Important Notes and Conditions

• A course cannot be credited toward more than one distribution or skill area.
• The bolded numbers below are shared (cross listed) courses with other departments. These courses can count only once for credit [Example: AMST 160 is the same as POLS 160 and may only count as AMST or POLS]. Consult course catalog or meet with an advisor.
• “P” grade not allowed in Written Communication, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. Check with your intended transfer university for minimum grade requirements.
• Only 100 and 200 level coursework as specified allowed.
• Universities may have other specific admission requirements in addition to those of the transfer degree.
• Students in transfer degree programs should follow current degree requirements to ensure their transferability to four-year baccalaureate colleges or universities.

Written Communication: 10 credits

Complete both groups

Group A:

• English 101 or Communication Studies 141

Group B:

• Choose one from English 201, 235, 271 or 272

Intermediate Algebra Proficiency

Credits are not included in the degree total. Fulfill one of the following options:

• Intermediate Algebra: Mathematics 099
• A Mathematics course for which intermediate algebra is a prerequisite.
• Three years of high school mathematics [must include algebra, geometry, and advanced (second-year) algebra.]
• BC assessment with qualified placement score for one of the math courses listed in the Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning area.

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning: 5 credits

Choose one from the following:

• Mathematics 107, 130, 138, 141142, 148, 151,
  152, 153, 171, 172, 208, 238, 254
• Business Administration 240 (Statistical Analysis)
• Computer Science 210
• Philosophy 106, 115
• Programming 110

Humanities: 15 credits

Choose three different subjects:

Maximum 5 credits can be a performance/skills course (indicated by *)

• American Studies 101, 102, 103, 115, 150, 160, 180, 200, 260, 285, 286, 287, 288
• Anthropology 208
• Art 101, 103, 105, 110*, 111*, 112*, 120*, 121*, 150*, 151*, 153*, 201, 202, 203, 205, 221*, 222*, 225, 240*, 242*, 252*, 253*, 260*, 261*, 280*
• Communication Studies 101, 103, 104, 112, 115, 119, 120, 121, 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 138, 143, 144, 145, 146, 161, 163, 201, 202, 210, 216, 220, 240, 241, 260, 261, 280, 285
• Dance 130*, 131*, 140*, 141*, 151*, 152*, 201*, 202*, 203*
• Drama 101, 151*, 152*, 153*, 161*, 200, 206*, 210, 212, 215*, 224, 230*, 251*, 252*, 253*, 280*, 281*
• English 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 131, 210, 215, 219, 220, 221, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 237, 238 239, 241, 244 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 253, 254, 255, 263, 264, 265, 266, 276, 279
• Ethnic & Cultural Studies 100, 102, 120, 121, 140, 152, 210, 255
• History 101, 102, 103, 110, 115, 120, 146, 147, 148, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 214, 223, 230, 236, 242, 245, 250, 261, 280
• Humanities 210, 220, 224, 228, 230
• Music 100*, 101*, 102*, 103*, 104*, 105, 106*,
  107, 109*, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 120, 130*, 131*, 135*, 136*, 139*, 140*, 143*, 150, 151, 152, 153, 156, 157, 200*,
  203*, 205*, 206*, 210, 211, 212, 240*, 243*
• Philosophy 101, 102, 112, 115, 122, 160, 201, 225, 234, 235, 236, 237, 247, 248, 260, 265, 267

Only one single language for a maximum of 5 credits allowed in Humanities.

• Arabic 121, 122, 123
• American Sign Language 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223
• Chinese 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223
• French 121, 122, 123, 131, 132, 133, 221, 222, 223, 231, 232, 233
• German 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223
• Italian 121, 122, 123
• Japanese 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223
• Spanish 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223

Social Sciences: 15 credits

Choose three different subjects:

• American Studies 101, 102, 103, 115, 150, 160, 180, 200, 260, 285, 286, 287, 288
• Anthropology 100, 105, 106, 180, 204, 206, 207, 208, 210, 220, 234, 235
• Business 101
• Communication Studies 102, 230
• Economics 100, 201, 202, 260
• Ethnic & Cultural Studies 100, 102, 105, 109, 120, 121, 130, 140, 152, 200, 210, 241, 255
• Geography 100, 102, 105, 200, 207, 250, 258, 277
• History 101, 102, 103, 110, 115, 120, 146, 147, 148, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 214, 223, 230, 236, 242, 245, 250, 261, 280
• Humanities 210, 220, 224, 228, 230
• International Studies 105, 150, 200, 201, 202, 204, 227, 230, 234, 261, 280
• Philosophy 102, 112, 122, 160, 201, 248, 260, 265
• Political Science 101, 121, 122, 123, 125, 155,
  160, 175, 201, 202, 203, 204, 220, 227, 230
• Psychology 100, 109, 110, 200, 203, 205, 209,
  210, 220, 240, 250, 257
• Sociology 101, 105, 120, 121, 122, 150, 201, 205, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 240, 246, 248, 250, 252, 254, 255, 256, 258, 260, 262, 264, 265, 268, 270, 275

Natural Sciences: 15-16 credits

Choose three different subjects: One course with a lab component required (indicated by “L”)

• Anthropology 205, 215(L)
• Astronomy 100, 101(L), 201(L)
• Biology 100(L), 108(L), 125, 150(L), 160(L), 162(L), 211(L), 212(L), 213(L), 241(L), 242(L), 260(L), 275 (L)
• Botany 110(L), 113(L), 120(L)
• Chemistry 100, 105(L), 121(L), 131(L), 161(L), 162(L), 163(L), 261(L) 262(L), 263(L)
• Environmental Science 100, 207(L), 250(L)
• Geography 106, 205, 206(L)
• Geology 101(L), 103(L), 106, 208(L)
• Meteorology 101, 211
• Nutrition 130
• Oceanography 101(L), 110
• Physics 100, 104(L) 109(L), 114(L), 115(L), 116(L), 121(L), 122(L), 123(L), 225
• Psychology 202

No more than five credits from one of the following subjects allowed in the Natural Sciences distribution.

• Mathematics 107, 130, 138, 141, 142, 148, 151,
  152, 153, 171, 172, 208, 238, 254
• Philosophy 106

Electives: 30 credits or sufficient credits to meet degree total.

Two types of electives: Transferable and Restricted

Maximum 15 elective credits with “P” grade

Transferable: All courses listed in Written Communication, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and their 190-199, 280-289, 290-299 series plus the following:

• Accounting 201, 202, 203;
• Animation 120;
• Art 108;
• Business 201;
• Business Administration 200;
• Communication Studies 245, 266;
• Computer Science 101, 211, 250;
• Criminal Justice 101 , 106, 109, 110, 112, 207;
• Early Childhood Education 156;
• Education 114, 204, 205;
• Engineering 114, 170, 204, 214, 215, 224, 225;
• Human Services Substance Abuse Counselor 101;
• Health 220, 222, 250, 260, 292;
• Humanities 205, 260;
• Interior Design 140;
• Physical Education-Theory 126, 210-225,230-249, 267-290;
• Physical Education-Activity 103-123, 127-166, 228-266 [activity is limited to 3 credits]

Restricted: Any college level courses not listed in any of the skill area, distribution or transferable electives (generally professional/ technical and human development classes) (Maximum of 15 credits allowed).

Cultural Diversity Requirement

Our General Education requirements have a cultural diversity component. For a list of courses that satisfy the requirement, visit our General Education requirements page.