those courses, prescribed by the institution, which a student must complete to earn a degree.

this specific list of high school courses in which a student must gain credit in order to be eligible to graduate. The state has a minimum set of requirements and local districts have the option of having additional local requirements. The current state minimum credit requirement is 18 (changes to 21 for the class of 2009) and the USD 253 credit requirement is 24.

This refers to units, courses, examinations, or academic programs that students must complete to obtain a baccalaureate degree. Students must meet requirements for the major, general education, U.S. History, Constitution, American Ideals, and elective courses, as well as a minimum number of units.