& 210 - Indigenous Peoples of North America Credits: 5
ANTH& 216 - Indigenous Peoples of the Northwest Coast Credits: 5
HIST 24 - Pacific Northwest and Washington State History Credits: 5
HIST& 214 - Pacific Northwest History Credits: 5
TS 24 - HS 21+-Pacific NW & Washington State History Credits: 3-5
TS 95 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-20
TS 96 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20
TS-OD 95 - Open Doors-Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-30
TS-OD 96 - Open Doors-Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20

Social Studies (3 credits)*

Select 1 course from the following

AMES 100 - Introduction to American Ethnic Studies Credits: 5
AMES 150 - Race and Ethnicity in the Pacific Credits: 5
ANTH& 100 - Survey of Anthropology Credits: 5
ANTH& 206 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 5
ANTH& 234 - Religion and Culture Credits: 5
ANTH& 235 - Cross-Cultural Medicine Credits: 5
ECON 100 - Economic Principles and Applications Credits: 5
GEOG& 100 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 5
GEOG 123 - Globalization Credits: 5
GEOG& 200 - Human Geography Credits: 5
GEOG 201 - World Regional Geography Credits: 5
HIST 120 - History of the Movies Credits: 5
HIST& 126 - World Civilizations I Credits: 5
HIST& 127 - World Civilizations II Credits: 5
HIST& 128 - World Civilizations III Credits: 5
HIST 135 - The United States Since 1940 Credits: 5
HIST& 136 - U.S. History I Credits: 5
HIST& 137 - U.S. History II Credits: 5
HIST& 215 - Women in U.S. History Credits: 5
HIST& 220 - African-American History Credits: 5
HIST 230 - 20th Century Europe Credits: 5
HIST 231 - Modern Asia Credits: 5
HIST 233 - History of Latin America Credits: 5
HIST 237 - History of Australia and New Zealand Credits: 5
HIST 240 - The Civil War Credits: 5
HIST 250 - The Vietnam War Credits: 5
TS 65 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 5 Credits: 5-10
TS 66 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 6 Credits: 5-10
TS 95 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-20
TS 96 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20
TS-OD 65 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 5 Open Doors Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 66 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 6 Open Doors Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 95 - Open Doors-Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-30
TS-OD 96 - Open Doors-Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20

Contemporary World History, Geography, and Problems (5 credits)

Select from the following:

AMES 100 - Introduction to American Ethnic Studies Credits: 5
ECON 100 - Economic Principles and Applications Credits: 5
ECON& 201 - Micro Economics Credits: 5
ECON& 202 - Macro Economics Credits: 5
GEOG& 200 - Human Geography Credits: 5
GEOG 201 - World Regional Geography Credits: 5
HIST 231 - Modern Asia Credits: 5
HIST 250 - The Vietnam War Credits: 5
TS-OD 65 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 5 Open Doors Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 66 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 6 Open Doors Credits: 5-10
TS-OD 95 - Open Doors-Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-30
TS-OD 96 - Open Doors-Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20
PHIL 102 - Contemporary Moral Problems Credits: 5
POLS& 101 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 5
POLS& 203 - International Relations Credits: 5
POLS& 204 - Comparative Government Credits: 5
SOC& 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 5
TS 65 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 5 Credits: 5-10
TS 66 - Language Arts in Social Studies Level 6 Credits: 5-10
TS 95 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 1 Credits: 5-20
TS 96 - HS 21+ Prior Learning Assessment 2 Credits: 5-20

Fitness/Health (10 credits)

A minimum of 3 credits is required from List A. The remaining credits may be taken from any combination of List A and List B.

List A

HL ED 150 - Total Wellness Credits: 5
HL ED 180 - Food and Health Credits: 3
P E 101 - Physical Fitness Lab Credits: 2
P E 102 - Jogging Credits: 2
P E 103 - Total Physical Fitness Credits: 3
P E 111 - Aerobic Walking Credits: 2
P E 131 - Weight Training Credits: 2
P E 149 - CORE Training for Health Credits: 2
P E 160 - Exercise and Nutrition Credits: 3
P E 165 - Exercise and Health Credits: 3
ECED& 107 - Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 5
TS 92 - HS21+ Prior Learning Assessment-Health & Fitness Credits: 1-20
TS-OD 92 - HS21+ Open Doors PLA-Health & Fitness Credits: 1-20

List B

HL ED 190 - Standard First Aid/CPR Credits: 3
P E 109 - Court Games Credits: 3
P E 112 - Karate Credits: 1
P E 113 - Group Dynamic Activities Credits: 1
P E 114 - Cardio Conditioning Credits: 1
P E 115 - Kick-Box Aerobics Credits: 1
P E 117 - Badminton/Pickleball Credits: 1
P E 118 - Volleyball Credits: 1
P E 119 - Intermediate and Advanced Volleyball Credits: 1
P E 121 - Badminton Credits: 1
P E 122 - Archery Credits: 1
P E 124 - Indoor Soccer Credits: 1
P E 129 - Pickleball Credits: 1
P E 131 - Weight Training Credits: 2
P E 132 - Strength Conditioning Credits: 1
P E 136 - Yoga 1 Credits: 1
P E 137 - Body Toning Credits: 1
P E 138 - Zumba Credits: 1
P E 147 - Pilates/Yoga Credits: 1
P E 148 - CORE Training Credits: 1
P E 158 - Cardio Fusion Credits: 1
P E 160 - Exercise and Nutrition Credits: 3
P E 165 - Exercise and Health Credits: 3
P E 201 - Advanced Physical Fitness Lab Credits: 2
P E 202 - Physical Fitness Lab Credits: 2
P E 212 - Advanced Jogging Credits: 2
P E 215 - Advanced Aerobic Walking Credits: 2
P E 216 - Advanced Karate Credits: 1
P E 231 - Advanced Weight Training Credits: 2
P E 236 - Yoga 2 Credits: 1
P E 237 - Advanced Body Toning Credits: 1
P E 247 - Advanced Pilates/Yoga Credits: 1
P E 248 - Advanced Core Training Credits: 1
P E 251 - Advanced Sport Conditioning Credits: 2
P E 253 - Advanced Total Physical Fitness Credits: 3
P E 258 - Advanced Cardio Fusion Credits: 1
HEALTH 104 - Safety, Basic Life Support and Infection Control Credits: 2
TS 92 - HS21+ Prior Learning Assessment-Health & Fitness Credits: 1-20
TS-OD 92 - HS21+ Open Doors PLA-Health & Fitness Credits: 1-20

Career and Technical (5 credits)

5 credits from any professional/technical course with the following prefixes: A SIM, ACCT, ATECH, AVIA, B A, BUS, BTAC, CAD, CARP, CRC, CJ, C S, ECED, ECED& 107, EDUC, ENGR, H SCI, INDUS, IT, JOURN, MFG, MTX, NATRS, NURSE, OTA, PHLEB, PHOTO, PTA, SDEV, WWT, WST, WTECH, WELD; or any course listed below.

IBEST 37 - Early Childhood Education Success for TS 5 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 38 - Early Childhood Education Success for TS 6 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 47 - BTAC Success for TS 5 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 48 - BTAC Success for TS 6 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 57 - Student Success in the Trades for TS 5 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 58 - Student Success in the Trades for TS 6 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 67 - Nursing Assistant Success for TS 5 Credits: 3-10
IBEST 68 - Nursing Assistant Success for TS 6 Credits: 3-10
ECON& 201 - Micro Economics Credits: 5
ECON& 202 - Macro Economics Credits: 5
NRS A 104 - Nurse Assistant Theory Credits: 3
NRS A 103 - Nurse Assistant Lab Credits: 3
TS 94 - HS21+ Prior Learning Assessment-Occupational Ed Credits: 1-20
TS-OD 94 - HS21+ Open Doors PLA - Occupational Ed Credits: 1-20

Arts (5-10 credits)

Personalized Pathway Requirements (PPR): determined by High School & Beyond Plan; any class on a certificate program or any class on an AAA or AAS. Up to 1 credit PPR permitted for Art requirement and up to 2 credits PPR permitted for World Language requirement.

5 credits in any fine arts or performing arts course with the following prefixes: ART; DANCE; DRMA; MUSC; PHOTO.

TS 93 - HS21+ Prior Learning Assessment-Art Credits: 1-20
TS-OD 93 - HS21+ Open Doors Prior Learning Assessment-Art Credits: 1-20

World Language (10 credits)

10 credits in any Green River non-English world language sequential courses levels 1 or 2; TS 95 , 96 .

World Languages will be considered satisfied if students have completed their education through the 7th grade in schools where English was not the language of instruction and in countries other than Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and the U.S.

HSC 97 - High School Completion World Languages PLA Credits: 5-20
TS 97 - Transitional Studies World Languages PLA Credits: 5-20
TS-OD 97 - Open Doors World Languages PLA Credits: 5-20

Electives (25 or 20 credits)*

20 - 25 credits, as needed to total of 95-100 credits. Any Green River credit, except ESOL or ELL and classes under the 100 level that are not listed above.

TS 20 - Transitional Studies Academic Orientation and Planning Credits: 1-8
TS-OD 20 - Academic Orientation and Planning for Open Doors Credits: 1-8

High School & Beyond Plan

Complete with program or faculty advisor.

Total Credits

95-120 credits*

We strongly encourage students to make an educational plan with their advisor to ensure that they take the appropriate classes for their particular graduation requirements.

Notes

* Washington state high school graduation requirements are subject to change based on the student’s incoming years. 2015 freshman and beyond have updated graduation requirements which may be partially satisfied by PPR. Be sure to talk about your specific plan of study with an advisor after receiving your official transcript evaluation from Enrollment Services or International Programs.

International and Running Start students are not eligible to take TS classes.

Last Revised

7/1/2023