Sierra College Philosophy for General Education: General education is designed to introduce students to the variety of means through which people comprehend the modern world. General education introduces the content and methodology of the major areas of knowledge: the humanities and fine arts, the natural sciences and the social sciences. The general education program provides the opportunity for students to develop the intellectual skills, information technology facility, affective and creative capabilities, social attitudes and appreciation for cultural diversity that will make them effective learners and citizens.
I. General Education Breadth Requirements
A. Natural Sciences
(For an AS degree: must complete a laboratory science. Laboratory courses/course combinations are indicated by an asterisk.)
Select 3 units from the following:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Plant Science * | ||
| Food, Society and the Environment | ||
| Introduction to Animal Science * | ||
| Physical Anthropology | ||
| Physical Anthropology and Physical Anthropology Laboratory * | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | ||
| Life in the Universe | ||
| General Biology * | ||
| Botany * | ||
| General Zoology * | ||
| Microbiology * | ||
| Human Anatomy * | ||
| Human Physiology * | ||
| Human Anatomy I and Human Anatomy II * | ||
| Microbiology I and Microbiology II * | ||
| Introduction to Biology | ||
| Concepts of Biology * | ||
| Natural History, Ecology and Conservation * | ||
| Marine Biology * | ||
| Introduction to Plant Science * | ||
| Wildland Trees and Shrubs (Dendrology) * | ||
| Introduction to Ornithology | ||
| Introduction to Zoology * | ||
| Introduction to Entomology | ||
| Introduction to Mammalogy | ||
| General Human Anatomy and Physiology * | ||
| Biology: A Human Perspective | ||
| Biology: A Human Perspective and Biology: A Human Perspective Laboratory * | ||
| The Environment and the Human Impact | ||
| The Sierra Nevada | ||
| Conservation of Natural Resources | ||
| Natural History, Ecology and Conservation * | ||
| Introduction to Biopsychology | ||
| Introduction to Biopsychology and Biopsychology Laboratory * | ||
| Physical Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Soil Science * | ||
| Introduction to Planetary Systems | ||
| Introduction to Planetary Systems and Observational Astronomy * | ||
| Introduction to Planetary Systems and Astrophotography and Imaging * | ||
| Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe | ||
| Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe and Observational Astronomy * | ||
| Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe and Astrophotography and Imaging * | ||
| Life in the Universe | ||
| Elementary Astronomy | ||
| Elementary Astronomy and Observational Astronomy * | ||
| Elementary Astronomy and Astrophotography and Imaging * | ||
| Frontiers in Astronomy | ||
| General Chemistry I * | ||
| General Chemistry II * | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry I * | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry II * | ||
| General Chemistry I - Part 1 * | ||
| General Chemistry I - Part 2 * | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Physical Geology and Physical Geology Laboratory * | ||
| California Geology | ||
| Historical Geology | ||
| Historical Geology and Historical Geology Laboratory * | ||
| Energy, Environment, and Climate | ||
| Introduction to Earth Science | ||
| Introduction to Earth Science and Introduction to Earth Science Laboratory * | ||
| Natural Disasters | ||
| Introduction to Oceanography | ||
| Introduction to Oceanography and Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory * | ||
| The Environment and the Human Impact | ||
| The Sierra Nevada | ||
| Energy, Environment, and Climate | ||
| Conservation of Natural Resources | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Physical Geography and Physical Geography Laboratory * | ||
| Weather and Climate | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | ||
| The Science of Electronics | ||
| Basic Concepts in Physics | ||
| Basic Concepts in Physics and Basic Concepts in Physics Laboratory * | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory * | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| General Physics II and General Physics II Laboratory * | ||
| Principles of Physics: Mechanics | ||
| Principles of Physics: Mechanics and Principles of Physics Laboratory: Mechanics * | ||
| Principles of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism | ||
| Principles of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism and Principles of Physics Laboratory: Electricity and Magnetism * | ||
| Principles of Physics: Heat, Waves and Modern Physics | ||
| Principles of Physics: Heat, Waves and Modern Physics and Principles of Physics Laboratory: Heat, Waves and Modern Physics * | ||
B. Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select 3 units from the following:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Native Peoples of North America | ||
| Introduction to Archaeology | ||
| Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| Native Peoples of California | ||
| Magic, Witchcraft, Ritual, Myth and Religion | ||
| Anthropology of Games and Play | ||
| Globalization Studies | ||
| Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Group Communication | ||
| Communication Experience | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Survey of Communication Studies | ||
| Mass Communication: Media and Society | ||
| Newswriting and Reporting Techniques | ||
| Ethnographic Multimedia Reporting | ||
| The Environment and the Human Impact | ||
| Geography of California | ||
| Human Development through the Lifespan | ||
| Child, Family, and Community | ||
| Child and Adolescent Development | ||
| Psychology of Marriage and Family | ||
| The Family | ||
| Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education | ||
| Introduction to Asian Humanities | ||
| Principles of Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition for Physical Performance | ||
| General Principles of Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Research Methods in Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Adjustment | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Death and Dying | ||
| Psychology of Marriage and Family | ||
| Psychology of Women | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Alcohol, Drugs and Society | ||
| Psychology and Film | ||
| Environmental Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Race, Ethnicity and Inequality | ||
| The Family | ||
| Sociology of Women's Health | ||
| Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control | ||
| Introduction to Research Methods | ||
| Introduction to Sociology of Sport | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies | ||
| Dialogues in American Culture | ||
| Social Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Administration of Justice | ||
| Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture | ||
| Food, Society and the Environment | ||
| Introduction to Agricultural Business and Economics | ||
| Law and Society | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Clothing and Culture | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Geography of California | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Western Civilization to 1715 | ||
| Western Civilization since 1715 | ||
| History of the United States to 1877 | ||
| History of the United States since 1865 | ||
| The African American Experience in American History to 1877 | ||
| The African American Experience in American History since 1877 | ||
| History of Traditional East Asia | ||
| History of Modern East Asia | ||
| California History | ||
| Contemporary United States History | ||
| American Military History | ||
| Chicano/Mexican American History | ||
| Russian History - 10th Century to Present | ||
| Native American History | ||
| Women in American History | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History since 1500 | ||
| Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion | ||
| Introduction to LGBT Studies/Queer Theory | ||
| American Government | ||
| Comparative Government | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Russian and East European Political Systems | ||
| Politics of the Developing World - Third World Politics | ||
| American Foreign Policy | ||
| Politics of the Middle East | ||
| Terrorism | ||
| Introduction to Political Theory | ||
| Introduction to Political Science Research Methods | ||
| Women and Politics in a Global Society | ||
| Environmental Psychology | ||
| Feminism and Social Action | ||
| Sociology of Gender | ||
| African American Culture and Experience | ||
| Mexican American/Latino Culture and Image | ||
| Immigration, Community and Culture: The Asian American Experience | ||
| Immigrants and Refugees in America: The European Experience | ||
| Ethnic Images in Film | ||
| Introduction to Women's Studies | ||
| Introduction to LGBT Studies/Queer Theory | ||
| Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion | ||
| Feminism and Social Action | ||
C. Humanities
Select 3 units from the following:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | ||
| Sketching for Design | ||
| Graphic Design: Principles and Process | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Survey of Western Art I: Prehistory through the Middle Ages | ||
| Survey of Western Art II: Renaissance Traditions | ||
| Survey of Western Art III: Modern through Contemporary | ||
| History of Women in Art | ||
| History and Aesthetics of Photography | ||
| History of the Arts of Africa, the Americas, and Oceania | ||
| History of Asian Art | ||
| History of Islamic Art | ||
| Two-Dimensional Design Foundations | ||
| Three-Dimensional Design Foundations | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Drawing II | ||
| Figure Drawing I | ||
| Color Theory | ||
| Oil Painting I | ||
| Watercolor Painting I | ||
| Acrylic Painting I | ||
| Sculpture I | ||
| Ceramic Sculpture/Handbuilding | ||
| Ceramics I | ||
| Ceramics II | ||
| Figure Sculpture | ||
| Raku Ceramics | ||
| Creative Design in Metal | ||
| Advanced Art Metal Design | ||
| Introduction to Fiber Arts | ||
| Collage and Assemblage | ||
| Printmaking I | ||
| Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing | ||
| Oral Interpretation of Diverse Literatures | ||
| Fundamentals of Acting | ||
| Introduction to Theater | ||
| Costume History | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
| Creative Writing (Non-Fiction) | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
| Creative Writing (Poetry) | ||
| Creative Writing (Fiction) | ||
| Fashion History | ||
| Introduction to Humanities I | ||
| Introduction to Humanities II | ||
| Introduction to Asian Humanities | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
| Music Theory II | ||
| Music Theory III | ||
| Music Theory IV | ||
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| Introduction and History of Jazz | ||
| Survey of Music History and Literature to 1750 | ||
| Survey of Music History and Literature from 1750 to Present | ||
| Introduction to Music: History of Rock and Roll | ||
| Beginning Voice | ||
| Intermediate Voice | ||
| Advanced Voice I | ||
| Advanced Voice II | ||
| Beginning Piano I | ||
| Beginning Piano II | ||
| Intermediate Piano I | ||
| Intermediate Piano II | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Symphonic Band | ||
| History and Aesthetics of Photography | ||
| Elementary Photography | ||
| Documentary Photography | ||
| Literature and Language | ||
| Visual Communication | ||
| Survey of Communication Studies | ||
| Visual Communication | ||
| Ethnographic Multimedia Reporting | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| American Sign Language III | ||
| American Sign Language IV | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
| Critical Thinking and Writing about Literature | ||
| Introduction to LGBTIQ Literature | ||
| Introduction to Literary Criticism and Critical Concepts | ||
| Literature by Women | ||
| Introduction to Drama as Literature | ||
| American Literature - Beginnings through Civil War | ||
| American Literature - Civil War to the Present | ||
| Introduction to Poetry | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare (The Drama) | ||
| Introduction to the Novel | ||
| Introduction to the Short Story | ||
| American Film Masterpieces | ||
| International Film Masterpieces | ||
| The Filmed Novel | ||
| The Documentary Film: Argumentative Discourse | ||
| The Documentary Film | ||
| Introduction to Children's Literature | ||
| Introduction to Adolescent Literature | ||
| English Literature | ||
| English Literature | ||
| World Literature | ||
| World Literature | ||
| Literature of Science Fiction | ||
| Elementary French - Level I | ||
| Elementary French - Level II | ||
| Intermediate French - Level I | ||
| Intermediate French - Level II | ||
| Elementary German - Level I | ||
| Elementary German - Level II | ||
| Western Civilization to 1715 | ||
| Western Civilization since 1715 | ||
| History of the United States to 1877 | ||
| History of the United States since 1865 | ||
| The African American Experience in American History to 1877 | ||
| The African American Experience in American History since 1877 | ||
| History of Traditional East Asia | ||
| History of Modern East Asia | ||
| California History | ||
| Contemporary United States History | ||
| Chicano/Mexican American History | ||
| Russian History - 10th Century to Present | ||
| Native American History | ||
| Women in American History | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History since 1500 | ||
| Introduction to Children's Literature | ||
| Classical Roots of the Contemporary Western World | ||
| Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Introduction to Mythology | ||
| Introduction to Atheism | ||
| Introduction to the Hebrew Bible | ||
| Introduction to the New Testament | ||
| Elementary Italian - Level I | ||
| Elementary Italian - Level II | ||
| Intermediate Italian - Level I | ||
| Elementary Japanese - Level I | ||
| Elementary Japanese - Level II | ||
| Queer (LGBTIQ) Film History | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy: Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Introduction to Asian Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Philosophies of Self and Personhood | ||
| Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy | ||
| History of Modern Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy of Women in Western Cultures | ||
| Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy through Literature and Film | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Ethics | ||
| Introduction to the Philosophy of Science | ||
| Elementary Spanish - Level I | ||
| Elementary Spanish - Level II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish - Level I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish - Level II | ||
| Elementary Conversational Spanish 1 | ||
| Elementary Conversational Spanish 2 | ||
| Intermediate Conversational Spanish | ||
| Ethnic Images in Film | ||
| Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion | ||
D. Language and Rationality
Select 6 units (3 units from Area D1 and 3 units from Area D2) from the following:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1. English Composition | ||
| Completion of the following with a grade of C or better: | ||
| Introduction to Composition | ||
| Writing in the Workplace | ||
| 2. Communication and Analytical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Oral Communication | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Argumentation | ||
| Group Communication | ||
| Communication Experience | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Survey of Communication Studies | ||
| Introduction to Computing | ||
| Critical Thinking and Writing about Literature | ||
| Critical Thinking and Writing across the Curriculum | ||
| Analytical and Critical Thinking in Reading | ||
| Introduction to Literary Criticism and Critical Concepts | ||
| Plane Geometry | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Practical Mathematics | ||
| Trigonometry | ||
| Problem Solving | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Calculus for Social and Life Sciences | ||
| Calculus for Social and Life Sciences | ||
| Concepts of Mathematics | ||
| The Nature of Mathematics | ||
| Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers | ||
| Modern Business Mathematics | ||
| Pre-Calculus Mathematics | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus III | ||
| Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | ||
| Business Calculus | ||
| Introduction to Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Symbolic Logic | ||
| Research Methods in Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Psychological Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | ||
E. Health Education/Physical Education
Select 2 units from the following:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Defensive Tactics for Law Enforcement | ||
| Nutrition throughout the Life Cycle | ||
| Standard First Aid/Community CPR | ||
| Health Education | ||
| Health and Aging | ||
| Emergency Medical Technician | ||
| Emergency Medical Responder | ||
| Professional CPR and Infection Control for the EMT | ||
| Basic Aerobic Training with Fitness Equipment | ||
| Advanced Aerobic Circuit Training with Fitness Equipment | ||
| Cross Training | ||
| Weight Training | ||
| Strength Training - Circuit and Power Lifting | ||
| Physical Fitness | ||
| Aerobic Fitness | ||
| Step Aerobic Training | ||
| Cardio Kickboxing | ||
| Fitness and Weight Management Boot Camp | ||
| Techniques of Fitness Instruction | ||
| Peaceful Self Defense | ||
| Combative Self Defense | ||
| Multi Self Defense System | ||
| Tai Chi | ||
| Self-Defense for Personal Safety | ||
| Badminton | ||
| Recreational Basketball | ||
| Flag Football | ||
| Golf | ||
| Soccer Level I | ||
| Soccer Level II | ||
| Tennis | ||
| Volleyball | ||
| Sand Volleyball | ||
| Futsal | ||
| Aquacise | ||
| Fundamental Swimming | ||
| Swimming Conditioning | ||
| Lifeguard Training | ||
| Ballet I | ||
| Ballet II | ||
| Jazz Dance | ||
| Square Dance | ||
| Modern Ballroom Dance | ||
| Modern Dance | ||
| Line Dance | ||
| Fundamentals of Yoga | ||
| Introduction to Meditation | ||
| Mat Pilates | ||
| Adapted Aquatics | ||
| Adapted Aerobic Fitness | ||
| Adapted Individualized Exercises | ||
| Adapted Group Activities | ||
| Adapted Walk/Jog | ||
| ACE Personal Trainer Preparation | ||
| Introduction to Kinesiology | ||
| Physiology of Fitness | ||
| Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | ||
| Introduction to Coaching Team Sports | ||
| Sports Activities | ||
| Fire Academy Physical Training | ||
| Precertification Nursing Assistant Training | ||
| Food Preparation for Nutrition and Life Fitness | ||
| Principles of Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition throughout the Life Cycle | ||
| Nutrition for Physical Performance | ||
| College and Life Success | ||
| Stress and Well Being | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Alcohol, Drugs and Society | ||
| Backpacking | ||
| Rock Climbing | ||
| Wilderness Survival | ||
| Sociology of Women's Health |
F. Multicultural Studies
Select 3 units from the following:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Native Peoples of North America | ||
| Native Peoples of California | ||
| Magic, Witchcraft, Ritual, Myth and Religion | ||
| Globalization Studies | ||
| Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality | ||
| History of Women in Art | ||
| History of the Arts of Africa, the Americas, and Oceania | ||
| History of Asian Art | ||
| History of Islamic Art | ||
| International Business Practices | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Survey of Communication Studies | ||
| American Sign Language III | ||
| American Sign Language IV | ||
| Introduction to Deaf Studies | ||
| Introduction to LGBTIQ Literature | ||
| Introduction to Literary Criticism and Critical Concepts | ||
| Literature by Women | ||
| World Literature | ||
| World Literature | ||
| Intermediate French - Level I | ||
| Intermediate French - Level II | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Geography of California | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education | ||
| History of the United States to 1877 | ||
| History of the United States since 1865 | ||
| The African American Experience in American History to 1877 | ||
| The African American Experience in American History since 1877 | ||
| History of Traditional East Asia | ||
| History of Modern East Asia | ||
| California History | ||
| Contemporary United States History | ||
| Chicano/Mexican American History | ||
| Russian History - 10th Century to Present | ||
| Native American History | ||
| Women in American History | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History since 1500 | ||
| Introduction to Asian Humanities | ||
| Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Intermediate Italian - Level I | ||
| Elementary Japanese - Level I | ||
| Elementary Japanese - Level II | ||
| Introduction to LGBT Studies/Queer Theory | ||
| Queer (LGBTIQ) Film History | ||
| Introduction and History of Jazz | ||
| Advanced Medical Surgical and Maternal-Newborn Nursing | ||
| Introduction to Asian Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Philosophies of Self and Personhood | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy of Women in Western Cultures | ||
| Politics of the Developing World - Third World Politics | ||
| Politics of the Middle East | ||
| Women and Politics in a Global Society | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Women | ||
| Race, Ethnicity and Inequality | ||
| Feminism and Social Action | ||
| Sociology of Gender | ||
| Intermediate Spanish - Level I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish - Level II | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies | ||
| Dialogues in American Culture | ||
| African American Culture and Experience | ||
| Mexican American/Latino Culture and Image | ||
| Immigration, Community and Culture: The Asian American Experience | ||
| Immigrants and Refugees in America: The European Experience | ||
| Ethnic Images in Film | ||
| Introduction to Women's Studies | ||
| Introduction to LGBT Studies/Queer Theory | ||
| Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion | ||
| Feminism and Social Action |
II. Learning Skills
Courses used to fulfill learning skills requirements may also be used to satisfy major and/or general education requirements.
1. Writing
Completion of one of the following courses with grade of “C” or better:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Composition | ||
| Writing in the Workplace |
2. Reading
Completion of one of the following courses with grade of "C" or better:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Composition | ||
| Analytical and Critical Thinking in Reading |
3. Oral Communications
Demonstrated proficiency by one of the following:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Completion of one of the following courses with grade of “C” or better: | ||
| Introduction to Oral Communication | ||
| Business Communications | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Argumentation | ||
| Group Communication | ||
| Communication Experience | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Fundamentals of Acting | ||
| Advanced Acting | ||
| College Communication for Non-Native Speakers | ||
| Assertiveness Training | ||
| 2. Written petition certifying acceptable experience and an oral performance to demonstrate proficiency (no college units granted). | ||
4. Mathematics
Demonstrated proficiency by one of the following:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Completion of one of the following courses with grade of “C” or better: | ||
| Plane Geometry | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Practical Mathematics | ||
| Trigonometry | ||
| Problem Solving | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Calculus for Social and Life Sciences | ||
| Calculus for Social and Life Sciences | ||
| Concepts of Mathematics | ||
| The Nature of Mathematics | ||
| Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers | ||
| Modern Business Mathematics | ||
| Pre-Calculus Mathematics | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus III | ||
| Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | ||
| Business Calculus | ||
| Introduction to Psychological Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | ||
| 2. Completion of one year (or block schedule equivalent) of Algebra II or Integrated Mathematics III or higher level mathematics in high school with grades of “C-” or better (no college units granted). | ||
| 3. Minimum score on ACT of 25 or SAT of 560 (no college units granted). | ||
III. Major
| Minimum of 18 units in a group of courses described in the catalog. Courses must be completed with grades of "C" or better | 18-44 |
IV. Electives
| Any additional degree-applicable credit courses | 0-22 |
Total Degree-Applicable Units Required for the AA or AS Degree:
| (At least 12 of the 60 degree-applicable units must be completed at Sierra College. Units received through Credit by Examination do not count toward this requirement. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all degree-applicable coursework is required.) | 60 |
Notes
- Credit for only one course from English A, N, 50, 50L, or 60 may be applied to the degree.
- While a course may be listed in multiple areas of general education breadth (Areas A-F), it may only be applied to one area.
- A course may be applied to a general education breadth requirement (Areas A-F), a learning skills requirement (Areas 1-4), and a major requirement.
- These AA/AS associate degree requirements do not meet transfer general education requirements.
- Students pursuing an AA or AS have the option of completing these associate degree requirements, the CSU General Education Breadth requirements, or the IGETC requirements.
- Students pursuing an AA-T or AS-T must complete the CSU General Education Breadth requirements or the IGETC requirements. (Some majors are restricted to IGETC; consult with a Counselor.)
- Students may check their degree status using Degree Works; access is through mySierra.
- See the catalog rights policy for information pertaining to major and general education options.
