Required Core (25 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ADMJ 001 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| ADMJ 002 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| ADMJ 003 | Principles & Procedures of the Justice | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| BUSN 028 | Business Law | 3 units |
| PHIL 003 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 units |
| COMM 004 | Small Group Discussion | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| COMM 020 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| COMM 001 | Public Speaking | 3 units |
| ENGL 001A | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 units |
| ENGL 001C/H | Critical Thinking and Writing or Honors | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| PHIL 002 | Introduction to Logic | 3 units |
| MATH 010/H | Elementary Statistics or Honors | 4 units |
| HIST 017A | United States History | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| HIST 017B/H | United States History or Honors | 3 units |
| POLI 001/H | American Government or Honors | 3 units |
List A (6-7 units)
Select up to Two Courses from Two of the areas listed below: (NOTE: courses must not have been used above)
Area 1: Administrative of Justice/Criminal Justice/Criminology
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ADMJ 001 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 units |
| ADMJ 002 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 units |
| ADMJ 003 | Principles & Procedures of the Justice | 3 units |
| ADMJ 004 | Legal Aspaects of Evidence | 3 units |
| ADMJ 008 | Juvenile Procedures | 3 units |
| ADMJ 021 | Community Relations | 3 units |
| ADMJ 100G | Introduction to Corrections | 3 units |
Area 2: Business
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 028 | Business Law | 3 units |
Area 3: Economics
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 001A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 units |
| AND | ||
| ECON 002A | Principles of Macroeconomics Lab | 1 unit |
| ECON 001AH | Honors Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 units |
| AND | ||
| ECON 002AH | Honors Principles of Macroeconomics Lab | 1 unit |
| ECON 001B | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 units |
| AND | ||
| ECON 002B | Principles of Microeconomics Lab | 1 unit |
| ECON 001BH | Honors Principles of Microeconomics | 3 units |
| AND | ||
| ECON 002BH | Honors Principles of Microeconomics Lab | 1 units |
Area 4: Political Science
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLI 002 | Comparative Governments | 3 units |
| POLI 004 | International Relations | 3 units |
| POLI 003/H | Introduction to Political Science or Honors | 3 units |
Area 5: Public Policy
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SJST 001 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 units |
| SOCI 002 | Social Problems | 3 units |
Area 6: Diversity
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 002 | Introduction to Cultural Geography | 3 units |
| SOCI 020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 units |
| SOCI 028 | Sociology of Gender | 3 units |
| ANTH 003/H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Honors | 3 units |
Area 7: College Success
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 005 | College Success | 3 units |
Total Major Units: 31-32 units
GE Units (CSU GE or IGETC): 39 or 37 units
Elective Units as needed to total 60 units 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.