Required Core (25 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMJ 001 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 units | LPPS 110 |
| OR | |||
| ADMJ 002 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 units | AJ 120 |
| OR | |||
| ADMJ 003 | Principles & Procedures of the Justice | 3 units | AJ 122 |
| OR | |||
| BUSN 028 | Business Law | 3 units | BUS 125 |
| PHIL 003 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 units | LPPS 120 or PHIL 120 |
| COMM 004 | Small Group Discussion | 3 units | COMM 140 |
| OR | |||
| COMM 020 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 units | COMM 140 |
| OR | |||
| COMM 001 | Public Speaking | 3 units | COMM 110 |
| ENGL 001A | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 units | |
| ENGL 001C/H | Critical Thinking and Writing or Honors | 3 units | ENGL 100 |
| OR | |||
| PHIL 002 | Introduction to Logic | 3 units | PHIL 110 |
| MATH 010/H | Elementary Statistics or Honors | 4 units | MATH 110 |
| HIST 017A | United States History | 3 units | HIST 130 |
| OR | |||
| HIST 017B/H | United States History or Honors | 3 units | HIST 140 |
| POLI 001/H | American Government or Honors | 3 units | POLS 110 |
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 | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMJ 001 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 units | AJ 110 |
| ADMJ 002 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 units | AJ 120 |
| ADMJ 003 | Principles & Procedures of the Justice | 3 units | AJ 122 |
| ADMJ 004 | Legal Aspaects of Evidence | 3 units | AJ 124 |
| ADMJ 008 | Juvenile Procedures | 3 units | AJ 220 |
| ADMJ 021 | Community Relations | 3 units | AJ 160 |
| ADMJ 100G | Introduction to Corrections | 3 units | AJ 200 |
Area 2: Business
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSN 028 | Business Law | 3 units | BUS 125 |
Area 3: Economics
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON 001A/H | Principles of Macroeconomics or Honors | 4 units | ECON 202 |
| ECON 001B/H | Principles of Microeconomics or Honors | 4 units | ECON 201 |
Area 4: Political Science
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLI 002 | Comparative Governments | 3 units | POLS 130 |
| POLI 004 | International Relations | 3 units | POLS 140 |
| POLI 003/H | Introduction to Political Science or Honors | 3 units | POLS 150 |
Area 5: Public Policy
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJST 001 | Introduction to Ethnic and Social Justice Studies | 3 units | SJS 110 |
| SOCI 002 | Social Problems | 3 units | SOCI 115 |
Area 6: Diversity
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG 002 | Introduction to Cultural Geography | 3 units | GEOG 120 |
| SOCI 020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 units | SOCI 150 |
| SOCI 028 | Sociology of Gender | 3 units | SOCI 140 |
| ANTH 003/H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Honors | 3 units | ANTH 120 |
Area 7: College Success
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.