2010 Analysis in Health Careers

In analyzing the "a-g" admission requirements, Health Careers courses have been approved in the "a", "b", "d", and "g" admission requirement areas. There were significant increases from the previous year in courses approved in the "d" - Laboratory Science (10.2%) and "g" – College Preparatory Elective (6.0%) admission areas. In terms of courses approved by admission category, listed below are the figures:

Admission Category	Courses	% of Total
A-History/Social Science	02	00.2%
B-English	05	00.5%
C-Mathematics	00	00.0%
D-Laboratory Science	655	70.2%
E-Language Other Than English	00	00.0%
F-Visual Performing Arts	00	00.0%
G-College Preparatory Elective	271	29.1%
Totals	933	100%

In terms of specific courses approved, listed below are the top 15 courses in Health Careers approved by the UC system for admission purposes:

1.	Anatomy & Physiology	329
2.	Human Anatomy & Physiology	117
3.	Biotechnology 1-4	97
4.	Sports Medicine 1-4	82
5.	Chemistry in the Community	40
6.	Forensic Science	27
7.	Human Biology	19
8.	Human Physiology	15
9.	Advanced Topics in Medical Research	12
10.	Advanced Topics in Medicine	11
11.	Chemistry Medicine & Health	11
12.	Forensic Biology	11
13.	Medical Science	09
14.	Medical Technology	09
15.	Forensic Research	08
16.	Forensic Research & Biotechnology	08

Source: CDE California High School Career Technical Education Course report (doc).