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Michigan: High School Diploma Requirements
Michigan
Subject Areas
Science
3 units
Subject Areas
Mathematics
3 unitsScience
3 unitsEnglish
3 unitsSocial Studies
3 unitsWorld Languages
2 unitsPhysical Education and Health
1 unitVisual, Performing, and Applied Arts
1 unit
Source:
Michigan State Board of Education, more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
3 units of Science, including 2 units of proficiency in State Content Standards for Science and 1 unit for the completion of a Department-approved formal Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.
Course Sequence
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
1 Unit Science
1 Unit Science
1 Unit Science
Not required
Year 1
1 Unit Science
Year 2
1 Unit Science
Year 3
1 Unit Science
Year 4
Not required
Equivalent Exams
No equivalent exams found
Last updated 9/3/2025