LAC 28:CXV.2318
LAC 28:CXV.2318. The TOPS University Diploma
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 28, pt. CXV, § 2318
A. Minimum Course Requirements. Course code and course selection criteria shall be in compliance with the TOPS Honors and TOPS Tech course requirements approved jointly by BESE and Board of Regents.
B. - F. Reserved
G. For incoming freshmen in the 2014-2015 through 2023-2024 school years who are completing the TOPS university diploma, the minimum course requirements shall be the following:
1. English—four units;
2. Mathematics—four units;
3. Science—four units;
4. Social studies—four units;
5. Foreign language—two units;
6. Art—one unit;
7. Physical Education—one and one-half units;
8. Health—one-half unit; and
9. Electives—three units.
10. Total—24 units.
H. For incoming freshmen in the 2024-2025 through 2026-2027 school years who are completing the TOPS university diploma, the minimum course requirements shall be the following:
1. English—four units;
2. Mathematics—four units;
3. Science—four units;
4. Social studies—four units;
5. Foreign language—two units;
6. Art—one unit;
7. Physical Education—one and one-half units;
8. Health—one-half unit;
9. Financial literacy—one unit; and
10. Electives—two units.
11. Total—24 units.
I. For incoming freshmen in the 2027-2028 school year and beyond who are completing the TOPS university diploma, the minimum course requirements shall be the following:
1. English—four units;
2. Mathematics—four units;
3. Science—four units;
4. Social studies—four units;
5. Foreign language—two units;
6. Art—one unit;
7. Physical Education—one and one-half units;
8. Health—one-half unit;
9. Financial literacy—one unit;
10. Computer Science—one unit; and
11. Elective—one unit.
12. Total—24 units