Semester 2nd Semester 1. English is essential for entry-level jobs, and advanced English is critical for management work. Advanced math courses can help you succeed in many fields, not just scientific or technical work. Colleges look for students who have taken three years of subjects like history, government and economics. Most colleges recommend three laboratory science courses, such as biology, chemistry or physics.
Some colleges require two years of the same foreign language for admission.
Courses in art and music help you develop talents and interests you may not know you have. Technical courses help you develop skills you can use your whole life. They introduce you to careers and prepare you for jobs. Some courses may also prepare you for jobs. Employees need to know how to acquire information, use it in solving problems and work with various technologies.