Required Core Courses (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 017A | United States History | 3 units |
| HIST 017B/H | United States History or Honors | 3 units |
List A: Select two from below (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 005A | World History: Prehistory to 1500 | 3 units |
| OR | OR | |
| HIST 004A | Western Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500CE | 3 units |
| AND | AND | |
| HIST 005B | World History From 1500 | 3 units |
| OR | OR | |
| HIST 004B | Western Civilization II: 1500 CE to Present | 3 units |
List B: Select one from each Group (6 units)
Group 1 (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 005A | World History: Prehistory to 1500 | 3 units |
| HIST 005B | World History from 1500 | 3 units |
| HIST 012 | African American History | 3 units |
| HIST 014 | History of the Native North American | 3 units |
| HIST 016 | Mexican-American History | 3 units |
| HIST 020 | History and Geography of California | 3 units |
Group 2 (3-4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 002 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 units |
| ANTH 003 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 units |
| POLI 001/H | American Government or Honors | 3 units |
| PSYC 001 | General Psychology | 3 units |
| SOCI 001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
| WGQS 001 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 4 units |
| WGQS 003 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 3 units |
Major Requirements: 18-19 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 or 39 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.