RSD Running Start Equivalency Courses
*One 5-credit class equals the equivalent of 1.0 credit (Tuition for any class below 100-level not covered by Running Start)
HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS |
COMMUNITY/ TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
COURSE EQUIVALENCIES |
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ENGLISH |
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Language Arts 11 A, B |
ALL |
ENGL & 101- English Composition I |
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RTC |
COMP 100- Applied Composition |
Language Arts 12 A, B |
ALL |
ENGL & 101- English Composition I |
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RTC |
COMP 100- Applied Composition |
SOCIAL STUDIES |
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US History A, B |
BC, HC, SC |
HIST 146, HIST 147, or HIST 148 |
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GRC |
HIST 135, HIST 136, or HIST 137 |
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RTC |
HIST 110- Survey of US History |
Civics |
*Through the Class of 2023 a 1.0 credit of Civics can count as Civics AND Contemporary World Issues |
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HC |
POLS 202- American Government |
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POLS 203- International Relations |
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ALL |
POLS 202- America Government |
CWI |
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BC |
POLS 203- International Relations & POLS 204- Comparative Government & GEOG 105- Geography of World Affairs |
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GRC |
POLS 204- Comparative Government |
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RTC |
POLS 150- Critical Issues/World Politics |
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SC |
POLS 112- The Contemporary World & HIST 200- Critical Issues of the 21st Century |
HEALTH |
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BC |
HLTH 250- Wellness |
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HC |
PE 100- Personal Health Science |
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GRC |
HLED 150- Total Wellness |
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SC |
HEA 125- Health & Wellness |
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RTC |
NUTR 101- Human Nutrition |
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MATH 3rd year Equivalencies |
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ALL Verify with your Counselor before registering for a math course. |
Generally any 100+ level Mathematics course. |
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RTC |
AMATH 190- Financial Algebra |
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BC |
*MATH 099- Intermediate Algebra |
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GRC |
BTAC 110- Business Math Applications |
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*MATH 097- Intermediate Algebra |
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HC |
*MATH 098- Intermediate Algebra |
SCIENCE (lab) |
Verify with your Counselor before registering for a science course. |
Generally any 100+ level Science course with a lab component. |
SCIENCE (non - lab) |
Verify with your Counselor before registering for a science course. |
Generally any 100+ level Science course with or without a lab component. Examples: Survey of Anatomy, Intro to Anatomy and Physiology, Survey of Biology, Chemical Explorations, Survey of Environmental Science, Intro to Physical Geology, Introduction to the Weather |
FINE ARTS |
Verify with High School Counselor |
Generally any Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Photography, or Graphic Art Class above 100. |
WORLD LANGUAGE |
Verify with High School Counselor |
Any World Language (Including Sign Language) offered at a Community College above 100. |
CAREER & TECH EDUCATION |
Verify with High School Counselor |
Generally any 100+ Business, Accounting, Administrative Office Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, Early Childhood Education, Education, Business Management, Information Technology, Interior Design, Marketing, Media Communications, & Technology, and Real Estate Courses. |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
Verify with High School Counselor |
Generally any 100+ Physical Education course. |
For any other Renton School District course equivalents, please consult your High School Counselor.