General Studies
Associate of Arts General Studies · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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The Associate Degree in General Studies provides students with the opportunity to explore diverse methods of inquiry by selecting courses from a cross section of disciplines in an "area of emphasis." Students will develop critical thinking skills, learn to communicate effectively in writing, acquire an understanding of major concepts to solve problems, and employ methods of scientific inquiry to understand the world around them. Completion of the degree requirements will provide students with the skills and resources needed to make informed academic and career-related decisions.
Completion of the General Studies degree does not guarantee acceptance into a four-year university. Students planning to transfer to a CSU or UC should follow the Cal-GETC pattern and complete transferable coursework that relates to the major at the CSU or UC campus. For further information and course selection, please consult with an academic counselor.
El Camino College Major Requirements
General Education:
Choose one of the following patterns:
- Associate Degree General Education Requirements (minimum of 24 units and the math competency requirement).
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) (34 units) - This general education pattern will fulfill lower-division requirements at the CSU, UC and some private colleges and universities.
Area of Emphasis:
- A minimum of 18 units are required in one Area of Emphasis listed below.
- A minimum of one course from two different disciplines is required in the emphasis.
- The courses selected in the emphasis may also be used to fulfill general education areas on the Associate Degree or Cal-GETC.
Electives:
Elective units may be necessary to obtain the 60 degree applicable units that are required for the Associate Degree.
1. Area of Emphasis in Arts and Humanities:
These courses emphasize the appreciation of arts and humanities through cultural activities and artistic expression of human beings. Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation. Students interested in transferring to a four-year university will have a basic foundation for further studies in areas such as arts, communications, English, foreign language, film studies, literature, history, journalism, or philosophy. This emphasis may be useful for students interested in possible career paths in fine arts, education, administration, or public service.
Select 18 units with at least one course in Arts and one course in Humanities.
Arts:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AHIS 101 | Art and Visual Culture: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| AHIS 102C | History of Western Art - 19th Century to Contemporary Times | 3 |
| AHIS 205A | History of Asian Art - India and Southeast Asia | 3 |
| AHIS 205B | History of Asian Art - China, Korea, and Japan | 3 |
| AHIS 207 | Art History of Mexico and Central and South America | 3 |
| AHIS 208 | History of American Art | 3 |
| orAHIS 208H | Honors History of American Art | 3 |
| AHIS 209 | History of African Art | 3 |
| ARCH 104 | History of Western Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 107 | World Architecture: Pre-History to 1500 | 3 |
| ARCH 108 | World Architecture: 1500 - Present | 3 |
| ART 150 | The Art of Photography | 3 |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| orARTH C1100H | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era - Honors | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| COMS 250 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| DANC 101 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DANC 103 | History of Dance in the 20th Century | 3 |
| DANC 105 | Music for Dance | 2 |
| FILM 100 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| FILM 105 | Media Aesthetics | 3 |
| FILM 110 | Film Appreciation | 3 |
| FILM 113 | Screenplay Analysis | 3 |
| MUSI 101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUSI 111 | Music Appreciation Survey | 3 |
| MUSI 112 | Music Cultures of the World | 3 |
| orMUSI 112H | Honors Music Cultures of the World | 3 |
| MUSI 113 | Survey of Jazz | 3 |
| MUSI 116 | History of Rock Music | 3 |
| MUSI 117 | Music of the Beatles | 3 |
| MUSI 215A | Music History and Literature Up to 1750 | 3 |
| MUSI 215B | Music History and Literature - 1750 to Present | 3 |
| PHOT 150 | The Art of Photography | 3 |
| THEA 103 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| THEA 104 | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| THEA 113 | Introduction to Acting | 3 |
Humanities:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASL 111 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL 112 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL 113 | American Sign Language III | 4 |
| ASL 114 | American Sign Language IV | 4 |
| ASL 130 | Deaf Culture | 3 |
| CHIN 1 | Elementary Chinese I | 5 |
| CHIN 2 | Elementary Chinese II | 5 |
| CHIN 3 | Intermediate Chinese I | 5 |
| CHIN 24 | Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| orCOMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| COMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| orCOMM C1004H | Interpersonal Communication - Honors | 3 |
| COMS 120 | Critical Thinking Through Argumentation | 3 |
| COMS 140 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMS 260 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMS 265 | Mass Communication | 3 |
| COMS 270 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| orENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| orENGL C1002H | Introduction to Literature - Honors | 3 |
| ENGL 12 | Introduction to Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 15A | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 15B | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 20 | Shakespeare's Plays - Tragedies and Romances | 3 |
| ENGL 21 | Shakespeare's Plays - Comedies and Histories | 3 |
| ENGL 23A | Introduction to Creative Nonfiction | 3 |
| ENGL 24A | Creative Writing: Introduction to Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL 24B | Creative Writing: A Workshop in Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL 25A | Creative Writing: Introduction to the Craft of Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 27 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 28 | Images of Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 30 | The English Bible as Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 31 | Mythology and Folklore | 3 |
| ENGL 34 | The Short Story | 3 |
| ENGL 35 | World Literature: 3500 BCE to 1650 CE | 3 |
| ENGL 36 | World Literature: 1650 CE to Present | 3 |
| ENGL 39 | Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENGL 40A | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 40B | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 41B | Survey of Film: 1950 to the Present | 3 |
| ENGL 42 | Chicane and Latine Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 43 | African American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 44 | The Literature of American Ethnic Groups | 3 |
| ENGL 78 | Creative Writing: Screenwriting | 3 |
| FILM 153 | American Independent Cinema | 3 |
| FILM 154 | Regional Cinemas | 3 |
| FREN 1 | Elementary French I | 5 |
| FREN 2 | Elementary French II | 5 |
| FREN 3 | Intermediate French I | 5 |
| FREN 4 | Intermediate French II | 5 |
| FREN 5 | Advanced French I | 3 |
| FREN 6 | Advanced French II | 3 |
| GERM 1 | Elementary German I | 5 |
| GERM 2 | Elementary German II | 5 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| orHIST C1001H | United States History to 1877 - Honors | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| orHIST C1002H | United States History since 1865 - Honors | 3 |
| HIST 105 | Women and American History from the Colonial Era to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 106 | Women and American History from 1877 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 108 | United States History: The American Indian Experience | 3 |
| HIST 110 | The African American in the United States to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 111 | The African American in the United States from 1877 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 112 | History of the Chicano in the United States | 3 |
| HIST 114 | History of the Asian American in the United States | 3 |
| HIST 122 | United States Social History: Cultural Pluralism in America | 3 |
| orHIST 122H | Honors United States Social History: Cultural Pluralism in America | 3 |
| HIST 128 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST 129 | History of Los Angeles | 3 |
| HIST 140 | History of Early Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST 141 | History of Modern Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST 152 | History of Latin America through Independence | 3 |
| HIST 154 | A History of Mexico | 3 |
| HUMA 1 | An Introduction to the Humanities | 3 |
| ITAL 1 | Elementary Italian I | 5 |
| ITAL 2 | Elementary Italian II | 5 |
| ITAL 24 | Introduction to Italian Culture | 3 |
| JAPA 1 | Elementary Japanese I | 5 |
| JAPA 2 | Elementary Japanese II | 5 |
| JAPA 3 | Intermediate Japanese I | 5 |
| JAPA 4 | Intermediate Japanese II | 5 |
| JAPA 25 | Cultural Aspects of the Japanese Language | 3 |
| JOUR 1 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| JOUR 12 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| orPHIL 101H | Honors Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Ethics and Society | 3 |
| PHIL 105 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| orPHIL 105H | Honors Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL 106 | Introduction to Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 107 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL 111 | History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 112 | History of Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 113 | Contemporary Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 115 | Existentialism | 3 |
| PHIL 117 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
| POLI 7 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
| SPAN 1 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| orSPAN 1H | Honors Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 2 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 3 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 4 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 5 | Advanced Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 6 | Advanced Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN 24 | Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Language and Cultures | 3 |
| SPAN 52A | Spanish for Native Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN 52B | Spanish for Native Speakers II | 5 |
Total Units: 18
Note: ART 150 is the same course as PHOT 150. Course credit is limited to ART 150 or PHOT 150.
Note: PHIL 117 is the same course as POLI 7. Course credit is limited to PHIL 117 or POLI 7.
2. Area of Emphasis in Fine and Applied Arts:
These courses will emphasize the nature of artistic activities and expression of art through analysis, examination, performance, and technical development. Students will incorporate techniques, engage in performance, and learn to value aesthetic understanding and integrate these concepts when constructing value judgments. Students transferring to a four-year university will have a basic foundation for further studies in areas such as architecture, art, digital media, creative writing, dance, film, music, performing arts, photography, studio art, or theatre arts. This emphasis may be useful for students interested in possible career paths in design, graphic arts, visual arts, photography, stage technician, musician, education, television, journalism, or acting.
Select 18 units from at least two disciplines.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AHIS 101 | Art and Visual Culture: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| AHIS 102C | History of Western Art - 19th Century to Contemporary Times | 3 |
| AHIS 205A | History of Asian Art - India and Southeast Asia | 3 |
| AHIS 205B | History of Asian Art - China, Korea, and Japan | 3 |
| AHIS 207 | Art History of Mexico and Central and South America | 3 |
| AHIS 209 | History of African Art | 3 |
| ARCH 104 | History of Western Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 107 | World Architecture: Pre-History to 1500 | 3 |
| ARCH 108 | World Architecture: 1500 - Present | 3 |
| ARCH 251 | Construction Documentation I | 3 |
| ARCH 252 | Construction Documentation II | 3 |
| ARCH 199 | Studio 2 - Concept Development & Application | 4 |
| ART 110 | Drawing Fundamentals I | 3 |
| ART 129 | Fundamentals of Color | 3 |
| ART 130 | Two-Dimensional Design I | 3 |
| ART 131 | Typography I | 3 |
| ART 132 | Advertising Design I | 3 |
| ART 133 | Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 141 | Digital Tools for Art and Design | 3 |
| ART 143 | Digital Publishing Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 146 | Web Design | 3 |
| ART 147 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| ART 150 | The Art of Photography | 3 |
| ART 152 | Rendering | 3 |
| ART 153 | Illustration I | 3 |
| ART 160 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 161 | Beginning Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 173 | Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing | 3 |
| ART 181 | Beginning Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 187 | Printmaking I - Etching and Relief | 3 |
| ART 210 | Drawing Fundamentals II | 3 |
| ART 217 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 218A | Life Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 218B | Life Drawing III | 3 |
| ART 219 | Watercolor Painting I | 3 |
| ART 222 | Fundamentals of Painting I | 3 |
| ART 223A | Fundamentals of Painting II | 3 |
| ART 223B | Fundamentals of Painting III | 3 |
| ART 224 | Life Painting I | 3 |
| ART 225A | Life Painting II | 3 |
| ART 225B | Life Painting III | 3 |
| ART 230 | Two-Dimensional Design II | 3 |
| ART 231 | Typography II | 3 |
| ART 232 | Advertising Design II | 3 |
| ART 233 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| ART 247A | Intermediate Motion Graphics | 3 |
| ART 253 | Illustration II | 3 |
| ART 262 | Intermediate Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 263 | Advanced Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 274 | Jewelry Fabrication | 3 |
| ART 275 | Jewelry Casting | 3 |
| ART 282 | Life Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 283 | Bronze Casting | 3 |
| ART 288 | Printmaking II - Etching and Relief | 3 |
| ART 289 | Lithography | 3 |
| ART 290 | Screen Printing | 3 |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| orARTH C1100H | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era - Honors | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| DANC 101 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DANC 103 | History of Dance in the 20th Century | 3 |
| DANC 105 | Music for Dance | 2 |
| DANC 110 | Beginning Dance | 2 |
| DANC 120A | Beginning Ballet A | 2 |
| DANC 130A | Beginning Contemporary Modern Dance A | 2 |
| DANC 130B | Beginning Contemporary Modern Dance B | 2 |
| DANC 140 | Jazz Dance I | 2 |
| DANC 161 | Tap Dance I - Beginning | 1 |
| DANC 162A | Beginning Hip Hop Dance A | 2 |
| DANC 165 | African Dance | 1 |
| DANC 167 | Social and Ballroom Dance | 1 |
| DANC 168 | Latin Social Dance | 2 |
| DANC 170 | Improvisation | 2 |
| DANC 171A | Beginning Choreography A | 2 |
| DANC 171B | Beginning Choreography B | 2 |
| DANC 183ab | Dance Workshop Ensemble | 2 |
| DANC 220A | Intermediate Ballet A | 2 |
| DANC 220B | Intermediate Ballet B | 2 |
| DANC 221 | Ballet Variations | 2 |
| DANC 230A | Intermediate Contemporary Modern Dance A | 2 |
| DANC 230B | Intermediate Contemporary Modern Dance B | 2 |
| DANC 240 | Jazz Dance II | 2 |
| DANC 250 | Introduction to Pilates | 3 |
| DANC 261 | Tap Dance II - Intermediate | 2 |
| DANC 265 | Intermediate African Dance | 2 |
| DANC 268 | Intermediate Latin Social Dance | 2 |
| DANC 271A | Intermediate Choreography A | 2 |
| DANC 271B | Intermediate Choreography B | 2 |
| DANC 287abcd | Concert Dance Ensemble | 1 |
| DANC 289abcd | Advanced Dance Theatre | 1 |
| ENGL 24A | Creative Writing: Introduction to Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL 25A | Creative Writing: Introduction to the Craft of Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 78 | Creative Writing: Screenwriting | 3 |
| FILM 100 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| FILM 105 | Media Aesthetics | 3 |
| FILM 109 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
| FILM 110 | Film Appreciation | 3 |
| FILM 113 | Screenplay Analysis | 3 |
| FILM 121 | Audio Production | 3 |
| FILM 122 | Production I | 3 |
| FILM 124 | Production Planning | 3 |
| FILM 128 | Television Production | 3 |
| FILM 153 | American Independent Cinema | 3 |
| FILM 154 | Regional Cinemas | 3 |
| FILM 232 | Production II: Digital Media Production | 3 |
| FILM 234 | Cinematography I | 3 |
| FILM 236 | Editing I | 3 |
| MUSI 101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUSI 102A | Beginning Sightsinging | 2 |
| MUSI 102B | Advanced Sightsinging | 2 |
| MUSI 103A | Theory and Musicianship I | 4 |
| MUSI 103B | Theory and Musicianship II | 4 |
| MUSI 111 | Music Appreciation Survey | 3 |
| MUSI 112 | Music Cultures of the World | 3 |
| orMUSI 112H | Honors Music Cultures of the World | 3 |
| MUSI 113 | Survey of Jazz | 3 |
| MUSI 116 | History of Rock Music | 3 |
| MUSI 117 | Music of the Beatles | 3 |
| MUSI 120 | Voice Class I | 2 |
| MUSI 130 | Beginning Jazz Improvisation | 2 |
| MUSI 131A | Beginning Piano I | 2 |
| MUSI 131B | Beginning Piano II | 2 |
| MUSI 143 | Beginning Woodwind Instruments | 2 |
| MUSI 144 | Beginning Brass Instruments | 2 |
| MUSI 145 | Beginning Percussion Instruments | 2 |
| MUSI 146 | Beginning String Instruments | 2 |
| MUSI 147B | Beginning Guitar II | 2 |
| MUSI 151abcd | Mixed Chorus | 1 |
| MUSI 152abcd | Concert Choir | 1 |
| MUSI 190A | Applied Music I/Individual Lessons | 1 |
| MUSI 190B | Applied Music II | 1 |
| MUSI 190C | Applied Music III | 1 |
| MUSI 190D | Applied Music IV | 1 |
| MUSI 203 | Theory and Musicianship III | 4 |
| MUSI 215A | Music History and Literature Up to 1750 | 3 |
| MUSI 215B | Music History and Literature - 1750 to Present | 3 |
| MUSI 220 | Voice Class II | 2 |
| MUSI 221 | Introduction to Lyric Diction for Singers | 2 |
| MUSI 222abcd | Opera Workshop | 2 |
| MUSI 231A | Intermediate Piano I | 2 |
| MUSI 231B | Intermediate Piano II | 2 |
| MUSI 232 | Advanced Piano | 2 |
| MUSI 247 | Intermediate Guitar | 2 |
| MUSI 253abcd | Chorale | 2 |
| MUSI 257abcd | Women's Chorus | 1 |
| MUSI 258abcd | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI 259abcd | Music Production Workshop | 1 |
| MUSI 260abcd | Woodwind Ensembles | 1 |
| MUSI 261abcd | Brass Ensembles | 1 |
| MUSI 262abcd | Percussion Ensembles | 1 |
| MUSI 264abcd | String Ensembles | 1 |
| MUSI 265abcd | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUSI 266abcd | Studio Jazz Band | 1 |
| MUSI 267abcd | Concert Jazz Band | 1 |
| MUSI 268abcd | Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUSI 269abcd | Guitar Ensemble | 1 |
| PHOT 101 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 102 | Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 106 | Basic Photojournalism | 3 |
| PHOT 150 | The Art of Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 202 | Advanced Photography I | 3 |
| PHOT 203 | Advanced Photography II Portfolio | 3 |
| PHOT 204 | Portraiture | 3 |
| PHOT 206ab | Advanced Photojournalism | 2 |
| PHOT 223A | Color and Lighting in Photography I | 4 |
| PHOT 223B | Color and Lighting in Photography II | 4 |
| PHOT 254 | 35mm Black and White Photography | 2 |
| PHOT 257 | Creative Photographic Processes | 2 |
| THEA 103 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| THEA 104 | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| THEA 113 | Introduction to Acting | 3 |
| THEA 114 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| THEA 175abcd | Student Performance Production Workshop | 1 |
| THEA 184 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 185 | Introduction to Stage Lighting | 3 |
| THEA 188 | Fundamentals of Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA 189 | Costuming for the Stage | 3 |
| THEA 197abcd | Technical Theatre Production | 1 |
| THEA 214A | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THEA 215 | Improvisation | 2 |
| THEA 216 | Acting: Audition and Cold Reading | 3 |
| THEA 217 | Acting Shakespeare | 3 |
| THEA 240 | Fundamentals of Stage Direction | 3 |
Total Units: 18
Note: ART 150 is the same course as PHOT 150. Course credit is limited to ART 150 or PHOT 150.
3. Area of Emphasis in Culture and Communication:
These courses will emphasize the study of communication, culture, and the skills needed to communicate effectively in oral, written, or visual forms. Students transferring to a four-year university will have a basic foundation for further studies in communication studies, media studies, journalism, English, or modern languages. This emphasis may be useful for students interested in possible career paths in broadcasting, public relations, advertising, journalism, interpreter, photography, technical writing, or radio and television.
Select 18 units from at least two disciplines.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 4 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| ART 143 | Digital Publishing Fundamentals | 3 |
| ASL 111 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL 112 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL 113 | American Sign Language III | 4 |
| ASL 114 | American Sign Language IV | 4 |
| ASL 130 | Deaf Culture | 3 |
| CHIN 1 | Elementary Chinese I | 5 |
| CHIN 2 | Elementary Chinese II | 5 |
| CHIN 3 | Intermediate Chinese I | 5 |
| CHIN 24 | Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| orCOMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| COMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| orCOMM C1004H | Interpersonal Communication - Honors | 3 |
| COMS 120 | Critical Thinking Through Argumentation | 3 |
| COMS 140 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMS 250 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| COMS 260 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMS 265 | Mass Communication | 3 |
| COMS 270 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| orENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| orENGL C1002H | Introduction to Literature - Honors | 3 |
| ENGL 12 | Introduction to Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 15A | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 15B | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 20 | Shakespeare's Plays - Tragedies and Romances | 3 |
| ENGL 21 | Shakespeare's Plays - Comedies and Histories | 3 |
| ENGL 24A | Creative Writing: Introduction to Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL 25A | Creative Writing: Introduction to the Craft of Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 27 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 28 | Images of Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 30 | The English Bible as Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 31 | Mythology and Folklore | 3 |
| ENGL 34 | The Short Story | 3 |
| ENGL 35 | World Literature: 3500 BCE to 1650 CE | 3 |
| ENGL 36 | World Literature: 1650 CE to Present | 3 |
| ENGL 39 | Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENGL 40A | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 40B | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 41B | Survey of Film: 1950 to the Present | 3 |
| ENGL 42 | Chicane and Latine Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 43 | African American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 44 | The Literature of American Ethnic Groups | 3 |
| ENGL 78 | Creative Writing: Screenwriting | 3 |
| FILM 122 | Production I | 3 |
| FILM 124 | Production Planning | 3 |
| FILM 128 | Television Production | 3 |
| FILM 153 | American Independent Cinema | 3 |
| FILM 154 | Regional Cinemas | 3 |
| FILM 232 | Production II: Digital Media Production | 3 |
| FREN 1 | Elementary French I | 5 |
| FREN 2 | Elementary French II | 5 |
| FREN 3 | Intermediate French I | 5 |
| FREN 4 | Intermediate French II | 5 |
| FREN 5 | Advanced French I | 3 |
| FREN 6 | Advanced French II | 3 |
| GERM 1 | Elementary German I | 5 |
| GERM 2 | Elementary German II | 5 |
| ITAL 1 | Elementary Italian I | 5 |
| ITAL 2 | Elementary Italian II | 5 |
| ITAL 24 | Introduction to Italian Culture | 3 |
| JAPA 1 | Elementary Japanese I | 5 |
| JAPA 2 | Elementary Japanese II | 5 |
| JAPA 3 | Intermediate Japanese I | 5 |
| JAPA 4 | Intermediate Japanese II | 5 |
| JAPA 25 | Cultural Aspects of the Japanese Language | 3 |
| JOUR 1 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| JOUR 7ab | Advanced Photojournalism | 2 |
| JOUR 12 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| LIBR 100 | Research Skills in the Digital Age | 1 |
| LIBR 110 | Critical Thinking and Digital Literacy | 1 |
| PHOT 101 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 102 | Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 206ab | Advanced Photojournalism | 2 |
| SPAN 1 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| orSPAN 1H | Honors Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 2 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 3 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 4 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 5 | Advanced Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 6 | Advanced Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN 52A | Spanish for Native Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN 52B | Spanish for Native Speakers II | 5 |
Total Units: 18
Note: JOUR 7ab is the same course as PHOT 206ab. Course credit is limited to JOUR 7ab or PHOT 206ab.
4. Area of Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences:
These courses emphasize an appreciation and understanding of how members of diverse societies operate or have operated as individuals and social groups. Courses in the social and behavioral sciences will help students to develop an awareness of methods of inquiry and stimulate critical thinking about the ways in which people act and interact within social and cultural contexts. Students will study the perspectives, concepts, principles, theories, and methodologies of disciplines within social and behavioral sciences. Students transferring to a four-year university will have a basic foundation for further studies in areas such as American studies, anthropology, criminal justice, child development, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology. This emphasis may be useful for students interested in possible career paths in education, history, social work, public administration, public service agencies, library science, economics, or social policy.
Select 18 units from at least two disciplines.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AJ 100 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
| AJ 103 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ 107 | Crime and Control - An Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| AJ 111 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| AJ 115 | Community and the Justice System | 3 |
| ANTH 2 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| orANTH 2H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 3 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 4 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| ANTH 6 | Native Peoples of North America | 3 |
| ANTH 7 | Native Peoples of South America | 3 |
| ANTH 8 | Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica | 3 |
| ANTH 9 | Women, Culture, and Society | 3 |
| ANTH 11 | Anthropology of Religion, Magic and Witchcraft | 3 |
| ASL 130 | Deaf Culture | 3 |
| BUS 122 | Human Relations in Organizations | 3 |
| CDEV 103 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDEV 104 | The Home, The School, The Community | 3 |
| COMS 260 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMS 265 | Mass Communication | 3 |
| COMS 275 | Gender Communication | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| orECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | 3 |
| EDUC 201 | Foundations in Education | 3 |
| ESTU 1 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ESTU 3 | The Chicano in Contemporary United States Society | 3 |
| ESTU 5 | Chicano Culture | 3 |
| GEOG 2 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 5 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| orGEOG 5H | Honors World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 7 | Geography of California | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| orHIST C1001H | United States History to 1877 - Honors | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| orHIST C1002H | United States History since 1865 - Honors | 3 |
| HIST 105 | Women and American History from the Colonial Era to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 106 | Women and American History from 1877 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 108 | United States History: The American Indian Experience | 3 |
| HIST 110 | The African American in the United States to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 111 | The African American in the United States from 1877 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 112 | History of the Chicano in the United States | 3 |
| HIST 114 | History of the Asian American in the United States | 3 |
| HIST 122 | United States Social History: Cultural Pluralism in America | 3 |
| orHIST 122H | Honors United States Social History: Cultural Pluralism in America | 3 |
| HIST 128 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST 129 | History of Los Angeles | 3 |
| HIST 140 | History of Early Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST 141 | History of Modern Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST 152 | History of Latin America through Independence | 3 |
| HIST 154 | A History of Mexico | 3 |
| JOUR 12 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| PE 275 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| PHIL 117 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
| POLI 2 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLI 3 | Introduction to Principles and Methods of Political Science | 3 |
| POLI 5 | Ethnicity in the American Political Process | 3 |
| POLI 6 | Civil Rights and Liberties in the United States | 3 |
| POLI 7 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
| POLI 10 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| orPOLI 10H | Honors Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| orPOLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| PSYC 102 | Psychology for Effective Living | 3 |
| PSYC 103 | Critical Thinking and Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC 103H | Honors Critical Thinking and Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 107 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 108 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 109A | Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| PSYC 109B | Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| PSYC 110 | African American Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 112 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC 115 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 116 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| PSYC 117 | Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 119 | LGBTQ+ Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 125 | The Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| SOCI 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| orSOCI 101H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 102 | Families and Intimate Relationships | 3 |
| SOCI 104 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 107 | Issues of Race and Ethnicity in the United States | 3 |
| SOCI 108 | Global Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOCI 109A | Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| SOCI 112 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| SOCI 113 | Gender and Society | 3 |
| SSCI 101 | Introduction to Social Sciences | 3 |
| SSCI 103 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| WSTU 1 | Introduction of Women's Studies | 3 |
Total Units: 18 - 20
Note: POLI 7 is the same course as PHIL 117. Course credit is limited to POLI 7 or PHIL 117.
Note: PSYC 109A is the same course as SOCI 109A. Course credit is limited to PSYC 109A or SOCI 109A.
5. Area of Emphasis in Biological and Physical Sciences:
These courses emphasize the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena. Courses in the sciences will help students develop an understanding of the scientific method and the relationship between science and other human activities. Students transferring to a four-year university will have a basic foundation for further studies in areas such as biology (biochemistry, biophysics, molecular and cell biology, marine biology, microbiology), chemistry, physical and earth sciences (astronomy, geology, physical geography, oceanography), or physics. This emphasis may be useful for students interested in possible career paths in life sciences, physiology, exercise science, physical sciences, or earth sciences.
Select 18 units with at least one course in Biological Sciences and one course in Physical Sciences.
Biological Sciences:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 30 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| ANAT 32 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
| APHY 34A | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| APHY 34B | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| ANTH 1 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| orANTH 1H | Honors Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 5 | Biological Anthropology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 8 | Biology of Plants | 4 |
| BIOL 10 | Fundamentals of Biology | 4 |
| orBIOL 10H | Honors Fundamentals of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 11 | Fundamentals of Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 12 | Field Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 15 | Environmental Aspects of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 16 | Field Entomology | 4 |
| BIOL 17 | Marine Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 18 | Marine Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 120 | Ecology, Evolution, Diversity, and Physiology | 5 |
| orBIOL 120H | Honors Ecology, Evolution, Diversity, and Physiology | 5 |
| BIOL 110 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| orBIOL 110H | Honors Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIOL 130 | Fundamentals of Molecular Biology | 3 |
| MICR 33 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| PHYO 31 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| PSYC 107 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
Physical Science:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASTR 12 | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| ASTR 20 | The Solar System | 3 |
| orASTR 20H | Honors The Solar System | 3 |
| ASTR 25 | Stars and Galaxies | 3 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 1B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 4 | Beginning Chemistry | 5 |
| orCHEM 4H | Honors Beginning Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 7A | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 7B | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 20 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 21A | Survey of General and Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 21B | Survey of Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| GEOG 1 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 6 | Physical Geography Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOG 9 | Weather and Climate | 3 |
| GEOL 1 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 2 | History of Planet Earth | 3 |
| GEOL 3 | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL 4 | History of Planet Earth Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL 6 | Earth Science in Education | 4 |
| GEOL 7 | Environmental Science I | 3 |
| GEOL 15 | Natural Disasters | 3 |
| GEOL 30 | Geology Laboratory of Death Valley | 1 |
| GEOL 32 | Geology Laboratory of Owens Valley and Sierra Nevada | 1 |
| GEOL 34 | Geology Laboratory of Southeastern California | 1 |
| GEOL 36 | Geology Laboratory of Coastal California | 1 |
| OCEA 10 | Introduction to Oceanography | 4 |
| orOCEA 10H | Honors Introduction to Oceanography | 4 |
| PHYS 1A | Mechanics of Solids | 4 |
| PHYS 1B | Fluids, Heat and Sound | 3 |
| PHYS 1C | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS 1D | Optics and Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 2A | General Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 2B | General Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 3A | General Physics with Calculus | 5 |
| PHYS 3B | General Physics with Calculus | 5 |
| PHYS 11 | Descriptive Introduction to Physics | 3 |
| PSCI 25 | Exploring Physical Sciences | 3 |
Total Units: 18
6. Area of Emphasis in Kinesiology and Wellness:
These courses emphasize lifelong understanding and the development of a student's physiological, psychological, and social well-being. Students transferring to a four-year university will have a basic foundation for further studies in areas such as physical education, recreation, nutrition, or allied health fields. This emphasis may be useful for students interested in possible career paths in athletic training, personal training, management, exercise science, sports nutrition, and education.
Select a total of 18 units from the following disciplines:
Physical Education: minimum 6 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PE 217 | Sports Officiating | 2 |
| PE 270 | Fitness and Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| PE 272 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| PE 275 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| PE 277 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| PE 280 | Exercise and Nutrition Programs for Fitness and Weight Management | 3 |
| PE 290 | Personal Fitness Trainer | 3 |
Science and Nutrition: minimum 3 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 30 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| ANAT 32 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
| APHY 34A | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| APHY 34B | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL 10 | Fundamentals of Biology | 4 |
| orBIOL 10H | Honors Fundamentals of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 120 | Ecology, Evolution, Diversity, and Physiology | 5 |
| orBIOL 120H | Honors Ecology, Evolution, Diversity, and Physiology | 5 |
| BIOL 110 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| orBIOL 110H | Honors Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 4 | Beginning Chemistry | 5 |
| orCHEM 4H | Honors Beginning Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 20 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 21A | Survey of General and Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 21B | Survey of Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| MICR 33 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| NUTR 110 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| PHYS 2A | General Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 2B | General Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 11 | Descriptive Introduction to Physics | 3 |
| PHYO 31 | Human Physiology | 4 |
Social Sciences and Development: minimum 3 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| C H 1 | Personal and Community Health Issues | 3 |
| HDEV 110 | Learning and Development in College and Career | 3 |
| orHDEV 110H | Honors Learning and Development in College and Career | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| SOCI 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| orSOCI 101H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Elective Courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FAID 1 | First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Emergency Care | 3 |
| PSYC 102 | Psychology for Effective Living | 3 |
| PSYC 112 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC 116 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
Total Units: 18
GE Patterns
Complete one of the following:
ECC GE: 24 units
Required for local degrees (AA and AS).
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units