Technical Diplomas
Standard Technical Diploma
Beginning with the ninth-grade class of 2012-2013 and beyond, a student may earn a Standard Technical Diploma. Specific information on the requirements is available in paragraph C of 8VAC 20-131-50.
| Standard Technical Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC 20-131-50.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Discipline Area | Standard Credits – Standard Technical Diploma | Verified Credits |
| English | 4 | 2 |
| Mathematics | 3 | 1 |
| Laboratory Science | 3 | 1 |
| History & Social Science | 3 | 1 |
| Health & Physical Education | 2 | |
| Fine Arts or Foreign Language | 1 | |
| Economics and Personal Finance | 1 | |
| CTE | 4 | |
| Electives | 1 | |
| Student Selected | 1 | |
| Total | 22 | 6 |
Advanced Technical Diploma
Beginning with the ninth-grade class of 2012-2013 and beyond. Specific information on the requirements is available in paragraph E of 8VAC 20-131-50.
| Advanced Technical Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC 20-131-50.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Discipline Area | Standard Units – Advanced Technical Diploma | Verified Credits |
| English | 4 | 2 |
| Mathematics | 4 | 2 |
| Laboratory Science | 4 | 2 |
| History & Social Science | 4 | 2 |
| Health & Physical Education | 2 | |
| Foreign Language | 3 | |
| Fine Arts or CTE | 1 | |
| Economics and Personal Finance | 1 | |
| CTE | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Student Selected | 1 | |
| Total | 26 | 9 |
Approved Courses
Courses Approved for the Standard, Standard Technical, Advanced Studies and Advanced Technical Diplomas:
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