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 an AMST or POLS].  Consult course catalog or meet with an advisor.
• “P” grade is only allowed in elective area. Check with your intended transfer university for minimum grade requirements
• 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: 5 credits

Complete one from the following:

• English 101 201, 235, 271, 272 or Communication Studies 141

Quantitative (Mathematics): 10 credits

Choose two from the following:

• Mathematics 151, 152, 153 208, 238, 254

Humanities and Social Sciences: 15 credits

Minimum 5 credits each in the Humanities and Social Sciences area plus 5 additional credits in either area (for a total of 15 credits).

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

Humanities:

• 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:

• 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

Chemistry Sequence: 15-18 credits

Three quarter sequence should be taken at one institution (either at BC or transferred in as a whole sequence). Exceptions must be discussed with science advisor (see Science Division).

• Chemistry 161, 162, 163 or 261, 262, 263

Biology or Physics Sequence: 15-18 credits

Three quarter sequence should taken at one institution (either at BC or transferred in as a whole sequence). Exceptions must be discussed with science advisor (see Science Division). Some majors require physics with Calculus (PHYS 121-123) – See advisor.

• Physics 114, 115, 116 or 121, 122, 123
• Biology 211, 212, 213

Additional Mathematics: 5 credits

Third quarter of calculus or above or an approved statistics course.

• Mathematics 153, 208, 254, 238, or Business Administration 240

Additional Requirements for Intended Major: 10-18 credits

Credits in physics, organic chemistry or biology in a two to three quarter sequence. Discuss subject and sequence choice with science advisor.

Electives: Sufficient to meet the minimum degree total of 90

Maximum 5 credits of restricted elective courses.

Courses should be planned only with a science advisor based on the requirements of your major and the university to which you intend to transfer.

For a complete listing of approved electives, see the Associate in Arts & Sciences-Direct Transfer Degree Completion Worksheet.

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.