General Education Requirements: Local
2025-2026 MSJC Local General Education for Non-Transfer Associate Degrees
AREA A - Natural Sciences
3 semester units required. Select one course. Courses used in AREA A cannot be double counted in other areas.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology | ||
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I 1 | 4 |
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II 1 | 4 |
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-101H | Honors Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-111 | Biological Anthropology Lab 1 | 1 |
| ANTH-201 | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| Astronomy | ||
| ASTR-101 | Introduction to Astronomy 1 | 4 |
| ASTR/GEOL-111 | Planetary Astronomy | 3 |
| Biology | ||
| BIOL-100 | Human Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-100H | Honors Human Biology | 4 |
| BIOL-115 | Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-115H | Honors Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Honors Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| BIOL-117 | Conservation Biology | 3 |
| BIOL-125 | Microbiology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-125H | Honors Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL-130 | Marine Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-131 | Genes and Biotechnology in Society 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-131H | Honors Genes and Biotechnology in Society | 4 |
| BIOL-134 | Human Heredity and Evolution | 3 |
| BIOL-140 | Ecology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-144 | Plant Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-144H | Honors Plant Biology | 4 |
| BIOL-146 | Biodiversity | 3 |
| BIOL-150 | General Biology I 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-150H | Honors General Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL-151 | General Biology II 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-151H | Honors General Biology II | 4 |
| Chemistry | ||
| CHEM-100 | Introduction to Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I 1 | 5 |
| CHEM-101H | Honors General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM-102 | General Chemistry II 1 | 5 |
| CHEM-107 | Chemistry of Life 1 | 5 |
| CHEM-112 | Organic Chemistry I 1 | 5 |
| CHEM-113 | Organic Chemistry II 1 | 5 |
| CHEM-113H | Honors Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| Environmental Studies | ||
| ENVS-100 | Humans and Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| ENVS-100H | Honors Humans and Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| ENVS-101H | Honors Environmental Science | 3 |
| ENVS-102 | Environmental Science Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| ENVS-102H | Honors Environmental Science Laboratory | 1 |
| ENVS-110 | Natural Resources 1 | 4 |
| Geography | ||
| GEOG-101 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG-104 | Physical Geography Lab 1 | 1 |
| GEOG-105 | Map Interpretation and Spatial Analysis 1 | 3 |
| GEOG-106 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
| Geology | ||
| GEOL-100 | Physical Geology 1 | 4 |
| GEOL-103 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| GEOL-105 | Historical Geology 1 | 4 |
| GEOL-106 | Earth Science 1 | 4 |
| GEOL-107 | Scenic Adventure Field Trips in Geology (formerly Geologic Field Trips) | 1.5 |
| GEOL-109 | Geology of National Parks | 3 |
| GEOL-110 | Oceanography 1 | 4 |
| GEOL/ASTR-111 | Planetary Astronomy | 3 |
| Nutrition | ||
| NUTR-101 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| NUTR-101H | Honors Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| Physics | ||
| PHY-100 | Physical Science in Modern Society (formerly Conceptual Physics) | 3 |
| PHY-101 | Basic Physics: Energy and Motion 1 | 4 |
| PHY-102 | Basic Electricity and Modern Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHY-201 | Mechanics and Wave Motion 1 | 4 |
| PHY-202 | Electricity and Magnetism 1 | 4 |
| PHY-202H | Honors Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHY-203 | Optics and Modern Physics | 4 |
| Wine | ||
| WINE-100 | Introduction to Viticulture (formerly VEW-100) | 3 |
| WINE-102 | Introduction to Enology (formerly VEW-102) | 3 |
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AREA B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
6 semester units required. Select one course from B1 and one course from B2. Courses used in AREA B cannot be double counted in other areas.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| B1 | ||
| History | ||
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-111H | Honors U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST-112H | Honors U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Political Science | ||
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| POLS-C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| B2 | ||
| Administration of Justice | ||
| AJ-101 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ-101H | Honors Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ-102 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| AJ-102H | Honors Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| AJ-111 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| AJ-112 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| AJ-517 | Introduction to Terrorism and Homeland Security (formerly AJ-117) | 3 |
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH-102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-102H | Honors Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-104 | World Prehistory | 3 |
| ANTH-104H | Honors World Prehistory | 3 |
| ANTH-105 | North American Indians (formerly ANTH-103A) | 3 |
| ANTH-107 | Indigenous People of Latin America (formerly ANTH-103D Latin American Cultures) | 3 |
| ANTH-115 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH-115H | Honors Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH/HIST-121 | Indigenous Peoples of California | 3 |
| ANTH-125 | Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | 3 |
| ANTH-125H | Honors Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | 3 |
| Biology | ||
| BIOL/HIST-128 | History of Science | 3 |
| BIOL/HIST-128H | Honors History of Science | 3 |
| Child Development & Education | ||
| CDE-110 | Child Development | 3 |
| CDE-110H | Honors Child Development | 3 |
| CDE-118 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CDE-125 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CDE-125H | Honors Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CDE-140 | Children and Youth With Exceptional Needs (formerly CDE-540) | 3 |
| Communication | ||
| COMM-108 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM-108H | Honors Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM/JOUR-111 | Introduction to Mass Communication (formerly COMM-110) | 3 |
| COMM-117 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM-120 | Survey of Communication Studies | 3 |
| COMM-516 | Gender and Communication (formerly COMM-116) | 3 |
| Dance | ||
| DAN-100 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| DAN-133 | History of Popular Dance in the United States | 3 |
| Economics | ||
| ECON-201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-201H | Honors Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-202H | Honors Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Education | ||
| ED-135 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| ED-136 | Child Growth and Development During the School Years | 3 |
| Ethnic Studies | ||
| ETHS/PS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| ETHS/PS-103H | Honors Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| ETHS-112 | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | 3 |
| ETHS/SJS-113 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| ETHS/SJS-113H | Honors Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160 | Black History in the American Context | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160H | Honors Black History in the American Context | 3 |
| Geography | ||
| GEOG-102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG-107 | Urban Geography | 3 |
| GEOG-108 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG-111 | Geography of California | 3 |
| Gerontology | ||
| GERO-504 | Introduction to Social Gerontology | 3 |
| Health Science | ||
| HS-120 | Introduction to Public Health (Health Science ) | 3 |
| History | ||
| HIST-101 | Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-101H | Honors Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-102 | Western Civilization Since 1650 | 3 |
| HIST-102H | Honors Western Civilization Since 1650 | 3 |
| HIST-103 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-103H | Honors World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-104 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-104H | Honors World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-106 | The World Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST-106H | Honors The World Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST-107 | The History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-107H | Honors the History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108 | The History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108H | Honors the History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-111H | Honors U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST-112H | Honors U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST-115 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| HIST-115H | Honors Women in United States History | 3 |
| HIST-117 | History of India | 3 |
| HIST-117H | Honors History of India | 3 |
| HIST-120 | California History | 3 |
| HIST-120H | Honors California History | 3 |
| HIST/ANTH-121 | Indigenous Peoples of California | 3 |
| HIST-124 | Recent America: The U.S. Since 1945 | 3 |
| HIST-124H | Honors Recent America: The U.S. Since 1945 | 3 |
| HIST-125 | Military History of the United States | 3 |
| HIST/BIOL-128 | History of Science | 3 |
| HIST-128H | Honors History of Science | 3 |
| HIST/THA-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
| HIST-140 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST-140H | Honors History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST-141 | History of Latin America to 1820 | 3 |
| HIST-142 | History of Latin America Since 1820 | 3 |
| HIST-151/DAN-100 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| HIST/ETHS-160 | Black History in the American Context | 3 |
| HIST-160H | Honors Black History in the American Context | 3 |
| HIST-165/THA-155 | Musical Theater History | 3 |
| Journalism | ||
| JOUR/COMM-111 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| Legal | ||
| LEG-100 | Foundations of the Legal System | 3 |
| LEG-524 | Immigration Law (formerly LEG-124) | 3 |
| Nutrition | ||
| NUTR-100 | Family Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR-100H | Honors Family Nutrition | 3 |
| Physical Education | ||
| PE-126 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| Political Science | ||
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| POLS-C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| PS-102 | Comparative Politics and Government | 3 |
| PS-102H | Honors Comparative Politics and Government | 3 |
| PS/ETHS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| PS/ETHS-103H | Honors Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| PS-105 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| PS-105H | Honors Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| PS-106 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PS-106H | Honors Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PS-120 | California Government | 3 |
| PS-120H | Honors California Government | 3 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYC-C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| PSYC-102 | Personal Growth | 3 |
| PSYC-103 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC-103H | Honors Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC-104 | Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| PSYC-104H | Honors Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| PSYC/SOCI-105 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-105H | Honors Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-107 | Psychobiology | 3 |
| PSYC-107H | Honors Psychobiology | 3 |
| PSYC-108 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-108H | Honors Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC/SOCI-112 | Gender and Social Interaction | 3 |
| Social Justice Studies | ||
| SJS-101 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| SJS-101H | Honors Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| SJS/ETHS-113 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| SJS/ETHS-113H | Honors Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| SJS-130 | Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies | 3 |
| Sociology | ||
| SOCI-101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI-101H | Honors Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI-102 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI-103 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| SOCI/PSYC-105 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI-105H | Honors Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI-106 | Intercultural Relations | 3 |
| SOCI-108 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOCI-110 | Media and Society | 3 |
| SOCI/PSYC-112 | Gender and Social Interaction | 3 |
| SOCI-115 | Contemporary Chicano in Society | 3 |
| SOCI-125 | Crime and Society | 3 |
| Theatre Arts | ||
| THA/HIST-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
| THA-155/HIST-165 | Musical Theater History | 3 |
AREA C - Arts and Humanities
3 semester units required. Select one course. Courses used in AREA C cannot be double counted in other areas.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | ||
| ASL-100 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL-101 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL-110 | Deaf Culture and Community | 3 |
| ASL-201 | American Sign Language III (formerly ASL-103) | 4 |
| ASL-202 | American Sign Language IV (formerly ASL-104) | 4 |
| ASL-203 | American Sign Language V (formerly ASL-105) | 3 |
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH-145 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) | 3 |
| ANTH-145H | Honors Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) | 3 |
| Art | ||
| ART-100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART-101 | Art History: Prehistoric Through Medieval Art | 3 |
| ART-101H | Honors Art History: Prehistoric Through Medieval Art | 3 |
| ART-102 | Art History: Renaissance to 21st Century (formerly Art History: Renaissance to 20th Century Art) | 3 |
| ART-102H | Honors Art History: Renaissance to 21st Century (formerly Art History: Renaissance to 20th Century Art) | 3 |
| ART-103 | Introduction to Modernism | 3 |
| ART-103H | Honors Introduction to Modernism | 3 |
| ART-104 | World Art | 3 |
| ART-104H | Honors World Art | 3 |
| ART-108 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART-120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART-121 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART-122 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART-123 | Graphic Design Principles | 3 |
| ART-131 | Introduction to Digital Art + Design | 3 |
| Communication | ||
| COMM/THA-113 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| Dance | ||
| DAN-100 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| DAN/THA-108 | Improvisation for Dance and Theater | 3 |
| DAN-125 | Choreography I | 3 |
| DAN-133 | History of Popular Dance in the United States | 3 |
| DAN-201 | Dances of the World | 1 |
| DAN-225 | Choreography II | 3 |
| Design | ||
| DES-104 | Design Theory and Culture | 3 |
| DES-123 | Visual Communication Design | 3 |
| Education | ||
| ED/LIT-132 | Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| English | ||
| ENGL-130 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL-130H | Honors Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| Ethnic Studies | ||
| ETHS/LIT-240 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-240H | Honors American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-275H | Honors Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-280H | Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | 3 |
| French | ||
| FREN-101 | Elementary French I | 4 |
| FREN-102 | Elementary French II | 4 |
| FREN-201 | Intermediate French I | 4 |
| History | ||
| HIST-102 | Western Civilization Since 1650 | 3 |
| HIST-102H | Honors Western Civilization Since 1650 | 3 |
| HIST-107 | The History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-107H | Honors the History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108 | The History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108H | Honors the History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-117 | History of India | 3 |
| HIST-117H | Honors History of India | 3 |
| HIST-118 | History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions) | 3 |
| HIST-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
| HIST-154/THA-102 | Theater History | 3 |
| HIST-165/THA-155 | Musical Theater History | 3 |
| Literature | ||
| LIT-106 | Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106) | 3 |
| LIT-106H | Honors Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106H) | 3 |
| LIT-131 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| LIT-131H | Honors Children's Literature | 3 |
| LIT/ED-132 | Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| LIT-132H | Honors Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| LIT-205 | World Mythology and Folklore | 3 |
| LIT-205H | Honors World Mythology and Folklore | 3 |
| LIT-207 | American Literature: Pre-Colonial to 1865 | 3 |
| LIT-207H | Honors American Literature: Pre-Colonial to 1865 | 3 |
| LIT-208 | American Literature: 1865 to Present | 3 |
| LIT-208H | Honors American Literature: 1865 to Present | 3 |
| LIT-225 | Film and Literature (formerly ENGL-225) | 3 |
| LIT-225H | Honors Film and Literature (formerly ENGL-225H) | 3 |
| LIT-230 | English Literature to 1775 | 3 |
| LIT-230H | Honors English Literature to 1775 | 3 |
| LIT-231 | English Literature: 1775 to Present (formerly ENGL-231) | 3 |
| LIT-231H | Honors English Literature: 1775 to Present (formerly ENGL-231H) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-240 | American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | 3 |
| LIT-240H | Honors American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240H) | 3 |
| LIT-255 | Gender and Sexuality in Literature | 3 |
| LIT-255H | Honors Gender and Sexuality in Literature | 3 |
| LIT-260 | Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260) | 3 |
| LIT-260H | Honors Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260H) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| LIT-275H | Honors Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| LIT-280H | Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | 3 |
| Music | ||
| MUS-100 | Introduction and Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| MUS-100H | Honors Introduction and Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| MUS-101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUS-103 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS-106 | History of Rock & Roll | 3 |
| MUS-107 | Introduction and Appreciation of American Music | 3 |
| MUS-107H | Honors Introduction and Appreciation of American Music | 3 |
| MUS-104 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS-108 | History of Jazz and Blues | 3 |
| MUS-108H | Honors History of Jazz and Blues | 3 |
| MUS-109 | World Music | 3 |
| Philosophy | ||
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| PHIL-101H | Honors Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| PHIL-105 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL-109 | Ancient and Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL-110 | Modern and Contemporary Philosophy (formerly Renaissance and Modern Philosophy) | 3 |
| Photography | ||
| PHOT-530 | History of Still Photography (formerly PHOT-130) | 3 |
| Spanish | ||
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN-102 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
| SPAN-141 | Spanish through Film (formerly SPAN-240) | 3 |
| SPAN-201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN-202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
| SPAN-203 | Spanish for Native Speakers I | 4 |
| SPAN-204 | Spanish for Native Speakers II | 4 |
| Theater Arts | ||
| THA-101 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| THA-101H | Honors Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| THA-102/HIST-154 | Theater History | 3 |
| THA/DAN-108 | Improvisation for Dance and Theater | 3 |
| THA-110 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| THA-111 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THA/COMM-113 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| THA-123 | Introduction to Scene Design (formerly Models and Rendering) | 3 |
| THA-135 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| THA/HIST-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
| THA-137 | Introduction to World Cinema | 3 |
| THA-137H | Honors Introduction to World Cinema | 3 |
| THA-155/HIST-165 | Musical Theater History | 3 |
AREA D - English Composition, Oral Communication, and Critical Thinking
6 semester units required. Select one course from D1 and one course from D2. Courses used in AREA D cannot be double counted in other areas.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| D1. English Composition | ||
| English | ||
| ENGL-C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL-C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 3 |
| D2. Oral Communication and Critical Thinking | ||
| Communication | ||
| COMM-C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM-C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM-103H | Honors Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM-104 | Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| COMM-104H | Honors Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| COMM-106 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| Computer Science Information Systems | ||
| CSIS-111B | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | 3 |
| CSIS-116E | Python Programming - Level 1 | 3 |
| CSIS-118B | Computer Organization & Assembly Language | 3 |
| CSIS-124A | SQL Programming - Level 2 | 3 |
| CSIS-126E | Python Programming - Level 2 | 3 |
| CSIS-201 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CSIS-514A | SQL Programming - Level 1 (formerly CSIS-114A) | 3 |
| CSIS-523 | Linux System Administration (formerly CSIS-223A) | 3 |
| English | ||
| ENGL-C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL-C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | 3 |
| Philosophy | ||
| PHIL-103 | Logic | 3 |
| PHIL-112 | Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 |
AREA E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development
3 semester units required. Courses used in AREA E cannot be double counted in other areas.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| College Success & Career Readiness | ||
| CSCR-100 | College Success and Career Readiness | 3 |
| CSCR-116 | Integrative Career/Life Planning (formerly GUID-116) | 3 |
| CSCR-502 | Personal Success Habits of Highly Effective People (formerly GUID-120) | 3 |
| Dance | ||
| DAN/THA-108 | Improvisation for Dance and Theater | 3 |
| DAN-115 | Pilates Mat Work 1 | 1 |
| DAN-120 | Conditioning and Alignment | 1.5 |
| DAN-121A | Beginning Ballet | 2 |
| DAN-121B | Advanced Beginning Ballet | 2 |
| DAN-122A | Beginning Modern Dance Technique | 1.5 |
| DAN-122B | Advanced Beginning Modern Dance | 2 |
| DAN-123A | Beginning Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DAN-123B | Advanced Beginning Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DAN-124 | Beginning Tap Dance | 1.5 |
| DAN-125 | Choreography I | 3 |
| DAN-126A | Intermediate Modern Dance | 2 |
| DAN-126B | Advanced Intermediate Modern Dance | 2 |
| DAN-127A | Intermediate Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DAN-127B | Advanced Intermediate Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DAN-128A | Intermediate Ballet | 2 |
| DAN-128B | Advanced Intermediate Ballet | 2 |
| DAN-129 | Intermediate Tap Dance | 1.5 |
| DAN-131A | Beginning Hip Hop (formerly DAN-131) | 2 |
| DAN-131B | Advanced Beginning Hip Hop | 1.5 |
| DAN-135A | Intermediate Hip Hop | 2 |
| DAN-135B | Advanced Intermediate Hip Hop | 1.5 |
| DAN-201 | Dances of the World | 1 |
| DAN-212 | Dance Production | 1-3 |
| DAN-213 | Dance Performance | 1-3 |
| DAN-214 | Dance Touring Ensemble | 3 |
| Health Science | ||
| HS-121 | Fundamentals of Healthful Living | 3 |
| HS-123 | Drugs, Health and Society | 3 |
| Leadership | ||
| LEAD-500 | Leadership Development (formerly LEAD-101) | 3 |
| LEAD-501 | Advanced Leadership Skills (formerly LEAD-102) | 3 |
| Nutrition | ||
| NUTR-100 | Family Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR-100H | Honors Family Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR-101 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| NUTR-101H | Honors Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| Physical Education | ||
| PE-110 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| PE-112 | Body Conditioning | 1 |
| PE-112A | Step Aerobics & Circuit Training (formerly Beginning Step Aerobics) | 1 |
| PE-113 | Introduction to Jogging (formerly Jogging) | 1 |
| PE-114A | Strength Training: Circuit | 1 |
| PE-114B | Strength Training: Free Weights | 1 |
| PE-114C | Powerlifting | 1 |
| PE-115 | First Aid and CPR | 3 |
| PE-119 | Exercise Walking | 1 |
| PE-119B | Intermediate Fitness Walking | 2 |
| PE-120 | Beginning Yoga | 1 |
| PE-132 | Beginning Tennis | 1 |
| PE-133 | Individual and Group Sports: Basketball | 1 |
| PE-134 | Introduction to Volleyball | 1 |
| PE-137 | Individual and Group Sports: Soccer | 1 |
| PE-183 | Self-Defense | 1 |
| PE-195 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| Physical Education Intercollegiate | ||
| PEIC-150 | Intercollegiate Sports: Beach Volleyball (Women) | 3 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYC-102 | Personal Growth | 3 |
| Theater Arts | ||
| THA/DAN-108 | Improvisation for Dance and Theater | 3 |
AREA F - Ethnic Studies
3 semester units required. Courses used in AREA F cannot be double counted in other areas.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH/HIST-121 | Indigenous Peoples of California | 3 |
| Ethnic Studies | ||
| ETHS/PS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| ETHS/PS-103H | Honors Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| ETHS-112 | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | 3 |
| ETHS/SJS-113 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| ETHS/SJS-113H | Honors Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160 | Black History in the American Context | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160H | Honors Black History in the American Context | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-240 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-240H | Honors American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-275H | Honors Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-280H | Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | 3 |
| History | ||
| HIST/ANTH-121 | Indigenous Peoples of California | 3 |
| HIST/ETHS-160 | Black History in the American Context | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160H | Honors Black History in the American Context | 3 |
| Literature | ||
| LIT/ETHS-240 | American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-240H | Honors American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240H) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-275H | Honors Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-280H | Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | 3 |
| Political Science | ||
| PS/ETHS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| PS/ETHS-103H | Honors Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| Social Justice Studies | ||
| SJS/ETHS-113 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| SJS/ETHS-113H | Honors Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
AREA G - Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
3 semester units required. Courses used in AREA G cannot be double counted in other areas.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH-105 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH-105H | Honors College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH-110 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH-135 | Calculus for Social Science and Business | 3 |
| MATH-155 | Mathematics for Elementary Teaching (formerly Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I) | 3 |
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH-211H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH-212 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH-212H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH-213 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 5 |
| MATH-213H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 5 |
| MATH-215 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH-215H | Honors Differential Equations | 4 |
| PSYC/SOCI-121 | Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| STAT-C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
AREA H - Reading Competency
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | ||
| Collegiate-level reading competency may be demonstrated by passing ENGL-C1000 or ENGL-C1000H with a “C” grade or better or with an equivalent AP score or equivalent course work. | ||
| Total Units | 0 | |
MSJC General Education for Non-Transfer Associate Degree
60 degree applicable units are required to earn an Associate Degree. General education, major requirements, and elective units can all be counted in the total units.
- To earn an Associate Degree, students must complete MSJC General Education (total of 27 semester units) or transfer general education, (*CSUGE, *IGETC, Cal-GETC), and all major requirements (a minimum of 18 units).
- MSJC will award a local AA/AS degree to students who have completed transfer general education, (*CSUGE, *IGETC, Cal-GETC) provided that students fulfill all major/area of emphasis, general education, unit and GPA requirements.
- MSJC will not impose any requirements in addition to *CSUGE, *IGETC, and Cal-GETC requirements, including any local college or district requirements, for students completing any of these general education plans for an associate degree. *Students must have catalog rights prior to 2025-2026.
- Students who have been awarded a Bachelor‛s Degree from an institutionally accredited institution shall be deemed to have fulfilled the general education course requirements for the Associate Degree.
- Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and CLEP exams can all be applied towards MSJC general education areas. Please refer to the AP, IB, and CLEP charts in the catalog.
- Double counting of units for general education is NOT permitted.
- Course work may double count for satisfaction of both the general education and major requirements.
Grade Point Average
- Students are required to earn a minimum of 2.0 GPA to earn a degree. Per Title 5 §55062 Conditions for Awarding the Associate Degree, GPA can be based solely on courses that satisfy degree requirements when a student earns over 60 units. If units accumulated beyond those required for the Associate Degree lower a student's cumulative grade point average below 2.0, MSJC can compute the GPA based solely on those courses used to satisfy the degree requirements, provided that the coursework used to compute the grade point average fulfill all major/area of emphasis, general education and elective requirements.
- All units required for a major must be a 2.0 (“C”) or better.
Residency Requirement
- A student must complete at least 12 units in residence at MSJC in order to earn a degree.