Indiana Core40 Diploma Courses & Dual Credit Guide 2028

Course Information Overview
English/Language Arts Offerings
Math and Quantitative Reasoning
Science and Lab-Based Courses
Social Studies and World Perspectives
World Languages and Language Proficiency
Fine Arts and Related Electives
Applied and Alternate Diplomas
CTE, Career Pathways, and Industry Certifications
Notes and References

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Course Information Overview

Course Information Indiana Core40 Diploma Applicable through class of 2028

NEW Indiana Diploma Applicable for students entering school in 2025-26 (Class of 2029) Schools can opt-in beginning in the 2025-26 school year

The document enumerates a comprehensive list of course numbers, titles, recommended grades, prerequisites, semesters, credits per semester, max credits, dual credit eligibility, and notes across the following domains: English/Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; Social Studies; World Languages; Physical Education; Health and Wellness; Fine Arts; Computer Science; and a broad set of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge/AS Level courses. The content includes both Core 40 Diploma requirements and the Indiana New Diploma options (Class of 2029) with opt-in guidance for schools starting 2025-26.

Key structural features include:

A long series of course entries with fields: Course Number; Course Title; Recommended Grade; Prerequisites; Semesters; Credits per Semester; Max Credits; Eligible for Dual Credit; Notes; and subject-specific credits (English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, STEM-Focused Computer Science, etc.).
Numerous footnotes clarifying credit transfer, concurrent enrollment, and diploma-specific waivers or special designations (e.g., PCL/LA, X marks for dual credit, and “Fulfills” statements for core/diploma requirements).
Recurrent blocks of English/ELA-focused offerings (e.g., 1002 English 9; 1004 English 10; 1006 English 11; 1008 English 12; ENL; CCR Bridge: Literacy Ready; etc.) and a robust set of literature-based courses, including Biographies, Classical Literature, Film Literature, Poetry, Novels, and Genres of Literature.
A wide array of Math courses (2514 CCR Bridge: Math Ready; 2516 Algebra I Lab; 2518 Integrated Mathematics I Lab; 2520 Algebra I; 2522 Algebra II; 2527 Calculus; 2560 Mathematics Lab; 2564 Pre-Calculus: Algebra; 2566 Pre-Calculus: Trigonometry; 2595 PRIME Math; etc.).
Science courses with Core 40 and STEM/PLTW alignments (3008 Science Research; 3010 Environmental Science; 3024 Biology I; 3026 Biology II; 3044 Earth and Space Science; 3046 Earth and Space Science II; 3064 Chemistry I; 3084 Physics I; 3092 Advanced Science, etc.).
Social Studies with Core 40/IB/AP alignment (1500 African Studies; 1502 Anthropology; 1512 Current Problems; 1514 Economics; 1550 Topics in History; 1542 United States History; 1544 Urban Affairs; 1550 World Geography; 1548 World History and Civilization; 1560 IB Economics HL; etc.).
World Languages including Chinese (2000 series), Spanish (2120-2130), French (2020-2048), German (2040-2046), Japanese (2060-2066), Russian, Italian, Korean, Hebrew, Greek, Latin, as well as Cambridge and IB language offerings. Many languages count toward Core 40 World Language requirements and IB/DE curricular tracks.
Fine Arts and Design offerings including two- and three-dimensional art, ceramics, photography, music, theater, dance, and media arts with notes about Fine Arts credits for Core 40/AP Honors Diplomas and lab requirements.
Physical Education and Health and Wellness components with credits and waivers.
An extensive Catalog of Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, Cambridge AS/ALevels, and other postsecondary-credit-eligible options with notes on dual credit, honors seal, and transcript implications.

The document emphasizes that the Core 40 Diploma applies through the class of 2028, with a new Indiana Diploma for the class of 2029 (entry 2025-26) that schools can opt into.

Note: The document contains several cross-references and footnotes indicating how courses can count toward multiple diploma requirements (e.g., Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, Core 40 with Technical Honors; also count toward General Diploma and IB programs). Some credits can be counted as Dual Credit (PCL/LA; PCL/CTE; X marks), and certain courses fulfill state-mpecified requirements (e.g., Fine Arts, Life Science, Physics) across diplomas.

The catalog also enumerates career pathways and CTEmodality (e.g., Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Health & Human Services, Public Service & Safety, etc.) with a large number of Capstone projects and industry-aligned micro-credentials. The list demonstrates a strong emphasis on dual-credit opportunities in partnership with postsecondary institutions (e.g., Vincennes University) and Cambridge/AS/A Level programs to satisfy both state and IB diploma demands.

English/Language Arts Offerings

1002 English 9 … 2 credits per semester; prerequisites: none; notes indicate required English/Language Arts credit and placement within Core 40 specialization. Credits: 2 per semester; Semesters: 1; Max Credits: 2. Elective/EAL/ELA credit distribution is marked as English Credit; Communications-focused elective credit noted; X marks for dual credit eligibility. Additional ELA courses include 1010 Language Arts Lab, 1012 ENL (English as a New Language), 1014 CCR Bridge: Literacy Ready, 1020 American Literature, 1022 Biblical Literature, 1024 Biographies, 1026 Classical Literature, 1028 Dramatic Literature, 1030 English Literature, 1032 Ethnic Literature, 1034 Film Literature, 1036 Genres of Literature, 1038 Indiana Literature, 1040 Literary Movements, 1042 Novels, 1044 Poetry, 1046 Short Stories, 1048 Themes in Literature, 1050 Twentieth-Century Literature, 1052 World Literature, 1054 Contemporary Literature, 1060 Etymology, 1063 Grammar, 1064 Linguistics. Several ELA courses provide PCL/LA dual credit alignment and notes on weaving with literature and composition standards.

Math and Quantitative Reasoning

CCR Bridge: Math Ready; Algebra I Lab; Integrated Mathematics I Lab; Algebra I; Algebra II; Calculus; Finite Mathematics; Geometry; Advanced Mathematics topics; Probability and Statistics; Quantitative Reasoning; Integrated Mathematics I/II/III; Pre-Calculus (Algebra/Trigonometry routes); PRIME Math; and related math labs.
Many courses indicate dual-credit eligibility; notes provide that some math credits fulfill Algebra II/Integrated Mathematics II requirements; some courses have special enphasis (e.g., 2524 Analytical Algebra II with consent forms regarding postsecondary alignment). Some courses specify if offered as two semesters to meet the rigorous demands of the AP/IB pathways.

Science and Lab-Based Courses

Science-related courses include 3008 Science Research, Environmental Science (L), Biology I/II, Life Science, Earth and Space Science I & II, Chemistry I/II, Physics I/II, and Advanced Science topics. There are notes on lab credits, dual credit eligibility, and cross-curricular lab requirements; some courses include PLTW (Pre-Engineering) lab designations and STEM-focused designations. The catalog indicates that many science courses fulfill science credit requirements for Core 40 and other diplomas and may count toward STEM credits.

A comprehensive list includes African Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Geography & World History, IB World Politics, IB History, IB Geography, and World Perspectives offerings. The catalog highlights Core 40 and IB diploma alignment with social studies requirements, including U.S. Government and U.S. History courses, and notes on quantitative reasoning credits. A suite of topics (Current Problems, Economics, Urban Affairs, World Geography, World History, Latin American Studies, Political Science) are enumerated for cross-credit opportunities.

World Languages and Language Proficiency

The document lists a broad array of foreign-language courses, including Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Latin, Hebrew, Greek, and special Cambridge/IB language offerings. It specifies prerequisites (e.g., French II requires French I), semester structure, and credit eligibility for Core 40, Academic Honors, and IB diplomas. It also includes two-way dual-credit language credit alignment and world-language credits that may count toward diplomas.

A rich catalog of Fine Arts offerings is presented, including 2D/3D Art, Ceramics, Digital Design, Jewelry, Fashion and Textiles, Painting, Photography, Music (History, Theory, Theory of Music, Chamber Ensembles, Choirs), Theater (Acting, Drama, Production), Dance (Choreography), and Cambridge/IB Visual Arts tracks. The catalog notes Fine Arts credits for Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma, plus lab-based requirements and directed electives. Some entries specify that the course can be offered as applied coursework and describes lab requirements for performance or studio contexts.

Applied and Alternate Diplomas

An extensive set of courses exists for Applied English/Language Arts, Applied Mathematics, Applied Science, and other Applied Programs aligned to the Indiana Alternate Diploma: 1002A Applied English 9, 1004A Applied English 10, 1006A Applied English 11, 1008A Applied English 12; 1010A Applied Language Arts Lab; 1090A Applied Composition; and 1096A Applied Technical Communication. These entries indicate that Applied courses fulfill English/Language Arts requirements, Employability requirements, or Capstone credits within the Alternate Diploma framework. Other Applied courses cover Geometry, Algebra I/II, Life Science, Public Service and Safety, and World Language Variants with notes about elective credits and FAA/EHS-like waivers for health/wellness.

CTET and Career Pathways; Industry Alignment

The catalog enumerates numerous CTE clusters and course titles across Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Engineering, Information Technology, Healthcare, Hospitality, Public Service, Business, Energy and Natural Resources, Construction, and Transportation. Each entry provides prerequisites, semesters, credit details, and notes on dual credit eligibility and lab or capstone designations. Examples include 7340 Principles of Biotechnology; 7341 Biotech Manufacturing; 7202 Manufacturing Principles and Design; 7344 Biotechnology Capstone; 4728 Robotics Design and Innovation; 5522 (and many more). There are entries for industry-aligned capstones such as Aerospace Engineering Capstone, Industrial Automation Capstone, Cybersecurity Capstone, and numerous PLTW-related courses.

The catalog indicates partnerships with Vincennes University (VU) and guidelines for dual credit across engineering, manufacturing, and technology disciplines. These crosswalks detail how students can earn postsecondary credit while in high school and how certain programs require block scheduling (2-3 period blocks) to meet contact-hour requirements.

Notes and References

The document repeatedly emphasizes that the Core40 Diploma remains applicable through 2028, and that the NEW Indiana Diploma (Class of 2029) is available for 2025-26 entry with opt-in. It also notes: (1) dual credit eligibility statuses (X marks), (2) college credit-bearing courses that count as English, Math, Science, World Language, or elective credit for multiple diploma tracks, and (3) the importance of adhering to postsecondary alignment requirements (e.g., PLTW, Cambridge, AP, IB) for college credit transfer and transcript articulation.

Several cautions and waivers are included for certain courses, including: consent forms for Analytical Algebra II when used to fulfill Algebra II/Integrated Mathematics II requirements; nonstandard course waivers for CTE; and specific notes about the Honors Seals, lab credentials, and the requirement to ensure the program schedule supports postsecondary articulation.

A large percentage of the catalog is dedicated to cross-curricula integration and the ability of courses to contribute to multiple diploma credits, including dual credit, STEM-focused computer science, and world-language credits.

Notes on Reading and Implementation

The catalog is designed to support district-level decisions on opt-in to the new Indiana diploma track and to facilitate school-level scheduling for dual credit and capstone sequences.
The content includes a wide array of crosswalks for state-level diploma requirements and postsecondary credits, with explicit references to the Core 40 with Academic Honors, Core 40 with Technical Honors, General Diploma, and IB diplomas.
Schools should align their course catalogs to the state’s guidance on dual credit eligibility, lab components, and capstone/project-based learning requirements across the diverse program areas.

Final Observations

The Indiana Core40 Diploma and the new Indiana Diploma provide a broad spectrum of academic and career-oriented pathways. The catalog demonstrates that Indiana’s diploma framework supports a rigorous core, strong language and literature options, robust mathematics and science sequences, diverse social studies offerings, world-language proficiency, and extensive Fine Arts, CTEm, and Applied/Capstone opportunities. The dual credit opportunities and the postsecondary articulation partnerships underscore Indiana’s emphasis on college readiness and workforce alignment across districts.

For students and families planning for the class of 2028 and the class of 2029 entry, this document serves as an essential reference for determining which courses to select to maximize college readiness, diploma alignment, and eventual postsecondary enrollment options.

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