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Religious Studies, Associate in Arts Degree

Banner Code: 1_AA_RLST

Control Number: 04022

Financial Aid Eligible


The Religious Studies program at Orange Coast College is designed to provide students with a broad introduction to the academic study of religion. Students transferring to Religious Studies programs at four-year colleges will have a strong background for upper division work in the major. Non-majors will find most Religious Studies fulfill area requirements for AA and transfer degrees.

Program Outcome

Students will be able to analyze dimensions of various religions utilizing methodologies appropriate to the academic study of religion.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

Course Title Units
Required Courses
Core Courses
RLST A100Introduction to Religious Studies3
RLST A110World Religion3
RLST/PHIL A115Philosophy of Religion3
Restricted Electives
Select a minimum of nine units of the following:9
The Bible As Literature
The Bible As Literature Honors
Ethics
Religion, Spirituality and Society
Eastern Thought
Early and Western Religions
Program Major Units18
AA General Education Option 1, 2, or 3Varies
Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirementVaries
Total Units60

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
RLST A100 Introduction to Religious Studies 3
RLST A110 World Religion 3
OCC AA GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AA GE AREA D2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AA GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 0.5-4
 Units12.5-16
Semester 2
RLST A115
Philosophy of Religion
or Philosophy of Religion
3
PSCI A180
American Government
or American Government Honors
3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 2 3
OCC AA GE AREA D3 - CHOOSE ONE 3
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 3-4
Intermediate Algebra 3
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
 
 Units15-16
Summer
HIST A170
History of the United States to 1876
or History of the United States to 1876 Honors
or History of the United States Since 1876
or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors
3
 Units3
Year 2
Semester 1
OCC AA GE AREA E2 - CHOOS ONE 4 1
RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 2 3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 2 3
OCC AA GE AREA B with lab - CHOOSE ONE 5 4
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3
 Units14
Semester 2
OCC AA GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 6 3-4
OCC AA GE AREA E1 - CHOOSE ONE 4 0.5-4
OCC AA Global/Multicultural Requirement - CHOOSE ONE 7 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 8 9
 Units15.5-20
 Total Units60-69
1

OCC AA Area C requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from C1 and one course from C2

2

Major Restricted Electives - at least a minimum of nine (9) units are required. 

3

Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AA Math Requirement and OCC AA GE AREA A2

4

OCC AA GE AREA E requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from E1 and one course from E2

5

OCC AA GE AREA B - 4 units required if taken with lab; 6 units required if lecture only courses

6

OCC AA GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units

7

OCC AA Global/ Multicultural required if not already taken in other GE areas, refer to AA Graduation Requirement webpage; if requirement is fulfilled by PHIL A120, take degree applicable elective units

8

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS