Associate Degree in General Studies Pattern II & III
Associate Degree in General Studies Pattern II & III
Associate Degree in General Studies Patterns II and III, with an Area of Emphasis
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About the Associate in Arts (AA) Degree in General Studies Pattern II
Pattern II is intended for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year university in high-unit majors or when completion of the CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC pattern is not appropriate or advisable. (See www.assist.org or a college counselor for guidance.) Independent or out-of-state universities may also fall in this category.
About the Associate in Arts (AA) Degree in General Studies Pattern III
Pattern III is intended for students who are planning to transfer to a California public four-year university (UC or CSU) and wish to use the CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC to fulfill their lower-division general education (GE) requirement.
Note:
A single course may be used to fulfill a general education requirement, a graduation or competency requirement, and a requirement in an area of emphasis, but the units may only count once toward the 60 units required for the Associate Degree and for transfer.
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Requirements for the Associate in Arts (AA) Degree in General Studies Patterns II and III
1. Area of Emphasis
Select and complete the coursework from one of four Areas of Emphasis listed below (Arts and Humanities, Liberal Studies, Natural Sciences or Mathematics, or Social and Behavioral Sciences).
- At least 6 of the 18 units required for the area of emphasis must be completed within a single discipline.
- Courses for the area of emphasis must be completed with a grade of "C" or better or “P” in each of the courses selected within the chosen area.
2. General Education (GE) - Complete either Option A or B
A. General Studies Pattern II - Select and complete courses from the general education pattern of a transfer institution to include, at a minimum, the following Title 5 requirements:
- Natural Sciences (3 units),
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 units),
- Arts and Humanities (3 units),
- Language and Rationality–English Composition (3 units),
- Communication and Analytical Thinking (3 units), and
- 3 additional units from any of the above areas.
B. General Studies Pattern III - Complete the CSU GE-Breadth pattern or the IGETC pattern. Students who complete CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC need to apply for GE certification in the Counseling Office and may also be able to apply for a Certificate of Achievement.
3. Complete the local graduation requirements to include:
- Health Education (one course/no unit minimum) CD M23; HED M01, M03, M05, M07; NS M35, NTS M01, M07.
- Kinesiology (one course/no unit minimum): CJ M09A, M09B; Any Dance activity course except DANC M01, M24, M26, M31, M53, M56; ICA/KIN activity course except KIN M01, M13, M13L, M16, M17, M18, M20, M21, M22, M25, M26.
- Ethnic/Gender Studies - (a minimum of 3 units, can be a course already used in another area). ANTH M02, M07, M09, M13; ARTH M130; CD M05; COMM M12, M13; DANC M31; ENGL M30A, M30B, ETHS M01, M10, M40; FTMA M108; GEOG M02, M03/H; HIST M131, M133, M135, M137/H, M141, M145, M164; PSY M14; SJS M110, M120, M130, M140, M150.
4. Units - Satisfactorily complete at least 60 semester units of degree-applicable college coursework (General Studies Patterns II and III degrees require all 60 units to be CSU transferable units).
5. GPA - Achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better in degree-applicable college credit coursework.
6. Competency - Demonstrate competency in reading, in written expression, and in mathematics.
7.Residency: For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the district.
Area of Emphasis for Patterns II and III
At the time of catalog publication, a student may earn the following General Studies AA Patterns II and III (Area of Emphasis) degrees at Moorpark College:
Arts and Humanities Emphasis
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select and complete at least 18 units from the following | ||
| ART M20 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART M23 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART M30 | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| ART M32 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART M43 | Acrylic Painting I | 3 |
| ARTH M110 | History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Gothic | 3 |
| ARTH M120 | History of Western Art: Renaissance through Modern | 3 |
| CHIN M100 | Elementary Chinese: Mandarin I | 4 |
| CHIN M110 | Elementary Chinese: Mandarin II | 4 |
| DANC M01 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| or DANC M01H | Honors: Dance Appreciation | |
| DANC M10A | Ballet I-Fundamentals | 2 |
| DANC M10B | Ballet II - Beginning | 2 |
| DANC M10C | Ballet III - Intermediate | 2 |
| DANC M10D | Ballet IV - Advanced | 2 |
| DANC M12A | Modern Dance I - Fundamentals | 2 |
| DANC M12B | Modern Dance II - Beginning | 2 |
| DANC M12C | Modern Dance III -Intermediate | 2 |
| DANC M12D | Modern Dance IV - Advanced | 2 |
| DANC M20A | Movement Improvisation I | 2 |
| ENGL M10A | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL M13A | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL M13B | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL M15A | Survey of English Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL M15B | Survey of English Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL M17 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| FREN M100 | Elementary French I | 4 |
| FREN M110 | Elementary French II | 4 |
| FTMA M101 | Introduction to Cinema | 3 |
| FTMA M105 | History of International Cinema I: Emergence to World War II | 3 |
| FTMA M106 | History of International Cinema II: World War II to the Present | 3 |
| FTMA M108 | Women in Cinema | 3 |
| GERM M100 | Elementary German I | 4 |
| GERM M110 | Elementary German II | 4 |
| ITAL M100 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
| ITAL M110 | Elementary Italian II | 4 |
| JAPN M100 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
| JAPN M110 | Elementary Japanese II | 4 |
| LAT M100 | Elementary Latin I | 4 |
| MUS M02A | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS M02AL | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUS M02B | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS M02BL | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUS M02C | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS M02CL | Musicianship III | 1 |
| MUS M02D | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS M02DL | Musicianship IV | 1 |
| MUS M09A | Western Music History I | 3 |
| or MUS M09AH | Honors: Western Music History I | |
| MUS M09B | Western Music History II | 3 |
| or MUS M09BH | Honors: Western Music History II | |
| MUS M25A | Class Piano-Beginning I | 2 |
| MUS M25B | Class Piano-Beginning II | 2 |
| MUS M25C | Class Piano-Intermediate I | 2 |
| MUS M25D | Class Piano-Intermediate II | 2 |
| PHIL M01 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| or PHIL M01H | Honors: Introduction to Philosophy | |
| PHIL M02 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| or PHIL M02H | Honors: Introduction to Ethics | |
| PHIL M05 | Critical Thinking and Analytic Writing | 3 |
| PHIL M07 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL M09 | Introduction to Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| PHIL M13 | The Classical Mind | 3 |
| PHIL M14 | The Modern Mind | 3 |
| PHOT M10 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOT M20 | Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOT M30A | Advanced Photography I | 3 |
| PHOT M40 | History of Photography | 3 |
| SPAN M100 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN M110 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN M110S | Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | 5 |
| SPAN M200 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN M200S | Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN M210 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| THA M01 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| or THA M01H | Honors: Introduction to Theatre | |
| THA M02A | Acting I | 3 |
| THA M02B | Acting II | 3 |
| THA M02C | Acting III | 3 |
| TTHA M20 | Stagecrafts | 3 |
| TTHA M27A | Costume Design I | 3 |
Liberal Studies Emphasis
The courses that fulfill the Liberal Studies area of emphasis will examine a diverse array of academic disciplines providing a breadth of knowledge necessary to prepare students in the subject matter required for a multiple subject teaching credential in elementary or special education. In addition, the coursework is designed to enable students to: explore how knowledge across multiple disciplines is interrelated; think critically and creatively; write and speak clearly, coherently, and thoughtfully; read, understand, and evaluate all forms of text; evaluate the positive value and essential role of diversity, and formulate their own goals for continued learning and inquiry-based on a foundation of intellectual curiosity.
Although this degree allows for the use of the general education pattern of a transfer institution and meeting the minimum Title 5 of 18 units of GE, it is recommended that students obtain the degree using the CSU GE-Breadth.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select and complete at least 18 units from the following | ||
| ARTH M100 | Understanding Art | 3 |
| or ARTH M100H | Honors: Understanding Art | |
| ARTH M110 | History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Gothic | 3 |
| ARTH M120 | History of Western Art: Renaissance through Modern | 3 |
| BIOL M01 | Introduction to Biology | 4 |
| CD M02 | Human Development: Infancy through Adolescence | 3 |
| or PSY M04 | Child Psychology | |
| COMM M01 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM M01H | Honors: Public Speaking | |
| ENGL M01A | English Composition | 4 |
| or ENGL M01AH | Honors: English Composition | |
| ENGL M01B | Literature: Critical Thinking and Composition | 4 |
| or ENGL M01BH | Honors Literature: Critical Thinking and Composition | |
| ENGL M01C | Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 |
| or ENGL M01CH | Honors: Critical Thinking and Composition | |
| ENGL M13A | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL M13B | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL M15A | Survey of English Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL M15B | Survey of English Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL M30A | Masterpieces of World Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL M30B | Masterpieces of World Literature II | 3 |
| GEOG M02 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG M03 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG M03H | Honors: World Regional Geography | |
| HIST M130 | United States History Through Reconstruction (fulfills US History) | 3 |
| HIST M150 | World History: From Prehistory to 1500 (fulfills World History) | 3 |
| MATH M10 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| MUS M08 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| or MUS M08H | Honors: Music Appreciation | |
| PHIL M05 | Critical Thinking and Analytic Writing | 3 |
| PHIL M07 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHSC M01 & M01L | Principles of Physical Science and Principles of Physical Science Laboratory | 3/1 |
| POLS M03 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or POLS M03H | Honors: American Government and Politics | |
| THA M01 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| or THA M01H | Honors: Introduction to Theatre | |
Natural Sciences or Mathematics Emphasis
The courses that fulfill the Natural Sciences or Mathematics area of emphasis will examine the physical universe, its’ life forms and the measurement of natural phenomena. The courses are designed to develop students’ appreciation and understanding of the scientific method along with mathematical evaluation, and to encourage an understanding of the relationships between science/mathematics and other human activities. This emphasis enables the student to take courses that will satisfy lower division major preparation requirements for areas including but not limited to Allied Health, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geological Sciences, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Nursing, Physics, Pre-Medicine, and Radiology Technology.
Select a minimum of 18 units from the courses below, with a minimum of 6 units in a single discipline. For purposes of this degree, ANAT, BIOL, MICR, and PHSO are all considered to be within the single discipline of Biological Sciences.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select and complete at least 18 units from the following | ||
| ANTH M01 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH M01H | Honors: Biological Anthropology | |
| ANTH M01L | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| ANAT M01 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| ANPH M01 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6 |
| AST M01 | An Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| AST M01L | An Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL M02A | General Biology I | 5 |
| or BIOL M02AH | Honors: General Biology I | |
| BIOL M02B | General Biology II | 5 |
| or BIOL M02BH | Honors: General Biology II | |
| CHEM M01A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| or CHEM M01AH | Honors: General Chemistry I | |
| CHEM M01B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM M07A | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM M07B | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM M11 | Foundations of General, Organic, and Biochemistry | 5 |
| CHEM M12 | Introductory Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM M13 | Introductory Chemistry II | 5 |
| ENSC M01 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| ENSC M01L | Environmental Science Lab | 1 |
| ENSC M02 | Environment and Human Interactions | 4 |
| GEOL M02 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| or GEOL M02H | Honors: Physical Geology | |
| GEOL M02L | Physical Geology Lab | 1 |
| GEOL M03 | Earth History | 3 |
| GEOL M03L | Earth History Lab | 1 |
| GEOL M04 | Mineralogy | 4 |
| GEOL M121 | Earth Science with Lab | 4 |
| MATH M05 | College Algebra for STEM Studies | 3 |
| MATH M06 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH M07 | Precalculus and Trigonometry | 6 |
| MATH M15 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| or MATH M15H | Honors: Introductory Statistics | |
| MATH M16A | Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH M16B | Applied Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH M25A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| or MATH M25AH | Honors: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | |
| MATH M25B | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| or MATH M25BH | Honors: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | |
| MATH M25C | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 5 |
| MATH M31 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH M35 | Applied Differential Equations | 3 |
| MICR M01 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| PHSO M01 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| or PHSO M01H | Honors: Human Physiology | |
| PHYS M10A | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS M10AL | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS M10B | General Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS M10BL | General Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS M20A | Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | 4 |
| PHYS M20AL | Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS M20B | Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS M20BL | Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS M20C | Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYS M20CL | Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory | 1 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis
The Associate in Arts Degree in General Studies in Social and Behavioral Sciences emphasis offers a broad interdisciplinary curriculum designed for both general and area of emphasis students who are interested in pursuing an associate degree and transferring to a further study program at a baccalaureate institution. The curriculum encourages students to explore and discover the nature and common themes of the disciplines represented by an area of emphasis.
The courses that fulfill the Social and Behavioral Sciences area of emphasis will examine people as members of society. The courses are designed to develop students' awareness of the method of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences; to stimulate critical thinking about the ways people respond to their societies, and to promote appreciation of how societies and social subgroups operate. This emphasis enables the student to take courses that will satisfy lower-division major preparation requirements for areas within the fields of Anthropology, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select and complete at least 18 units from the following | ||
| ANTH M02 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH M03 | Archaeology | 3 |
| ECON M201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON M202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON M202H | Honors: Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| ETHS M01 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | 3 |
| ETHS M10 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS M40 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| GEOG M01 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG M02 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG M03 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG M03H | Honors: World Regional Geography | |
| GEOG M05 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
| GIS M01 | Introduction to Mapping and GIS | 3 |
| HIST M130 | United States History Through Reconstruction | 3 |
| HIST M140 | United States History 1865 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST M150 | World History: From Prehistory to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST M160 | World History: From 1450 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST M170 | Western Civilization: From Prehistory to 1600 | 3 |
| HIST M180 | Western Civilization: From 1600 To The Present | 3 |
| MATH M15 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| or MATH M15H | Honors: Introductory Statistics | |
| MATH M16A | Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH M25A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| or MATH M25AH | Honors: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | |
| POLS M01 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POLS M03 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or POLS M03H | Honors: American Government and Politics | |
| POLS M04 | International Relations | 3 |
| PSY M01 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY M01H | Honors: Introduction to Psychology | |
| PSY M02 | Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 |
| or PSY M02H | Honors: Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience | |
| PSY M06 | Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY M07 | Developmental Psychology (Lifespan) | 3 |
| PSY M16 | Personality Theories | 3 |
| SOC M110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC M110H | Honors: Introduction to Sociology | |
| SJS M110 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| SJS M120 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| SJS M130 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
| SOC M115 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC M120 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| SOC/PSY M125 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | 3 |
| SOC M160 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |