High school electives in most U.S. schools include a wide variety of subjects beyond core academics. Common options are: Art, Music, Drama, Journalism, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Computer Science, Web Design, Foreign Languages, Culinary Arts, Photography, Marketing, Debate, Public Speaking, Health, Personal Finance, and Technology. Availability varies by district, resources, and student interest.
Here’s a complete list of common high school electives found in many U.S. schools: Art, Music/Band, Drama/Theater, Choir, Photography, Computer Science, Graphic Design, Journalism/Yearbook, Foreign Languages, Psychology, Economics, Creative Writing, Debate, Theater Tech, Culinary Arts, Business, Marketing, Consumer Science, Robotics, Film Studies, Sports Medicine, and Personal Finance.
Most schools offer Psychology, Sociology, and Creative Writing. If you're looking for college prep, AP-level electives or Computer Science usually carry the most weight on an application.
