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West Valley College will confer the Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree upon a student who successfully completes requirements listed below in accordance with WVMCCD Board Policy 4025 and Title 5 § 55063. Graduation requirements (Major, Competency, and General Education) are listed in the College Catalog at the time studies begin. Those requirements may be followed throughout the course of study as long as the student remains in continuous enrollment which is defined as enrollment for at least one regular semester, summer session or winter session each academic year. If a break in attendance occurs, the graduation requirements shall become those listed in the College Catalog which is current at the time studies are resumed.
- Residency Requirement: A minimum of 12-degree applicable units must be completed at West Valley College.
- Scholarly Requirements: An overall grade point average of 2.0 in 60 units of work reflected on all college transcripts.
- Major Requirements: Fulfill a specialized major as listed in the college catalog with a grade of C (or “P”) or better in each major requirement.
- Basic Competency Requirements: Proficiency in the following areas is required for an Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees
Reading & Writing:
Completion of the ENGL 001A, English Composition (C or better)
Mathematics:
A. MATH 104, 106, 106R or higher with a grade of “C” or better, or
B. Completion of two semesters of high school Algebra 2, Integrated Math 3, Common Core Math 3, or higher with a
grade of “C-” or better in both semesters.
Note: High schools have a plus / minus grade option, but West Valley College does not. West Valley College will accept a
“C-” from the high school. - AREA REQUIREMENTS (GENERAL EDUCATION): Complete a minimum of 25 units from Areas A – G, plus additional courses
to meet unit requirements.
- Transfer General Education Patterns: Students may complete either the CSU GE-B or IGETC.
- Reciprocity Agreement: Students completing all of the general education and graduation competency requirements at a participating college will be given full credit for having completed the West Valley College general education-graduation requirements, including reading, writing, and mathematics.
- BA/BS Degree: Students who have earned a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited College/University in the United States will not be required to complete the General Education Proficiency requirements at WVC. Students who have earned a Baccalaureate degree from a foreign country must have their transcripts evaluated by a NACES approved service.
Area A: Language and Rationality
Requirement: 6 semester/9 quarter units minimum
Complete one course from each section (2 courses total). All courses from Area A must be complete with a “C” (or P) or better.
Area A1: English Composition
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ENGL 001A | English Composition (with a “C” or better) |
Area A2: Communication & Analytical Thinking
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CIST 002 | Introduction to Computing (4) |
| CIST 004A | Computer Programing I (C++ Programming) (4) |
| COMM 001 | Public Speaking |
| COMM 001H | Honors Public Speaking |
| COMM 007 | Survey of Communication: Career Building Strategies |
| COMM 010 | Introduction to Persuasion |
| COMM 010H | Honors Introduction to Persuasion |
| COMM 020 | Argumentation & Debate |
| CIST 004A1 | Computer Programing I (Java) (4) |
| ENGL 001B | Critical Thinking through Literature |
| ENGL 001C | Critical Thinking & Writing |
| ENGL 001CH | Honors Critical Thinking & Writing |
| GIST 016A | Introduction to Geospatial Technology |
| MATH 000D | Trigonometry |
| MATH 000G | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Student |
| MATH 001 | Pre-Calculus Algebra (4) |
| MATH 002 | Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry (6) |
| MATH 003A | Calculus and Analytical Geometry (5) |
| MATH 003AH | Honors Calculus and Analytical Geometry (5) |
| MATH 003B | Calculus and Analytical Geometry (5) |
| MATH 003BH | Honors Calculus and Analytical Geometry (5) |
| MATH 004A | Intermediate Calculus (5) |
| MATH 004B | Differential Equations (4) |
| MATH 004C | Linear Algebra (4) |
| MATH 010 | Elementary Statistics (4) |
| MATH 010H | Honors Elementary Statistics (4) |
| MATH 012 | Applied Calculus (4) |
| MATH 014 | Math for Elementary School Teachers (Numbers Systems) |
| MATH 019 | Discrete Mathematics (4) |
| MATH 104 | Plane Geometry (4) |
| MATH 105 | Pre-Statistics (5) |
| MATH 106 | Intermediate Algebra (5) |
| MATH 106R | Intermediate Algebra Review (4) |
| PHIL 002 | Introduction to Logic |
| PHIL 003 | Introduction to Ethics** |
| PHIL 017 | Logic & Critical Reasoning |
| SOCI 012 | Introduction to Research Methods |
| SPAN 002B | Intermediate Spanish |
All courses are three (3) semester units unless otherwise noted.
Courses indicated by (**) may be used to meet one area requirement only.
Area B: Natural Sciences
Requirement: 3 Semester/4.5 Quarter Units Minimum
These courses examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. Labs are indicated with "X" in the Lab column.
Area B Natural Sciences Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 001 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | |
| ASTR 005 | Planetarium Astronomy | |
| ASTR 010 | Solar System Astronomy | |
| ASTR 011 | Stellar Astronomy | |
| ASTR 014 | Life in the Universe | |
| ASTR 020 | Family of the Sun (4) | X |
| ASTR 020H | Honors Family of the Sun (4) | X |
| ASTR 021 | Lifestyles of the Stars (4) | X |
| ASTR 021H | Honors Lifestyles of the Stars (4) | X |
| ASTR 022 | From Big Bang to Black Holes | |
| BIOL 002 | Environmental Biology | |
| BIOL 002L | Environmental Biology Laboratory (1) | X |
| BIOL 010 + 010L | Introduction to Biology + Laboratory (4) | X |
| BIOL 011 | Human Biology (4) | X |
| BIOL 012 | Introduction to Ecology and Wildlife (4) | X |
| BIOL 013 | Natural History of California | X |
| BIOL 014 | California Plants and Animals (4) | X |
| BIOL 018 | Marine Biology (4) | X |
| BIOL 022 | Genetics (4) | X |
| BIOL 023 | Introduction to Infectious Diseases | |
| BIOL 024 | Bio in the News | |
| BIOL 035 | Biology of Birds (4) | X |
| BIOL 036 | Animal Behavior | |
| BIOL 037 | Evolution – Life on Earth | |
| BIOL 040 | Organismal Biology (4) | X |
| BIOL 041 | Principles of Animal Biology (5) | X |
| BIOL 042 | Principles of Plant Biology (5) | X |
| BIOL 043 | Principles of Cell Biology (5) | X |
| BIOL 045 | Microbiology (5) | X |
| BIOL 047 | Human Anatomy (5) | X |
| BIOL 048 | Human Physiology (5) | X |
| BIOL 050 | Human Cadaver Dissection (1) | X |
| BIOL 055 | Biology of Sex | |
| BIOL 056 | Ecology of the Sierra Nevada | X |
| BIOL 058 | Field Ecology | X |
| BIOL 059 | Climate Change | |
| CHEM 001A, 001B | General Chemistry (5/ea) | X |
| CHEM 001AH, 001BH | Honors General Chemistry (5/ea) | X |
| CHEM 002 | Introductory Chemistry (4) | X |
| CHEM 012A, 012B | Organic Chemistry (5/ea) | X |
| CHEM 030A, 030B | Fundamentals of Chemistry (4/ea) | X |
| CHEM 060 | Survey of General, Organic, and Biochemistry (4) | X |
| GEOG 001 | Intro Physical Geography | |
| GEOL 001A | Physical Geology (4) | X |
| GEOL 001B | Historical Geology (4) | X |
| GEOL 0012 | Earth Science with Lab (4) | X |
| GEOL 015 | Geology of California | |
| GEOL 020 | Field Geology | X |
| GEOL 030 | Regional Geology Field Excursion | |
| HTCH 004 | Structure and Function of the Human Body | |
| NUTR 015 | Human Nutrition | |
| OCEA 010 | Introduction to Oceanography (4) | X |
| PHYS 001 | Introduction to Physics Problem Solving | |
| PHYS 002A | General Physics – Mechanics (5) | X |
| PHYS 002B | General Physics – Electricity & Magnetism (5) | X |
| PHYS 004A | Engineering Physics – Mechanics (5) | X |
| PHYS 004B | Engineering Physics – Electricity & Magnetism (5) | X |
| PHYS 004C | Engineering Physics – Light, Heat, and Waves (5) | X |
| PHYS 005 | Advanced Topics in Modern Physics | |
| PHYS 010 | Introduction to Physics (4) | X |
| PMGT 014 | Conservation of our Natural Resources | |
| PSCI 010 | Physical Science Survey | |
| PSCI 020 | Weather and Climate | |
| PSYC 002 | Experimental Psychophysiology (4) | X |
| PSYC 002H | Honors Experimental Psychophysiology (4) | X |
| PSYC 007 | Physiological Psychology |
Area C: Humanities
Requirement: 3 semester/4.5 quarter units minimum
These courses develop an awareness of the ways in which people throughout the ages and in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation.
Area C: Humanities Courses
NOTE: Three 1-unit classes alone may not be used to satisfy this category
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ARCH 046 | History of Architecture |
| ARCH 047 | History of Modern Architecture |
| ARCH 072 | History of Landscape Architecture |
| ARTS 001A | Survey of Western Art I |
| ARTS 001AH | Honors Survey of Western Art I |
| ARTS 001B | Survey of Western Art II |
| ARTS 001BH | Honors Survey of Western Art II |
| ARTS 001D | Survey of Modern Art |
| ARTS 001DH | Honors Art of the 20th Century |
| ARTS 001E | Design in Society |
| ARTS 001G | History of Photography |
| ARTS 001J | Survey of Non-Western Art: Africa, Oceania, & Indigenous North America |
| ARTS 004 | Art Appreciation |
| ARTS 007 | The Art of Asia |
| ARTS 010 | American Art: A Multi-Cultural Approach |
| ARTS 012A | Art of Pre-Hispanic Mexico |
| ARTS 012B | Art of Colonial & Modern Mexico |
| ARTS 013 | African-American Art History |
| ARTS 014 | Women in Art History |
| ARTS 031A | Beginning Drawing |
| ARTS 031B | Expressive Drawing |
| ARTS 031C | Representational Drawing |
| ARTS 033A | Two-Dimensional Design |
| ARTS 033C | Color Design |
| ARTS 035A | Beginning Life Drawing |
| ARTS 035B | Intermediate Life Drawing |
| ARTS 035C | Intermediate-Advanced Life Drawing |
| ARTS 035D | Advanced Life Drawing |
| ARTS 047A | Beginning Watercolor |
| ARTS 047B | Intermediate Watercolor |
| ARTS 047C | Intermediate-Advanced Watercolor |
| ARTS 047D | Advanced Watercolor |
| ARTS 049A | Beginning Painting |
| ARTS 049B | Intermediate Painting |
| ARTS 049D | Advanced Painting |
| ARTS 062A | Basic Photography |
| ARTS 062B | Black and White Photography |
| ARTS 062C | Color Photography |
| ARTS 062D | Studio Photography |
| ARTS 065A | Ceramics – Handbuilding |
| ARTS 065B | Ceramics – Handbuilding II |
| ARTS 081 | 3-Dimensional Design |
| ARTS 085B | Sculpture |
| ARTS 088A | Metal Sculpture Casting |
| ARTS 095 | New Media and Social Change** |
| ASLA 060A | American Sign Language I (5) |
| ASLA 060B | American Sign Language II (5) |
| DANC 061 | Dance in America: A Cultural Perspective |
| DANC 061H | Honors Dance in America: A Cultural Perspective |
| ENGL 005A | Survey of English Literature |
| ENGL 005B | Survey of English Literature 2 |
| ENGL 006A | World Literature |
| ENGL 006AH | Honors World Literature |
| ENGL 006B | World Literature 2 |
| ENGL 006BH | Honors World Literature 2 |
| ENGL 007A | American Literature 1 |
| ENGL 007B | American Literature 2 |
| ENGL 010 | Children’s Literature |
| ENGL 012 | African American Literature (Same as ETHN 012)** |
| ENGL 012H | Honors African American Literature (Same as ETHN 012H)** |
| ENGL 013 | U.S. Latino Literature (Same as ETHN 013)** |
| ENGL 013H | Honors U.S. Latino Literature (Same as ETHN 013H)** |
| ENGL 018 | Asian American Literature (Same as ETHN 018)** |
| ENGL 018H | Honors Asian American Literature** |
| ENGL 041 | Literature & Film |
| ENGL 041H | Honors Literature & Film |
| ENGL 043 | Classical Mythology |
| ENGL 043H | Honors Classical Mythology |
| ENGL 044 | Bible as Literature |
| ENGL 046 | Contemporary American Multi-Cultural Literature |
| ENGL 046H | Honors Contemporary American Multi-Cultural Literature |
| ENGL 047 | Introduction to Poetry |
| ENGL 047H | Honors Introduction to Poetry |
| ENGL 048 | Honors Introduction to Poetry |
| ENGL 048H | Honors Introduction to Shakespeare |
| ENGL 049 | Modern Fiction |
| ENGL 049H | Honors Modern Fiction |
| ENGL 070 | Creative Writing |
| ENGL 071 | Writing Fiction |
| ENGL 072 | Writing Poetry |
| ETHN 001 | Introduction to Ethnic and Social Justice Studies (Same as SJST 001) |
| ETHN 012 | African American Literature (Same as ENGL 012)** |
| ETHN 012H | Honors African American Literature (Same as ENGL 012H)** |
| ETHN 013 | U.S. Latino Literature (Same as ENGL 013)** |
| ETHN 013H | Honors U.S. Latino Literature (Same as ENGL 013H)** |
| ETHN 018 | Asian American Literature (Same as ENGL 018)** |
| FDAT 32 | History of Fashion |
| FDAT 088 | Fashion and Race in America |
| FRNC 001A | Beginning French (5) |
| FRNC 001B | Beginning French (5) |
| FRNC 002A | Intermediate French (5) |
| FRNC 002B | Intermediate French (5) |
| FRNC 003A | Advanced French Oral & Written Composition (5) |
| FRNC 003B | Advanced French Oral & Written Composition (5) |
| GDES 002 | Introduction to Electronic Communication |
| GDES 009 | Introduction to Typography |
| GERM 001A | Beginning German (5) |
| GERM 001B | Beginning German (5) |
| GERM 002A | Intermediate German (5) |
| GERM 002B | Intermediate German (5) |
| HIST 004A | Western Civilizations I: Prehistory to 1500 CE** |
| HIST 004B | Western Civilizations II: 1500 CE to Present** |
| HIST 005A | World History I: Prehistory to 1500** |
| HIST 005B | World History from 1500** |
| HIST 017A | United States History** |
| HIST 017B | United States History** |
| HIST 020 | History & Geography of California |
| HUMN 001A | Human Values in & from the Arts – the Ancient World to the Early Renaissance |
| HUMN 001B | Human Values in and from the Arts –the Renaissance to the Modern Age |
| INTD 036 | History of Interior Design |
| ITAL 001A | Beginning Italian (5) |
| ITAL 001B | Beginning Italian (5) |
| ITAL 002A | Intermediate Italian (5) |
| ITAL 002B | Intermediate Italian (5) |
| ITAL 050A | Basic Italian Conversation and Culture |
| ITAL 050B | Basic Italian Conversation and Culture |
| JPNS 001A | Beginning Japanese (5) |
| JPNS 001B | Beginning Japanese (5) |
| JPNS 050A | Basic Japanese Conversation & Cultures (5) |
| JPNS 050B | Basic Japanese Conversation & Cultures (5) |
| MUSC 001 | Music History: Medieval, Renaissance, & Baroque Periods |
| MUSC 001H | Honors Music History: Medieval, Renaissance, & Baroque |
| MUSC 002 | Music History: Classical, Romantic & Contemporary Periods |
| MUSC 002H | Music History: Classical, Romantic & Contemporary |
| MUSC 003A | Music Theory Level 1 |
| MUSC 003B | Music Theory Level 2 |
| MUSC 004A | Music Theory Level 3 |
| MUSC 004B | Music Theory Level 4 |
| MUSC 005 | Fundamentals of Music |
| MUSC 006 | Introduction to Music Education |
| MUSC 007 | Film Music Appreciation |
| MUSC 009 | Jazz Music History |
| MUSC 010 | Music Appreciation |
| MUSC 020A | Musicianship Level 1 |
| MUSC 020B | Musicianship Level 2 |
| MUSC 026 | Techniques of Jazz-Rock Guitar |
| MUSC 027 | Introduction to Jazz Piano |
| MUSC 030A | Beginning Piano, Level 1 |
| MUSC 030B | Beginning Piano, Level 2 |
| MUSC 031A | Intermediate Piano, Level 3 |
| MUSC 031B | Intermediate Piano, Level 4 |
| MUSC 032A | Beginning Voice, Level 1 |
| MUSC 032B | Beginning Voice, Level 2 |
| MUSC 032C | Beginning Voice: Musical Theatre |
| MUSC 033A | Intermediate Voice: Level 3 |
| MUSC 033B | Intermediate Voice: Level 4 |
| MUSC 036A | Beginning Guitar, Level 1 |
| MUSC 036B | Beginning/Intermediate Guitar, Level 2 |
| MUSC 036C | Intermediate Guitar, Level 3 |
| MUSC 036D | Intermediate/Advanced Guitar, Level 4 |
| MUSC 040 | Chamber Singers |
| MUSC 042 | Concert Choir |
| MUSC 043A | Techniques of Jazz Improvisation |
| MUSC 043B | Jazz Improvisation |
| MUSC 048 | Symphonic Orchestra |
| MUSC 049 | Symphonic Band |
| MUSC 051 | Jazz Band |
| MUSC 052A | Jazz Combo: Early |
| MUSC 052B | Jazz Combo: Swing |
| MUSC 052C | Jazz Combo: Bebop |
| MUSC 052D | Jazz Combo: Fusion |
| MUSC 053A | Chamber Music: Early |
| MUSC 053B | Chamber Music: Classical |
| MUSC 053C | Chamber Music: Modern |
| MUSC 054 | History of Rock and Roll Music |
| MUSC 055 | World Music |
| MUSC 057 | History & Culture of Hip-Hop |
| MUSC 061 | Jazz Singers |
| MUSC 062A | Solo Performance in Jazz & Popular Music |
| MUSC 063A | Introduction to Music Production |
| MUSC 063B | Commercial Music Production |
| MUSC 064 | Sound Design |
| MUSC 065A | Recording Arts I |
| MUSC 065B | Recording Arts II |
| MUSC 065C | Audio Mixing & Production |
| MUSC 066 | Digital Audio & Notation |
| MUSC 067A | Creating Music for Film, TV and Gaming: Foundations |
| MUSC 067B | Creating Music for Film, TV and Gaming: Techniques |
| MUSC 069A | Songwriting, Level 1 |
| MUSC 069B | Songwriting, Level 2 |
| MUSC 070 | Music Business |
| NUTR 022 | Sports Nutrition |
| PHIL 001 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHIL 003 | Introduction to Ethics** |
| PHIL 004 | Comparative Religions** |
| PHIL 005 | Introduction to Social & Political Philosophy |
| PHIL 021 | World Philosophers on Death & the Good Life** |
| PHIL 022 | Philosophy of Religion |
| SJST 001 | Introduction to Ethnic and Social Justice Studies (Same as ETHN 001) |
| SPAN 001A | Beginning Spanish (5) |
| SPAN 001B | Intermediate Spanish (5) |
| SPAN 003A | Advanced Spanish Oral and Written Composition (5) |
| SPAN 003B | Advanced Spanish Oral and Written Composition (5) |
| THEA 002A | Introduction to Theatrical Design |
| THEA 005A | Introduction to Film/Video Production |
| THEA 005B | Film/Video Production II |
| THEA 006A | Writing for Film & Television |
| THEA 007A | Acting for Film & Television |
| THEA 007B | Acting/Directing for Film & Television |
| THEA 010 | Introduction to Theater |
| THEA 010H | Honors Introduction to Theater |
| THEA 011A | Script Analysis: Classical |
| THEA 011B | Script Analysis: Modern Realism |
| THEA 011C | Script Analysis: Contemporary/ Absurdist |
| THEA 012 | Script Analysis: Survey of Musical Theater |
| THEA 013 | Multicultural Theater |
| THEA 014A | Survey of Film: Horror & Science Fiction |
| THEA 014B | Survey of Film: Westerns and Musicals |
| THEA 014C | Survey of Film: Gangster & Detective Films |
| THEA 014D | Survey of Film: Superhero Cinema |
| THEA 014E | Survey of Film: The Star Wars Trilogies |
| THEA 015 | Introduction to Film Studies |
| THEA 016 | American Cinema |
| THEA 018A | Introduction to Stage Lighting |
| THEA 019A | Visual Spectacle: Practical Effects & Motion Graphics for Cinema |
| THEA 020A | Studio Theater Production Workshop: American Representational |
| THEA 020B | Studio Theater Production Workshop: Modern/Contemporary |
| THEA 020C | Studio Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek & European |
| THEA 020D | Studio Theater Production Workshop: Musical & Children’s Theater |
| THEA 021A | Practical Theater (Scene & Stage) I |
| THEA 021B | Practical Theater (Scene & Stage) II |
| THEA 022A | PPractical Theater (Costume & Makeup) I |
| THEA 022B | Practical Theater (Costume & Makeup) II |
| THEA 033A | Stage Movement |
| THEA 033B | Stage Combat |
| THEA 035A | Voice Production & Articulation |
| THEA 040A | Acting One |
| THEA 040B | Acting Two |
| THEA 040C | Acting Three |
| THEA 045B | Stagecraft |
| THEA 047A | Fundamentals of Costume Design |
| THEA 070A | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: American Representational |
| THEA 070B | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Modern & Contemporary |
| THEA 070C | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek & European Theater |
| WGQS 001 | Introduction to Women’s Studies** |
| WGQS 001H | Honors Introduction to Women's Studies** |
| WGQS 002 | Women in the Arts: Multicultural Perspectives** |
| WGQS 003 | Introduction to Gender & Queer Studies** |
| WGQS 004A | Women in World Cultures** |
All courses are three (3) semester units unless otherwise noted.
Courses indicated by (**) may be used to meet one area requirement only.
Area D: Social & Behavioral Sciences
Area D1 Courses
Section 1 – Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester units/4.5 quarter units minimum): These courses deal with human, social, psychological, political, and economic institutions and behavior and their historical background, selected from among the following:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ADMJ 001 | Introduction to Administration of Justice |
| ADMJ 026 | Organized Crime |
| ANTH 002 | Introduction to Archaeology |
| ANTH 003 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
| ANTH 003H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
| ANTH 004 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology |
| ANTH 055 | Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion** |
| BUSN 015 | The Entreprenuerial Mindset |
| BUSN 061 | Business, Government, and Society |
| CHST 002 | Child Growth and Development |
| CHST 005 | Diversity – Childhood and Culture** |
| CHST 063 | Child, Family and Community** |
| COMM 007 | Survey of Communication: Career Building Strategies |
| COMM 008 | Interpersonal Communication |
| COMM 012 | Intercultural Communication** |
| COUN 050 | Cross-Cultural Perspectives** |
| ECON 001A | Principles of Macroeconomics (4) |
| ECON 001AH | Honors Principles of Macroeconomics |
| ECON 001B | Principles of Microeconomics (4) |
| ECON 001BH | Honors Principles of Microeconomics |
| ETHN 001 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies (same as SJST 001) |
| GEOG 002 | Introduction to Cultural Geography |
| GEOG 006 | World Regional Geography |
| HIST 004A | Western Civilizations I: Prehistory to 1500 CE |
| HIST 004B | Western Civilizations II: 1500 CE to Present |
| HIST 005A | World History I: Prehistory to 1500 |
| HIST 005B | World History from 1500 |
| HIST 012 | African American History |
| HIST 014 | History of the Native North Americans |
| HIST 016 | Mexican-American History |
| HSCI 008 | Contemporary Health** |
| HSCI 010 | Human Sexuality** |
| HSCI 014 | Concepts of Public Health and Society |
| KINT 033 | Women in Sports |
| POLI 002 | Comparative Governments |
| POLI 003 | Introduction to Political Science |
| POLI 003H | Honors Introduction to Political Science |
| POLI 004 | International Relations |
| PSYC 001 | General Psychology |
| PSYC 001H | Honors General Psychology |
| PSYC 017 | Introduction to Social Psychology |
| PSYC 025 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology** |
| SJST 001 | Introduction to Ethnic and Social Justice Studies (Same as ETHN 001)** |
| SOCI 001 | Introduction to Sociology** |
| SOCI 002 | Social Problems** |
| SOCI 002H | Honors Social Problems |
| SOCI 003 | Social Psychology: A Sociological Perspective** |
| SOCI 012 | Introduction to Research Methods |
| SOCI 020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity** |
| SOCI 028 | Sociology of Gender** |
| SOCI 040 | Marriage and Family Sociology** |
| SOCI 045 | Sociology of Human Sexuality** |
| WGQS 001 | Introduction to Women’s Studies** |
| WGQS 001H | Honors Introduction to Women’s Studies** |
| WGSQ 002 | Women in the Arts: Multicultural Perspectives** |
| WGQS 003 | Introduction to Gender and Queer Studies** |
| WGQS 004A | Women in World Cultures** |
Area D2 Courses
Section 2: American History and Institutions (3 semester/4 quarter units): Demonstrate proficiency in American history or American government on via credit by exam OR complete a course with a grade of C (or “P”) or better from one of the following:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| HIST 017A | United States History** |
| HIST 017B | United States History** |
| HIST 017BH | Honors United States History** |
| HIST 020 | History and Geography of California** |
| POLI 001 | American Government |
| POLI 001H | Honors American Government |
Area E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development
Requirement: 3 semester/4 quarter units minimum
The Lifelong Learning requirement will be completed by the selection of either:
Option 1: Three (3) units from Area A-2, B, C or D
Option 2: Three (3) units from courses listed below which cultivate self-understanding and development of the student as an integrated individual capable of coping with life in our modern society, assist students to acquire the skills necessary to adapt to change, gain self-understanding, and set achievable goals, and which include consideration of such matters as cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development, health, stress management, and key relationships of humans to their social and
physical environment.
Area E Courses
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BUSN 061 | Business, Government and Society |
| BUSN 078 | Business Communication |
| CHST 053 | Contemporary Education in a Changing Society |
| CHST 063 | Child, Family, and Community |
| COMM 004 | Small Group Discussion |
| COMM 008 | Interpersonal Communication |
| COUN 005 | College Success |
| COUN 012 | Careers and Lifestyles |
| COUN 012C | Careers and Lifestyles (1) |
| COUN 024 | Personal Growth |
| DANC 001 | Ballet: Beginning Level 1 |
| DANC 002 | Ballet: Beginning Level 2 |
| DANC 003 | Ballet: Intermediate Level 3 |
| DANC 004 | Ballet: Advanced Level 4 |
| DANC 005 | Dance Workshop |
| DANC 007 | Choreography |
| DANC 008 | Rehearsal & Performance in Dance |
| DANC 011 | Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 1 |
| DANC 012 | Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 2 |
| DANC 013 | Jazz Dance Intermediate Level 3 |
| DANC 014 | Jazz Dance: Advanced Level 4 |
| DANC 021 | Modern Dance: Beginning Level 1 |
| DANC 022 | Modern Dance: Beginning Level 2 |
| DANC 023 | Modern Dance: Intermediate Level 3 |
| DANC 024 | Modern Dance: Advanced Level 4 |
| DANC 031 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 1 |
| DANC 032 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 2 |
| DANC 034 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 4 |
| DANC 041 | Ballroom & Latin Dance: Beginning |
| DANC 042 | Ballroom & Latin Dance: Intermediate |
| DANC 043 | Ballroom & Latin Dance: Advanced |
| DANC 044 | Lindy Hop & Swing |
| DANC 051A | World Dance: Flamenco of Spain, Beginning |
| DANC 051B | World Dance: Flamenco of Spain, Beginning |
| DANC 060 | Studio Dance Production |
| FDAT 027 | Professional Image |
| HSCI 008 | Contemporary Health** |
| HSCI 010 | Human Sexuality** |
| HSCI 012 | Understanding Stress – A Multidisciplinary Perspective |
| HSCI 014 | Concepts of Public Health and Society |
| KINS 11.07 | Pilates Cadillac, Chair and Barrels Instructor Training |
| KINS 12.20 | Open Water Diver |
| KINS 12.22 | Advanced Marine Diver |
| KINT 033 | Women in Sports |
| KINT 035 | Leadership Development of the Student Athlete |
| KINT 042 | Principles of Strength Training & Conditioning |
| KINT 044 | Lifetime Fitness |
| LIBR 004 | Information Competency (1) |
| LRSV 001 | Learning Strategies for College and Careers |
| NUTR 015 | Human Nutrition |
| NUTR 022 | Sports Nutrition |
| PSYC 012 | Human Growth and Development |
| PSYC 025 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology** |
| PSYC 030 | Psychology of Addiction and Substance Abuse |
| SOCI 001 | Introduction to Sociology** |
| SOCI 002 | Social Problems** |
| SOCI 002H | Honors Social Problems** |
| SOCI 003 | Social Psychology: Sociological Perspective** |
| SOCI 020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity** |
| SOCI 028 | Sociology of Gender** |
| SOCI 040 | Marriage and Family Sociology** |
| SOCI 045 | Sociology of Human Sexuality** |
Courses indicated by (**) may be used to meet one area requirement only.
All courses are three (3) semester units unless otherwise noted.
Area F: Cultural Diversity
Requirement: 3 semester/4 quarter units minimum
Area F Courses
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ANTH 003 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology** |
| ANTH 003H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology** |
| ANTH 004 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology** |
| ANTH 055 | Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion** |
| ARTS 001E | Design in Society** |
| ARTS 010 | American Art: A Multi-Cultural Approach** |
| ARTS 095 | New Media and Social Change** |
| CHST 005 | Diversity – Childhood and Culture** |
| COMM 012 | Intercultural Communication |
| COUN 050 | Cross-Cultural Perspectives** |
| DANC 061 | Dance in America: A Cultural Perspective** |
| DANC 061H | Honors Dance in America: A Cultural Perspective** |
| ENGL 012 | African American Literature (Same as ETHN 012)** |
| ENGL 012H | Honors African American Literature (Same as ETHN 012H)** |
| ENGL 013 | U.S. Latino Literature (Same as ETHN 013)** |
| ENGL 013H | Honors U.S. Latino Literature (Same as ETHN 013H)** |
| ENGL 018 | Asian American Literature (Same as ETHN 018)** |
| ENGL 018H | Honors Asian American Literature** |
| ENGL 046 | Contemporary American Multi-Cultural Literature** |
| ENGL 046H | Honors Contemporary American Multi-Cultural Literature ** |
| ETHN 012 | African American Literature (Same as ENGL 012)** |
| ETHN 012H | Honors African American Literature (Same as ENGL 012H)** |
| ETHN 013 | U.S. Latino Literature (Same as ENGL 013)** |
| ETHN 013H | Honors U.S. Latino Literature (Same as ENGL 013H)** |
| ETHN 018 | Asian American Literature (same as ENGL 018)** |
| FDAT 088 | Fashion and Race in America |
| GEOG 002 | Introduction to Cultural Geography |
| GEOG 006 | World Regional Geography |
| MUSC 055 | World Music ** |
| NUTR 020 | World Food Customs & Nutrition |
| PMGT 010 | Introduction to Park Management |
| PHIL 004 | Comparative Religions** |
| PHIL 021 | World Philosophers on Death and the Good Life** |
| PSYC 009 | Psychology of Women: A Multicultural Perspective |
| SOCI 001 | Introduction to Sociology** |
| SOCI 002 | Social Problems** |
| SOCI 002H | Honors Social Problems** |
| SOCI 003 | Social Psychology: A Sociological Perspective** |
| SOCI 020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity** |
| SOCI 028 | Sociology of Gender** |
| SOCI 040 | Marriage and Family Sociology** |
| SOCI 045 | Sociology of Human Sexuality** |
| WGQS 001 | Introduction to Women’s Studies** |
| WGQS 001H | Honors Introduction to Women's Studies** |
| WGSQ 002 | Women in the Arts: Multicultural Perspectives** |
Area G: Kinesiology Activity
Physical education or dance activity
1 unit required – Course must be activity based; no Kinesiology Theory courses.