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Graduation Requirements

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Cardinal Newman offers a curriculum that includes all courses necessary to fulfill the admission requirements of the University of California and the California State University systems. Students must earn 290 credits for graduation status. In most cases, five units of credit are granted for passing each semester class.

Subject Years/Semester CN Req. Credits UC Req. Credits
Theology 4 years

40 credits

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Community Service 4 years

10 credits

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English 4 years

40 credits

40 credits

Social Studies 3 years
UC requires 2 years

30 credits

20 credits

Science 2 years
Biology & Physical Science req.
UC recommends 3 yrs

20 credits

20 credits
30 credits

Math
 

3 Years
Algebra & Geometry
UC recommends 4 yrs

30 credits

30 credits
40 credits 

Language
 

2 Years
UC recommends 3 consecutive years 
of  of the same language

20 credits

20 credits
30 credits 

Human Performance

Dance, PE, Weight Training

1.5 Years
Team sport participation, up to 10 credits

15 credits

 
Visual & Performing Arts
 

1 year
UC recommends 1 year

10 credits

 

10 credits

Electives
 

4 years
UC recommends 1 year

40 credits
Add'l credits  available

 

10 credits

Senior Christian Service Project Included in the class work of both Theology and English
Completed in Senior year
   
Total
Credits
Equivalent to 28 yearly courses + 1 service year 255
credits


 
150 credits
180 credits

7 classes per year = 70 credits x 4 years = 280 credits in classes taken
Plus 10 service credits = 290 credits

*The Service program is central to the mission of Cardinal Newman's mission, “To educate our students in the wholeness of mind, body, and spirit through the teachings of Jesus Christ as proclaimed by the Catholic Church." Our students learn to apply leadership skills and talents in service to others. Therefore, each student must successfully pass the service program to be eligible to graduate.