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 is only allowed in elective area. 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: 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

Physics Sequence: 15-18 credits

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

Select one of the following sequences based on major requirements:

Most physical and science majors require Physics with calculus (PHYS 121, 122, 213)– See science advisor.

• Physics 114, 115, 116 or 121, 122, 123 (Physics with Calculus)

Chemistry with Lab: 5-6 credits

See course catalog and/or consult with science advisor.
Engineering majors: select Chemistry 161 (required)

Others should select 5-6 credits of science based on major program.

Additional Mathematics: 5 credits

Third quarter of calculus or above or approved statistics course.

• Mathematics 153 208 254 238 or Business Administration 240

Electives: Sufficient credits to meet a minimum degree total of 90

Maximum 5 credits of restricted elective courses.

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

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

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.