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Puyallup School District Course Equivalents for Running Start

*Please note: Common Course Numbers (CCN) are designated with the “&” symbol.

High School Requirement Pierce College Equivalent
Junior English ENGL& 101
Senior English ENGL& 101 (if not previously taken)
ENGL &102, *107, 210, &226, &227, &228, *&235, 239, &244, &245, &246
*Courses satisfy the Communication Skills AA requirements.
Mathematics MATH 107 and above
Science Any Science class 100 level and above
American Studies II HIST& 156, &157, &158, &159, and 168
Civics & Social Studies elective POLS& 101, &202, &203
Modern World Studies HIST& 128, GEOG 150, 160, INTS 107, 164
Health/Fitness KINS 210, NUTR& 101, PSYC& 180
Physical Education Any PE class 100 level and above
Note: To fulfill fitness credit, students are encouraged to take NUTR& 101, PSYC& 180 or KINS 210
Fine Arts Any fine arts class 100 level and above
Career and Technology Education

Any CTE class 100 level and above

Examples: Business, Education, KINS, ACCT, BTECA, etc.

Financial Literacy COLLG 115 should be taken to fulfill Financial Literacy requirement as well as to meet Pierce’s requirement for college success.
Electives Any class 100 level or above
Examples: Business, Education, Criminal Justice, Communication, Computers/Technology, etc.

Updated July 2026