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International Baccalaureate (IB)

Last updated on Dec 15, 2025

IB Credits for H&S Requirements

Scores of 4 and above on IB exams are eligible to receive transfer credit. Exams not counting towards a studio requirement can be used to satisfy 3 units of the H&S electives requirement.

Note: No IB equivalent exists to Introduction to the Arts (HAAVC 1040), Introduction to the Modern Arts (HAAVC 1080), Writing 2 (WRLIT 2030), or the H&S 3000-Level Seminars.

IB Exam Name

CCA Requirement

Biology

Science and Math (SCIMA 2000)

Business Management

Humanities & Sciences Elective (GENED 7950)

Chemistry

Science and Math (SCIMA 2000)

Computer Science

Science and Math (SCIMA 2000)

Design Technology

Studio Elective

Economics

Social Science/History (SSHIS 2000)

English A

Writing 1 (WRLIT 1030)

Environmental Systems

Science and Math (SCIMA 2000)

Geography

Social Science/History (SSHIS 2000)

Global Politics

Social Science/History (SSHIS 2000)

History

Social Science/History (SSHIS 2000)

Information Technology in a Global Society

Social Science/History (SSHIS 2000)

Language Exams (except English)

Humanities & Sciences Elective (GENED 7950)

Literature and Performance

Literature and Performing Arts (LITPA 2000)

Mathematics

Science and Math (SCIMA 2000)

Philosophy

Philosophy and Critical Theory (PHCRT 2000)

Physics

Science and Math (SCIMA 2000)

Psychology

Social Science/History (SSHIS 2000)

Social and Cultural Anthropology

Social Science/History (SSHIS 2000)

Sports, Exercise and Health Science

Humanities & Sciences Elective (GENED 7950)

Theory of Knowledge

Foundations in Critical Thinking (CRTSD 1500)

Visual Arts

Studio Elective