Associate Degree in General Studies Patterns II and III
Associate Degree in General Studies Patterns II and III
Associate Degree in General Studies Patterns II and III
About the Associate in Arts (AA) Degree in General Studies Pattern II
This pattern 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 patterns 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
This pattern 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. A single course may not be used to fulfill more than one GE requirement or more than one emphasis requirement.
Requirements for the Associate in Arts (AA) Degree in General Studies Patterns II and III
- Choose an area of emphasis from one of four Ventura College area-of-emphasis lists below.
- Complete the courses required for that area of emphasis (a minimum of 18 semester units of degree-applicable college credit coursework). Courses for the area of emphasis must be completed with a grade of "C" or better or “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no pass” basis (Title 5 § 55063). Even though a “P” is allowed, it is recommended that students complete all coursework in the area of emphasis for a letter grade ("A," "B," or "C"). Note: Universities have limitations on the number of units that may be taken on a “pass-no pass" basis and therefore it is strongly recommended that students take all coursework in the area of emphasis for a letter grade. Most universities also have limitations on the number of general education units that may be completed on a "pass/no pass" basis.
- At least 6 units of the 18 units required for the area of emphasis must be completed within a single discipline.
- Within the chosen area of emphasis pattern, select courses that fulfill major preparation requirements for the chosen transfer institution. CSU and UC articulation can be found at www.assist.org. Other articulation can be found in the Student Services and/or Academic Affairs Office. If no articulation exists with the intended transfer institution, you may obtain guidance from recruitment counselors, the transfer institution’s departmental advisors in your major, and/or that institution's catalog or website.
- Complete the applicable general education pattern:
- For the Associate in Arts (AA) Degree in General Studies Pattern II ONLY:
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.
- For the Associate in Arts (AA) Degree in General Studies Pattern III ONLY:
Complete the CSU GE-Breadth pattern or the IGETC pattern.
Note: 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.
- For the Associate in Arts (AA) Degree in General Studies Pattern II ONLY:
- Complete local graduation requirements to include:
Course List Course ID Title Units/Hours Health Education Select at least 3 units from the following courses: 3 Child Nutrition, Health, and Safety College Success Strategies for Success in College and Life Emergency Medical Technician
and Emergency Medical Technician Clinical PracticumHealth and Wellness Health and Wellness: Designed for Women Fundamentals of Nutrition and Fitness Health and Wellness: Designed for Men Introduction to Public Health Drugs, Health, and Society Spiritual Health Survey of Alternative and Integrative Medicine Introduction to Holistic Health and Healing Managing Stress Nutrition Certified Nurse Assistant First Aid, Safety, AED, and CPR for the Professional Fundamentals of Kinesiology Patient-Centered Care III and Transition to Professional Practice 1 Patient-Centered Care III and Transition to Professional Practice: 30-UO 1 Paramedic Theory 1 Physical Education/Kinesiology Select one of the following courses (no unit minimum): 1-3 DANC V03DANC V04Modern I Modern II Modern III Modern IV Tap I Tap II Tap III Tap IV Movement for the Theatre Ballet I Ballet II Ballet III Ballet IV Ballroom Dance Street Dance Jazz I Jazz II Jazz III Jazz IV Dance Performance I Dance Performance II Dance Performance III Dance Performance IV Composition I Composition II Composition III Composition IV Weight Training and Conditioning: Adaptive Individual and Team Sports: Adaptive Intercollegiate Baseball Intercollegiate Basketball: Men Intercollegiate Basketball: Women Intercollegiate Cross-Country: Men Intercollegiate Cross-Country: Women Intercollegiate Football Intercollegiate Golf Intercollegiate Soccer: Women Intercollegiate Softball: Women Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving: Men Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving: Women Intercollegiate Tennis: Men Intercollegiate Tennis: Women Intercollegiate Track and Field: Men Intercollegiate Track and Field: Women Intercollegiate Volleyball: Women Intercollegiate Water Polo: Men Intercollegiate Water Polo: Women Intercollegiate Beach Volleyball: Women Off-season Conditioning for Athletes I Off-season Conditioning for Athletes II Pre-season Conditioning for Athletes I Pre-season Conditioning for Athletes II Spring Intercollegiate Basketball Spring Intercollegiate Football Swimming I Swimming II Swimming III Swimming IV Aerobic and Strength Training Bicycle Conditioning: Spinning Advanced Spinning/Interval Training Step Aerobics Aerobic Kickboxing Cardiovascular Fitness: Machine Training Indoor Cross Fitness Training Walking to Restore Fitness Fitness Walking/Jogging Running for Fitness Advanced Running/Interval Training Life Fitness Weight Training and Conditioning: Free Weights Conditioning: Designed for Women Body Conditioning Boot Camp Basketball I Basketball II Tennis I Tennis II Volleyball I Volleyball II Soccer I Soccer II Aikido I Aikido II Self-Defense and Assault Prevention Yoga I Yoga II Stress Reduction Activities Core Balance and Fitness Advanced Core Balance and Fitness Tai Chi I Tai Chi II Movement for the Theatre Ethnic/Gender Studies Select at least 3 units from the following courses: 3 Native Peoples of North America United States History: Focus on Native Americans to Reconstruction United States History: Focus on Native Americans Since the Civil War Chicana Contemporary Issues Introduction to African and Pre-Columbian Art Racial&Ethnic Group Relations Introduction to Chicano Studies The Heritage of Mexico to the First Republic The Heritage of Mexico Since Liberation United States History: Focus on Chicanos since 1850 Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x Studies Issues Sociology of the Chicano Community United States History: Focus on African Americans to Reconstruction United States History: Focus on African Americans Since Reconstruction African American Experience African History to 1800 African History since 1800 United States History: Focus on Chicanos to 1850 United States History: Focus on Asian Americans Introduction to Asian Art Modern Latin American Art Cultural Anthropology Native Peoples of North America Sex, Gender, and Culture Introduction to African and Pre-Columbian Art Introduction to Women in the Arts Introduction to Asian Art Art of the Ancient Americas Modern Latin American Art Teaching in a Diverse Society Introduction to Chicano Studies Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x Studies Issues Chicana Contemporary Issues Sociology of the Chicano Community Community Relations and Diversity Intercultural Communication Introduction to African American Literature Introduction to Chicano Literature Introduction to Multicultural American Literature Women in Literature Introduction to Human Geography African American Experience United States History: Focus on Women to 1860 United States History: Focus on African Americans to Reconstruction History of the Americas to 1821 United States History: Focus on Native Americans to Reconstruction United States History: Focus on Chicanos to 1850 The Heritage of Mexico to the First Republic United States History: Focus on Asian Americans United States History: Focus on African Americans Since Reconstruction United States History: Focus on Women since 1860 History of the Americas since 1763 United States History: Focus on Native Americans Since the Civil War The Heritage of Mexico Since Liberation United States History: Focus on Chicanos since 1850 African History to 1800 History of Modern Middle East Introduction to the History of East Asia African History since 1800 Introduction to World Music History of Jazz Government & Politics of Mexico Global Studies Multicultural Psychology Psychology of Women Racial&Ethnic Group Relations Sociology of Gender Roles Sociology of the Chicano Community Total Units 7-9 - 1
Enrollment Limitation: Applicable to students who are admitted into the Associate Degree in Nursing and Associate Degree in Paramedic Programs only
- Satisfactorily complete at least 60 semester units of degree-applicable college coursework (including general education, area of emphasis, and, if needed, free electives).
- Demonstrate competency in reading, written expression, and mathematics as defined in Title 5 § 55063 for the appropriate catalog year.
Note: Courses used to fulfill the CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC requirements in Mathematical and Written Communication or English Composition will fulfill the mathematics and written expression requirements. - Achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better in degree-applicable college credit coursework.
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at the college granting the degree. Exceptions to the residency requirement can be made by the VCCCD Board of Trustees when injustice or undue hardship would result.
- Apply for the Associate Degree in the Counseling Office by the published deadline dates. All of the student's official transcripts and test scores (such as AP, IB, or CLEP) must be on file with the Admissions and Records office.
Areas of Emphasis for Patterns II and III Offered at Ventura College
At the time of catalog publication, a student may earn the following General Studies AA Patterns II and III (Area of Emphasis) degrees at Ventura College:
Arts and Humanities Emphasis
The Arts and Humanities area of emphasis will examine the cultural activities and artistic expressions of human beings. The courses are designed to develop students’ awareness of the ways in which people throughout the ages and in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation and to develop students’ aesthetic understanding and ability to make value judgments. This emphasis enables the student to take courses that will satisfy lower division major preparation requirements for areas within the fields of:
- Fine Arts
- Performing Arts
- English
- Ethnic Studies
- Foreign Languages
- Music, and
- Philosophy
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AES V10 | Introduction to African and Pre-Columbian Art | 3 |
| AES V12 | ||
| AES V65 | Introduction to Asian Art | 3 |
| AES V66 | Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art | 3 |
| AES V67 | 3 | |
| ARCH V15 | Design and Model Construction | 2 |
| ARCH V21 | Architectural Graphics I | 3 |
| ARCH V22 | Architectural Graphics II | 3 |
| ARCH V25 | Digital Tools for Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH V31 | Revit Practice I | 3 |
| ARCH V32 | Revit Practice II | 3 |
| ART V01 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART V02A | Introduction to the History of Western Art I | 3 |
| ART V02B | Introduction to the History of Western Art II | 3 |
| ART V02C | 3 | |
| ART V02D | Art of the Ancient Mediterranean | 3 |
| ART V03 | Introduction to African and Pre-Columbian Art | 3 |
| ART V04 | Introduction to Renaissance and Baroque Art | 3 |
| ART V05 | Introduction to American Art | 3 |
| ART V06 | Introduction to Modern Art | 3 |
| ART V07 | Introduction to Women in the Arts | 3 |
| ART V08 | Introduction to Asian Art | 3 |
| ART V09A | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| ART V09B | Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art | 3 |
| ART V11A | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART V12A | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| ART V13A | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART V15A | Life Painting I | 3 |
| ART V16A | Beginning Oil Painting I | 3 |
| ART V19 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART V20A | Intermediate Oil Painting I | 3 |
| ART V25A | Beginning Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART V27 | Metal Art Sculpture | 3 |
| ART V29A | Illustration I | 3 |
| ART V46A | Beginning Acrylic Painting I | 3 |
| ART V50A | Handbuilding Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART V51A | Beginning Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART V53A | Ceramic Glaze Theory I | 3 |
| ART V58A | Figure Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART V60 | Responsive Web Design | 3 |
| ART V68 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
| ART V70A | Adobe Photoshop I | 3 |
| ART V71 | Graphic Design: Typography | 3 |
| ART V72 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART V73A | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART V74A | Digital Painting I | 3 |
| ART V81 | Introduction to Motion Graphic | 3 |
| COMM V05 | Oral Interpretation and Communication of Literature | 3 |
| COMM V12 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| DANC V01 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DANC V02 | Dance History | 3 |
| DANC V03 | 3 | |
| DANC V04 | 2 | |
| DANC V10A | Modern I | 2 |
| DANC V13A | Tap I | 2 |
| DANC V14 | Movement for the Theatre | 2 |
| DANC V15A | Ballet I | 2 |
| DANC V23 | Ballroom Dance | 2 |
| DANC V27 | Street Dance | 2 |
| DANC V29A | Jazz I | 2 |
| DANC V30A | Dance Performance I | 3 |
| DANC V50A | Composition I | 2 |
| ENGL V01B | Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature | 4 |
| ENGL V01C | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL V10 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL V12 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
| ENGL V14 | Introduction to Creative Nonfiction | 3 |
| ENGL V15 | Introduction to Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL V16 | Introduction to Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL V18 | Children's Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENGL V21A | British Literature before 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL V21B | British Literature since 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL V22A | American Literature: Colonial Period to 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL V22B | American Literature: 1865 to Present | 3 |
| ENGL V23 | Introduction to Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| ENGL V26 | Introduction to Shakespeare and Film | 3 |
| ENGL V29A | Aesthetics of Film I | 3 |
| ENGL V29B | Aesthetics of Film II | 3 |
| ENGL V30 | World Literature: Antiquity to 1650 | 3 |
| ENGL V31 | World Literature: 1650 to Present | 3 |
| ENGL V33 | Introduction to African American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL V34 | Introduction to Chicana/o Literature | 3 |
| ENGL V35 | Introduction to Multicultural American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL V36 | Women in Literature | 3 |
| FILM V01 | Introduction to Media Aesthetics and Cinematic Arts | 3 |
| FILM V02 | Film Production | 3 |
| FILM V03A | Non-Linear Editing I | 3 |
| FILM V04 | Documentary Filmmaking | 3 |
| FILM V05 | Narrative Filmmaking | 3 |
| FILM V07 | Audio Production | 3 |
| FILM V10 | Contemporary American Cinema | 3 |
| FREN V01 | Elementary French I | 5 |
| FREN V02 | Elementary French II | 5 |
| GERM V01 | Elementary German I | 5 |
| GERM V02 | Elementary German II | 5 |
| ITAL V01 | Elementary Italian I | 5 |
| ITAL V02 | Elementary Italian II | 5 |
| JAPN V01 | Elementary Japanese I | 5 |
| JAPN V02 | Elementary Japanese II | 5 |
| MUS V01 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUS V02A & V02AL | Music Theory I and Musicianship I | 4 |
| MUS V02B & V02BL | Music Theory II and Musicianship II | 4 |
| MUS V02C & V02CL | Music Theory III and Musicianship III | 4 |
| MUS V02D & V02DL | Music Theory IV and Musicianship IV | 4 |
| MUS V03 | Introduction to World Music | 3 |
| MUS V06 | History of Rock and Roll | 3 |
| MUS V07 | History of Jazz | 3 |
| MUS V08 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS V09A | Western Music History and Literature I: Antiquity to 1750 | 3 |
| MUS V09B | Western Music History and Literature II: 1750 to the Present | 3 |
| MUS V24A | Keyboards I | 2 |
| MUS V24B | Keyboards II | 2 |
| MUS V24C | Keyboards III | 2 |
| MUS V24D | Keyboards IV | 2 |
| MUS V39 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
| PHIL V01 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL V02 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL V03A | Survey of World Religions: East | 3 |
| PHIL V03B | Survey of World Religions: West | 3 |
| PHIL V04 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL V05 | Critical Thinking and Analytical Writing | 3 |
| PHIL V06A | 3 | |
| PHIL V06B | 3 | |
| PHIL V09 | Zen Buddhism | 3 |
| PHIL V10 | World Mythology | 3 |
| PHIL V12 | Introduction to Religion | 3 |
| PHIL V14 | Confucianism and Taoism | 3 |
| PHIL V15 | Teachings of Jesus in Comparative Perspective | 3 |
| PHOT V01 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOT V02 | Digital Studio | 3 |
| PHOT V04A | Intermediate Photography I | 3 |
| PHOT V06A | Introduction to Color Photography I | 3 |
| PHOT V07 | History of Photography | 3 |
| PHOT V08 | Portrait | 3 |
| PHOT V09A | Applied Photography I | 3 |
| PHOT V70A | Adobe Photoshop I | 3 |
| PHOT V73A | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| SL V10A | 3 | |
| SL V10B | 3 | |
| SL V10C | 3 | |
| SPAN V01 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN V02 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN V03 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN V03S | Spanish Heritage Language I | 5 |
| SPAN V04 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN V04S | Spanish Heritage Language II | 5 |
| THA V01 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THA V02A | Acting I | 3 |
| THA V03A | Voice and Articulation I | 3 |
| THA V05A | Stagecraft I | 3 |
| THA V06A | Makeup I | 3 |
| THA V07A | Stage Lighting I | 3 |
| THA V08 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THA V11A | Technical Theatre in Production I | 1 |
| THA V12 | Student One-Act Play Festival I | 2 |
| THA V13A | Rehearsal and Performance I | 1 |
| THA V14 | Movement for the Theatre | 2 |
| THA V15A | Directing I | 3 |
| THA V17A | Musical Theatre History: Ancient Greece to the Golden Age of Musicals | 3 |
| THA V17B | Musical Theatre History: 1960s to Present Day | 3 |
| THA V20 | Costume Design and History | 3 |
| THA V22A | Costume Technology I | 3 |
| THA V28 | Introduction to Cinema | 3 |
| THA V29A | History of Motion Pictures I | 3 |
| THA V30A | Screenwriting I | 3 |
| THA V31A | Acting for Film and Television I | 3 |
| WEL V27 | Metal Art Sculpture | 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.
Students pursuing this area of emphasis should follow the CSU GE-Breadth pattern, not IGETC, to satisfy the general education requirements.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AES V10 | Introduction to African and Pre-Columbian Art | 3 |
| AES V67 | 3 | |
| ART V01 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART V02A | Introduction to the History of Western Art I | 3 |
| ART V02C | 3 | |
| ART V03 | Introduction to African and Pre-Columbian Art | 3 |
| AST V01 | Elementary Astronomy | 3 |
| AST V01L | Elementary Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL V01 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL V01L | Principles of Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| CD V02 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CD V03 | Human Development | 3 |
| CD V04 | Observation and Assessment | 2.5 |
| CD V04L | Observation and Assessment Laboratory | 0.5 |
| CD V05 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CD V10 | Introduction to Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CD V11 | Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| CD V14 | Visual and Performing Arts in Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| CD V19 | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| CD V20 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CD V22 | Behavior Management in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD V23 | ||
| CD V24 | Child Nutrition, Health, and Safety | 3 |
| CD V27 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| CD V28 | Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| CD V29 | Adult Supervision in Early Childhood Education | 2 |
| CD V62 | Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD V63 | Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD V65 | Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs | 3 |
| CD V66 | Early Childhood Teaching Practicum | 2 |
| CD V66L | Early Childhood Teaching Practicum Laboratory | 1 |
| COMM V01 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| DANC V01 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| EDU V08 | Children's Art within a Multicultural Perspective | 3 |
| EDU V09 | Dance and Music for Transitional Kindergarten through the Elementary Years | 3 |
| EDU V10 | Literacy in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
| ENGL V01A | English Composition | 4 |
| ENGL V01B | Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature | 4 |
| ENGL V01C | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL V18 | Children's Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENGL V21A | British Literature before 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL V21B | British Literature since 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL V22A | American Literature: Colonial Period to 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL V22B | American Literature: 1865 to Present | 3 |
| ENGL V23 | Introduction to Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| ENGL V26 | Introduction to Shakespeare and Film | 3 |
| ENGL V33 | Introduction to African American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL V34 | Introduction to Chicana/o Literature | 3 |
| FREN V01 | Elementary French I | 5 |
| FREN V02 | Elementary French II | 5 |
| GEOG V02 | Introduction to Human Geography | 3 |
| GEOG V05 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
| GEOG V06 | Geography of California | 3 |
| GEOG V08 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOL V02 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL V02L | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL V03 | Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL V03L | Historical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL V09 | Earth Science with Laboratory | 4 |
| GEOL V11 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
| GEOL V21 | Natural Disasters | 3 |
| GERM V01 | Elementary German I | 5 |
| GERM V02 | Elementary German II | 5 |
| HIST V44 | History of the Americas to 1821 | 3 |
| HIST V46 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST V48 | The Heritage of Mexico to the First Republic | 3 |
| HIST V54 | History of the Americas since 1763 | 3 |
| HIST V56 | United States History since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST V57 | The Heritage of Mexico Since Liberation | 3 |
| HIST V59 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST V76 | World History to 1550 | 3 |
| HIST V86 | World History Since 1550 | 3 |
| ITAL V01 | Elementary Italian I | 5 |
| ITAL V02 | Elementary Italian II | 5 |
| JAPN V01 | Elementary Japanese I | 5 |
| JAPN V02 | Elementary Japanese II | 5 |
| MATH V38 | Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers | 3 |
| MUS V08 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHIL V04 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL V05 | Critical Thinking and Analytical Writing | 3 |
| PHIL V10 | World Mythology | 3 |
| PHSC V01 | Concepts in Physical Science | 4 |
| POLS V01 | American Government | 3 |
| PSY V05 | Introduction to Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SL V10A | 3 | |
| SL V10B | 3 | |
| SL V10C | 3 | |
| SPAN V01 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN V02 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN V03 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN V03S | Spanish Heritage Language I | 5 |
| SPAN V04 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN V04S | Spanish Heritage Language II | 5 |
| SOC V01 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| THA V01 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
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
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Physics, and
- related disciplines.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AG V06 | Introduction to Plant Science (with Laboratory) | 3 |
| AG V30 | Plant Propagation and Production | 3 |
| AG V42 | Plant Identification and Culture: Spring Specimens | 3 |
| AG V43 | Plant Identification and Culture: Fall Specimens | 3 |
| ANAT V01 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| ANPH V01 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| ANTH V01 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH V01L | Biological Anthropology Laboratory | 1 |
| ANTH V35 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| ANTH V35L | Introduction to Forensic Science Laboratory | 1 |
| ANTH V36 | Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| AST V01 | Elementary Astronomy | 3 |
| AST V01L | Elementary Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL V01 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL V01L | Principles of Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL V03 | Introduction to Organismal Biology and Ecology | 5 |
| BIOL V04 | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIOL V10 | Introduction to Environmental Issues | 3 |
| BIOL V12 | Human Biology | 3 |
| BIOL V14 | Field Biology | 4 |
| BIOL V18 | Human Heredity | 3 |
| BIOL V23 | 4 | |
| BIOL V29 | Marine Biology | 3 |
| BIOL V29L | Marine Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL V30 | 4 | |
| BIOL V31 | 4 | |
| BIOL V32 | 2 | |
| BIOL V42 | 3 | |
| BIOT V18 | 3 | |
| BIOT V30 | 4 | |
| BIOT V31 | 4 | |
| BIOT V32 | 2 | |
| BIOT V42 | 3 | |
| CHEM V01A | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM V01AL | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM V01B | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM V01BL | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM V12A | General Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM V12AL | General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM V12B | General Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM V12BL | General Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM V20 | Elementary Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM V20L | Elementary Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM V21 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM V21L | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM V30 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 4 |
| CHEM V30L | Chemistry for Health Sciences Laboratory | 1 |
| CJ V35 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| CJ V35L | Introduction to Forensic Science Laboratory | 1 |
| ESRM V01 | Introduction to Environmental Issues | 3 |
| ESRM V02 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| ESRM V10 | Environmental Ecology | 3 |
| ESRM V11 | 3 | |
| ESRM V14 | Conservation of Natural Resources | 3 |
| ESRM V21 | 3 | |
| ESRM V22 | 3 | |
| GEOL V02 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL V02L | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL V03 | Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL V03L | Historical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL V07 | Geology of National Parks | 3 |
| GEOL V09 | Earth Science with Laboratory | 4 |
| GEOL V11 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
| GEOL V21 | Natural Disasters | 3 |
| GEOG V01 | Elements of Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG V01L | Elements of Physical Geography Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOG V05 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
| GEOG V06 | Geography of California | 3 |
| GEOG V08 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG V16 | Regional Field Studies | 1 |
| GEOG V22 | Fundamentals of Mapping and Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEOG V26 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Software | 2 |
| GIS V22 | Fundamentals of Mapping and Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS V26 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Software | 2 |
| MATH V04 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH V05 | Plane Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH V19 | 7 | |
| MATH V20 | Precalculus Mathematics | 5 |
| MATH V21A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MATH V21B | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| MATH V21C | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH V22 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH V23 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH V38 | Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers | 3 |
| MATH V40 | Exploration of Mathematical Ideas | 3 |
| MATH V44 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| MATH V46 | Applied Calculus | 4 |
| MATH V52 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| MICR V01 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| NS V07 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| PHSC V01 | Concepts in Physical Science | 4 |
| PHSO V01 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| PHYS V01 | Elementary Physics | 5 |
| PHYS V02A & V02AL | General Physics I: Algebra/Trigonometry-Based and General Physics I Laboratory: Algebra/Trigonometry-Based | 5 |
| PHYS V02B & V02BL | General Physics II: Algebra/Trigonometry-Based and General Physics II Laboratory: Algebra/Trigonometry-Based | 5 |
| PHYS V03A & V03AL | General Physics I: Calculus-Based and General Physics I Laboratory: Calculus-Based | 5 |
| PHYS V03B & V03BL | General Physics II: Calculus-Based and General Physics II Laboratory: Calculus-Based | 5 |
| PHYS V04 & V04L | Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers and Mechanics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers | 5 |
| PHYS V05 & V05L | Electricity and Magnetism for Scientists and Engineers and Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers | 5 |
| PHYS V06 & V06L | Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics: For Scientists and Engineers and Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers | 5 |
| PSY V03 | Introduction to Biological Psychology | 3 |
| PSY V04 | Introductory Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences 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 majors in, but not limited to:
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Ethnic Studies
- Geography
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology, and
- Sociology
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AES V01 | Native Peoples of North America | 3 |
| AES V02A | United States History: Focus on Native Americans to Reconstruction | 3 |
| AES V02B | United States History: Focus on Native Americans Since the Civil War | 3 |
| AES V11 | Racial and Ethnic Group Relations | 3 |
| AES V20 | Introduction to Chicano Studies | 3 |
| AES V21A | The Heritage of Mexico to the First Republic | 3 |
| AES V21B | The Heritage of Mexico Since Liberation | 3 |
| AES V22 | United States History: Focus on Chicanos since 1850 | 3 |
| AES V23 | Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x Studies Issues | 3 |
| AES V24 | Sociology of the Chicano Community | 3 |
| AES V40A | United States History: Focus on African Americans to Reconstruction | 3 |
| AES V40B | United States History: Focus on African Americans Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| AES V41 | African American Experience | 3 |
| AES V42A | African History to 1800 | 3 |
| AES V42B | African History since 1800 | 3 |
| AES V61 | 3 | |
| AES V63 | United States History: Focus on Asian Americans | 3 |
| AG V12 | Agriculture Economics | 3 |
| ANTH V02 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH V03 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH V04 | Native Peoples of North America | 3 |
| ANTH V05 | Linguistic Anthropology: Culture and Communication | 3 |
| ANTH V06 | Sex, Gender, and Culture | 3 |
| ANTH V07 | The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 |
| ANTH V35 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| ANTH V35L | Introduction to Forensic Science Laboratory | 1 |
| ANTH V36 | Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| BUS V01A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS V01B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS V17 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| BUS V30 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS V31 | Organization and Management | 3 |
| BUS V32 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS V33 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUS V38 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUS V40 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BUS V43 | International Business | 3 |
| BUS V45 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS V46 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUS V47 | Sales Techniques | 3 |
| BUS V49 | Introduction to Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| BUS V50 | Public Relations | 3 |
| BUS V53 | 3 | |
| CD V02 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CD V03 | Human Development | 3 |
| CD V04 | Observation and Assessment | 2.5 |
| CD V04L | Observation and Assessment Laboratory | 0.5 |
| CD V05 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CD V10 | Introduction to Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CD V11 | Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| CD V14 | Visual and Performing Arts in Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| CD V19 | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| CD V24 | Child Nutrition, Health, and Safety | 3 |
| CD V27 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| CD V28 | Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| CD V38 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| CD V61 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CD V62 | Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD V63 | Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CHST V01 | Introduction to Chicano Studies | 3 |
| CHST V02 | Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x Studies Issues | 3 |
| CHST V24 | Sociology of the Chicano Community | 3 |
| CJ V01 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ V02 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ V03 | Community Relations and Diversity | 3 |
| CJ V04 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ V05 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| CJ V08 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJ V14 | Juvenile Law and Procedures in California | 3 |
| CJ V18 | Drug Investigation and Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ V19 | Anatomy of Murder | 3 |
| CJ V25 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJ V27 | Introduction to Probation and Parole | 3 |
| CJ V28 | Fundamentals of Criminology | 3 |
| CJ V30 | Victimology | 3 |
| CJ V35 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| CJ V35L | Introduction to Forensic Science Laboratory | 1 |
| CJ V36 | Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| CJ V37 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CJ V49 | Ethics for the Criminal Justice System Professional | 3 |
| COMM V01 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| COMM V02 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| COMM V03 | Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM V15 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM V16 | Introduction to Mass Communications | 3 |
| COUN V02 | Career Exploration and Life Planning | 3 |
| ECON V01A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON V01B | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ESRM V03 | Introduction to Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management | 3 |
| FILM V11 | History of International Cinema: World War II to the Present | 3 |
| GEOG V02 | Introduction to Human Geography | 3 |
| GEOG V06 | Geography of California | 3 |
| GEOG V08 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG V16 | Regional Field Studies | 1 |
| HED V20 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HED V22 | Health and Social Justice | 3 |
| HED V24 | Drugs, Health, and Society | 3 |
| HIST V13 | African American Experience | 3 |
| HIST V16 | United States History: Focus on Foreign Relations | 3 |
| HIST V30 | 3 | |
| HIST V32 | United States History: Focus on Women to 1860 | 3 |
| HIST V43 | United States History: Focus on African Americans to Reconstruction | 3 |
| HIST V44 | History of the Americas to 1821 | 3 |
| HIST V45 | United States History: Focus on Native Americans to Reconstruction | 3 |
| HIST V46 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST V48 | The Heritage of Mexico to the First Republic | 3 |
| HIST V50 | United States History: Focus on Asian Americans | 3 |
| HIST V51 | United States History: Focus on African Americans Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| HIST V53 | United States History: Focus on Women since 1860 | 3 |
| HIST V54 | History of the Americas since 1763 | 3 |
| HIST V55 | United States History: Focus on Native Americans Since the Civil War | 3 |
| HIST V56 | United States History since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST V57 | The Heritage of Mexico Since Liberation | 3 |
| HIST V58 | United States History: Focus on Chicanos since 1850 | 3 |
| HIST V59 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST V70 | Introduction to Western Civilization to the Scientific Revolution | 3 |
| HIST V73 | African History to 1800 | 3 |
| HIST V76 | World History to 1550 | 3 |
| HIST V78 | History of Modern Middle East | 3 |
| HIST V79 | Introduction to the History of East Asia | 3 |
| HIST V82 | Introduction to Western Civilization since the Scientific Revolution | 3 |
| HIST V83 | African History since 1800 | 3 |
| HIST V86 | World History Since 1550 | 3 |
| HIST V87 | Introduction to the History of Science and Technology | 3 |
| POLS V01 | American Government | 3 |
| POLS V02 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| POLS V03 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| POLS V04 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| POLS V05 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| POLS V09 | United States-Mexico Relations | 3 |
| POLS V10 | 4 | |
| POLS V11 | Government & Politics of Mexico | 3 |
| POLS V12 | Introduction to Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management | 3 |
| POLS V14 | Global Studies | 3 |
| POLS V17 | Introduction to American Law | 3 |
| POLS V18 | Introduction to Global Issues | 3 |
| POLS V89C | ||
| PSY V01 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY V02 | Personal Growth and Social Awareness | 3 |
| PSY V03 | Introduction to Biological Psychology | 3 |
| PSY V04 | Introductory Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| PSY V05 | Introduction to Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY V07 | Introduction to Research Methods in Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| PSY V15 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY V25 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY V29 | Introduction to Personality Psychology | 3 |
| PSY V30 | Multicultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSY V31 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY V32 | Psychology of Women | 3 |
| SOC V01 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC V02 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC V03 | Racial and Ethnic Group Relations | 3 |
| SOC V04 | Sociology of Gender Roles | 3 |
| SOC V05 | Sociology of Relationships: Intimacy, Commitment, and Family Patterns | 3 |
| SOC V07 | Sociological Analysis | 3 |
| SOC V13 | Sociology of Deviance, Crime, and Society | 3 |
| SOC V24 | Sociology of the Chicano Community | 3 |
| SOC V31 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| SWHS V01 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services | 3 |