The table below compares the degree requirements for Indiana's Core 40 to the New Indiana Diploma:
| Current Core 40 | New Diploma | |||
| English | 8 Credits | 8 Credits | 2 credits: English 9 1 credit: Communications-focused course 5 additional English credits |
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| Math | 6 Credits | 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Algebra II |
7 Credits | 2 credits: Algebra I 1 credit: Personal Finance 4 additional math credits |
| Science, Technology and Engineering | 6 Credits | 2 credits: Biology I 2 credits: Chemistry I, Physics I, or Integrated Physics 2 credits: Any Core-40 science course |
7 Credits | 2 credits: Biology I 1 credit: Computer Science 2 additional science credits 2 STEM-focused credits |
| Social Studies | 6 Credits | 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics 2 credits: World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World |
5 Credits | 2 credits: U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 2 credits: World Perspectives (Flexible options, including advanced world language or world-focused social studies courses) |
| PE/Health | 3 Credits | 2 credits: Physical Education 1 credit: Health & Wellness |
2 Credits | 1 credit: Physical Education 1 credit: Health & Wellness |
| Directed Electives | 5 Credits | Any combination of World Languages, Fine Arts, and/or Career & Technical Education | N/A | |
| Personalized Electives | 6 Credits | 12 Credits | Students are encouraged to utilize the new readiness seals to align these personalized electives with their unique goals. Personalized electives can include a variety of courses, such as CTE, Performing or Fine Arts, and World Languages. | |
| College & Careers | N/A | 1 Credit | 1 credit: Preparing for College & Careers | |
| Totals | 40 Credits | 42 Credits | ||