Required Core Courses (46 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 010 | Introduction to Biology and Lab | 3 units |
| BIOL 010L | Introduction to Biology Lab | 1 unit |
| CHEM 002 or CHEM 030A | Introductory Chemistry or Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 units |
| OR | ||
| CHEM 030A | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 units |
| CHST 002 | Child Growth and Development | 3 units |
| COMM 001 | Public Speaking | 3 units |
| ELED 020 | Introduction to Elementary Teaching | 2 units |
| ELED 020A | Field Experience in Elementary Teaching | 1 unit |
| ENGL 001A | English Composition | 3 units |
| ENGL 001B | Critical Thinking Through Literature | 3 units |
| GEOG 006 | World Regional Geography | 3 units |
| GEOL 012 | Earth Science with Lab | 4 units |
| HIST 005A | World History: Prehistory to 1500 | 3 units |
| HIST 017A | United States History | 3 units |
| MATH 014 | Math for Elementary School Teachers | 3 units |
| PHYS 010 | Conceptual Introduction to Physics | 4 units |
| POLI 001/H | American Government or Honors | 3 units |
List A: Select One Course (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 001C/H | Critical Thinking and Writing or Honors | 3 units |
| PHIL 003 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 units |
| PHIL 017 | Logic & Critical Reasoning | 3 units |
List B: Select One Course (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 001A | Survey of Western Arts I | 3 units |
| ARTS 004 | Art Appreciation | 3 units |
| MUSC 010 | Music Appreciation | 3 units |
| THEA 010 | Introduction to Theater | 3 units |
Major Requirements: 52 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 39 or 37 units
Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units
The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this transfer degree:
- will earn an Associate’s Degree from West Valley College
- are guaranteed admission to a campus in the CSU system
- will be prepared to start upper division coursework at the CSU
- will not need to complete more than 60 units after transfer
CSUs with Similar Majors
A complete and up-to-date listing of the similar CSU majors can be found by visiting adegreewithaguarantee.com
For more information, please speak with a counselor from Counseling or Transfer.
Important Notes
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units with an overall GPA of at least 2.0
- While a minimum of 2.0 GPA is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completing courses prior to transfer that satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirement as part to the CSU GE-B or IGETC is highly recommended.
Learn more about Associate Degree for Transfer at West Valley College.