The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges has authorized the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees to confer the degrees of Associate in Arts and Associate in Science. The awarding of an Associate Degree symbolizes successful completion of a pattern of learning experiences designed to develop certain capabilities and insights. Among these are the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding. In addition to these accomplishments, the student should possess sufficient depth in some field of knowledge to contribute to lifetime interest. These requirements apply to students entering for the first time after July 1, 1983. Continuing students with uninterrupted attendance and demonstrating satisfactory progress, exclusive of summer session, should refer to the graduate requirements listed in the catalog in effect at the time of their initial enrollment. Students who interrupt their attendance become subject to any new requirements which are in effect at the time they re-enroll.

• Unit Requirement: A minimum of 60 semester units of course credit in a selected curriculum. One credit hour of community college work is approximately three hours of recitation, study, OR laboratory work per week throughout a term of 16 weeks.
• Scholarship Requirement: A C (2.0) grade-point-average OR better in all work attempted in the curriculum upon which the degree is based.
• Residence Requirement: (1) Completion of at least 12 units of credit in residence, (i.e., at Los Angeles Valley College), and (2) Attendance at the college during the semester in which the requirements are completed.
• General Competencies: Students must demonstrate competence in reading, in written expression, and in mathematics. The following courses and examinations are approved to meet the competency requirements for the associate degree as defined in Board Rule 6201.12:

The following majors have been approved under Plan A as of Fall 1993. AS (Associate of Science) degrees are awarded to students whose majors are in the areas of the physical and life sciences OR in specialized technical areas considered to be applied sciences. AA (Associate of Arts) degrees are awarded to students whose majors are in areas of the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Examples of the former (AS): Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Registered Nursing; examples of the latter (AA): Anthropology, Art, Economics, English, Mathematics, Sociology. The type of Associate degree conferred is noted next to each major listed below: AA stands for Associate of Arts degree; AS stands for Associate of Science degree.

• Art 101 Survey of Art History I 3
• Art 102 Survey of Art History II 3
• Art 201 Drawing I 3
• Art 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design 3
• Art 502 Beginning Three-Dimensional Design 3

6 units from the following, 3 of which must be from Column A:

Column A

• Art 103 Art Appreciation (3)
• Art 105 Intro Survey of Asian Art (3)
• Art 109 Intro Survey of the Arts of Africa,
• Oceania, Native America (3)

Column B

• Art 112 Contemporary Art Experience (3)
• Art 115 Intro Survey of Modern Art (3)
• Art 116 History of Women and Art (3)

Total 21

• Biol 6 General Biology I 5
• Biol 7 General Biology II 5
• Chem 101 General Chemistry I 5
• Chem 102 General Chemistry II 5

Total 20

• Bdcast 1 Fundamentals of Radio/Television 3
• Bdcast 3 Voice and Diction for Radio/Television 3
• Bdcast 10 Radio Programming and Production 3
• Bdcast 25 Radio/TV/Film Writing 3
• Bdcast 26 TV/Film Aesthetics 3
• Bdcast 46 Fundamentals of Television Production 4

Total 19

• CD 1 Child Growth and Development 3
• CD 11 Home, School and Community Relations 3
• CD 3 OR Creative Experiences for Children I OR II 3

Plus complete one of the following options:

Early Childhood Education Option

• CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices 3
• CD 10 Child Health 3
• F&CS 1 Professional Career Opportunities 2

In addition, must complete one of the following options:

• CD 3 OR Creative Experiences for Children I OR II (3) (whichever not already taken in Core classes above)
• CD 42 The Child in a Diverse Society (3)
• CD 45 Programs for Exceptional Children (3)
• F&CS 31 Marriage and Family Life (3)

Total 20

Special Education Option

• CD 45 Programs for Exceptional Children 3
• CD 10 Child Health 3
• CD 42 The Child in a Diverse Society (3) OR
• F&CS 31 Marriage and Family Life (3)
• Psych 17 The Exceptional Child (3) OR
• Psych 14 Abnormal Psychology (3)

Total 21

Infant and Toddler Studies Option

• CD 30 Infant and Toddler Studies I 3
• CD 31 Infant and Toddler Studies II 3
• CD 10 Child Health 3
• F&CS 1 Professional Career Opportunities 2

In addition, must complete one course listed below:

• CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices (3)
• CD 42 The Child in a Diverse Society (3)
• CD 45 Programs for Exceptional Children (3)
• F&CS 31 Marriage and Family Life (3)

Total 23

School Age Programs Option

• CD 46 School Age Programs I 3
• CD 47 School Age Programs II 3
• CD 10 Child Health 3
• F&CS 1 Professional Career Opportunities 2

In addition, must complete one course listed below:

• CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices (3)
• CD 42 The Child in a Diverse Society (3)
• CD 45 Programs for Exceptional Children (3)
• F&CS 31 Marriage and Family Life (3)

Total 23

Administration & Supervision Option

• CD 38 Administration & Supervision of Early Child Programs
• CD 39 Administration & Supervision of

Early Child Programs II 3

• CD 65 Adult Supervision/Early Childhood Mentoring 2
• F&CS 1 Professional Career Opportunities 2

In addition, must complete one course listed below:

• CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices (3)
• CD 10 Child Health (3)
• CD 42 The Child in a Diverse Society (3)
• CD 45 Programs for Exceptional Children (3)
• F&CS 31 Marriage and Family Life (3)

Total 22

• Astron 1 Elementary Astronomy 3
• Environ Sci 1 The Human Environment: Physical Processes 3
• Geol 1 Physical Geology 3
• Ocean 1 Introduction to Oceanography 3

Part II - Electives

Select from the following courses to complete at least 18 total units. A lab course cannot apply unless the corresponding lecture course is also taken.

Total 18

• Econ 1 Principles of Economics I 3
• Econ 2 Principles of Economics II 3
• Math 245 or 238 or 265 College Algebra or Calculus for Business & Social Sciences I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry

Part II - Option

One course chosen from the following: 5-6

• Acctg 1 (OR 21 & 22) Introductory Accounting I OR Bookkeeping & Acctg. I & II
• Math 239, 266 Mathematical Analysis for Business & Social Sciences II,
• Calculus with Analytic Geometry II

Part III - Elective

One course chosen from the following to complete at least 18 units: 1-5

• Economics 4, 5, 10, 30, 185, 285, 385, Accounting 1, 2, 21, 22
• Computer Science-Information Technology (Any transferable course)
• Mathematics 225 , 239 , 266
• Statistics 1
• Philosophy 7, 9

Total 18-22

• El 4A /B Fundamentals of Electronics 4
• El 20A/B Electronics Circuits 1 with lab 4
• El 22A/B Electronics Circuits 2 with lab 4
• El 54 Computer Logic 4
• El 58 Introduction to Microprocessors 4

Total 20

• GE 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering, and Technology 2
• GE 111 Introduction to Engineering Drafting 3
• Math 265 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5
• GET 166 Shop Practice 2

In addition, the following courses must be taken:

• GE 112 Engineering Descriptive Geometry 3
• GE 151 Materials of Engineering 3
• GE 243 Statics and Strength of Materials 4

Total 22

In addition to these classes the student needs to complete the required Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry for the school to which he OR she is transferring.

• Engl 101 College Reading and Composition I 3
• Engl 102 College Reading and Composition II 3

Part II

Two courses chosen from one of the following sequences:

• Engl 205 , 206 English Literature I, II OR
• Engl 211 , 212 , 213 Fiction, Poetry, Dramatic Literature

Part III

Two courses chosen from the following:

• English 203 , 204 , 207 , 208 , 214 , 215 , 216
• English 205 , 206 (if not used in Part II)
• English 211 , 212 , 213 (if not used in Part II)

Total 18

• Afri-Amer St 4 The African-American in the History of the United States I 3
• Afri-Amer St 5 The African-American in the History of the United States II 3
• Chic St 7 The Mexican-American in the History of the United States I 3
• Chic St 8 The Mexican-American in the History of the United States II 3
• Jewish St 25 The History of the Jewish People 3
• Jewish St 1 The Jew in America 3

Plus 6-9 units from the following:

• Afri-Amer St 2 The African-American in Contemporary Urban Society (3)
• Afri-Amer St 20 African-American Literature I (3)
• Soc 2 American Social Problems (3)
• Soc 11 Ethnic and Racial Minorities in the United States (3)
• Hist 9 History of American Minorities (3)
• Hist 20 History of California and the Pacific Coast (3)
• Jewish St 2 The Jewish Religious Heritage (3)
• Jewish St 9 Hebrew Civilization I (3)
• Jewish St 10 Hebrew Civilization II (3)
• Jewish St 27 Holocaust: A Prototype of Genocide (3)
• Chic St 2 The Mexican-American in Contemporary Society (3)
• Chic St 44 Mexican Civilization (3)

Total 24-27

• Fire Tech 201 Fire Protection Organization 3
• Fire Tech 202 Fire Prevention Technology 3
• Fire Tech 203 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems 3
• Fire Tech 204 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3
• Fire Tech 205 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3

Plus 6 units from the following:

• Fire Tech 27 Wildland Firefighter (4)
• Fire Tech 28 Wildland Engine Firefighter (4)
• Fire Tech 30 Fire Marshal Certification-Instructor 1A (2)
• Fire Tech 31 Fire Marshal Certification-Instructor 1B (2)
• Fire Tech 40 Fire Marshal Certification-Fire Prevention 1A (2)
• Fire Tech 41 Fire Marshal Certification-Fire Prevention 1B (2)
• Fire Tech 42 Fire Marshal Certification-Fire Prevention 1C (2)
• Fire Tech 48 Fire Marshal Certification-Public Education 1 (2)
• Fire Tech 50 Fire Marshal Certification-Management 1 (2)
• Fire Tech 60 Fire Marshal Certification-Command 1A (2)
• Fire Tech 61 Fire Marshal Certification-Command 1B (2)
• Fire Tech 70 Fire Marshal Certification-Fire Investigation 1A (2)
• Fire Tech 71 Fire Marshal Certification-Fire Investigation 1B (2)
• Fire Tech 80 USAR-Trench Rescue (1.5)
• Fire Tech 81 Rescue Systems 1 (2)
• Fire Tech 82 Low/High Angle Rescue (2)
• Fire Tech 83 Confined Space Rescue (2)
• Fire Tech 91 I-100 Incident Command System (0.5)
• Fire Tech 93 I-300 Incident Command System (1)
• Fire Tech 94 I-400 Advanced Incident Command (1)
• Fire Tech 95A Fire Marshal Accredited Firefighter 1 Academy-Mod A (7)
• Fire Tech 95B Fire Marshal Accredited Firefighter 1 Academy-Mod B (7)
• Fire Tech 96 Emergency Medical Technician 1 (4)
• Fire Tech 97 Emergency Medical Technician 1-Refresher (4)
• Fire Tech 98 Fire Dept. Physical Ability Testing (.1)
• Fire Tech 206 Hazardous Materials (3)
• Fire Tech 207 Wildland Fire Control (3)
• Fire Tech 208 Fire Hydraulics (3)
• Fire Tech 209 Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy (3)
• Fire Tech 210 Fire Company Organization and Procedures (3)
• Fire Tech 213 Fire Investigation (3)
• Fire Tech 214 Rescue Practices (3)
• Fire Tech 217 Fire Apparatus (3)

Total 21

• Fren 21 & 22 OR 1, Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced French2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6
• Fren 10 French Civilization (3) OR
• Fren 8 (2 semesters) Conversational French (4) OR
• Linguistics 1 Introduction to Language & Linguistics (3)

Total 18-20

• Geog 1 Physical Geography 3
• Geog 2 Cultural Elements of Geography 3
• Geog 3 OR Meteor 3 Introduction to Weather and Climate 3
• Geog 15 Physical Geography Laboratory 2

In addition, three courses chosen from the following: 9

• Geol 1 Physical Geology (3)
• Ocean 1 Introduction to Oceanography (3)
• Stat 1 OR Math 225 Elementary Statistics I for the Social Sciences OR Introductory Statistics (3)

Total 20

• Ger 1, 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced German
• Ger 10 German Civilization (3) OR
• Ger 8 (2 semesters) Conversational German (4) OR
• Linguistics 1 Introduction to Language and Linguistics (3)

Total 18-19

• Hist 1 Introduction to Western Civilization I 3
• Hist 2 Introduction to Western Civilization II 3
• Two sequential courses chosen from the following: 6
• Hist 5 & 6 History of the Americas I & II
• Hist 11 & 12 Political and Social History of the U.S. I & II
• Hist 17 & 18 American Civilization I & II

Two courses chosen from the following:

• History 3, 4, 7, 8, 13 (not in combination with 11 & 12, 14, 15, 17 & 18), 14 (not in combination with 11 & 12, 13, 17 & 18), 15, 19 (not in combination with 11 & 12, 13, 17 & 18), 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 50, 52, 76
• Humanities 6, 8

Total 18

• Humanities 1 Cultural Patterns of Western Civilization 3
• Humanities 30 The Beginnings of Civilization 3
• Humanities 31 People in Contemporary Society 3

Plus one course chosen from each of the three categories listed below:

The Arts

• African-American Studies 20
• Humanities 3, 7, 61
• Music 111, 121, 122
• Art 101, 102, 103, 105, 109
• English 203 , 204 , 205 , 206 , 207 , 208 , 213 , 214 , 215 , 216
• Theater 100, 110, 115, 125
• Jewish Studies 3, 5, 17

Additional Civilization Courses

• Humanities 2, 6, 8, 40, 60, 88
• History 1, 2, 3, 4, 17, 18, 19, 21, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30
• Chicano Studies 44
• Jewish Studies 9, 10, 25
• Spanish 9, 10, 16
• Italian 10
• French 10
• German 10

Religious and Philosophical Ideas

• History 7, 47, 48, 49
• Philosophy 1, 3, 4, 20, 22, 25
• Anthropology 121
• Jewish Studies 2 18

• Ital 1, 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced Italian
• Ital 10 Italian Civilization (3) OR
• Ital 8 (2 semesters) Conversational Italian (4) OR
• Linguistics 1 Introduction to Language and Linguistics (3)

Total 18-19

• Jewish St 2 The Jewish Religious Heritage 3
• Jewish St 4 Israel:Theory and Practice of Zionism 3
• Jewish St 11 Elementary Hebrew I 5
• Jewish St 25 The History of the Jewish People 3
• Jewish St 27 Holocaust:A Prototype of Genocide 3

Total 17

Plus 3 units from the following:

• Jewish St 1 The Jew in America (3)
• Jewish St 3 Contemporary Hebrew Literature in Translation (3)
• Jewish St 5 Yiddish Literature in English Translation (3)
• Jewish St 6 American-Jewish Literature (3)
• Jewish St 7 College Yiddish I (3)
• Jewish St 8 College Yiddish II (3)
• Jewish St 9 Hebrew Civilization I (3)
• Jewish St 10 Hebrew Civilization 10 (3)
• Jewish St 12 Elementary Hebrew II (5)
• Jewish St 13 Intermediate Hebrew I (5)
• Jewish St 14 Intermediate Hebrew II (5)
• Jewish St 17 The Talmud: Mishnah as Literature (3)
• Jewish St 26 Survey of Jewish Thought and Culture (3)

Total 20

• Jrnal 101 Collecting and Writing News 3
• Jrnal 105 Mass Communications 3
• Jrnal 106 Mechanics of Expression 3

Plus complete one of the following options:

Newspaper Journalism Option

• Jrnal 202 Advanced Newswriting 3
• Jrnal 218 Practical Editing 3
• Jrnal 228 Computerized Composition 3

Magazine Journalism Option

• Jrnal 108 Article Writing 3
• Jrnal 220 Magazine Editing 3
• Jrnal 228 Computerized Composition 3

Photo-Journalism Option

• Photo 10 Beginning Photography 3
• Photo 11 Advanced Photography 4
• Photo 20 Beginning Photojournalism (4) OR
• Photo 23 Magazine Photography (4)
• Plus 3 additional approved units 3

Total 18-23

• Language and Rationality
• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Natural Science
• Plus six (6) additional units chosen from any of the above areas.

Option 2: Nine (9) units in each of two areas chosen from the following areas in General Education listed for the AA (Plan A)

• Language and Rationality
• Humanities
• Social Science
• Natural Science

NOTE: Students may substitute Area E on the General Education Certification (transfer to California State Universities) list for one of the above areas (Health 9, 10, 11 and Physical Education may not be used if they are used to meet General Education requirements).

Total 18

• Math 265 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5
• Math 266 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5
• Math 267 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 5
• Plus one course chosen from the following: 3
• Math 260 , 270 , 275 Precalculus, Linear Algebra, Ordinary Differential Equation

Total 18

• Phil 12 History of Greek Philosophy 3
• Phil 14 History of Modern European Philosophy 3
• Phil 9 Symbolic Logic 3
• Phil 20 Ethics 3

In addition, two courses chosen from the following:

• Phil 1 Intro. to Philosophy (3)
• Phil 6 Logic in Practice (3)
• Phil 7 Inductive Logic (3)
• Phil 40 Intro. to the Philosophy of Art (3)
• Phil 30 Asian Philosophy (3)
• Phil 33 Comparative Survey of World Religions (3)
• Phil 35 Judaism, Christianity, & Islam (3) OR other courses may be approved by petition.

Total 18

• Biol 3 Introduction to Biology 4
• Health 11 Principles of Healthful Living 3

Select 7 units from the following Physical Education Majors courses:

• PE 701 Advanced Life Saving (2)
• PE 702 Water Safety Instruction (3)
• PE 710 Officiating Competitive Sports I (2)
• PE 711 Officiating Competitive Sports II (2)
• PE 712 Introduction to Physical Education (3)
• PE 713 Introduction to Coaching Athletics (3)
• Health 3 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (1)
• Health 12 Safety Education and First Aid (3)

Plus 4 units of activity electives chosen from the following:

• Physical Education 95, 96, 97, 100 through 699, 701 and 702

Total 18

• Pol Sci 1 The Government of the United States 3
• Pol Sci 2 Modern World Governments 3
• Pol Sci 5 The History of Western Political Thought 3
• Pol Sci 7 Contemporary World Affairs 3
• Law 3 Civil Rights and the Law 3

Plus one course chosen from the following:

• Political Science 9
• History 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 50, 52, 76
• Chicano Studies 7, 8
• African-American Studies 4, 5

Total 18

• Psych 1 General Psychology I 3
• Psych 2 General Psychology II 3

Plus complete one of the following options:

General Option

• 12 units chosen from any Psychology courses: 12

Developmental Option

• Psych 11 Child Psychology 3
• Psych 12 Adolescent Psychology 3
• Psych 17 The Exceptional Child 3

Plus three units chosen from the following:

• Psychology 3, 13, 14, 16, 385
• Personality and Social Option
• Psych 3 Personality and Social Development 3
• Psych 13 Social Psychology 3
• Psych 14 Abnormal Psychology 3
• Plus three units chosen from the following: 3
• Psychology 11, 12, 16, 385

Total 18

• Soc 1 Introduction to Sociology 3
• Soc 2 American Social Problems 3
• Soc 12 Marriage and Family Life 3

In addition complete one of the following options:

General Option

9 units chosen from the following:

• Any Sociology course
• Stat 1 Elementary Statistics I for the Social Sciences

Social Welfare Option

9 units chosen from the following:

• Sociology 3, 10, 11, 17, 21, 22, 25, 185 & 285 OR 385
• Statistics 1

Total 18

• Span 21 & 22 Fundamentals of Spanish I & II (6) OR
• Span 1 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 (5)
• Span 6 Advanced Spanish II (5)
• Span 35 Spanish for Spanish Speakers I (5)
• Span 36 Spanish for Spanish Speakers II (5)
• Span 48 Intro to Spanish Translation I (3)
• Span 49 Intro to Spanish Translation II (3)
• Span 8 (2 semesters) Conversational Spanish (4) OR
• Linguistics 1 Introduction to Language and Linguistics (3) OR One chosen from the following:
• Span 9 Hispanic Civilization (3)
• Span 10 Latin-American Civilization (3)
• Span 12 Contemporary Mexican Literature (3)
• Span 16 Mexican Civilization (3)
• Span 25 Spanish American Short Story in Translation (3)
• Span 46 Chicano Literature/Literatura Chicana (3)

Total 18-24

• Spch Comm 101 Oral Communication I 3
• Spch Comm 102 Oral Communication II (3) OR Spch Comm 385 Directed Study-Spch. Comm. (3)
• Spch Comm 104/105 Argumentation 3
• Spch Comm 121 The Process of Interpersonal Communication 3
• Spch Comm 130 Intro. to Oral Interpretation of Literature 3
• Spch Comm 151 Small Group Communication 3

Total 18

• Theater 110 History of the World Theater 3
• Theater 120 History of the African-American Theater 3
• Theater 125 Dramatic Literature 3
• Theater 270 Beginning Acting 3
• Theater 272 Intermediate Applied Acting 3
• Plus 6 units from the following: 6
• Theater 274 Advanced Applied Acting (3)
• Theater 301 Stagecraft (3)
• Theater 325 Stage Management & Advanced Stagecraft (3)
• Theater 450 Beginning Stage Make-Up (3)

Total 21