Credit Requirements
This table shows the number of credits required for each subject to earn a Regents Diploma. It’s important to note in most subjects, students choose the courses they want to take to meet the minimum requirements.
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Minimum number of credits
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English
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4
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Social Studies Distributed as follows:
- U.S. History (1)
- Global History and Geography (2)
- Participation in Government (½)
- Economics (½)
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4
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Science Distributed as follows:
- Life Science (1)
- Physical Science (1)
- Life Science or Physical Science (1)
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3
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Mathematics
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3
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World Languages
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1
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Visual Art, Music, Dance, and/or Theater
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1
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Physical Education
(participation each semester)
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2
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Health
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0.5
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Electives
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3.5
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Total
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22
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Assessment Requirements
In addition to the 22 units of credit, students must also meet the NYS exam requirements to earn a diploma. To meet the exam requirements, students must pass 4 exams + 1 pathway. All students must pass one exam (Regents exam or Department-approved alternative) in each of the four subject areas (English, mathematics, science, social studies) plus one pathway.