General Education Requirements Option A
Option A: 2023-2024 MSJC General Education for Non-Transfer Associate Degrees
AREA A - Natural Sciences
3 semester units required. Select one course.
| 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-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-115 | Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-117 | Conservation Biology | 3 |
| BIOL-125 | Microbiology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-130 | Marine Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-131 | Genes and Biotechnology in Society 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-134 | Human Heredity and Evolution | 3 |
| BIOL-140 | Ecology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-144 | Plant Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-146 | Biodiversity | 3 |
| BIOL-150 | General Biology I 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-151 | General Biology II 1 | 4 |
| Chemistry | ||
| CHEM-100 | Introduction to Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I 1 | 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 |
| Environmental Studies | ||
| ENVS-100 | Humans and Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| ENVS-102 | Environmental Science Laboratory 1 | 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 (formerly Nutrition and Foods) | 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-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
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| B1 | ||
| History | ||
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Political Science | ||
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| B2 | ||
| Administration of Justice | ||
| AJ-101 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ-102 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| AJ-111 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| AJ-112 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| AJ-117 | Introduction to Terrorism and Homeland Security | 3 |
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH-102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-104 | 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/HIST-121 | Indigenous Peoples of California | 3 |
| ANTH-125 | Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | 3 |
| Biology | ||
| BIOL/HIST-128 | History of Science | 3 |
| Child Development & Education | ||
| CDE-110 | Child Development | 3 |
| CDE-118 | Teaching in a Diverse Society (formerly Diversity and Equity in Early Childhood) | 3 |
| CDE-125 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CDE-140 | Children and Youth With Exceptional Needs (formerly CDE-540) | 3 |
| Communication | ||
| COMM-108 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM-110 | Communications Media Survey | 3 |
| COMM-117 | Organizational Communication (formerly Professional Communication) | 3 |
| COMM-120 | Survey of Communication Studies | 3 |
| COMM-516 | Gender and Communication (formerly COMM-116) | 3 |
| Dance | ||
| DAN-100/HIST-151 | 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-202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-203 | Introduction to Environmental Economics | 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-112 | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | 3 |
| ETHS/SJS-113 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160 | Black History in 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 |
| 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-102 | Western Civilization Since 1650 (formerly Western Civilization II: From 1500 to the Present Era) | 3 |
| HIST-103 | World History to 1500 (formerly History of World Civilizations to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-104 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-106 | The World Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST-107 | The History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108 | The History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST-115 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| HIST-117 | History of India | 3 |
| HIST-120 | California History | 3 |
| HIST/ANTH-121 | Indigenous Peoples of California | 3 |
| HIST-124 | 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/THA-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
| HIST-140 | 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-165/THA-155 | Musical Theater History | 3 |
| Legal | ||
| LEG-100 | Foundations of the Legal System | 3 |
| LEG-524 | Immigration Law (formerly LEG-124) | 3 |
| Nutrition | ||
| NUTR-100 | Family Nutrition | 3 |
| Physical Education | ||
| PE-126 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| Political Science | ||
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PS-102 | Comparative Politics and Government | 3 |
| PS/ETHS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| PS-105 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| PS-106 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PS-120 | California Government | 3 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-102 | Personal Growth | 3 |
| PSYC-103 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC-104 | Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| PSYC/SOCI-105 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-107 | Psychobiology | 3 |
| PSYC-108 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC/SOCI-112 | Gender and Social Interaction | 3 |
| Social Justice Studies | ||
| SJS-101 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| SJS/ETHS-113 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| SJS-130 | Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies | 3 |
| Sociology | ||
| SOCI-101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI-102 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI-103 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| SOCI/PSYC-105 | 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 - Humanities
3 semester units required. Select one course.
| 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 |
| Art | ||
| ART-100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART-101 | 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-103 | Introduction to Modernism | 3 |
| ART-104 | 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 I | 3 |
| ART-131 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
| Child Development & Education | ||
| CDE/LIT-131 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| Communication | ||
| COMM/THA-113 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| Dance | ||
| DAN-100/HIST-151 | 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 |
| Education | ||
| ED/LIT-132 | Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| English | ||
| ENGL-130 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| Ethnic Studies | ||
| ETHS/LIT-240 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 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 (formerly Western Civilization II: From 1500 to the Present Era) | 3 |
| HIST-107 | The History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108 | The History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-117 | 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-151/DAN-100 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 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/CDE-131 | Children's Literature (formerly ENGL-131) | 3 |
| LIT/ED-132 | Adolescent Literature (formerly ENGL-132) | 3 |
| LIT-205 | World Folklore and Mythology (formerly ENGL-205 World Folklore) | 3 |
| LIT-207 | American Literature: Pre-Colonial to 1865 | 3 |
| LIT-208 | American Literature: 1865 to Present (formerly ENGL-208) | 3 |
| LIT-225 | Film and Literature (formerly ENGL-225) | 3 |
| LIT-230 | English Literature: Anglo-Saxon to 1775 (formerly ENGL-230) | 3 |
| LIT-231 | English Literature: 1775 to Present (formerly ENGL-231) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-240 | American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | 3 |
| LIT-255 | Gender and Sexuality in Literature | 3 |
| LIT-260 | Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| Music | ||
| MUS-100 | 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-108 | History of Jazz and Blues | 3 |
| MUS-109 | World Music | 3 |
| Philosophy | ||
| PHIL-101 | 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-101B | Introduction to Spanish 101 (Continuation) | 3 |
| 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-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-155/HIST-165 | Musical Theater History | 3 |
AREA D - Language and Rationality
6 semester units required. Select one course from D1 and one course from D2.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| D1. English Composition | ||
| English | ||
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| D2. Communication & Analytical Thinking | ||
| Communication | ||
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM-104 | 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-114A | SQL Programming - Level 1 | 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 |
| English | ||
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 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-120 | Conditioning and Alignment for Dance | 2 |
| DAN-121A | Beginning Ballet | 2 |
| DAN-121B | Advanced Beginning Ballet | 2 |
| DAN-122A | Beginning Modern Dance | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| DAN-131A | Beginning Hip Hop (formerly DAN-131) | 2 |
| DAN-131B | Advanced Beginning Hip Hop | 2 |
| DAN-135A | Intermediate Hip Hop | 2 |
| DAN-135B | Advanced Intermediate Hip Hop | 2 |
| 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 (formerly Drugs: Use and Abuse) | 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-101 | Introduction to Nutrition Science (formerly Nutrition and Foods) | 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 |
| PEIC-150A | Pre-Season Athletics: Beach Volleyball ( Women) | 1-3 |
| PEIC-150B | Off-Season Athletics: Beach Volleyball (Women) | 1-3 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYC-102 | Personal Growth | 3 |
| Theater Arts | ||
| THA/DAN-108 | Improvisation for Dance and Theater | 3 |
AREA F - Diversity and Ethnic Studies
3 semester units required. Courses used in AREA F cannot be double counted in other areas.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | ||
| ASL-110 | Deaf Culture and Community | 3 |
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH-105 | North American Indians (formerly ANTH-103A) | 3 |
| ANTH-107 | Indigenous People of Latin America (formerly ANTH-103D Latin American Cultures) | 3 |
| ANTH/HIST-121 | Indigenous Peoples of California | 3 |
| ANTH-125 | Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | 3 |
| Art | ||
| ART-104 | World Art | 3 |
| Child Development & Education | ||
| CDE-118 | Teaching in a Diverse Society (formerly Diversity and Equity in Early Childhood) | 3 |
| Dance | ||
| DAN-100/HIST-151 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| DAN-201 | Dances of the World | 1 |
| Ethnic Studies | ||
| ETHS/PS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| ETHS-112 | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | 3 |
| ETHS/SJS-113 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160 | Black History in American Context | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-240 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| Geography | ||
| GEOG-108 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| History | ||
| HIST-107 | The History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108 | The History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-115 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| HIST-117 | History of India | 3 |
| HIST-118 | History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions) | 3 |
| HIST/ANTH-121 | Indigenous Peoples of California | 3 |
| HIST-140 | 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 |
| Literature | ||
| LIT/ETHS-240 | American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | 3 |
| LIT-255 | Gender and Sexuality in Literature | 3 |
| LIT-260 | Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| Music | ||
| MUS-108 | History of Jazz and Blues | 3 |
| MUS-109 | World Music | 3 |
| Political Science | ||
| PS/ETHS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| Social Justice Studies | ||
| SJS-101 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| SJS/ETHS-113 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| SJS-130 | Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies | 3 |
| Sociology | ||
| SOCI-106 | Intercultural Relations | 3 |
| SOCI-115 | Contemporary Chicano in Society | 3 |
AREA G - Math Competency
May be demonstrated by (1) Passed a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of "C" or better (per AB-1705); (2) Completed Intermediate Algebra or any other math course at a higher level with a grade of “C” or better; (3) Received a passing score on CLEP, AP, or IB Exams for a math course; (4) Received a passing score on credit by examination for Intermediate Algebra or higher.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH-105 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH-110 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH-135 | Calculus for Social Science and Business | 3 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| MATH-155 | Mathematics for Elementary Teaching (formerly Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I) | 3 |
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH-212 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH-213 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 5 |
| MATH-215 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| PSYC-121/SOCI-101 | Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
AREA H - Reading Competency
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | ||
| Collegiate-level reading competency may be demonstrated by passing ENGL-101 or ENGL-101H with a “C” grade or better or with an equivalent AP score or equivalent course work. | ||
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Option A: MSJC General Education for Non-Transfer Associate Degrees
- TOTAL UNIT REQUIREMENT – 60 degree applicable semester units
- General Education Option A = 24 semester units minimum
- Major or Area of Emphasis= 18 semester units minimum (Refer to catalog program pages for specific major requirements).
- Electives (as needed to meet a total of 60 degree applicable units)
- For Advanced Placement, CLEP or International Baccalaureate exam information please see charts in the current MSJC General Catalog
- GRADE POINT AVERAGE
General Education applicable courses must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (“C”) or better.
All 18 unit Major or Area of Emphasis courses must be at 2.0 (“C”) or better. - ENGLISH COMPETENCY – AREA D1
A grade of “C” or better in: ENGL-101 College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition)ENGL-101 College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) or ENGL-101H Honors College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) approved AP exam and score - MATH COMPETENCY – AREA G
May be demonstrated by (1) Passed a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of "C" or better (per AB-1705); (2) Completed Intermediate Algebra or any other math course at a higher level with a grade of “C” or better; (3) Received a passing score on CLEP, AP, or IB Exams for a math course; (4) Received a passing score on credit by examination for Intermediate Algebra or higher. - READING COMPETENCY – AREA H
Collegiate-level reading competency may be demonstrated by passing ENGL-101 College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) or ENGL-101H Honors College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) with a “C” grade or better or with an equivalent AP score or equivalent course work. - RESIDENCY UNIT REQUIREMENT for a DEGREE
A student must complete at least 12 units in residence at MSJC.
NOTE:
- Double counting of units for general education is NOT permitted per Title 5.
- Course work may double count for satisfaction of both the general education and major requirements, however, units may be counted only once.
- Honors sections of a course may be used in lieu of the regular approved course.
- Students are encouraged to make an appointment with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive student educational plan.