Associate in Arts General Education 2024-2025: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)
Orange Coast College grants the degree of Associate in Arts. Below are OCC’s general education requirements for the AA degree.
For additional information regarding earning an Associate in Arts Degree, please see the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog. Only one Associate in Arts Degree will be awarded to a student by OCC.
Complete a minimum of 28 units distributed among the following. One course may not be used to meet two separate requirements.
Area A: English Language Communication and Analytical Thinking
Students will be able to read, write, listen, and speak competently while demonstrating critical/analytical thinking skills. Six semester units (or 8-10 quarter units) to include a composition course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2. It is strongly recommended that students begin the composition requirement within their first 12 units of coursework.
1. Composition
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL A100 | Freshman Composition 1 | 3 |
| ESL A100 | ESL College Composition 1 | 3 |
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With a grade of "C" or better.
2. Communication and Analytical Thinking
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS A139 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CMST A100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CMST A110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CMST A120 | Reader's Theater and Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| CMST A180 | Introduction to Mass Communications | 3 |
| CMST A220 | Essentials of Argumentation | 3 |
| CMST A240 | Media Literacy | 3 |
| CS A262 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| DMAD A181 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| ENGL A101 | Critical Reasoning: Fiction | 4 |
| or ENGL A101H | Critical Reasoning: Fiction Honors | |
| ENGL A102 | Critical Reasoning: Nonfiction | 3 |
| or ENGL A102H | Critical Reasoning: Nonfiction Honors | |
| ENGL A109 | Critical Reasoning and Writing for Science and Technology | 3 |
| FBM A220 | Food and Beverage Cost Control | 4 |
| MACH A121 | Computations for Machinists | 3 |
| MATH A100 | Liberal Arts Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH A104 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| MATH A115 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH A120 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH A140 | Business Calculus | 4 |
| MATH A155 | Finite Mathematics with Applications | 4 |
| MATH A160 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| MATH A170 | Precalculus | 4 |
| MATH A180 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| or MATH A180H | Calculus 1 Honors | |
| MATH A182H | Calculus 1 and 2 Honors | 5 |
| MATH A185 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| or MATH A185H | Calculus 2 Honors | |
| MATH A230 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 5 |
| MATH A235 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH A280 | Calculus 3 | 4 |
| or MATH A280H | Calculus 3 Honors | |
| MATH A285 | Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 4 |
| or MATH A285H | Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Honors | |
| MATH A290H | Introduction to Tensors and Calculus on Manifolds Honors | 5 |
| PHIL A150 | Critical Reasoning & Writing | 3 |
| PHIL A155 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL/MATH A220 | Introduction to Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| PSYC A160 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| PSYC A270 | Psychology of Learning | 3 |
Area B: Physical and Biological Sciences, Scientific Inquiry, Life Science
Students will apply critical thinking skills concerning the causes and effects of natural phenomena and will become familiar with the rational approach that researchers use to analyze data and formulate logical conclusions. A minimum of four semester units (or six-eight quarter units) including a lab or six semester (or nine quarter units) of lecture-only courses.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH A185 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH A185H | Introduction to Biological Anthropology Honors | |
| ANTH A185 & A185L | Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Biological Anthropology Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| ANTH A185H & ANTH A185L | Introduction to Biological Anthropology Honors and Biological Anthropology Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| ANTH A188 | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| ASTR A100 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| or ASTR A100H | Introduction to Astronomy Honors | |
| ASTR A100 & A100L | Introduction to Astronomy and Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory 2 | 3 |
| or ASTR A100M | Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory Honors | |
| ASTR A100H & ASTR A100L | Introduction to Astronomy Honors and Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory 2 | 3 |
| or ASTR A100M | Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory Honors | |
| ASTR A101 | Planetary Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR A102 | Stellar Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR A103 | Cosmology | 3 |
| ASTR A104 | Galactic Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR A200 | Introduction to Astrophysics | 4 |
| or ASTR A200H | Introduction to Astrophysics Honors | |
| BIOL A100 | Principles of Biology 2 | 4 |
| or BIOL A100H | Principles of Biology Honors | |
| BIOL A101 | The Biology of Cooking 2 | 4 |
| BIOL A114 | Basic Microbiology | 2 |
| BIOL A125 | Human Biology | 3 |
| BIOL A180 | Introduction to Biology for Majors 1: Cell and Molecular Biology 2 | 4 |
| BIOL A182 | Zoology | 3 |
| or BIOL A182H | Zoology Honors | |
| BIOL A182 & A182L | Zoology and Zoology Lab 2 | 4 |
| BIOL A182H & BIOL A182L | Zoology Honors and Zoology Lab 2 | 4 |
| BIOL A183 | Botany | 3 |
| BIOL A183 & A183L | Botany and Botany Lab 2 | 4 |
| BIOL A185 | Introduction to Biology for Majors 2: Ecology, Evolution, Diversity, and Physiology 2 | 5 |
| BIOL A210 | General Microbiology 2 | 5 |
| BIOL A220 | Human Anatomy 2 | 5 |
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology 2 | 4 |
| BIOL A225 | Human Physiology 2 | 5 |
| BIOL A283 | Genetics | 4 |
| CHEM A100 | Principles of Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM A110 | Introduction to Chemistry 2 | 5 |
| CHEM A130 | Preparation for General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| CHEM A180 | General Chemistry A 2 | 5 |
| CHEM A185 | General Chemistry B 2 | 5 |
| CHEM A220 & A220L | Organic Chemistry A and Organic Chemistry A Lab 2 | 5 |
| CHEM A225 & A225L | Organic Chemistry B and Organic Chemistry B Laboratory 2 | 5 |
| ESEC A100 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| or ESEC A100H | Introduction to Environmental Science Honors | |
| ENGR A110 | Introduction to Engineering and Design | 3 |
| or ENGR A110H | Introduction to Engineering and Design Honors | |
| FN A195 | Food Science 2 | 4 |
| GEOG A130 | Introduction to Weather & Climate | 3 |
| GEOG A180 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG A180H | Physical Geography Honors | |
| GEOG A180 & A180L | Physical Geography and Physical Geography Lab 2 | 4 |
| GEOG A180H & GEOG A180L | Physical Geography Honors and Physical Geography Lab 2 | 4 |
| GEOL A101 | Age of the Dinosaurs | 4 |
| GEOL A105 | General Geology | 3 |
| or GEOL A105H | General Geology Honors | |
| GEOL A105 & A105L | General Geology and General Geology Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| GEOL A105 & A105M | General Geology and General Geology Laboratory Honors 2 | 4 |
| GEOL A105H & GEOL A105L | General Geology Honors and General Geology Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| GEOL A105H & GEOL A105M | General Geology Honors and General Geology Laboratory Honors 2 | 4 |
| GEOL A106 | Earth Science for Teachers | 4 |
| GEOL A110 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL A115 | California Geology | 3 |
| GEOL A131 | Weather and Climate | 3 |
| GEOL A160 | Environmental Geology 2 | 4 |
| GEOL A185 | Evolution of the Earth | 3 |
| or GEOL A185H | Evolution of the Earth Honors | |
| GEOL A185 & A185L | Evolution of the Earth and Evolution of the Earth Lab 2 | 4 |
| or GEOL A185M | Evolution of the Earth Lab Honors | |
| GEOL A185H & GEOL A185L | Evolution of the Earth Honors and Evolution of the Earth Lab 2 | 4 |
| or GEOL A185M | Evolution of the Earth Lab Honors | |
| HORT A100 | Horticulture Science | 3 |
| KIN A272 | Movement Analysis | 3 |
| KIN A282 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KIN A282H | Introduction to Exercise Physiology Honors | 3 |
| MRSC A100 | Oceanography | 3 |
| or MRSC A100H | Oceanography Honors | |
| MRSC A100 & A100L | Oceanography and Oceanography Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| or MRSC A100M | Oceanography Laboratory Honors | |
| MRSC A100H & MRSC A100M | Oceanography Honors and Oceanography Laboratory Honors 2 | 4 |
| or MRSC A100L | Oceanography Laboratory | |
| MRSC A180 | Marine Biology | 3 |
| MRSC A180 & A180L | Marine Biology and Marine Biology Lab 2 | 4 |
| MRSC A185 | Coastal Oceanography | 3 |
| MRSC A185 & A185L | Coastal Oceanography and Coastal Oceanography Lab 2 | 4 |
| MRSC A187 | Marine Mammals | 3 |
| NS A112 | Survey of Chemistry and Physics | 4 |
| NS A115 | Science and Technology in Music | 3 |
| PHYS A110 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
| PHYS A110 & PHYS A111 | Conceptual Physics and Introductory Physics Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| PHYS A120 | Algebra-Based Physics 1: Mechanics with Lab 2 | 4 |
| PHYS A125 | Algebra-Based Physics 2: Electricity/Magnetism with Lab | 4 |
| PHYS A130 | University Physics 1 (non-majors) 2 | 4 |
| PHYS A135 | University Physics 2 (non-majors) | 4 |
| PHYS A185 | Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics 2 | 4 |
| or PHYS A185H | Calculus-Based Physics: Mechanics Honors | |
| PHYS A280 | Calculus Based Physics: Electricity/Magnetism 2 | 4 |
| PHYS A285 | Calculus Based Physics: Modern 2 | 4 |
| PSYC A250 | Psychobiology | 3 |
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Lab course
Area C: Arts and Humanities
Students will develop skill sets associated with the arts and humanities by analyzing aesthetic qualities, evaluating and developing rational arguments, identifying cultural and historical influences, and engaging in artistic expression. A minimum of three semester units (or four-five quarter units) to include one course from Group One and one course from Group Two.
1. Theory
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH A190 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| ARCH A105 | Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 1 | 2 |
| ARCH A115 | Architectural Design and Theory 1 | 4 |
| ARCH A171 | Design Fabrication 1 | 2 |
| ARCH A205 | Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 2 | 3 |
| ARCH A290 | History of Architecture 1 | 3 |
| or ARCH A290H | History of Architecture 1 Honors | |
| ARCH A296 | History of Architecture 2 | 3 |
| or ARCH A296H | History of Architecture 2 Honors | |
| ART A100 | Survey of Western Art from Prehistory Through Gothic | 3 |
| or ART A100H | Honors Survey of Western Art from Prehistory Through Gothic | |
| ART A101 | Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
| or ART A101H | Honors Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Modern | |
| ART A102 | Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art History | 3 |
| ART A103 | Survey of Asian Art | 3 |
| ART A107 | Introduction To Art | 3 |
| ART A108 | Women in Art | 3 |
| ART A109 | Ancient Greek Art and Architecture | 3 |
| or ART A109H | Ancient Greek Art and Architecture Honors | |
| ART A114 | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| ART A115 | Art of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America | 3 |
| CMST A120 | Reader's Theater and Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| CMST A155 | Intercultural Communications | 3 |
| CMST A180 | Introduction to Mass Communications | 3 |
| DANC A160 | Dance Composition/Choreography I | 3 |
| DANC A170 | Music for Dancers | 2 |
| DANC A200 | Appreciation Of Dance | 3 |
| DANC A230 | World Dance and Culture | 3 |
| DMAD A151 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ENGL A101 | Critical Reasoning: Fiction | 4 |
| or ENGL A101H | Critical Reasoning: Fiction Honors | |
| ENGL A102 | Critical Reasoning: Nonfiction | 3 |
| or ENGL A102H | Critical Reasoning: Nonfiction Honors | |
| ENGL A119 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| Any literature course A140 through A285 | ||
| ETHS A100 | Contemporary Ethnic America | 3 |
| ESL A162 | Advanced Academic Reading & Writing 2 | 4.5 |
| ESL A192 | Advanced Academic Reading and Writing 3 | 4.5 |
| ETHS A150 | Ethnic Groups in the United States: Their Histories | 3 |
| FILM A100 | History and Appreciation of the Cinema | 3 |
| or FILM A100H | History and Appreciation of the Cinema Honors | |
| FILM A107 | History of Video Games | 3 |
| or FILM A107H | History of Video Games Honors | |
| FILM A109 | Science Fiction Film | 3 |
| or FILM A109H | Science Fiction Film Honors | |
| FILM A150 | History of Radio & Television | 3 |
| Foreign Language - any course numbered A160 through A285H | ||
| GNDR A187 | Women in History | 3 |
| HIST A101 | Afro-American History | 3 |
| HIST A145 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST A150 | Ethnic Groups of the United States: Their Histories | 3 |
| HIST A151 | History of the Middle East to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST A152 | History of the Middle East Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST A161 | World History 1 | 3 |
| or HIST A161H | World History 1 Honors | |
| HIST A162 | World History 2 | 3 |
| or HIST A162H | World History 2 Honors | |
| HIST A170 | History of the United States to 1876 | 3 |
| or HIST A170H | History of the United States to 1876 Honors | |
| HIST A175 | History of the United States Since 1876 | 3 |
| or HIST A175H | History of the United States Since 1876 Honors | |
| HIST A176 | Women In U.S. History | 3 |
| HIST A180 | Western Civilization 1 | 3 |
| or HIST A180H | Western Civilization 1 Honors | |
| HIST A185 | Western Civilization 2 | 3 |
| or HIST A185H | Western Civilization 2 Honors | |
| HIST A187 | Women in History | 3 |
| HIST A195 | History of England and Greater Britain | 3 |
| HUM A100 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 |
| HUM A101H | Themes in Humanities Honors | 3 |
| ID A180 | History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings 1 | 3 |
| ID A190 | Hist Arch/Furnishings 2 | 3 |
| MATH A220 | Introduction to Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| MUS A100 | History and Appreciation of Western Classical Music | 3 |
| MUS A105 | Music from Bach Up to Rock | 3 |
| MUS A139 | History of Rock Music | 3 |
| MUS A143 | History of Jazz | 3 |
| MUS A180 | Theory 1 | 3 |
| PHIL A100 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL A100H | Introduction to Philosophy Honors | 3 |
| PHIL A115 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL A118 | Aesthetics/Philosophy of Art | 3 |
| PHIL A120 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL A125 | History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL A140 | History of Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL A150 | Critical Reasoning & Writing | 3 |
| PHIL A165 | The Theory of Knowledge | 3 |
| PHIL A185 | Contemporary Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL A220 | Introduction to Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| PHOT A100 | Basic Digital Photography | 2 |
| PHOT A101 | Photography and Society | 3 |
| PHOT A130 | History and Appreciation of Photography | 3 |
| PHOT A230 | Photography Since 1945 | 3 |
| RLST A100 | Introduction to Religious Studies | 3 |
| RLST A110 | World Religion | 3 |
| RLST A115 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| RLST A135 | Religion, Spirituality and Society | 3 |
| RLST A150 | Eastern Thought | 3 |
| RLST A151 | Early and Western Religions | 3 |
| THEA A100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THEA A101 | Introduction to History and Literature of the Theatre | 3 |
| THEA A105 | Drama and Acting | 3 |
2. Active Participation
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | 3 |
| ART A111 | Color and Design: Three-Dimensional | 3 |
| ART A116 | Furniture Making and Design | 4 |
| ART A120 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| or ART A120H | Beginning Drawing Honors | |
| ART A125 | Perspective Drawing | 3 |
| ART A141 | Sculpture 1 | 3 |
| ART A142 | Life Sculpture 1 | 3 |
| ART A145 | Exhibition Design 1 | 3 |
| ART A147 | Jewelry 1 | 3 |
| ART A150 | Ceramics 1 | 3 |
| ART A263 | Watercolor 1 | 3 |
| ART A269 | Cartooning 1 | 3 |
| CMST A110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CMST A120 | Reader's Theater and Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| CMST A150 | Forensics Workshop | 1-4 |
| CNST A116 | Furniture Making and Design | 4 |
| DANC A101 | Modern Dance 1 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A102 | Modern 2 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A106 | Strength and Stretch | 1-2 |
| DANC A107 | Conditioning for Dance | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A108 | Pilates Mat Work | 1-2 |
| DANC A110 | Ballet 1 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A111 | Ballet 2 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A115 | Yoga For Dancers | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A116 | Latin Dance Styles I | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A117 | American Social Dance Styles | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A118 | Movement for Longevity | 1-2 |
| DANC A120 | Jazz Dance 1 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A121 | Jazz Dance 2 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A125 | Tap 1 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A126 | Tap 2 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A130 | Mid-Eastern Dance 1 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A135 | Flamenco Dance 1 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A138 | African Dance and Drumming I | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A139 | Gyrokinesis | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A143 | Jazz Dance III | 2 |
| DANC A144 | Ballet III | 2 |
| DANC A145 | Modern Dance III | 2 |
| DANC A146 | Tap III | 1 |
| DANC A147 | Flamenco Dance 2 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A148 | Mid-Eastern Dance 2 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A149 | Hip-Hop Dance I | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A150 | Dance Improvisation I | 1 |
| DANC A152 | Pilates Apparatus 1 | 1-2 |
| DANC A153 | Pilates Apparatus 2 | 1-2 |
| DANC A155 | Latin Dance Styles II | 1 |
| DANC A158 | African Dance and Drumming II | 1 |
| DANC A159 | Hip-Hop Dance II | 1 |
| DANC A160 | Dance Composition/Choreography I | 3 |
| DANC A171 | Modern Dance Basics | 2 |
| DANC A172 | Ballet Dance Basics | 2 |
| DANC A173 | Jazz Dance Basics | 2 |
| DANC A174 | Tap Dance Basics | 1 |
| DANC A203 | Performing Dance Ensemble I | 3 |
| DANC A211 | Repertoire I | 1-4 |
| DANC A212 | Repertoire II | 1-4 |
| DANC A223 | Performing Dance Ensemble II | 3 |
| DANC A243 | Jazz IV | 2 |
| DANC A244 | Ballet IV | 2 |
| DANC A245 | Modern IV | 2 |
| DANC A246 | Tap IV | 1 |
| DANC A250 | Dance Improvisation II | 1 |
| DANC A253 | Preparation for Audition - Jazz | 2 |
| DANC A254 | Preparation for Audition - Ballet | 2 |
| DANC A255 | Preparation for Audition - Modern | 2 |
| DANC A256 | Preparation for Audition - Tap | 1 |
| DMAD A181 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| ENGL A117 | Narrative Journalism | 3 |
| ENGL A119 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL A121 | Short Story Workshop | 3 |
| ENGL A122 | Novel Writing I | 4 |
| ENGL A126 | Poetry Writing | 3 |
| ENGL A127 | Scriptwriting I | 4 |
| FASH A175 | Applied Color and Design Theory | 3 |
| FILM A110 | Film Production 1 | 3 |
| ID A175 | Applied Color and Design Theory | 3 |
| MUS A115 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUS A116 | Basic Guitar | 2 |
| MUS A120 | College Choir | 1 |
| MUS A129 | Guitar Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS A132 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS A133 | Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS A140 | Beginning Instruments | 2 |
| MUS A141 | Piano 1 | 1 |
| MUS A144 | Popular Vocal Techniques | 1.5 |
| MUS A150 | Intermediate Band/Orchestra | 2 |
| MUS A161 | Voice 1 | 1 |
| MUS A230 | Jazz Improvisation | 1 |
| MUS A233 | Symphonic Chamber Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS A234 | Studio Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| PHOT A110 | Photography with a Smartphone: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| PHOT A120 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| or PHOT A120H | Introduction to Photography Honors | |
| PHOT A123 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| THEA A106 | Acting Fundamentals | 3 |
| THEA A110 | Theatre Laboratory Level 1 | 2 |
Area D: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Students will use the theoretical and methodological principles of the social and behavioral sciences to explain and evaluate institutions, groups, and individuals across social, economic, and global contexts of historical periods. A minimum of 12 semester units (or 15-18 quarter units) to include two courses from Group One, and one course each from Group Two and Group Three.
1. U.S. History and Constitution and American Ideals
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSCI A180 | American Government | 3 |
| or PSCI A180H | American Government Honors | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of the United States to 1876 | ||
or HIST A170H | History of the United States to 1876 Honors | |
| History of the United States Since 1876 | ||
or HIST A175H | History of the United States Since 1876 Honors | |
2. Social and Economic Institutions
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH A100 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH A100H | Cultural Anthropology Honors | |
| ANTH A102 | Native American | 3 |
| ANTH A105 | Anthropology of Nonverbal Behavior | 3 |
| ANTH A190 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH A220 | Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 |
| ANTH A280 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| CDE A126 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CMST A155 | Intercultural Communications | 3 |
| CMST A165 | Men, Women, and Communication | 3 |
| CMST A260 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COUN A107 | Chicana/o & Latina/o Experience and Success in Higher Education | 3 |
| or COUN A107H | Chicana/o & Latina/o Experience and Success in Higher Education Honors | |
| ECON A100 | Economics: General Concepts | 3 |
| ECON A110 | Economics of Consumer Finance | 3 |
| ECON A170 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON A170H | Microeconomics Honors | |
| ECON A175 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON A175H | Macroeconomics Honors | |
| ETHS A100 | Contemporary Ethnic America | 3 |
| ETHS A150 | Ethnic Groups in the United States: Their Histories | 3 |
| ETHS A190 | The Ethnic Family | 3 |
| GNDR A100 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 3 |
| GNDR A130 | Women, Politics, and Inequality | 3 |
| GNDR A165 | Men, Women, and Communication | 3 |
| GNDR A187 | Women in History | 3 |
| GEOG A100 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG A100H | World Regional Geography Honors | |
| GEOG A150 | California Geography | 3 |
| GEOG A185 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GLST A101 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLST A102 | Global Issues | 3 |
| HLED A122 | Drugs, Health and Society | 3 |
| HIST A101 | Afro-American History | 3 |
| HIST A140 | The California Experience | 3 |
| HIST A145 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST A150 | Ethnic Groups of the United States: Their Histories | 3 |
| HIST A151 | History of the Middle East to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST A152 | History of the Middle East Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST A161 | World History 1 | 3 |
| or HIST A161H | World History 1 Honors | |
| HIST A162 | World History 2 | 3 |
| or HIST A162H | World History 2 Honors | |
| HIST A176 | Women In U.S. History | 3 |
| HIST A180 | Western Civilization 1 | 3 |
| or HIST A180H | Western Civilization 1 Honors | |
| HIST A185 | Western Civilization 2 | 3 |
| or HIST A185H | Western Civilization 2 Honors | |
| HIST A187 | Women in History | 3 |
| HIST A195 | History of England and Greater Britain | 3 |
| HIST A198 | The World at War | 3 |
| HTT A125 | Destination the Americas | 3 |
| HTT A127 | Destination Eastern Europe | 3 |
| HTT A128 | Destination Africa/Pacific | 3 |
| HTT A130 | Cultural Tourism | 3 |
| PSCI A101 | Survey of Current Issues | 3 |
| PSCI A110 | International Relations | 3 |
| PSCI A185 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PSCI A188 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| PSCI A190 | Introduction to American Legal System | 3 |
| PSCI A200 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| PSYC A165 | Principles of Human Sexuality 1 | 3 |
| PSYC A185 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC A255 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PUBH A202 | Drugs, Health, and Society | 3 |
| PUBH A203 | Health and Social Justice | 3 |
| SJS A101 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SJS A102 | Social Justice and Activism | 3 |
| SOC A100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC A100H | Introduction to Sociology Honors | |
| SOC A110 | Introduction to Dating, Relationships, and Marriage | 3 |
| SOC A150 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOC A185 | Analysis of Social Problems | 3 |
| or SOC A185H | Analysis of Social Problems Honors | |
| SOC A200 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
3. Behavioral Science
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH A187 | Introduction to Primate Studies | 3 |
| CDE A180 | Child, Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDE A190 | Family, School and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| HLED A200 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PSYC A100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC A100H | Introduction to Psychology Honors | |
| PSYC A110 | Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| PSYC A130 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC A190 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC A190H | Cross-Cultural Psychology Honors | |
| PSYC A220 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| PSYC A255 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC A260 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC A270 | Psychology of Learning | 3 |
| PSYC A280 | Introduction to Experimental Methods | 4 |
| PUBH A200 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
Area E: Life Skills, Lifelong Learning, and Self-Development
Students will develop and demonstrate the life skills of interpersonal relationships, self-understanding and management, and decision making for professional success and personal well-being. A minimum of three semester units to include one course from Group One and one course from Group Two.
1. Theory/ Non-activity
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT A100 | Accounting for Small Business | 3 |
| ALH A130 | Applied Pharmacology | 3 |
| ANTH A105 | Anthropology of Nonverbal Behavior | 3 |
| BUS A100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| or BUS A100H | Introduction to Business Honors | |
| BUS A120 | Personal Financial Success | 3 |
| CDE A126 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CDE A180 | Child, Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDE A190 | Family, School and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| CMST A100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CMST A155 | Intercultural Communications | 3 |
| CMST A170 | Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| CHT A100 | Computer Use in Technology | 3 |
| CIS A100 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| CIS A111 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| COS A180 | Life Management | 3 |
| COUN A100 | Introduction To College | 1 |
| COUN A101 | New Horizons for Adults Returning to College | 1 |
| COUN A104 | Career & Life Planning: A Holistic Approach | 3 |
| COUN A105 | Strategies for College Success | 3 |
| COUN A107 | Chicana/o & Latina/o Experience and Success in Higher Education | 3 |
| or COUN A107H | Chicana/o & Latina/o Experience and Success in Higher Education Honors | |
| COUN A109 | Developing and Understanding Happiness | 3 |
| COUN A110 | Applied Stress Management | 2 |
| COUN A120 | Career Decision Making/Accelerated | 2 |
| COUN A135 | Principles of Effective Parenting | 3 |
| COUN A170 | College Major Search | 1 |
| ECON A110 | Economics of Consumer Finance | 3 |
| EMS A100 | Emergency Medical Responder | 4 |
| FASH A170 | Clothing Design and Selection | 3 |
| FN A136 | Nutrition, Fitness and Performance | 3 |
| FN A140 | Introduction to Nutrition Concepts | 2 |
| FN A170 | Nutrition | 3 |
| FN A185 | Cultural Foods | 2 |
| HLED A100 | Personal Health | 3 |
| HLED A122 | Drugs, Health and Society | 3 |
| HLED A200 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HLED A270 | Fitness and Health | 3 |
| HTT A185 | Interviewing and Professional Development | 3 |
| ID A100 | Fundamentals of Interior Design | 3 |
| KIN A202 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN A203 | First Aid and CPR | 2 |
| KIN A270 | Fitness and Health | 3 |
| KIN A271 | Drugs & Sports | 3 |
| KIN A282 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KIN A289 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| LEAD A180 | Personal Leadership | 3 |
| LEAD A200 | Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| LIBR A100 | Library Research and Information Competency | 3 |
| or LIBR A100H | Library Research and Information Competency Honors | |
| LIBR A103 | College Research Skills | 1 |
| MKTG A100 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG A110 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| PHIL A120 | Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC A130 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC A165 | Principles of Human Sexuality 1 | 3 |
| PSYC A200 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| PUBH A100 | Personal Health | 3 |
| PUBH A202 | Drugs, Health, and Society | 3 |
| SOC A110 | Introduction to Dating, Relationships, and Marriage | 3 |
2. Activity
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ATHL A109 | Sports Conditioning | 0.5-2.5 |
| ATHL A119 | Athletic Team Training | 0.5-5 |
| ATHL A129 | Fitness for Performance | 0.5-2.5 |
| ATHL A222 | Pep Squad | 3 |
| ATHL A235 | Basketball Team - Women's | 3 |
| ATHL A236 | Cross Country Team - Women's | 3 |
| ATHL A238 | Crew Team - Women's | 3 |
| ATHL A239 | Golf Team - Women's | 3 |
| ATHL A240 | Soccer Team - Women's | 3 |
| ATHL A241 | Fastpitch Team | 3 |
| ATHL A242 | Swimming Team - Women's | 3 |
| ATHL A243 | Tennis Team - Women's | 3 |
| ATHL A244 | Track and Field Team - Women's | 3 |
| ATHL A245 | Volleyball Team - Women's | 3 |
| ATHL A246 | Water Polo Team - Women's | 3 |
| ATHL A247 | Sand Volleyball Team-Women's | 3 |
| ATHL A250 | Baseball Team | 3 |
| ATHL A251 | Basketball Team - Men's | 3 |
| ATHL A252 | Crew Team - Men's | 3 |
| ATHL A253 | Cross Country Team - Men's | 3 |
| ATHL A254 | Football Team | 3 |
| ATHL A255 | Golf Team - Men's | 3 |
| ATHL A257 | Soccer Team - Men's | 3 |
| ATHL A258 | Swimming Team - Men's | 3 |
| ATHL A259 | Tennis Team - Men's | 3 |
| ATHL A260 | Track and Field Team - Men's | 3 |
| ATHL A261 | Volleyball Team - Men's | 3 |
| ATHL A263 | Water Polo Team - Men's | 3 |
| DANC A101 | Modern Dance 1 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A102 | Modern 2 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A106 | Strength and Stretch | 1-2 |
| DANC A107 | Conditioning for Dance | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A108 | Pilates Mat Work | 1-2 |
| DANC A110 | Ballet 1 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A111 | Ballet 2 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A115 | Yoga For Dancers | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A116 | Latin Dance Styles I | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A117 | American Social Dance Styles | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A118 | Movement for Longevity | 1-2 |
| DANC A120 | Jazz Dance 1 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A121 | Jazz Dance 2 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A125 | Tap 1 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A126 | Tap 2 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A129 | Pilates Methodology 1 | 1-2 |
| DANC A130 | Mid-Eastern Dance 1 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A135 | Flamenco Dance 1 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A138 | African Dance and Drumming I | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A139 | Gyrokinesis | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A143 | Jazz Dance III | 2 |
| DANC A144 | Ballet III | 2 |
| DANC A145 | Modern Dance III | 2 |
| DANC A146 | Tap III | 1 |
| DANC A148 | Mid-Eastern Dance 2 | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A149 | Hip-Hop Dance I | 0.5-2 |
| DANC A150 | Dance Improvisation I | 1 |
| DANC A152 | Pilates Apparatus 1 | 1-2 |
| DANC A153 | Pilates Apparatus 2 | 1-2 |
| DANC A155 | Latin Dance Styles II | 1 |
| DANC A158 | African Dance and Drumming II | 1 |
| DANC A159 | Hip-Hop Dance II | 1 |
| DANC A162 | Dance Composition/Choreography II | 3 |
| DANC A165 | Latin Dance Styles III | 1 |
| DANC A168 | African Dance and Drumming III | 1 |
| DANC A169 | Hip-Hop Dance III | 1 |
| DANC A171 | Modern Dance Basics | 2 |
| DANC A172 | Ballet Dance Basics | 2 |
| DANC A173 | Jazz Dance Basics | 2 |
| DANC A174 | Tap Dance Basics | 1 |
| DANC A199 | Current Dance Topics | 0.5-3 |
| DANC A201 | Rehearsal and Performance I | 1 |
| DANC A202 | Rehearsal and Performance II | 1 |
| DANC A203 | Performing Dance Ensemble I | 3 |
| DANC A204 | Rehearsal and Performance III | 1 |
| DANC A207 | Rehearsal and Performance IV | 1 |
| DANC A208 | Pilates 3-4 | 1-2 |
| DANC A211 | Repertoire I | 1-4 |
| DANC A212 | Repertoire II | 1-4 |
| DANC A213 | Repertoire III | 1-4 |
| DANC A214 | Repertoire IV | 1-4 |
| DANC A223 | Performing Dance Ensemble II | 3 |
| DANC A243 | Jazz IV | 2 |
| DANC A244 | Ballet IV | 2 |
| DANC A245 | Modern IV | 2 |
| DANC A246 | Tap IV | 1 |
| DANC A247 | Flamenco Dance 3 | 1-2 |
| DANC A250 | Dance Improvisation II | 1 |
| DANC A253 | Preparation for Audition - Jazz | 2 |
| DANC A254 | Preparation for Audition - Ballet | 2 |
| DANC A255 | Preparation for Audition - Modern | 2 |
| DANC A256 | Preparation for Audition - Tap | 1 |
| DANC A262 | Dance Composition/Choreography III | 3 |
| KIN A105 | Cardiovascular Fitness | 0.5-2.5 |
| KIN A106 | Weight Training Level 1 | 1-2 |
| KIN A107 | Fitness Programs I | 0.5-3 |
| KIN A108 | Strength and Conditioning | 0.5-3 |
| KIN A109 | Cardiovascular Training and Strength Development Level 1 | 0.5-3 |
| KIN A110 | Walking for Fitness Level 1 | 1-2 |
| KIN A111 | Step Cardio & Core Level 1 | 1-2 |
| KIN A112 | Body Sculpting Level 1 | 1-1.5 |
| KIN A114 | Cardio-Kick Boxing Level 1 | 1-2 |
| KIN A115 | Cross Training Level 1 | 1-2 |
| KIN A118 | Strength and Conditioning Level 2 | 0.5-3 |
| KIN A119 | Cardiovascular Training and Strength Development Level 2 | 0.5-3 |
| KIN A125 | Self Defense for Women | 1-2 |
| KIN A126 | Aikido | 0.5-1.5 |
| KIN A127 | Karate | 0.5-1.5 |
| KIN A128 | Hatha Yoga - Level I | 0.5-1.5 |
| KIN A129 | T'ai Chi Chih | 0.5-2 |
| KIN A130 | Aqua Fitness | 0.5-1.5 |
| KIN A131 | Swimming for Fitness Level 1 | 1-2 |
| KIN A132 | Swimming Level 1 | 1-2 |
| KIN A136 | Introduction to Sailing | 1 |
| KIN A137 | Introduction to Keel Boats | 1 |
| KIN A138 | Introduction to Ocean Sailing | 1 |
| KIN A141 | Surfing and Ocean Safety Level 1 | 2 |
| KIN A145 | Badminton Level 1 | 0.5,1 |
| KIN A146 | Tennis Level 1 | 1-1.5 |
| KIN A147 | Table Tennis Level 1 | 1-2 |
| KIN A150 | Basketball | 0.5-1.5 |
| KIN A151 | Futsal/Indoor Soccer Level 1 | 1-2 |
| KIN A152 | Soccer Level 1 | 1-2 |
| KIN A153 | Golf Level 1 | 1-2 |
| KIN A154 | Volleyball Level 1 | 1-1.5 |
| KIN A156 | Rock Climbing Level 1 | 0.5-2 |
| KIN A157 | Sand Volleyball | 1-2 |
| KIN A158 | Flag Football Level 1 | 1-2 |
| KIN A159 | Lacrosse Level 1 | 1-2 |
| KIN A170 | Adapted Strength Training | 0.5-1.5 |
| KIN A172 | Adapted Aquatics | 0.5-1.5 |
| KIN A173 | Adapted Strength and Balance | 0.5-1.5 |
| KIN A174 | Adapted Cardiovascular Fitness | 0.5-1.5 |
| KIN A175 | Adapted Aerobic Exercise | 0.5-1.5 |
| KIN A176 | Adapted Stretching | 0.5-1.5 |
| KIN A177 | Adapted Yoga | 0.5-1.5 |
| KIN A204 | Techniques and Theory of Coaching Athletes | 3 |
| KIN A205 | Coaching Internship | 2-4 |
| KIN A206 | Weight Training Level 2 | 1-2 |
| KIN A208 | Strength and Conditioning Level 3 | 0.5-3 |
| KIN A210 | Walking for Fitness Level 2 | 1-2 |
| KIN A214 | Cardio Kickboxing Level 2 | 1-2 |
| KIN A215 | Cross Tranining Level 2 | 1-2 |
| KIN A218 | Strength and Conditioning Level 4 | 0.5-3 |
| KIN A225 | Self Defense for Women Level 2 | 1-2 |
| KIN A228 | Hatha Yoga Level II | 0.5-1.5 |
| KIN A231 | Swimming for Fitness - Level 2 | 1-2 |
| KIN A232 | Swimming Level 2 | 1-2 |
| KIN A241 | Surfing and Ocean Safety Level 2 | 2 |
| KIN A245 | Badminton Level 2 | 1-2 |
| KIN A246 | Tennis Level 2 | 1-1.5 |
| KIN A247 | Table Tennis - Level 2 | 1-2 |
| KIN A251 | Futsal/Indoor Soccer Level 2 | 1-2 |
| KIN A252 | Soccer Level 2 | 1-2 |
| KIN A253 | Golf Level 2 | 1-2 |
| KIN A254 | Volleyball Level2 | 1-1.5 |
| KIN A256 | Rock Climbing Level 2 | 1-2 |
| KIN A257 | Surfing and Ocean Safety Level 3 | 2 |
| KIN A258 | Flag Football Level 2 | 1-2 |
| KIN A259 | Lacrosse Level 2 | 1-2 |
| MARA A136 | Introduction to Sailing | 1 |
| MARA A137 | Intermediate Sailing - Intro to Keel Boats | 1 |
| MARA A138 | Introduction to Ocean Sailing | 1 |