Awarding of Degrees

Students seeking to earn an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at Golden West College must meet the requirements:

1. Completion of a General Education pattern.
2. Completion of a Major or Area of Emphasis:  a minimum of 18 units. 
3. Completion of additional elective units as needed to total 60 units.
4. Satisfactory completion of at least 12 semester units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Golden West College, Orange Coast College, and/or Coastline College).
5. Completion of additional requirements for the particular degree as outlined by the requirements set forth in this catalog.