Required Core Courses (9 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 units |
Select one course from the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WGQS 001 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 4 units |
| WGQS 003 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 3 units |
| SOCI 028 | Sociology of Gender | 3 units |
Any Required Core Course above not already used OR one of the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 007 | The Art of Asia | 3 units |
| ARTS 001J | Survey of Non-Western Art: Africa Oceania, and Indigenous North Americas | 3 units |
| WGQS 001 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 4 units |
| ENGL 012 | African-American Literature | 3 units |
| ENGL 018 | Asian American Literature | 3 units |
| HIST 005B | World History From 1500 | units |
| HUMN 001B | Human Values in and from the Arts | 3 units |
| PHIL 001 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 units |
| PSYC 001 | General Psychology | 3 units |
| SOCI 001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
| FRNC 001A | Beginning French | 5 units |
| JPNS 001A | Beginning Japanese | 5 units |
| RUSS 001A | Beginning Russian | 5 units |
| SPAN 001A | Beginning Spanish | 5 units |
List A: Select three course from at least two of the following areas (9 units)
Area 1: History or Government
| Course Number | Course Title | 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 |
Area 2: Arts and Humanities
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 007 | The Art of Asia | 3 units |
| ARTS 010 | American Art: A Multicultural Approach | 3 units |
| ARTS 013 | African-American Art History | 3 units |
| ARTS 014 | Women in Art History | 3 units |
| WGQS 002 | Women in The Arts: Multicultural Perspectives | 3 units |
| WGQS 003 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 3 units |
| WGQS 004A | Women in World Cultures from Prehistory to 1500 CE | 3 units |
Area 3: Social Science
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 003/H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Honors | 3 units |
| GEOG 002 | Introduction to Cultural Geography | 3 units |
| SOCI 028 | Sociology of Gender | 3 units |
| POLI 003 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 units |
| ECON 001A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 units |
| ECON 001B | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 units |
Area 4: Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 010/H | Elementary Statistics or Honors | 4 units |
| PSYC 002/H | Experimental Psychophysiology or Honors | 4 units |
Area 5: Major Preparation
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 007 | Art of Asia | 3 units |
| ARTS 001J | Survey of Non-Western Art: Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North Americas | 3 units |
| WGQS 001 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 4 units |
| ENGL 012 | African-American Literature | 3 units |
| ENGL 018 | Asian American Literature | 3 units |
| HIST 005B | World History From 1500 | 3 units |
| HUMN 001B | Human Values in and from the Arts | 3 units |
| PHIL 001 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 units |
| PSYC 001 | General Psychology | 3 units |
| SOCI 001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
| FRNC 001A | Beginning French | 5 units |
| JPNS 001A | Beginning Japanese | 5 units |
| RUSS 001A | Beginning Russian | 5 units |
| SPAN 001A | Beginning Spanish | 5 units |
Major Requirements: 18 – 26 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.