The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts degree is designed for students who wish for a broad knowledge of liberal arts and science plus additional coursework in a chosen Area of Emphasis. The Area of Emphasis is designed to prepare students for life in a global community with core knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for personal and professional success. To earn this degree, students must meet the following requirements: 1. Choose option A or B or C for the General Education pattern related to your educational goal: A. Associate in Arts/Associate in Science General Education; or B. California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-B); or C. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) 2. Completion of a minimum of 18 units in one of the five Areas of Emphasis with a grade of C (or P) or higher: A. ARTS & HUMANITIES B. COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA C. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES D. SCIENCE AND MATH E. CULTURAL AND GLOBAL STUDIES 3. For all options, completion of the necessary West Valley College Graduation and Proficiency requirements. 4. Completion of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall 2.0 GPA. 5. Courses can be counted toward completion of General Education requirements. Areas of Emphasis I. ARTS & HUMANITIES: The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Arts and Humanities provides students the opportunity to study the cultural, literary, humanistic activities and artistic expression of human beings. Students evaluate and interpret the ways that people through the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them through artistic and cultural creations. Students also learn to value aesthetic understandings and incorporate critical concepts when constructing value judgments. II. COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA: The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Communications and Media provides students the opportunity to learn the myriad of ways that we deliver information (verbally and visually), and to provide an understanding of the psychological basis, social significance and impact of communication and media in our society. III. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences provides students an opportunity to develop a broad perspective on concepts, theories, and methodologies typically found in the variety of disciplines that comprise the study of the social and behavioral sciences. Students study about themselves and others as members of a larger society in order to gain a basic knowledge of the cultural and social organizations in which they exist as well as the behavioral and social organizations of other human societies. IV. SCIENCE AND MATH: The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Science and Math provides students an opportunity to develop knowledge of scientific theories, concepts and data about both living and non-living systems. The courses in this area also emphasize the natural sciences which examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. In addition, these courses emphasize experimental methodology, testing hypotheses, and the power of systematic questioning. Courses in math emphasize the development of mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills beyond the level of elementary algebra. V. CULTURAL AND GLOBAL STUDIES: The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Cultural and Global Studies provides students an opportunity to learn how we function effectively and live harmoniously as a pluralistic society in an increasingly global environment. The focus of this area is to foster a sense of inquiry about cultural differences and similarities. With inquiry as a focus, the courses endeavor to acknowledge the experience, scholarship, and accomplishments of the many cultures in our society and in the world.
I. Arts and Humanities (18 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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ARCH043 | Styles in Architecture | 2 units |
ARCH046 | History of Architecture | 3 units |
ARCH047 | History of Modern Architecture | 3 units |
ARCH051 | Architectural Graphics: Drawing & Sketching | 3 units |
ARCH052 | Architectural Graphics: Color Rendering | 3 units |
ARCH053 | Introduction to Architectural and Environmental Design | 3 units |
ARCH056 | Basic Architectural Design | 3 units |
ARCH057 | Architectural Model Making | 1 unit |
ARCH061 | Architectural Design I | 3 units |
ARCH062 | Architectural Design II | 3 units |
ARCH063 | Architectural Design III | 3 units |
ARCH072 | History of Landscape Architecture | 3 units |
ARTS001A | Survey of Western Art I | 3 units |
ARTS001AH | Honors Survey of Western Art I | 3 units |
ARTS001B | Survey of Western Art II | 3 units |
ARTS001BH | Honors Survey of Western Art II | 3 units |
ARTS001D | Survey of Modern Art | 3 units |
ARTS001DH | Honors Art of the 20th Century | 3 units |
ARTS001E | Design in Society | 3 units |
ARTS001G | History of Photography | 3 units |
ARTS001J | Survey of Non-Western Art: Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America | 3 units |
ARTS004 | Art Appreciation | 3 units |
ARTS007 | The Art of Asia | 3 units |
ARTS010 | American Art: A Multicultural Approach | 3 units |
ARTS013 | African-American Art History | 3 units |
ARTS014 | Women in Art History | 3 units |
ARTS031A | Beginning Drawing | 3 units |
ARTS031B | Expressive Drawing | 3 units |
ARTS031C | Representational Drawing | 3 units |
ARTS033A | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
ARTS033C | Color Design | 3 units |
ARTS062A | Basic Photography | 3 units |
ARTS062B | Black and White Photography | 3 units |
ARTS062C | Color Photography | 3 units |
ARTS062D | Studio Photography | 3 units |
ARTS065A | Ceramics-Handbuilding | 3 units |
ARTS065B | Ceramics-Handbuilding II | 3 units |
ARTS065C | Ceramics-Handbuilding III | 3 units |
ARTS067A | Ceramics-Potter's Wheel | 3 units |
ARTS067B | Ceramics-Potter's Wheel | 3 units |
ARTS085A | Sculpture | 3 units |
ARTS085B | Sculpture | 3 units |
ARTS088A | Metal Sculpture Casting | 3 units |
ARTS088B | Metal Sculpture Casting | 3 units |
ASLA060A | American Sign Language I | 5 units |
ASLA060B | American Sign Language II | 5 units |
DANC061 | Dance in America: A Cultural Perspective | 3 units |
DANC061H | Honors Dance in America: A Cultural Perspective | 3 units |
ENGL001A | English Composition | 3 units |
ENGL001B | Critical Thinking Through Literature | 3 units |
ENGL001C | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 units |
ENGL005A | Survey of English Literature | 3 units |
ENGL005B | Survey of English Literature 2 | 3 units |
ENGL006A | World Literature | 3 units |
ENGL006AH | Honors World Literature | 3 units |
ENGL006B | World Literature 2 | 3 units |
ENGL006BH | Honors World Literature 2 | 3 units |
ENGL007A | American Literature 1 | 3 units |
ENGL007B | American Literature 2 | 3 units |
ENGL010 | Children's Literature | 3 units |
ENGL012 | African American Literature | 3 units |
ENGL013 | U.S. Latino Literature | 3 units |
ENGL018 | Asian American Literature | 3 units |
ENGL041 | Literature and Film | 3 units |
ENGL043 | Classical Mythology | 3 units |
ENGL043H | Honors Classical Mythology | 3 units |
ENGL044 | The Bible As Literature | 3 units |
ENGL046 | Contemporary American Multi-Cultural Literature | 3 units |
ENGL046H | Honors Contemporary American Multi-Cultural Literature | 3 units |
ENGL047 | Introduction to Poetry | 3 units |
ENGL048 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 units |
ENGL048H | Honors Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 units |
ENGL049 | Modern Fiction | 3 units |
ENGL049H | Honors Modern Fiction | 3 units |
ENGL070 | Creative Writing | 3 units |
ENGL071 | Writing Fiction | 3 units |
ENGL072 | Writing Poetry | 3 units |
ENGL080 | Voices: The Literary Arts Magazine | 2 units |
ENGL081 | Voices: Intermediate Literary Arts Magazine | 2 units |
FDAT027 | Professional Image | 3 units |
FDAT030 | Introduction to Fashion Design | 3 units |
FDAT032 | History of Fashion | 3 units |
FDAT088 | Fashion and Race in America | 3 units |
FRNC001A | Beginning French | 5 units |
FRNC001B | Beginning French | 5 units |
FRNC002A | Intermediate French | 5 units |
FRNC002B | Intermediate French | 5 units |
FRNC003A | Advanced French Oral and Written Composition | 5 units |
FRNC003B | Advanced French Oral and Written Composition | 5 units |
FRNC050A | Basic French Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
FRNC050B | Basic French Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
FRNC051A | Intermediate French Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
FRNC051B | Intermediate French Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
FRNC062 | An Introduction to the Culture of France | 3 units |
GERM001A | Beginning German | 5 units |
GERM001B | Beginning German | 5 units |
GERM002A | Intermediate German | 5 units |
GERM002B | Intermediate German | 5 units |
HIST004A | Western Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500 CE | 3 units |
HIST004B | Western Civilization II: 1500 CE to Present | 3 units |
HIST012 | African American History | 3 units |
HIST014 | History of the Native North Americans | 3 units |
HIST016 | Mexican-American History | 3 units |
HIST017A | United States History | 3 units |
HIST017B | United States History | 3 units |
HIST020 | History and Geography of California | 3 units |
HUMN001A | Human Values in and from the Arts - the Ancient World to the Early Renaissance | 3 units |
HUMN001B | Human Values in and from the Arts - the Renaissance to the Modern Age | 3 units |
INTD010 | Elements and Principles of Interior Design | 3 units |
INTD020 | Color Theory and Application | 3 units |
ITAL001A | Beginning Italian | 5 units |
ITAL001B | Beginning Italian | 5 units |
ITAL002A | Intermediate Italian | 5 units |
ITAL002B | Intermediate Italian | 5 units |
ITAL050A | Basic Italian Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
ITAL050B | Basic Italian Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
ITAL051A | Intermediate Italian Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
ITAL051B | Intermediate Italian Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
JPNS001A | Beginning Japanese | 5 units |
JPNS001B | Beginning Japanese | 5 units |
JPNS050A | Basic Japanese Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
JPNS050B | Basic Japanese Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
LATN050A | Latin - Grammar & Structure and Roman Culture | 3 units |
MUSC001 | Music History: Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Periods | 3 units |
MUSC001H | Honors Music History: Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque | 3 units |
MUSC002 | Music History: Classical, Romantic and Contemporary Periods | 3 units |
MUSC002H | Honors Music History: Classical, Romantic and Contemporary | 3 units |
MUSC003A | Music Theory Level 1 | 3 units |
MUSC003B | Music Theory Level 2 | 3 units |
MUSC004A | Music Theory Level 3 | 3 units |
MUSC004B | Music Theory Level 4 | 3 units |
MUSC005 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 units |
MUSC007 | Film Music Appreciation | 3 units |
MUSC009 | Jazz Music History | 3 units |
MUSC010 | Music Appreciation | 3 units |
MUSC026 | Techniques of Jazz-Rock Guitar | 2 units |
MUSC027 | Introduction to Jazz Piano | 2 units |
MUSC030A | Beginning Piano, Level 1 | 1 unit |
MUSC030B | Beginning Piano, Level 2 | 1 unit |
MUSC031A | Intermediate Piano Level 3 | 1 unit |
MUSC031B | Intermediate Piano Level 4 | 1 unit |
MUSC032A | Beginning Voice, Level 1 | 1 unit |
MUSC032B | Beginning Voice, Level 2 | 1 unit |
MUSC033A | Intermediate Voice, Level 3 | 1 unit |
MUSC033B | Intermediate Voice, Level 4 | 1 unit |
MUSC035A | Diction for Singers: Italian, English & Latin | 1 unit |
MUSC035B | Diction for Singers: German, French & Spanish | 1 unit |
MUSC036A | Beginning Guitar - Level 1 | 1 unit |
MUSC036B | Beginning/Intermediate Guitar - Level 2 | 1 unit |
MUSC036C | Intermediate Guitar - Level 3 | 1 unit |
MUSC036D | Intermediate/Advanced Guitar - Level 4 | 1 unit |
MUSC040 | Chamber Singers | 2 units |
MUSC042 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
MUSC043A | Introduction to Jazz Improvisation | 2 units |
MUSC043B | Jazz Improvisation | 2 units |
MUSC044A | Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Comic Opera | 2 units |
MUSC044B | Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Verismo Opera | 2 units |
MUSC044C | Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Mid-20th Century Musicals | 2 units |
MUSC044D | Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Modern Musicals | 2 units |
MUSC048 | Symphony Orchestra | 1 unit |
MUSC049 | Symphonic Band | 1 unit |
MUSC051 | Jazz Band | 2 units |
MUSC052A | Jazz Combo: Early | 1 unit |
MUSC054 | History of Rock and Roll Music | 3 units |
MUSC055 | World Music | 3 units |
MUSC056 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 unit |
MUSC061 | Jazz Singers | 2 units |
MUSC062A | Solo Performance in Jazz and Popular Music | 1 unit |
MUSC069B | Songwriting, Level 2 | 3 units |
PHIL001 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 units |
PHIL002 | Introduction to Logic | 3 units |
PHIL003 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 units |
PHIL004 | Comparative Religions | 3 units |
PHIL005 | Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy | 3 units |
PHIL017 | Logic & Critical Reasoning | 3 units |
PHIL021 | World Philosophers on Death and the Good Life | 3 units |
PHIL022 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 units |
SJST001 | Introduction to Ethnic and Social Justice Studies | 3 units |
SPAN001A | Beginning Spanish | 5 units |
SPAN001B | Beginning Spanish | 5 units |
SPAN002A | Intermediate Spanish | 5 units |
SPAN002B | Intermediate Spanish | 5 units |
SPAN003A | Advanced Spanish Oral and Written Composition | 5 units |
SPAN003B | Advanced Spanish Oral and Written Composition | 5 units |
SPAN050A | Basic Spanish Conversation and Culture I | 3 units |
SPAN050B | Basic Spanish Conversation and Culture II | 3 units |
SPAN051A | Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Culture I | 3 units |
SPAN051B | Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Culture II | 3 units |
SPAN070A | Spanish for Medical Professionals - Beginners | 3 units |
SPAN070B | Spanish for Medical Professionals - Intermediate | 3 units |
THEA002A | Introduction to Theatrical Design | 3 units |
THEA010 | Introduction to Theater | 3 units |
THEA010H | Honors Introduction to Theater | 3 units |
THEA011A | Script Analysis: Classical | 3 units |
THEA011B | Script Analysis: Modern Realism | 3 units |
THEA011C | Script Analysis: Contemporary/Absurdist | 3 units |
THEA012 | Survey of Musical Theater | 3 units |
THEA014A | Survey of Film: Horror and Science Fiction | 3 units |
THEA014B | Survey of Film: Westerns and Musicals | 3 units |
THEA014C | Survey of Film: Gangster and Detective Films | 3 units |
THEA015 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 units |
THEA019A | Visual Spectacle: Practical Effects and Motion Graphics for Cinema | 3 units |
THEA020A | Studio Theater Production Workshop: American Representational | 3 units |
WGQS002 | Women in the Arts: Multicultural Perspectives | 3 units |
II. Communications and Media (18 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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ADMJ017 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 units |
ADMJ021 | Community Relations | 3 units |
ADMJ023 | Police Report Writing | 3 units |
ANTH004 | Intro to Linguistic Anthropology | 3 units |
ARTS055 | Introduction to Computer Arts | 3 units |
ARTS057A | Animation I | 4 units |
ARTS057B | Animation II | 4 units |
ARTS057C | Animation III | 4 units |
ARTS062A | Basic Photography | 3 units |
ARTS062B | Black and White Photography | 3 units |
ARTS062C | Color Photography | 3 units |
ARTS062D | Studio Photography | 3 units |
BUSN040 | Sales Strategies | 3 units |
BUSN056 | Marketing Principles | 3 units |
BUSN066 | Human Relations in Business | 3 units |
BUSN078 | Business Communication | 3 units |
BUSN081 | Advertising Principles | 3 units |
CHST058 | EC Language and Literacy Curriculum | 3 units |
CIST002 | Introduction to Computing | 4 units |
COMM001 | Public Speaking | 3 units |
COMM001H | Honors Public Speaking | 3 units |
COMM004 | Small Group Discussion | 3 units |
COMM007 | Survey of Communication: Career | 3 units |
COMM008 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 units |
COMM010 | Introduction to Persuasion | 3 units |
COMM010H | Honors Introduction to Persuasion | 3 units |
COMM012 | Intercultural Communication | 3 units |
COMM020 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 units |
COUN024 | Personal Growth | 3 units |
DIGM002 | Introduction to Electronic Communication | 3 units |
DIGM003 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 units |
DIGM011 | Blogs and Site Development: WordPress | 1 unit |
DIGM021A | Web Development 1 | 4 units |
DIGM021B | Web Development 2 | 4 units |
DIGM025 | Introduction to Internet Marketing | 1 unit |
DIGM025A | Advanced Internet Marketing | 1 unit |
DIGM025B | Social Media Marketing | 1 unit |
DIGM099 | Introduction to Typography | 3 units |
ENGL001A | English Composition | 3 units |
ENGL001B | Critical Thinking Through Literature | 3 units |
ENGL001C | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 units |
ENGL001CH | Honors Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 units |
ENGL070 | Creative Writing | 3 units |
ENGL071 | Writing Fiction | 3 units |
ENGL072 | Writing Poetry | 3 units |
ENGL080 | Voices: The Literary Arts Magazine | 2 units |
ENGL081 | Voices: Intermediate Literary Arts Magazine | 2 units |
ESLW065GW | Composition in English as a Second Language | 4 units |
ESLW065RV | Academic Reading and Vocabulary | 3 units |
FDAT082 | Sustainable Design | 3 units |
HTCH008 | Communication for Health Care Personnel | 2 units |
MUSC063B | Commercial Music Production | 3 units |
MUSC064 | Sound Design | 3 units |
MUSC065A | Recording Arts I | 3 units |
MUSC065B | Recording Arts II | 3 units |
MUSC065C | Audio Mixing & Production | 3 units |
MUSC066 | Digital Audio and Notation | 1 unit |
MUSC067A | Creating Music for Film, TV, and Gaming: Foundations | 3 units |
MUSC067B | Creating Music for Film, TV and Gaming: Techniques | 3 units |
MUSC069B | Songwriting, Level 2 | 3 units |
PMGT011 | Park Communications | 2 units |
THEA005A | Introduction to Film/Video Production | 3 units |
THEA005B | Film/Video Production II | 3 units |
THEA006A | Writing for Film and Television | 3 units |
THEA007A | Acting for Film and Television | 3 units |
THEA007B | Acting/Directing for Film and Television | 3 units |
THEA035A | Voice Production and Articulation | 3 units |
III. Social and Behavioral Sciences (18 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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ADMJ001 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 units |
ADMJ002 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 units |
ADMJ003 | Principles & Procedures of the Justice System | 3 units |
ADMJ004 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 units |
ADMJ026 | Organized Crime | 3 units |
ANTH002 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 units |
ANTH003 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 units |
ANTH004 | Intro to Linguistic Anthropology | 3 units |
BUSN051 | Introduction to Business | 3 units |
BUSN061 | Business, Government, and Society | 3 units |
BUSN066 | Human Relations in Business | 3 units |
BUSN068 | Organizational Behavior | 3 units |
CHST002 | Child Growth and Development | 3 units |
CHST053 | Contemporary Education in a Changing Society | 3 units |
CHST063 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 units |
COUN002 | Academic & Personal Planning | 1 unit |
COUN005 | College Success | 3 units |
COUN012 | Careers and Life Styles | 3 units |
COUN012C | Careers and Life Styles | 1 unit |
COUN045 | Successful Study Strategies | 1 unit |
COUN050 | Cross-Cultural Perspectives | 3 units |
ECON001A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 units |
ECON001AH | Honors Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 units |
ECON001B | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 units |
ECON001BH | Honors Principles of Microeconomics | 4 units |
GEOG002 | Introduction to Cultural Geography | 3 units |
GEOG006 | World Regional Geography | 3 units |
HIST004A | Western Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500 CE | 3 units |
HIST004B | Western Civilization II: 1500 CE to Present | 3 units |
HIST012 | African American History | 3 units |
HIST014 | History of the Native North Americans | 3 units |
HIST016 | Mexican-American History | 3 units |
HIST017A | United States History | 3 units |
HIST017B | United States History | 3 units |
HIST017BH | Honors United States History | 3 units |
HIST020 | History and Geography of California | 3 units |
HSCI008 | Contemporary Health | 3 units |
HSCI010 | Human Sexuality | 3 units |
HSCI012 | Understanding Stress - A Multidisciplinary Perspective | 3 units |
HSCI014 | Concepts of Public Health and Society | 3 units |
KINT033 | Women in Sports | 3 units |
KINT034 | Sport in Society | 3 units |
LRSV001 | Learning Strategies for College and Careers | 3 units |
POLI001 | American Government | 3 units |
POLI001H | Honors American Government | 3 units |
POLI002 | Comparative Governments | 3 units |
POLI003 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 units |
POLI003H | Honors Introduction to Political Science | 3 units |
POLI004 | International Relations | 3 units |
PSYC001 | General Psychology | 3 units |
PSYC009 | Psychology of Women: A Multicultural Perspective | 3 units |
PSYC012 | Human Growth and Development | 3 units |
PSYC017 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 units |
PSYC025 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 units |
PSYC030 | Psychology of Addiction and Substance Abuse | 3 units |
SJST001 | Introduction to Ethnic and Social Justice Studies | 3 units |
SOCI001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
SOCI002 | Social Problems | 3 units |
SOCI003 | Social Psychology: A Sociological Perspective | 3 units |
SOCI020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 units |
SOCI028 | Sociology of Gender | 3 units |
SOCI040 | Marriage and Family Sociology | 3 units |
SOCI045 | Sociology of Human Sexuality | 3 units |
WGQS001 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 4 units |
WGQS001H | Honors Introduction to Women's Studies | 4 units |
WGQS002 | Women in the Arts: Multicultural Perspectives | 3 units |
WGQS003 | Introduction to Gender and Queer Studies | 3 units |
WGQS004A | Women in World Cultures | 3 units |
IV. Science and Math (18 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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ANTH001 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 units |
ASTR005 | Planetarium Astronomy | 2 units |
ASTR010 | Solar System Astronomy | 3 units |
ASTR011 | Stellar Astronomy | 3 units |
ASTR014 | Life in the Universe | 3 units |
ASTR020 | Family of the Sun | 4 units |
ASTR020H | Honors Family of the Sun | 4 units |
ASTR021 | Lifestyles of the Stars | 4 units |
ASTR021H | Honors Lifestyles of the Stars | 4 units |
ASTR022 | From Big Bang to Black Holes | 3 units |
ASTR030 | Field Astronomy | 1 unit |
BIOL002 | Environmental Biology | 3 units |
BIOL002L | Environmental Biology Laboratory | 1 unit |
BIOL010 | Introduction to Biology | 3 units |
BIOL010L | Introduction to Biology Lab | 1 unit |
BIOL011 | Human Biology | 4 units |
BIOL012 | Introduction to Ecology and Wildlife | 4 units |
BIOL013 | Natural History of California | 3 units |
BIOL014 | California Plants and Animals | 4 units |
BIOL018 | Marine Biology | 4 units |
BIOL022 | Genetics | 4 units |
BIOL023 | Introduction to Infectious Diseases | 3 units |
BIOL024 | Bio in the News | 3 units |
BIOL035 | Biology of Birds | 4 units |
BIOL036 | Animal Behavior | 3 units |
BIOL037 | Evolution - Life on Earth | 3 units |
BIOL038 | Biodiversity and Extinction: Hotspots, Crisis and Conservation | 3 units |
BIOL040 | Organismal Biology | 4 units |
BIOL041 | Principles of Animal Biology | 5 units |
BIOL042 | Principles of Plant Biology | 5 units |
BIOL043 | Principles of Cell Biology | 5 units |
BIOL045 | Microbiology | 5 units |
BIOL047 | Human Anatomy | 5 units |
BIOL048 | Human Physiology | 5 units |
BIOL050 | Human Cadaver Dissection | 1 unit |
BIOL055 | Biology of Sex | 3 units |
BIOL056 | Ecology of the Sierra Nevada | 3 units |
BIOL058 | Field Ecology | 3 units |
BIOL059 | Climate Change | 3 units |
CHEM001A | General Chemistry | 5 units |
CHEM001B | General Chemistry | 5 units |
CHEM002 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 units |
CHEM012A | Organic Chemistry | 5 units |
CHEM012B | Organic Chemistry | 5 units |
CHEM030A | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 units |
CHEM030B | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 3 units |
CIST004A | Computer Programming I (C++ Programming) | 4 units |
CIST004A1 | Computer Programming I (Java) | 4 units |
CIST004B | Data Structures using Advanced C++ | 4 units |
CIST004B1 | Data Structures using Advanced Java | 4 units |
CIST005A | Introduction to Python | 4 units |
CIST005B | Advanced Python | 4 units |
CIST037 | C Programming | 4 units |
CIST039 | Microcomputer Assembler Programming | 4 units |
CIST046A | Introduction to Linux | 4 units |
CIST046B | Linux Shell Programming | 4 units |
ENGR010 | Introduction to Engineering | 4 units |
ENGR020 | Engineering Graphics | 4 units |
ENGR021 | Intro Computing for Scientists and Engineers | 3 units |
ENGR060 | Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | 3 units |
ENGR098 | Circuit Analysis | 4 units |
ENGR099 | Statics/Vector Mechanics | 3 units |
GEOG001 | Intro Physical Geography | 3 units |
GEOL001A | Physical Geology | 4 units |
GEOL001B | Historical Geology | 4 units |
GEOL012 | Earth Science with Lab | 4 units |
GEOL015 | Geology of California | 3 units |
GEOL020 | Field Geology | 2 units |
GEOL030 | Regional Geology Field Excursion | 1 unit |
HTCH004 | Structure and Function of the Human Body | 3 units |
KINT030 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 units |
KINT038A | Introduction to Sports Medicine | 3 units |
KINT070 | Principles of Exercise Prescription and Program Design | 3 units |
MATH001 | Pre-Calculus Algebra | 4 units |
MATH002 | Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry | 6 units |
MATH003A | Calculus and Analytic Geometry | 5 units |
MATH003AH | Honors Calculus and Analytical Geometry | 5 units |
MATH003B | Calculus and Analytical Geometry | 5 units |
MATH003BH | Honors Calculus and Analytical Geometry | 5 units |
MATH004A | Intermediate Calculus | 5 units |
MATH004B | Differential Equations | 4 units |
MATH004C | Linear Algebra | 4 units |
MATH010 | Elementary Statistics | 4 units |
MATH010H | Honors Elementary Statistics | 4 units |
MATH012 | Applied Calculus | 4 units |
MATH014 | Math for Elementary School Teachers (Number Systems) | 3 units |
MATH019 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 units |
MATH080 | Foundations of Data Science | 4 units |
MATH105 | Pre-Statistics | 5 units |
MATH106 | Intermediate Algebra | 5 units |
MATH106R | Intermediate Algebra - Review | 3 units |
MATH000D | Trigonometry | 3 units |
MATH000G | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Student | 4 units |
NUTR015 | Human Nutrition | 3 units |
NUTR022 | Sports Nutrition | 3 units |
OCEA010 | Introduction to Oceanography | 4 units |
PHYS001 | Introduction to Physics Problem Solving | 3 units |
PHYS002A | General Physics - Mechanics | 5 units |
PHYS002B | General Physics - Electricity and Magnetism | 5 units |
PHYS004A | Engineering Physics - Mechanics | 5 units |
PHYS004B | Engineering Physics - Electricity and Magnetism | 5 units |
PHYS004C | Engineering Physics - Light, Heat and Waves | 5 units |
PHYS004D | Advanced Topics in Modern Physics | 3 units |
PHYS010 | Conceptual Introduction to Physics | 4 units |
PMGT014 | Conservation of Our Natural Resources | 3 units |
PSCI010 | Physical Science Survey | 3 units |
PSCI020 | Weather and Climate | 3 units |
PSYC002 | Experimental Psychophysiology | 4 units |
PSYC002H | Honors Experimental Psychophysiology | 4 units |
PSYC007 | Physiological Psychology | 3 units |
V. Cultural and Global Studies (18 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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ANTH002 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 units |
ANTH003 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 units |
ANTH004 | Intro to Linguistic Anthropology | 3 units |
ANTH055 | Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 units |
ARTS001E | Design in Society | 3 units |
ARTS007 | The Art of Asia | 3 units |
ARTS010 | American Art: A Multicultural Approach | 3 units |
ARTS012A | Art of Pre-Hispanic Mexico | 3 units |
ARTS012B | Art of Colonial and Modern Mexico | 3 units |
ARTS013 | African-American Art History | 3 units |
ARTS014 | Women in Art History | 3 units |
ARTS095 | New Media and Social Change | 3 units |
ASLA060A | American Sign Language I | 5 units |
ASLA060B | American Sign Language II | 5 units |
CHST005 | Diversity - Childhood and Culture | 3 units |
CHST053 | Contemporary Education in a Changing Society | 3 units |
COMM012 | Intercultural Communication | 3 units |
COUN050 | Cross-Cultural Perspectives | 3 units |
DANC061 | Dance in America: A Cultural Perspective | 3 units |
DANC061H | Honors Dance in America: A Cultural Perspective | 3 units |
ENGL012 | African American Literature | 3 units |
ENGL013 | U.S. Latino Literature | 3 units |
ENGL018 | Asian American Literature | 3 units |
ENGL046 | Contemporary American Multi-Cultural Literature | 3 units |
ENGL046H | Honors Contemporary American Multi-Cultural Literature | 3 units |
FRNC001A | Beginning French | 5 units |
FRNC001B | Beginning French | 5 units |
FRNC002A | Intermediate French | 5 units |
FRNC002B | Intermediate French | 5 units |
FRNC003A | Advanced French Oral and Written Composition | 5 units |
FRNC003B | Advanced French Oral and Written Composition | 5 units |
FRNC050A | Basic French Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
FRNC050B | Basic French Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
FRNC051A | Intermediate French Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
FRNC051B | Intermediate French Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
FRNC062 | An Introduction to the Culture of France | 3 units |
GEOG002 | Introduction to Cultural Geography | 3 units |
GEOG006 | World Regional Geography | 3 units |
GERM001A | Beginning German | 5 units |
GERM001B | Beginning German | 5 units |
GERM002A | Intermediate German | 5 units |
GERM002B | Intermediate German | 5 units |
HIST005A | World History: Prehistory to 1500 | 3 units |
HIST005B | World History from 1500 | 3 units |
HIST012 | African American History | 3 units |
HIST014 | History of the Native North Americans | 3 units |
HIST016 | Mexican-American History | 3 units |
ITAL001A | Beginning Italian | 5 units |
ITAL001B | Beginning Italian | 5 units |
ITAL002A | Intermediate Italian | 5 units |
ITAL002B | Intermediate Italian | 5 units |
ITAL050A | Basic Italian Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
ITAL050B | Basic Italian Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
ITAL051A | Intermediate Italian Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
ITAL051B | Intermediate Italian Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
JPNS001A | Beginning Japanese | 5 units |
JPNS001B | Beginning Japanese | 5 units |
JPNS050A | Basic Japanese Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
JPNS050B | Basic Japanese Conversation and Culture | 3 units |
KINT033 | Women in Sports | 3 units |
KINT034 | Sport in Society | 3 units |
MUSC055 | World Music | 3 units |
NUTR020 | World Food Customs and Nutrition | 3 units |
PHIL004 | Comparative Religions | 3 units |
PHIL021 | World Philosophers on Death and the Good Life | 3 units |
PMGT010 | Introduction to Park Management | 3 units |
POLI004 | International Relations | 3 units |
PSYC009 | Psychology of Women: A Multicultural Perspective | 3 units |
SOCI001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
SOCI002 | Social Problems | 3 units |
SOCI003 | Social Psychology: A Sociological Perspective | 3 units |
SOCI020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 units |
SOCI028 | Sociology of Gender | 3 units |
SOCI040 | Marriage and Family Sociology | 3 units |
SOCI045 | Sociology of Human Sexuality | 3 units |
SPAN001A | Beginning Spanish | 5 units |
SPAN001B | Beginning Spanish | 5 units |
SPAN002A | Intermediate Spanish | 5 units |
SPAN002B | Intermediate Spanish | 5 units |
SPAN003A | Advanced Spanish Oral and Written Composition | 5 units |
SPAN003B | Advanced Spanish Oral and Written Composition | 5 units |
SPAN050A | Basic Spanish Conversation and Culture I | 3 units |
SPAN050B | Basic Spanish Conversation and Culture II | 3 units |
SPAN051A | Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Culture I | 3 units |
SPAN051B | Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Culture II | 3 units |
WGQS001 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 4 units |
WGQS001H | Honors Introduction to Women's Studies | 4 units |
WGQS002 | Women in the Arts: Multicultural Perspectives | 3 units |
WGQS003 | Introduction to Gender and Queer Studies | 3 units |
WGQS004A | Women in World Cultures | 3 units |
Total Major Units: 18 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
- Completion of WVC, CSU-Breadth, or IGETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree should complete the CSU-Breadth or IGETC General Education pattern.
- Complete additional degree applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.