Academic Paths

Louisiana: High School Diploma Requirements

Subject Areas

Social Studies — 4 units required

Source:

Louisianan Department of Education, TOPS University Diploma Track, more info here.

Requirement:

4 units for Social Studies. Must include U.S. History and Civics/Government.

Typical course sequence

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

1 Unit U.S. History

1 Unit Civics & Government

1 Unit Social Studies

Year 1

1 Unit U.S. History

Year 2

1 Unit Civics & Government

Year 3

1 Unit Social Studies

Year 4

1 Unit Social Studies

Equivalent exams

No equivalent exams found

Last updated 9/3/2025