National Collegiate Athletic Association

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Division I-

You will need to present 16 core courses in the following breakdown:
English - 4 years
Math - 3 years (Algebra 1 or higher) 
Science - 2 years (1 yr lab)
History- 2 years
Extra Eng, Math or Science- 1 year
Extra Electives- 4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy)

Division II-

For the Class of 2013 and beyond, you must have 16 core courses to be eligible to practice, play and receive financial aid at a Division II school. 
English - 4 years
Math - 3 years (Algebra 1 or higher)
Science - 2 years (1 yr lab)
History - 2 years
Extra Eng, Math or Science- 1 year
Extra Electives- 4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy)