Major Requirements: At least 36 semester units of study taken in a single discipline or related disciplines. The following majors have been approved under Plan B 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 the 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.

Associate Degree Majors; Art (AA)

• Core
  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

In addition, complete one of the following options:

• Graphic Design Option
  Art 600 Lettering I 3
  Art 604 Graphic Design I 3
  Art 605 Graphic Design II 3
  Art 618 Advertising Photo/Graphics I 3
  Art 620 Illustration I 3
  Art 626 Art Production Methods I 3
  Plus 6 units chosen from the following: 6
  Art 202, 204, 205, 300, 503, 606, 609, 610, 619, 621
  24
  
• Three Dimensional Design Option
  Art 503 Intermediate Design 3
  Art 700 Introduction to Sculpture 3
  Art 708 Introduction to Ceramics 3
  Plus 9-13 units chosen from the following: 9-13
  Art 112, 185, 285, 385, 701, 704, 705, 709, 710, 711
  18-22
  
• Two Dimensional Studio Option
  Art 202 Drawing II 3
  Art 204 Life Drawing I 3
  Art 300 Introduction to Painting 3
  Art 400 Introduction to Printmaking 3
  Plus 9-13 units chosen from the following: 9-13
  Art 112, 185, 203, 205, 206, 207, 208, 285, 301, 302,
  304, 305, 385, 401, 402, 403, 404, 407, 408, 411, 503, 620
  21-25
  

Associate Degree Majors; Broadcasting (AA)

• Core
  Bdcast 1 Fundamentals of Radio & TV Broadcasting 3
  Bdcast 3 Voice & Diction for Radio & TV 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
  19
  

In addition, complete one of the options listed below:

• Radio Option
  Jrnal 101 Collecting and Writing News 3
  Spch Comm 101 Oral Communication I 3
  Bdcast 10 (advanced) Radio Programming and Production 3
  Bdcast 17 Industrial and Commercial Voice-Over Techniques 3
  Bdcast 22 Radio/Television Activities 1
  Bdcast 31 Advanced Voice-Over 3
  Spch Comm 130 Intro to Oral Interpretation of Literature 3
  19
  
• Television Option
  Bdcast 5 Radio and Television Acting 3
  Bdcast 28 Television Announcing I 3
  Bdcast 45 Advanced Workshop for TV Acting and Directing 3
  Bdcast 46 (advanced) Fundamentals of Television Production 4
  Bdcast 83 Field Work III 3
  Bdcast 385 Directed Study-Broadcasting 3
  19
  
• Performance Option
  Bdcast 5 Radio and Television Acting 3
  Bdcast 5 (advanced) Radio and Television Acting 3
  Bdcast 17 Industrial and Commercial Voice-over Techniques 3
  Bdcast 28 Television Announcing I 3
  Bdcast 31 Advanced Voice-Over 3
  Bdcast 45 Advanced Workshop for TV Acting and Directing 3
  Bdcast 185 Directed Study-Broadcasting 1
  19
  

Associate Degree Majors; Business (AA)

• Core
  Acctg 1 or 21 & 22 Introductory Accounting I or
  Bookkeeping and Accounting I & II 5-6
  OA 82 Microcomputer Software Survey 3
  Bus 1 Introduction to Business 3
  Mgmt 31 or Supv 3 Human Relations for Employees or Human Relations (Developing Supervisory Leadership)
  Bus 5 or Law 1 Business Law I 3
  Plus one course chosen from the following: 3-5
  Business 38, Mathematics 115, 175 , 225 , 235 ; Statistics 1
  20-23
  

In addition, complete one of the following options:

• Accounting Option
  Acctg 2 Introductory Accounting II 5
  Acctg 3 Intermediate Accounting 3
  Acctg 15 Tax Accounting I 3
  Mgmt 48 Management Systems and Procedures 3
  One course chosen from the following: Any Accounting course not used above 3
  17
  
• Banking and Finance Option
  Finance 8 Personal Finance and Investments 3
  Finance 15 Principles of Banking 3
  Plus 10 units chosen from the following: 10
  Acctg 2 Introductory Accounting II (5)
  Econ 1, 2 Principles of Economics I, II (3)
  Finance 16, 17 Installment Credit, Analysis of Financial Statements (3)
  Off Mach 1 Introduction to Office Machines (1)
  RE 7 Real Estate Finance I (3)
  Supv 1, 7 Elements of Supervision, Industrial Economics (3)
  16
  
• Management and Supervision Option
  Mgmt 48 Management Systems and Procedures 3
  Econ 1 Principles of Economics I 3
  Psych 1 or Supv 2 General Psychology I, Basic Psychology for Supervisors 3
  International Bus 1 International Trade 3
  Plus 7 units chosen from the following: 7
  Acctg 2 Introductory Accounting II (5)
  Any Supervision course not used above
  Any Management course not used above
  Off Mach 1 Introduction to Office Machines (1)
  19
  
• Marketing Option
  Market 1 Principles of Selling 3
  Market 11 Fundamentals of Advertising 3
  Market 21 Principles of Marketing 3
  Market 31 Retail Merchandising 3
  International Bus 1 International Trade 3
  Plus 5-6 units chosen from the following: 5-6 (may not include core courses)
  Accounting
  Business
  Business 5 or 6 (Law 1 or 2)
  Marketing
  Management
  20-21
  
• Real Estate Option
  RE 1 Real Estate Principles 3
  RE 3 Real Estate Practices 3
  RE 5 Legal Aspects of Real Estate I 3
  RE 7 Real Estate Finance I 3
  RE 9 Real Estate Appraisal 3
  Real Estate 21 or any Accounting course 3-5
  18-20
  Total 36-43
  

Associate Degree Majors; CAOT (AA)

• Core
  CAOT 2 Computer Keyboarding II 3
  CAOT 31 Business English 3
  CAOT 32 Business Communications 3
  CAOT 33 Records Management and Filing 2
  CAOT 34 Business Vocabulary & Spelling 2
  CAOT 37 Secretarial Accounting 3
  CAOT 82 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office 3
  CAOT 92 Microcomputer Windows Applications 2
  Plus two courses chosen from the following: 5-6
  CAOT 97 Intro. To Internet for the Office (3)
  CAOT 47 Applied Office Practice (2)
  CAOT 7 Machine Transcription (3)
  CAOT 108 Microcomputer Presentation Design for Office (2)
  26-27

• Office Systems and Word Processing Specialist Option
  CAOT 39 Word Processing: Keyboarding and Operations (3)
  OR
  CAOT 84 Microcomp. Office Applications: Word Processing (3)
  CAOT 35 Word Processing: Concepts in Information Systems 3
  CAOT 85 Microcomputer Office Applications: Spreadsheets 3
  CAOT 86 Microcomputer Office Applications: Database 3
  12
  
• Office Assistant Option
  CAOT 39 Word Processing: Keyboarding and Operations (3)
  OR
  CAOT 84 Microcomp. Office Applications: Word Processing (3)
  Plus 9 additional units from any Off. Adm. courses not used above to equal the 38 units needed. 9
  Total 38-39

Associate Degree Majors; Chemistry (AS)

• Chem 101 General Chemistry I 5
  Chem 102 General Chemistry II 5
  Chem 210 Principles of Organic Chemistry 5
  AND
  Chem 221 Biochemistry for Science Majors 5
  OR
  Chem 211 Organic Chemistry for Science Majors I 5
  AND
  Chem 212 Organic Chemistry for Science Majors II 5
  Math 265 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5
  Math 266 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5
  Physics 6 & 7 General Physics I & II (8-10)
  OR
  37 & 38 Physics for Engineers and Scientists I & II (8-10)
  Total 38-40
  

Associate Degree Majors; Child Development (AA)

• CD 1 Child Growth and Development 3
  CD 2 Early Childhood: Principles and Practices 3
  CD 3 or 4 Creative Experiences for Children I or II 3
  CD 10 Child Health 3
  CD 11 Home, School, and Community Relations 3
  F&CS 1 Professional Career Opportunities 2
  CD 22 Practicum in Child Development I (4)
  AND
  CD 23 Practicum in Child Development II (4)
  OR
  CD 81 Field Work in Child Development I (3)
  AND
  CD 82 Field Work in Child Development II (3)
  23-25
  Plus 11-13 units chosen from any other Child Development classes or F &CS 31 to complete a minimum of 36 units of work.
  36-38
  

Associate Degree Majors; Cinema Arts (AA)

• Core
  Cinema 101 Beginning Film Production Workshop 3
  Cinema 105 History of Motion Pictures 3
  Cinema 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3
  Cinema 110 Motion Picture Sound 3
  Cinema 115 Cinematography 3
  Cinema 117 Creative Cinematography Techniques 3
  Cinema 120 Film Editing 3
  Cinema 125 Film Production Workshop I 3
  24

Plus any 12 to 13 units from the following options:

• Cinema 104 History of Documentary Films (3)
  Cinema 106 The Art of Animation & Special Effects (3)
  Cinema 125 Film Production Workshop I (with Sync Sound) (3)
  Cinema 185, 285, 385 Directed Study (1-3)
  Bdcast 1 Fundamentals of Broadcasting (3)
  Bdcast 5 Radio & Television Acting (3)
  Bdcast 17 Industrial & Commercial Voice-Over Techniques (3)
  Bdcast 25 Radio/TV/Film Writing (3)
  Bdcast 26 TV/Film Aesthetics (3)
  Bdcast 27 TV/Film Documentary (3)
  Bdcast 45 Advanced TV Acting & Directing (4)
  Bdcast 46 Fundamentals of TV Production (4)
  Photo 10 Beginning Photography (3)
  Jrnal 105 Mass Communications (3)
  CSIT 865 Computer Graphics (3)
  CSIT 867 Microcomputer Operating Environments (2)
  Art 604 Graphic Design I (3)
  Art 618 Advertising Photo/Graphics I (4)
  Music 165 Intro. to Recording Arts (3)
  Music 171 Intro. to Acoustics (3)
  English 240 Literature and the Motion Picture (3)
  Total 36-37
  
  

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Associate Degree Majors-Computer Aided Design Technology (AS)

• Core
  GE 101 Intro. to Science, Engineering & Technology 2
  GE 111 or GE 912 Intro. to Engineering Drafting or
  Elementary Engineering Drafting 3
  GET 166 Shop Practice 2
  Math 115 or any 5 unit mathematics course 5
  12
  

In addition to the core complete one of the following options:

• Mechanical Drafting/Design Option
  Math 240 Trigonometry (3)
  OR
  GE 111 Intro. to Engineering Drafting - If not taken in core (3)
  GE 112 Engineering Descriptive Geometry 3
  Math 115 Elementary Algebra 5
  GET 211 Elementary Engineering Graphics 3
  GET 212 Applied Engineering Computer Graphics 3
  GET 213 Intro to Autocad 3
  GET 214 Advanced Autocad 3
  T & M 27 Basic Machine Shop Theory & Practice 4
  39
  

Associate Degree Majors;Computer Science-Information TechnologyComputer Science-Information Technology (AS)

• Core
  CSIT 802 Intro. To Computer Science(replaces 806 & 807) (5)
  OR
  CSIT 806 Intro. To Computer Programming (3)
  AND
  CSIT 807 Programming Logic (3)
  CSIT 830 Microcomputer Application Software 3
  CSIT 832 Advanced Data Structures and Intro. to Data Bases 3
  CSIT 836 Introduction to Data Structures 3
  CSIT 839 Intermediate Programming Using C/C++ 3
  CSIT 840 Object-Oriented Programming in C++ 3
  CSIT 884 Navigating the Internet 2
  Plus 15 units chosen from the following: 15
  Computer Science-Information Technology 808 ; 809 ; 816 or 834 ; 850 ; 861 ; 863 ; 865 ; 890
  Total 37-38
  

Associate Degree Majors; Earth Science (AS)

• Core
  Math 265 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5
  Math 266 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5
  Math 267 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 5
  Physics 37 Physics for Engineers & Scientists I 5
  Physics 38 Physics for Engineers & Scientists II 5
  Physics 39 Physics for Engineers & Scientists III 5
  Plus 6 units chosen from the following: 6
  Astron 1 Elementary Astronomy (3)
  Environ Sci 1 The Human Environment: Physical Processes (3)
  Geol 1 Physical Geology (3)
  Total 36
  

Associate Degree Majors;ElectronicsElectronics (AS)

• Core
  El 2 Introduction to Electronics 3
  El 4 A /B Fundamentals of Electronics I with lab 4
  El 10 Mathematics of Electronics I 3
  El 20 A/B Electronic Circuits I with lab 4
  El 22 A/B Electronic Circuits 2 with lab 4
  El 54 Computer Logic 4
  El 56 /57 Computer Circuits with lab 4
  El 58 Introduction to Microprocessors 4
  El 64 Technical Computer Applications 4
  34
  
  

In addition, complete one of the following options:

• Biomedical Equipment Technology Option
  3-4 units chosen from the following: 3-4
  El 34 Introduction to Biomedical Electronics (3)
  El 36 /37 Biomedical Measurements 1 (4)
  El 38 /39 Biomedical Measurements 2 (4)
  El 931 Cooperative Education (Internship) (3)
  EL 941 Cooperative Education Internship) (4)
  
• Consumer/Computer Servicing Option
  3-4 units chosen from the following: 3-4
  El 44 Communications Electronics (3)
  El 66 /67 Television Circuits I with lab (4)
  El 68 /69 Television Circuits 2 with lab (4)
  El 85 Stereo Systems I (4)
  El 110 VCR Servicing with lab (4)
  El 931 Cooperative Education (Internship) (3)
  EL 941 Cooperative Education (Internship) (4)
  
• Industrial Electronics Option
  3-4 units chosen from the following: 3-4
  El 6A /B Fundamentals of Electronics 2 (4)
  El 24A /B Electronics Circuits 3 (4)
  El 240 Industrial Electronics (4)
  El 931 Cooperative Education (Internship) (3)
  EL 941 Cooperative Education (Internship) (4)
  37-38
  

Engineering Technology (AS)

• Core
  GE 101 Intro. to Science, Engineering & Technology 2
  GET 166 Shop Practice 2
  GE 912 Elementary Engineering Drafting 3
  T & M 27 Basic Machine Shop Theory & Practice 4
  Math 115 Elementary Algebra 5
  16
  

In addition complete one of the following options

• Industrial/Manufacturing Option
  Math 240 Trigonometry 3
  Draft 17 Blueprint Reading II 2
  GET 211 Elementary Engineering Graphics 3
  NC 21 Advanced Manual CNC Lathe Programming and 3
  T & M 30 Machine Shop Practice I 3
  Chem 60 Introduction to General Chemistry (5)
  OR
  Chem 68 Preparation for General Chemistry (5)
  CSIT 830 Microcomputer Application Software 3
  22-25
  Total 38-41
  
• Mechanical Engineering Option
  Math 240 Trigonometry 3
  GE 111 Intro. to Engineering Drafting - If not taken in core (3)
  Draft 17 Blueprint Reading II 2
  NC 21 Advanced Manual CNC Lathe Programming and 3
  GE 112 Engineering Descriptive Geometry 3
  GET 211 Elementary Engineering Graphics 3
  CSIT 830 Microcomputer Application Software 3
  GET 212 Applied Engineering Computer Graphics I 3
  20-23
  Total 36-39
  
  

Associate Degree Majors; Geology (AS) Complete Parts I and II

• Part I
  Geol 1 Physical Geology 3
  Geol 6 Physical Geology Laboratory 2
  Chem 101 General Chemistry I 5
  Chem 102 General Chemistry II 5
  Choose one of the following Physics sequences:
  Physics 37 , 38 , 39 Physics for Engineers & Scientists I, II, III (15)
  OR
  Physics 6 , 7 General Physics I, II (8)
  Total 23-30
  
• Part II
  Select from the following courses to complete at least 36 total units.
  A lab course cannot apply unless lecture course is also taken.
  Geol 2 Earth History (3)
  Geol 7 Earth History Laboratory (2)
  Stat 1 Elementary Statistics I for the Social Sciences (3)
  OR
  Math 225 Introductory Statistics (3)
  Math 265 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5)
  Biology 7 General Biology II (5)
  Ocean 1 Introduction to Oceanography (3)
  Ocean 10 Physical Oceanography Laboratory (2)
  Geog 31 Introduction to GIS (3)
  Geog 32 GIS Applications (3)
  Total 36
  

Associate Degree Majors; Liberal Arts and Sciences (AA)

• This major requires completion of the California State University General Education Certification plan or completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) with a minimum of 36 transferable units. Courses that apply to either of the above plans, as well as to the AA degree general education requirements, may be double-counted for both the Liberal Arts AA major and the AA general education requirements. If IGETC is completed with fewer than 36 transferable units, other UC or CSU transferable coursework may be counted, such as lower division major courses required by the university to which the student intends to transfer.
  Total 36
  
• NOTE: Completion of this Associate Degree does not guarantee completion of transfer requirements to all CSU or UC campuses and majors. See a counselor for details on completing transfer requirements.
  

Manufacturing Technology (AS)

• Core
  GE 101 Intro. to Science, Engineering & Technology 2
  GE 111 or GE 912 Intro. to Engineering Drafting or Elementary Engineering Drafting 3
  GET 166 Shop Practice 2
  T & M 27 Basic Machine Shop Theory & Practice 4
  Math 115 or any 5 unit mathematics course 5
  16

In addition complete one of the following options:

• Metal Machining Option
  Draft 17 Blueprint Reading II 2
  NC 21 Advanced Manual CNC Lathe Programming & Intro to CAM 3
  T & M 30 Machine Shop Practice I 3
  T & M 31 Machine Shop Practice II 3
  NC 22 Advanced Manual CNC Mill & Micro-Computer Assisted Programming 3
  NC 23 Computer Aided Manufacturing Programming of CNC Equipment 3
  17
  Total 33

• Numerical Control Option
  NC 21 Advanced Manual CNC Lathe Programming & Intro to CAM 3
  Draft 17 Blueprint Reading II 2
  GE 151 Materials of Engineering 3
  NC 22 Advanced Manual CNC Mill & Micro-Computer Assisted Programming 3
  NC 25 Numerical Control Computer Programming 3
  T & M 30 Machine Shop Practice I 3
  T & M 40 Industrial Tool Design 4
  21
  Total 37
  

Associate Degree Majors Music (AA)

• Music 121 Music History & Literature I 3
  Music 122 Music History & Literature II 3
  Music 152 Current Musical Events
  (2 semesters, 1 unit each) 2
  Music 201 Harmony I 3
  Music 202 Harmony II 3
  Music 203 Harmony III 3
  Music 211 Musicianship I 2
  Music 212 Musicianship II 2
  Music 213 Musicianship III 2
  Music 221 Counterpoint I 3
  Music 222 Counterpoint II 3
  Music 250 Music Performance Workshop
  (2 semesters, .5 unit each) 1
  Music 324 Elementary Piano IV 2
  Performance ensembles (4 semesters, .5-1 units each) 2-4
  Electives in Music 3
  Total 37-39

Associate Degree Majors; Music-Commercial Music (AA)

• Music 137 Music As A Business 3
  Music 161 Introduction to Electronic 3
  Music 165 Introduction to Recording Arts 3
  Music 200 Introduction to Music Theory 4
  Music 205 Commercial Harmony I 3
  Music 206 Commercial Harmony II 3
  Music 211 Musicianship I 2
  Music 212 Musicianship II 2
  Music 241 Music Notation & Copying I 1
  Music 265 Recording Arts Workshop 3
  Music 281 Commercial Music Techniques I 3
  Music 282 Commercial Music Techniques II 3
  Music 295 Computer Music Sequencing 1
  Music 322 Elementary Piano II 2
  Performance ensembles (4 semesters, .5-1 units each) 2-4
  Total 38-40
  

Associate Degree Majors; Physical Education (AA)

• Biol 3 Introduction to Biology 4
  Anat 1 Introduction to Human Anatomy 4
  AND
  Physiol 1 Introduction to Human Physiology 4
  OR
  Physiol 8 Anatomy 4
  AND
  Physiol 9 Physiology 4
  Health 11 Principles of Healthful Living 3
  Health 12 Safety Education and First Aid 3
  F&CS 21 Nutrition 3
  Statistics 1 Elementary Statistics 1 for the Social Sciences 3
  Select 10 units from the following Physical Education Majors courses: 10
  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)
  PE 630 Aerobic Super Circuit Laboratory (1)
  PE 640 Beginning Lifelong Fitness (1)
  Plus 2 units of activity electives chosen from the following: 2
  Physical Education 101 through 699, 701 and 702
  Total 38
  

Associate Degree Majors;PhysicsPhysics (AS)

• Physics 37 Physics for Engineers & Scientists I 5
  Physics 38 Physics for Engineers & Scientists II 5
  Physics 39 Physics for Engineers & Scientists III 5
  Mathematics 265 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5
  Mathematics 266 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5
  Mathematics 267 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 5
  Plus two courses chosen from the following: 6-10
  Chem 101 General Chemistry I (5)
  Chem 102 General Chemistry II (5)
  Math 275 Ordinary Differential Equations (3)
  Math 175 or Mathematical Elements of Computer Programming or (3)
  CSIT 806 or 807 Intro. To Computer Programming or Programming Logic (3)
  Total 36-40
  

Associate Degree Majors;Theater Arts (AA)

• Core
  Theater 100 Introduction to the Theater 3
  Theater 110 History of the World Theater 3
  OR
  Theater 120 History of the African-American Theater 3
  Theater 225 Beginning Direction 3
  Theater 270 Beginning Acting 3
  Theater 301 Stagecraft 3
  Theater 325 Stage Management & Advanced Stagecraft 3
  Theater 450 Beginning Stage Make-up 3
  21
  

In addition, complete one of the following options:

• Acting Option
  15 units chosen from the following:
  Theater 232, 233, 240, 267, 272, 274, 276, 293
  Psychology 3
  Directing Option
  15 units chosen from the following:
  Theater 125, 130, 227, 232, 233, 272, 293, 310, 315
  Art 102
  Broadcasting 1
  
• Technical Option
  15 units chosen from the following:
  Theater 310, 315, 323, 350
  Electronics 4
  Art 101, 102
  Total 36