Transfer to the University of California (UC)
Transfer to the University of California (UC)
The University of California
The University of California (UC) is one of the finest research universities in the world. It offers more than 900 degree programs and 160 academic disciplines, with more academic departments ranked in the top 10 nationally than any other public or private university. The UC system has 10 campuses; one (UC San Francisco) is a graduate/professional program and nine (UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz) offer undergraduate programs.
All nine campuses have uniform minimum entrance requirements and certain other features in common. However, each campus is distinctive and not all majors are offered on all campuses. Students should investigate the various undergraduate colleges, schools, and majors available on each campus to determine which campuses will best satisfy their educational needs. Students are further encouraged to discuss with their counselor or with a UC Admissions representative the particular advantages each campus has to offer. For more information, see universityofcalifornia.edu.
The Campuses of the University of California
- University of California, Berkeley (UCB or Cal)
- University of California, Davis (UCD)
- University of California, Irvine (UCI)
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- University of California, Merced (UCM)
- University of California, Riverside (UCR)
- University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
- University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
- University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
- University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)
Nearly a third of University of California (UC) undergraduates are transfer students. Students from California community colleges (CCC) can become eligible for admission to the UC by meeting specific requirements. The requirements described below represent the minimum academic standards students must attain to be considered for admission to the University. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the University nor does it guarantee admission to a particular campus or major of the student's choice. Many campuses and majors receive more applications than they have spaces available. Admissions to the campus or program of choice often requires students to meet more demanding standards. To be more competitive, students should work toward meeting the specific major preparation courses and general education requirements for the campuses and majors they're interested in.
I. Admission Requirements as Junior-Level Transfer
The UC gives highest priority to CCC students transferring as juniors. A transfer student, according to the University, is a student who has enrolled in a fall, winter, or spring term at a college or university after high school graduation. Students who meet this definition cannot disregard their college record and apply as first-years. A student who attends a college summer program immediately after graduating from high school or who has completed college work while in high school is still considered a first-year applicant.
California community college (CCC) transfer student is defined as having completed at least 30 semester (45 quarter) UC-transferable units at one or more California community colleges and whose last college attended in a regular session (fall/spring or fall/winter/spring) before enrolling at a UC campus.
To be considered for admission as a junior-level transfer applicant, a student must fulfill the following criteria:
1. Complete 60 semester (90 quarter) units of UC-transferable college credit with a GPA of at least 2.4 (2.8 for non-California residents). Credit is only awarded from institutions that are accredited by one of the seven formerly regional accrediting agencies. Each course must be worth at least 3 semester (4-5 quarter) units and be UC-transferable. No more than 14 semester (21 quarter) units of the required 60 semester (90 quarter) units may be taken Pass/No Pass, unless the student is transferring from a college or university that awards only pass credit. A Pass (P) is considered to be equivalent to a C (2.0 ona 4.0 GPA scale).
NOTE: Students should visit www.assist.org to make sure their courses are approved for UC transfer.
2. Be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or better) at the last institution of attendance and at any previous UC campus where the student was enrolled in a regular term (e.g., fall, winter, or spring).
Note: A grade of D (including plus/minus) in a transferable course will count toward the number of transferable units completed. However, a grade of C or better is required when completing the seven-course pattern. And, in most cases, grades of D do not satisfy major or general education requirements.
3. Complete the following seven-course pattern, earning a grade of C or better (or the equivalent) in each course:
- Two UC transferable courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units in each) in English Composition;
- One UC transferable course (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units in each) in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning;
- Four transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units in each) chosen from at least two of the following subject areas: arts and humanities; social and behavioral sciences; and physical and biological sciences.
The seven-course pattern may be completed with a Pass/Credit/Satisfactory grade if such designations are equivalent to a letter grade of C (2.0) or better; however, some campuses may require letter grades in English and math for selection purposes.
If a student meets the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) prior to transferring, the student may meet the seven-course pattern.
4. Complete the required/recommended courses needed for your intended major with the minimum grades. Visit ASSIST to see the major preparation coursework expected by each campus or refer to the UC's Transfer Pathways, a single set of courses you can take to prepare for your major on any of the nine (9) undergraduate campuses.
Advanced Placement (AP) exams with scores of 3, 4, or 5 can be used to meet minimum requirements and subject areas. Please note: only one of the two English composition/literature courses required can be satisfied by an AP exam score).
How to Transfer as a Junior-Level Applicant
To transfer to the University as a CCC junior-level transfer student, a student must take the following steps:
1. Meet Admission Requirements – a student must complete the statewide eligibility requirements for transferring to the UC, see Admission Requirements as Junior-Level Transfer listed above.
2. Major Preparation Requirements – major preparation requirements specify the courses a student must take during the first two years of college to prepare for advanced study in the selected major. Major preparation is one of the central factors some UCs use to determine admissions to the University. They may be required as part of the major, be prerequisites for other courses that are required as part of the major, or be required to gain admission to the major. Completing these courses before transfer makes a student a more competitive applicant and will help ensure on-time graduation after transfer. Refer to ASSIST for the major preparation requirements for the selected institution.
Performance counts - transfer applicants are evaluated, in part, on the basis of their performance in major preparation coursework. So it's important — very important — that the students investigate the requirements for the intended major as soon as possible. If the major requires mathematics and/or science, it is essential that those prerequisites be completed before transfer. Lack of preparatory coursework may affect admission to the major, particularly if there are many applicants vying for a limited number of spaces.
Start early - Students should begin coursework in the major as soon as one is selected. For fall admission, the campus may require the completion of certain major preparation requirements by the end of the preceding spring term. All campuses recommend that the student complete mathematics and English as early as possible (some highly recommend or require completion by the end of the fall term, one year prior to enrolling at UC).
Students who have decided on a major but are undecided on the specific UC campus can refer to the UC Transfer Pathways for the list of the most common lower-division pre-major preparation courses required for the majors at the UC. Schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss and explore the many options of major and career available.
3. Complete an appropriate set of general education course requirements and electives.
Each school and college at every UC campus has its own set of general education (GE) requirements. They are described in the campuses’ general catalogs and articulation agreements (available at assist.org). With careful planning, a student can meet many or all of the lower-division GE requirements while attending another college or university.
The general education requirements specify the courses students must take or units they must accumulate in each subject/discipline area to meet graduation requirements. Students should consider the general education recommendation for the school/college at the UC campus in which their major resides; in some cases it may be more important to concentrate on completing the prerequisites for the major that form the primary basis for admission selection. At some campuses and in some majors, transfer students must fulfill all or a portion of the major preparation and/or general education requirements before transferring.
Transfer applicants who matriculate at a CCC before the fall 2025 term may satisfy lower-division general education requirements by completing the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). IGETC, including certification and exemptions, is described below. Information about general education requirements are also available at assist.org. Students matriculating at a CCC in fall 2025 and later may satisfy lower division general education requirements by completing the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
Cal-GETC is not an admission requirement. Completing it does not guarantee admission to the campus or program of choice. However, completing GE requirements, whether through Cal-GETC or the campus-specific requirements, may be considered by the campus in electing among qualified candidates. In fact, some campuses and programs may accept only students who complete Cal-IGETC. Students should check campus admissions websites for information about selection.
UC Transfer Pathways and Pathways+
In an effort to simplify the transfer process and help students better prepare for admission, the University of California (UC) has developed the UC Transfer Pathways. The intent of the Transfer Pathways is to provide an academic roadmap to the most popular majors for California community college (CCC) students by identifying and unifying major preparation requirements in selected majors for those students who apply to multiple UC campuses or who do not yet know which campus they plan to attend.
Each pathway outlines the set of courses students should take to be competitive for the most sought-after majors at every UC campus. Some campuses may want fewer courses for admission, but none will require more. In addition, campuses may have grade requirements for particular courses, but with this roadmap, students will know which classes to take to prepare for all campuses in a single major. More information on the Transfer Pathways can be obtained on the UC Transfer Pathways website. Students are strongly encouraged to apply to multiple campuses to improve their chances of admission.
Available majors for the Transfer Pathways include: Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, English, History, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
Transfer applicants for Fall 2026 and later will also have the following majors available for the Transfer Pathways: Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Data Science, Earth Science/Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Materials Science and Engineering, and Statistics.
Pathways+ combines the most attractive aspects of TAG and Transfer Pathways: the security of an admissions guarantee to one of six TAG campuses, plus strong major preparation for any campus offering the Pathways major. Pathways+ provides students with a solid foundation for academic success and timely degree completion after transfer. A student who submits a TAG (Transfer Agreement Guarantee) and completes the pathway of pre-major and general education courses with a satisfactory GPA will be guaranteed admission to the TAG campus and be well-prepared for junior-level transfer to other UC campuses in that major and be well-positioned to graduate in a timely fashion. The UC Transfer Pathways Guide provides a listing of community college courses that meet the course expectations for each of the pathways. For more information, visit the Pathway+ website.
The UC Transfer Pathways (UCTP) Associate's Degree in Chemistry or Physics is an extension of Pathways+. These degrees include the major preparation outlined in the UC Transfer Pathways and are available at Moorpark College. In order to secure an admission guarantee in Chemistry or Physics students must:
- Complete the coursework and requirements outlined in the Transfer Pathway,
- Meet or exceed the required campus-based TAG GPA (campuses vary in the range of 2.8 - 3.4 GPA minimums),
- Submit a TAG application by September 30, and
- Apply for admission by November 30.
Transferring with an Associate Degree for Transfer
For students working toward an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), courses should be chosen that align with the requirements of the intended UC campus. Students should refer to the ASSIST website to guide them in selecting the right courses. Although earning an ADT does not guarantee admission to a UC, some campuses consider it in the comprehensive application review process.
II. Other Types of Transfer
Some campuses admit a limited number of transfer students from a four-year (or out-of-state two-year) institution, lower-division transfers (completed less than 60 UC transferable semester units), returning to your previous UC campus, transferring to a different UC campus, second baccalaureate and limited status if the applicant has met the specific requirements. To check for the campus and majors available for the upcoming terms, visit the Check Majors website.
III. Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
Six UC campuses offer guaranteed admission in particular majors to California community college (CCC) students who meet specific requirements, which may include completion of certain major preparatory courses and attaining a minimum GPA for the chosen major. Students must submit the TAG application in September for the following fall term, or May for the following winter/spring term. By participating in a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, students may, at some campuses, receive an early review of their academic records, early admission notification, and specific guidance on major preparation and general education coursework. For more information on TAG, visit a counselor and/or the TAG website
TAG is available for the following UCs:
- Davis
- Irvine
- Merced
- Riverside
- Santa Barbara, and
- Santa Cruz.
Who Can File a TAG?
Only students transferring directly from a California community college (CCC) are considered for a TAG, including international students (those with a visa). Again, a CCC transfer is one who has completed at least 30 semester (45 quarter) UC-transferable units at one or more CCCs, and the last college the student attended in a regular session (fall/spring or fall/winter/spring) before admission to a UC campus is a CCC. All UC campuses that offer TAG's require students to meet this definition.
Who’s NOT Eligible for a TAG?
The following students are not eligible for TAG: students who have already earned a bachelor's degree, graduate degree, and/or professional degree; students who have previously enrolled at a UC campus during a regular term (not including summer session only) who plan to return to that same campus; and students concurrently enrolled in high school at the time of TAG application submission.
For most up-to-date information on TAG, visit our Transfer Center and/or schedule an appointment with a counselor.
IV. Additional Transfer Information
Transfer Selection by Campus
Many colleges, schools, or majors within the UC are highly selective and may have additional program requirements. These could include but are not limited to an audition, submission of a portfolio, supplemental applications, specific prerequisite coursework, test scores, and/or higher GPA than the minimum criteria for admission. Students are advised to make themselves as competitive as possible when applying for admission both in GPA and course preparation. Visit the how applications are reviewed website to obtain information on the factors the UC campus looks for in an applicant.
Limits on Transfer Credits
In order to receive transfer credit, a CCC course must be approved by the UC and be listed on the Transfer Course Agreement (TCA) available in this catalog and on www.assist.org.
Lower-Division Units
All lower-division units, whether from a 2-year and/or 4-year college/university are limited to a maximum of 70 semester (105 quarter) units toward the UC degree. For units beyond the maximum (70 semester or 105 quarter) for which credit is awarded will be granted subject credit and may be used to satisfy subject requirements.
- Units earned through AP, IB, and/or A-Level examinations are not included in the limitation and do not put applicants at risk of being denied admissions.
- Units earned at any UC campus (Extension, summer, cross/ concurrent and regular academic year enrollment) are not included in the limitation but are added to the maximum transfer credit allowed and might put applicants at risk of being denied admission due to excessive units.
Note: if all courses are completed at one or more 2-year (community) colleges, a student would never be in danger of having too many (excessive) units.
High-Unit Junior or Senior Standing
Some UC campuses and programs do not offer admission to students who have accumulated a combination of lower-division and upper-division (and/or UC) units beyond 80 semester (120 quarter) units or with junior or senior standing. Junior standing is defined as having 80-89 semester (120-133.5 quarter) UC-transferable units. Senior standing is defined as having 90 semester (135 quarter) or more UC-transferable units. For the list of UCs that admit students with junior or senior standing and for more information about this limitation, refer to the High-Unit Limits and Admission Policy by Campus section of the Quick Reference Guide to UC Admissions.
University of California Courses
- Courses from enrollment at another UC main campus (not UC Extension) during a regular academic (fall, winter, spring) or summer term are all transferable.
- Courses from enrollment at any UC Extension are transferable if the course is numbered X1-X199; course numbers 1-99 which include a campus designation (e.g. XB, XLA) are equivalent to the same course offered to undergraduates on that campus.
Duplicative Credit
UC will not grant credit for college courses if the content duplicates material of previous completed courses or examinations for which credit has already been granted; with the exception of the repeat of deficient (C-/D/F) course grades
Grades of D
A grade of D (including plus/minus) in a transferable course will count toward the number of transferable units completed. However, the student must earn a grade of C or better when completing the seven-course pattern, and, in most cases, grades of D do not satisfy major or general education requirements.
Pass grades: Pass (P) or Credit (CR) grades are acceptable in transferable courses as long as they are equivalent to a grade of C or better (not C-); however, students are strongly advised that they must take courses required for their major for a letter grade.
UC does not grant credit for:
- Work or volunteer experience, vocational or technical training, and personal enrichment courses;
- Remedial academic or pre-baccalaureate courses, especially in English and mathematics;
- College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) exams.
- Variable Topic Courses in Journalism, Photography, Health, Business Administration, Architecture, Administration of Justice (Criminology), or Library Departments.
- Coursework from junior/community college programs that are technical or vocational, or that do not lead to further academic study at a University in the international country.
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Elementary/Intermediate (lower-division) language course - if the instruction was in that language during secondary school.
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Courses completed at unaccredited/non-regionally accredited institutions may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Contact the individual UC campus for more information.
Credit with Limitations
- Independent Study - courses are reviewed after transfer by the enrolling institution and credit is given only after a review of the scope and content of the course and may require recommendations by faculty. Students must submit the course syllabus and petition for credit. Faculty recommendations from the sending CCC campus may be required. This applies to courses in Independent Study, Experiential Learning, Field Studies, Individual Projects, Internships, Special Studies, Special Topics, and Tutorials.
- One course for the following areas: Health, First Aid, Business Law, College Success, and Library Studies
- Duplication of regular and honors courses - credit will be granted for the first course completed with a grade of C or better.
- Physical Education Courses - A maximum of 4 semester (6 quarter) units of PE Activity; a maximum of 8 semester (12 quarter) units of physical education theory.
- English as a Second Language Courses (ESL/ELD) - a maximum of 8 semester (12 quarter) units will earn transfer credit.
- Physics - students may take one series in Physics.
Repeated Courses
A student is allowed to repeat each course in which a “C-“, “ D+”, "D”, "D-", “F” or “NP” grade was originally earned, as many times as necessary, until the first time he or she earns a letter grade of “C” or better. The following rules apply:
- The replacement (repeat) course must be similar to the original course (the same content but not necessarily the same title) and must be offered at the same level as the original course.
- The new grade earned will replace the deficient grade in the GPA calculation. UC does not average the grades. A No Credit (NC), Not Pass (NP) or Academic Renewal (AR) grade in a repeated course will not replace a deficient grade.
- All coursework (original and repeats) must be reported on the admission application.
- A non-honors course can be used as a repeat of an honors-level course.
- An honors-level course may be used as a repeat of a non-honors course.
- Repeat of “C” (2.0) grades is not allowed, regardless of the repeat policy at the sending institution.
- Repeat of courses out of sequence is not allowed.
- Sequential subjects for UC are chemistry, English as a second language, languages other than English and mathematics. These are also the subjects for which UC allows validation.
- Students may not repeat a lower-level course if a grade of D- or higher has already been earned in a higher-level course. UC will not award credit or grade points for such courses.
- UC courses must be repeated at UC, but not necessarily at the original campus.
- Non-UC courses may be repeated at any U.S. regionally accredited college (or international university by the Ministry of Education).
- UC will not grant credit for college courses in which the content duplicates material of a previously completed course or examination for which credit has already been granted, with the exception of the repeat of deficient (C-/D/F) course grades.
Course Sequences
When requirements are stated as a full-year sequence, students are encouraged to complete the entire course series before transferring to avoid duplicating coursework. Also, the topics covered in a particular semester or quarter of the sequence at a community college may not be the same as at a UC campus and could result in missing or duplicative work.
U.S. Military Service Courses
UC may award lower division (freshman/sophomore level) units for military courses completed if the courses are consistent with University policy on granting transfer credit when there is an equivalent course taught at a UC campus. UC will consult the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations for information regarding course content and as a guide to awarding of credit. Credit for military courses is determined after matriculation at UC.
References:
University of California Transfer Course Agreement (UC TCA) 2024-2025
This agreement lists courses approved as transferable for unit credit at all UC campuses. While all courses that appear on this chart have been approved as transferable to the UC system, how they are applied may vary from campus to campus. Students should go to assist.org and research their intended major at the UC campuses they plan to apply to for information on how particular courses are applied in the pre-major and for new courses added to the TCA after this catalog was published. All students planning to apply to the UC should also consult a college counselor in the Transfer Center or Counseling Office.
Courses with Credit Limitations are noted with footnotes. These include, but are not limited to, courses that have an Honors version or where there's duplication of course content. Please consult a counselor for more information.
Accounting
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
ACCT R101 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
ACCT R101H | Honors: Financial Accounting | 3 |
ACCT R102 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
ACCT R104 | Accounting Ethics | 3 |
American Sign Language
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
ASL R101 | American Sign Language 1 * | 4 |
*Corresponds to two years of high school study | ||
ASL R102 | American Sign Language 2 | 4 |
ASL R103 | American Sign Language 3 | 4 |
ASL R104 | American Sign Language 4 | 4 |
ASL R110 | Introduction to Deaf Studies | 3 |
Addictive Disorder Studies
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
ADS R101 | Overview of Addiction | 3 |
ADS R103 | Pharmacology of Drugs of Abuse | 3 |
ADS R131 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
Anatomy
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
ANAT R101 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
Anthropology
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
ANTH R101 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
ANTH R101H | Honors: Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
ANTH R101L | Introduction to Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
ANTH R102 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
ANTH R102H | Honors: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
ANTH R103 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
ANTH R105 | Sex, Gender and Culture | 3 |
ANTH R106 | Psychological Anthropology | 3 |
ANTH R107 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
ANTH R110 | People of the World: The Cultures of Globalization and Change | 3 |
ANTH R111 | Magic, Witchcraft and Religion: Anthropology of Belief | 3 |
ANTH R111H | Honors: Magic, Witchcraft and Religion: Anthropology of Belief | 3 |
ANTH R113 | Ancient Civilizations of the Americas | 3 |
ANTH R114 | African American Culture and Experience | 3 |
ANTH R115 | Introduction to Language and Culture | 3 |
ANTH R116 | Science, Technology, and Human Values | 3 |
ANTH R118 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
ANTH R119 | Introduction to Border Studies | 3 |
Art
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
ART R101 | Introduction to Art and Visual Culture | 3 |
ART R102 | Western Art I: Prehistory through the Middle Ages | 3 |
ART R102H | Honors: Western Art I: Prehistory through the Middle Ages | 3 |
ART R103 | Western Art II: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
ART R103H | Honors: Western Art II: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
ART R104A | Color and Design: 2-D Foundations | 3 |
ART R104B | Color Theory | 3 |
ART R106A | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
ART R106B | Drawing and Composition II | 3 |
ART R106C | Drawing and Composition III | 3 |
ART R108A | Beginning Oil Painting | 3 |
ART R108B | Intermediate Oil Painting | 3 |
ART R108C | Advanced Oil Painting | 3 |
ART R110A | Beginning Acrylic Painting | 3 |
ART R110B | Intermediate Acrylic Painting | 3 |
ART R110C | Advanced Acrylic Painting | 3 |
ART R115 | Abstract Concepts | 3 |
ART R126A | Life Drawing I | 3 |
ART R126B | Life Drawing II | 3 |
ART R126C | Life Drawing III | 3 |
ART R155 | Beginning Sculpture | 3 |
ART R156 | Intermediate Sculpture | 3 |
ART R160 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
ART R171 | Modern Art | 3 |
ART R172 | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
ART R172H | Honors: Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
ART R174 | Latin American Art | 3 |
ART R174H | Honors: Latin American Art | 3 |
ART R175 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
ART R177A | Graphic Design I | 3 |
ART R179A | Introduction to Typography | 3 |
ART R180 | 3-D Foundations | 3 |
Astronomy
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
AST R101 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
AST R101L | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
Biology
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
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BIOL R100 | Marine Biology | 3 |
BIOL R100L | Marine Biology Laboratory | 1 |
BIOL R101 | General Biology * | 3 |
BIOL R101H | Introduction to Biology - Honors * | 3 |
BIOL R101L | General Biology Laboratory * | 1 |
BIOL R120 | Principles of Biology I * | 4 |
BIOL R120L | Principles of Biology I Lab: Intro to Cellular and Molecular Biology * | 1 |
BIOL R122 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
BIOL R122L | Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
BIOL R155 | Principles of Botany | 3 |
BIOL R155L | Principles of Botany Laboratory | 1 |
*No credit for BIOL R101 and BIOL R101L or BIOL R101H and BIOL R101L if taken after BIOL R120, BIOL R120L |
Border Studies
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
BRS R101 | Introduction to Border Studies | 3 |
Business
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
BUS R111 | Business Law | 3 |
BUS R120 | Introduction to Business * | 3 |
BUS R121 | Introduction to Management * | 3 |
BUS R124 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
BUS R125 | Personal Finance | 3 |
* BUS R120 and BUS R121 combined: maximum credit, 1 course |
Chemistry
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
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CHEM R104 | General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry * | 5 |
CHEM R110 | Elementary Chemistry * | 5 |
CHEM R112 | Elementary Organic and Biological Chemistry + | 5 |
CHEM R120 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
CHEM R122 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
CHEM R130 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
CHEM R132 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
*No credit for CHEM R104 or CHEM R110 if taken after CHEM R120 | ||
+No credit for CHEM R112 if taken after CHEM R130 |
Chicano Studies
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
CHST R101 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | 3 |
CHST R102 | Chicana/o Cultural Identity | 3 |
CHST R107 | History of Mexicans in the United States | 3 |
CHST R108 | Sociology of the Chicano Community | 3 |
Communication Studies
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
COMM R102 | Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 |
COMM R107 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
COMM R110 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
COMM R111 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
COMM R113 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
COMM R114 | Introduction to Communication Research | 3 |
Computer Information Systems
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
CIS R100 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
Computer Networking/Information Technology
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
CNIT R101 | IT Essentials | 3 |
CNIT R161 | Programming Essentials in Python | 3 |
CNIT R170 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
Counseling
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
COUN R100A | Student Success: EOPS * | 1 |
COUN R100B | Student Success: Strategies for Academic Success * | 1 |
COUN R101 | Career Development and Life Planning * | 3 |
COUN R102 | College Success * | 3 |
* COUN R100A, COUN R100B, COUN R101 and COUN R102 combined: maximum credit, 1 course |
Dance
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
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DANC R100 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
DANC R102A | Modern Dance I | 2 |
DANC R102B | Modern Dance II | 2 |
DANC R104A | Modern Jazz I | 2 |
DANC R104B | Modern Jazz II | 2 |
DANC R110A | Mexican Folklorico Dance I | 2 |
DANC R110B | Mexican Folklorico Dance II | 2 |
DANC R112A | Introduction to Hip-Hop Dance | 1 |
DANC R112B | Beginning Hip-Hop Dance | 1 |
Early Childhood Education
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
ECE R102 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
ECE R106 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
ECE R107 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
ECE R113 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
ECE R119 | Infant and Toddler Care and Education | 3 |
Economics
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
ECON R100 | Introduction to Economics and Contemporary Economics Issues * | 3 |
ECON R201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
ECON R201H | Honors: Introduction to the Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
ECON R202 | Introduction to the Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
ECON R202H | Honors: Introduction to the Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
*No credit for ECON R100 if taken after ECON R201, R201H, R202 or R202H |
Education
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
EDU R122 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
Engineering
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
ENGR R101 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
ENGR R130 | Engineering Statics | 3 |
ENGR R135 | Dynamics | 3 |
ENGR R140 | Materials Science and Engineering | 3 |
ENGR R140L | Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
ENGR R148 | Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | 3 |
ENGR R150 | Engineering Graphics and Design | 3 |
ENGR R160 | Electronic Circuits and Devices | 3 |
ENGR R160L | Electronic Circuits and Devices Laboratory | 1 |
English
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
ENGL R102 | Critical Thinking through Composition and Literature | 4 |
ENGL R102H | Honors: Critical Thinking through Composition and Literature | 4 |
ENGL R103 | Creative Writing | 3 |
ENGL R104 | English Literature I | 3 |
ENGL R105 | English Literature II | 3 |
ENGL R107 | American Literature I | 3 |
ENGL R108 | American Literature II | 3 |
ENGL R111 | Shakespeare | 3 |
ENGL R112 | Literature by Women | 3 |
ENGL R124 | Introduction to LGBTIQ Literature | 3 |
ENGL R125 | Children's Literature | 3 |
ENGL R126 | Introduction to Chicana/o Literature | 3 |
ENGL R127 | Advanced Creative Writing | 3 |
ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
ENGL R129 | Introduction to Latinx Literature | 3 |
ENGL R134 | African-American Literature | 3 |
English as a Second Language
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
ESL R100 | College Writing Preparation for Non-Native Speakers * | 4 |
*Any of this type of course combined: maximum credit, 8 units |
Environmental Science
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
ESRM R100 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
ESRM R100L | Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory | 1 |
Ethnic Studies
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
ETHS R107 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
ETHS R110 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
ETHS R114 | African American Culture and Experience | 3 |
ETHS R119 | Introduction to Border Studies | 3 |
ETHS R134 | African-American Literature | 3 |
Filipino
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
FILI R101 | Elementary Filipino 1 | 4 |
FILI R102 | Elementary Filipino 2 | 4 |
Film, Television, and Electronic Media
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
FTVE R100 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
FTVE R106 | Beginning Digital Editing | 3 |
FTVE R107 | History of Film | 3 |
FTVE R110 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
FTVE R115 | Introduction to Podcasting and Digital Storytelling | 3 |
FTVE R120 | Beginning Audio Production | 3 |
FTVE R130 | Beginning Single Camera Production | 3 |
FTVE R135 | Beginning TV Studio Production | 3 |
FTVE R150 | Beginning Motion Picture Production | 3 |
FTVE R155 | Advanced Studio: Live Media Production Practicum | 3 |
FTVE R160 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
FTVE R190A | Media Production Portfolio I | 2 |
Geographic Information Systems
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
GIS R106 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
Geography
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
GEOG R101 | Elements of Physical Geography | 3 |
GEOG R101L | Physical Geography Laboratory | 1 |
GEOG R102 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
GEOG R103 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
GEOG R104 | Geography of California | 3 |
GEOG R105 | Introduction to Human Geography | 3 |
GEOG R106 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
Geology
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
GEOL R101 | Physical Geology | 3 |
GEOL R101L | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
GEOL R103 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
GEOL R103L | Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory | 1 |
GEOL R114 | Historical Geology | 3 |
GEOL R114L | Historical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
GEOL R121 | Earth Science with Laboratory | 4 |
GEOL R130 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
Global Studies
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
GLST R101 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
GLST R102 | Global Issues and Problems | 3 |
Health Education
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
HED R101 | Health and Society * | 3 |
HED R102 | Fitness/Nutrition/Mental Wellness * | 3 |
HED R103 | Women's Health * | 3 |
HED R104 | Personal Health and Wellness * | 3 |
HED R113 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
HED R114 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
HED R115 | Social Determinants of Health, Disparities and Equities | 3 |
HED R116 | Stress Management and Health | 3 |
*HED R101, HED R102, HED R103, and HED R104 combined: maximum credit, 1 course. |
History
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
HIST R104 | History of California | 3 |
HIST R107 | History of Mexicans in the United States | 3 |
HIST R108 | African-American History | 3 |
HIST R109 | History of Mexico | 3 |
HIST R110 | History of the Middle East | 3 |
HIST R117 | History of American Women | 3 |
HIST R124 | Sports in American History | 3 |
HIST R125 | U.S. Foreign Policy and Covert Action | 3 |
HIST R125H | Honors: U.S. Foreign Policy and Covert Action | 3 |
HIST R126 | History of Latin America | 3 |
HIST R130 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
HIST R130H | United States History to 1877 - Honors | 3 |
HIST R140 | History of the United States II | 3 |
HIST R140H | Honors: History of the United States II | 3 |
HIST R150 | World History I | 3 |
HIST R150H | Honors: World History I | 3 |
HIST R160 | World History II | 3 |
HIST R160H | Honors: World History II | 3 |
Intercollegiate Athletics
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
ICA R110 | Intercollegiate Cross-Country-Men * | 3 |
ICA R120 | Intercollegiate Soccer-Men * | 3 |
ICA R122 | Conditioning for Men's Soccer * | 0.5-2 |
ICA R130A | Intercollegiate Basketball-Men/Fall * | 3 |
ICA R130B | Intercollegiate Basketball-Men/Spring * | 2 |
ICA R132 | Conditioning for Men’s Basketball * | 0.5-2 |
ICA R140 | Intercollegiate Baseball-Men * | 3 |
ICA R142 | Conditioning for Men’s Baseball * | 0.5-2 |
ICA R160 | Intercollegiate Cross Country-Women * | 3 |
ICA R162 | Conditioning for Cross Country * | 0.5-2 |
ICA R165 | Conditioning for Athletes * | 0.5-2 |
ICA R170 | Intercollegiate Soccer-Women * | 3 |
ICA R172 | Conditioning for Women’s Soccer * | 0.5-2 |
ICA R180 | Intercollegiate Softball-Women * | 3 |
ICA R182 | Conditioning for Women's Softball * | 0.5-2 |
ICA R190A | Intercollegiate Basketball-Women/Fall * | 3 |
ICA R190B | Intercollegiate Basketball-Women/Spring * | 2 |
ICA R192 | Conditioning for Women's Basketball * | 0.5-2 |
* Any or all of these ICA/PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units |
Interdisciplinary Studies
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
IDS R102 | Science, Technology, and Human Values | 3 |
Kinesiology
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
KIN R100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
KIN R101 | First Aid, CPR, and AED | 3 |
KIN R120A | Kickboxing for Fitness I * | 1 |
KIN R120B | Kickboxing for Fitness II * | 1 |
KIN R121A | Boxing for Fitness I * | 1 |
KIN R121B | Boxing for Fitness II * | 1 |
KIN R122 | Self-Defense * | 2 |
KIN R123A | Escrima/Filipino Martial Arts I | 1 |
KIN R123B | Escrima/Filipino Martial Arts II | 1 |
KIN R124 | Jujitsu I * | 1 |
KIN R140 | Walking for Fitness * | 1 |
KIN R141 | Running for Fitness * | 1 |
KIN R142A | Yoga I * | 1 |
KIN R142B | Yoga II * | 1 |
KIN R143 | Pilates Mat * | 1 |
KIN R144 | Core Stability and Stretch * | 1 |
KIN R145A | Body Conditioning Boot Camp I * | 1 |
KIN R145B | Body Conditioning Boot Camp II * | 1 |
KIN R146A | Weight Training and Conditioning I * | 1 |
KIN R146B | Weight Training and Conditioning II * | 1 |
KIN R147A | Women's Conditioning I * | 2 |
KIN R147B | Women's Conditioning II * | 2 |
KIN R148 | Power Lifting and Free Weights * | 1 |
KIN R162A | Soccer I * | 1 |
KIN R162B | Soccer II * | 1 |
KIN R163A | Basketball I * | 1 |
KIN R163B | Basketball II * | 1 |
KIN R164A | Baseball I * | 1 |
KIN R164B | Baseball II * | 1 |
KIN R165A | Volleyball I * | 1 |
KIN R165B | Volleyball II * | 1 |
*Any or all of these KIN/PE activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units |
Marine Studies
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
MST R100 | Marine Biology | 3 |
MST R100L | Marine Biology Laboratory | 1 |
MST R103 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
MST R103L | Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory | 1 |
Mathematics
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
MATH R101 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Major | 3 |
MATH R102 | Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers | 4 |
MATH R106 | Business Calculus + | 4 |
MATH R115 | College Algebra o | 4 |
MATH R117 | Precalculus and Trigonometry o | 6 |
MATH R120 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals + | 5 |
MATH R121 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
MATH R122 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 5 |
MATH R134 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
MATH R143 | Differential Equations | 3 |
MATH R148 | Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB | 3 |
o MATH R115 and MATH R117 combined: maximum credit, 5 semester/7.5 quarter units | ||
+ MATH R106 and MATH R120 combined: maximum credit, 1 course | ||
* STAT C1000, STAT C1000H, PSY R103 and SOC R125 combined: maximum credit, 1 course |
Microbiology
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
MICR R100 | Principles of Microbiology | 3 |
MICR R100L | Principles of Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
Music
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
MUS R101 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
MUS R103 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
MUS R106 | College Choir | 1 |
MUS R107A | Class Piano I | 2 |
MUS R107B | Class Piano II | 2 |
MUS R107C | Class Piano III | 2 |
MUS R107D | Class Piano IV | 2 |
MUS R109 | Music of Latin America | 3 |
MUS R116 | History of Rock Music | 3 |
MUS R118A | Guitar I | 2 |
MUS R118B | Guitar II | 2 |
MUS R118C | Guitar III | 2 |
MUS R118D | Guitar IV | 2 |
MUS R126 | Mariachi Ensemble | 1 |
Philosophy
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
PHIL R100 | Critical Thinking * | 3 |
PHIL R101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL R101H | Honors: Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL R102 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
PHIL R102H | Honors: Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
PHIL R103 | Survey of World Religions: East | 3 |
PHIL R104 | Survey of World Religions: West | 3 |
PHIL R105 | History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL R106 | History of Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL R107 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
PHIL R108 | World Mythology | 3 |
PHIL R110 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
PHIL R111 | Critical Thinking and Analytic Writing * | 3 |
PHIL R112 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
PHIL R114 | Social Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL R115 | Comparative World Religions | 3 |
PHIL R115H | Honors: Comparative World Religions | 3 |
PHIL R116 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
* PHIL R100 and PHIL R111 combined: maximum credit, 1 course |
Physical Science
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
PHSC R170 | Concepts in Physical Science * | 4 |
* No credit if taken after a college level course in Chemistry or Physics |
Physics
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
PHYS R101 | College Physics 1 * | 4 |
PHYS R101L | College Physics 1 Laboratory * | 1 |
PHYS R102 | College Physics 2 * | 4 |
PHYS R102L | College Physics 2 Laboratory * | 1 |
PHYS R121 | Physics with Calculus 1 * | 5 |
PHYS R122 | Physics with Calculus 2 * | 5 |
PHYS R131 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1 * | 5 |
PHYS R132 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2 * | 5 |
PHYS R133 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers 3 * | 5 |
* PHYS R101, PHYS R101L, PHYS R102, PHYS R102L, PHYS R121, PHYS R122, PHYS R131, PHYS R132, PHYS R133 combined: maximum credit, 1 series |
Physiology
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
PHSO R101 | Human Physiology | 5 |
Political Science
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
POLS R100 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
POLS R102 | Introduction to Law and Society | 3 |
POLS R104 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
POLS R108 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
POLS R120 | Political Theory | 3 |
POLS R125 | U.S. Foreign Policy and Covert Action | 3 |
POLS R125H | Honors: U.S. Foreign Policy and Covert Action | 3 |
Psychology
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
PSY R102 | Interpersonal Relations | 3 |
PSY R103 | Beginning Statistics for Behavioral Science * | 3 |
PSY R104 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
PSY R105 | Introduction to Physiological Psychology | 3 |
PSY R108 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
PSY R110 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
PSY R122 | Psychology of Gender | 3 |
PSY R131 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
* PSY R103, STAT C1000, STAT C1000H, SOC R125 combined: maximum credit, 1 course |
Reading
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
READ R105 | Critical Reading | 3 |
Social Justice Studies
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
SJS R110 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
SJS R120 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
SJS R130 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Sociology
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
SOC R101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC R101H | Honors: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC R102 | Social Problems | 3 |
SOC R103 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
SOC R106 | Contemporary Family in American Society | 3 |
SOC R108 | Sociology of the Chicano Community | 3 |
SOC R111 | Introduction to Social Research | 3 |
SOC R114 | Social Philosophy | 3 |
SOC R116 | Crime and Society | 3 |
SOC R119 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services | 3 |
SOC R125 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences * | 3 |
SOC R140 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
* SOC R125, STAT C1000, STAT C1000H, and PSY R103 combined: maximum credit, 1 course |
Spanish
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
SPAN R100 | Elementary Spanish I * | 4 |
SPAN R110 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
SPAN R200 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
SPAN R210 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
SPAN R220 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers I | 4 |
SPAN R220H | Honors: Spanish for Heritage Speakers I | 4 |
SPAN R230 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | 4 |
SPAN R230H | Honors: Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | 4 |
SPAN R232 | Latin American Literature | 3 |
SPAN R232H | Honors: Latin American Literature | 3 |
SPAN R234 | Latin American and Spanish Film | 3 |
SPAN R236 | Cultures of Latin America | 3 |
SPAN R236H | Honors: Cultures of Latin America | 3 |
* Corresponds to two years of high school study |
Statistics
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics * | 4 |
STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors * | 4 |
* SOC R125, STAT C1000, STAT C1000H, and PSY R103 combined: maximum credit, 1 course |
Theater
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
THTR R111 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
THTR R151A | Acting I | 3 |
THTR R191A | Rehearsal and Performance in Production I | 3 |
Urban Studies
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
URBS R101 | Introduction to Urban Studies | 3 |