2024 New Student Guide

FRESNO CITY COLLEGE Associate Degree Requirements 2023-2024

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

N IP

C

WRITING/READING: English 1A/1AH (“C” grade or better) Course also meets D1 MATHEMATICS: Mathematics 102, 103 OR any transfer-level math ( “C” grade or better) Course also meets D2 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (Minimum 27 units) A. NATURAL SCIENCES (3 units)

Requirements for the Associate in Art s and Science Degree 1. Sixty (60) units with at least 2.0 (C) grade point average in all courses/units applicable to the associate degree. 2. Residence requirements: A. A minimum of twelve (12) degree-applicable semester units in residence at Fresno City College. 3. At least eighteen (18) units in a discipline (major) or from related disciplines with a grade of “C” or better in each course. (See the “General Education Requirements for the Associate Degree” for the courses available within these areas): A. Natural Sciences B. Social and Behavioral Sciences C. Humanities D. Language and Rationality: Composition and Analytical Thinking E. Lifetime Wellness: PE and/or Dance and Lifetime Skills F. Government and American Institutions G. Communication 4. The demonstration of competence in writing and reading, by completing ENGL 1A or 1AH with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better. The course used to fulfill this requirement may also be used to fulfill Area D.1 of the general education requirement in Language and Rationality: Composition. For further information, see a counselor. 6. Students must complete one of the three different general education patterns listed below. General Education Option 1 (FCC GE) is recommended for students who do not intend to transfer. Students intending to transfer to four-year institutions are advised to select Option 2 (CSU GE) or Option 3 (IGETC): A. Option 1 – Fresno City College General Education B. Option 2 – CSU GE– California State University General Education C. Option 3 – IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum D.1.Composition English 1A/1AH D.2. Analytical Thinking: Mathematics Mathematics 102, 103, 3A, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6, 7, 10A, 10B, 11, 11H, 17, 21, 26, 42, 45 or any advanced level math course Decision Science 21, 23 Psychology 42 D.3. Analytical Thinking Applied Technology 10 Business Administration 10, 18, 30, 33 Communication 25 Computer Information Technology 60, 63, 65, 66, 69 Computer Science 40, 41 Criminology 13 Electrical Systems Technology 51 English 3/3H Graphic Communications 15, 17, 20A, 20B, 22, 23, 30, 41, 51 Marketing 10 5. The demonstration of competence in mathematics by the successful completion of MATH 102, 103, 3A, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6, 7, 10A, 10B, 11, 17, 21, 26, 42 or 45 with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better. The course used to fulfill this requirement may also be used to fulfill Area D.2 of the general education requirement in Language and Rationality: Analytical Thinking. For further information, see a counselor. 6. Students must complete one of the three different general education patterns listed below. General Education Option 1 (FCC GE) is recommended for students who do not intend to transfer. Students intending to transfer to four-year institutions are advised to select Option 2 (CSU GE) or Option 3 (IGETC): A. Option 1 – Fresno City College General Education B. Option 2 – CSU GE– California State University General Education C. Option 3 – IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum To earn the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T), students must complete the following: CSU-GE Breath or IGETC requirements, major requirements, and at least sixty (60) semester units with at least 2.0 (“C”) grade point average in all courses applicable to the associate degree. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admissions and transfer requirements. Certificate of Achievement E. LIFETIME WELLNESS (minimum 5 units, with at least one course from each E.1. and E.2.) E.1. PE &/Or Dance: (waived for Veterans, P.O.S.T. Basic Academy, or Basic Fire Academy Graduates) Developmental Services 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 Dance 8A, 8B, 9, 10A, 10B, 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B, 14, 14B, 15, 16, 17A, 17B, 18, 20A, 20B, 21, 22, 27A, 27B, 28A, 28B, 29, 31, 32, 41, 42 Physical Education 4, 4B, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 12B, 13, 13B, 14, 14B, 15A, 15B, 15C, 17A, 17B, 27, 29B, 29C, 30B, 30 C, 31B, 31C, 32B, 33B, 33C, 34B, 34C, 35B, 36B, 36C, 37B, 37C, 38B, 38C, 39B, 39C, 40B, 40C, 41B, 41C, 42B, 42C, 43B, 43C, 44B, 44C, 45, 46B, 46C, 47B, 47C, 71, 72 E.2. Lifetime Skills: Allied Health 1 7. Fresno City College shall apply Advanced Placement (AP) credit for those who have scored 3 or higher and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations of a passing score, for credit towards completion of a Fresno City College General Education pattern. For further information, see a counselor. Requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) To earn the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T), students must complete the following: CSU-GE Breath or IGETC requirements, major requirements, and at least sixty (60) semester units with at least 2.0 (“C”) grade point average in all courses applicable to the associate degree. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admissions and transfer requirements. Certificate of Achievement A Certificate of Achievement shall be awarded to students who successfully complete a specified curriculum with a minimum “C” grade in each required course. The specific courses required for the Certificate of Achievement are identified in each occupational degree curriculum where such certificates are awarded. G. COMMUNICATION (3 units) Communication 1, 2, 4, 8/8H, or 25 FRESNO CITY COLLEGE Associate Degree Requirements 2023-2024 Requirements for the Associate in Art s and Science Degree 1. Sixty (60) units with at least 2.0 (C) grade point average in all courses/units applicable to the associate degree. 2. Residence requirements: A. A minimum of twelve (12) degree-applicable semester units in residence at Fresno City College. 3. At least eighteen (18) units in a discipline (major) or from related disciplines with a grade of “C” or better in each course. (See the “General Education Requirements for the Associate Degree” for the courses available within these areas): A. Natural Sciences B. Social and Behavioral Sciences C. Humanities D. Language and Rationality: Composition and Analytical Thinking E. Lifetime Wellness: PE and/or Dance and Lifetime Skills F. Government and American Institutions G. Communication 4. The demonstration of competence in writing and reading, by completing ENGL 1A or 1AH with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better. The course used to fulfill this requirement may also be used to fulfill Area D.1 of the general education requirement in Language and Rationality: Composition. For further information, see a counselor. 5. The demonstration of competence in mathematics by the successful completion of MATH 102, 103, 3A, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6, 7, 10A, 10B, 11, 17, 21, 26, 42 or 45 with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better. The course used to fulfill this requirement may also be used to fulfill Area D.2 of the general education requirement in Language and Rationality: Analytical Thinking. For further information, see a counselor. Journalism 1, 16 Linguistics 10, 11 Anthropology 1, 1L Astronomy 10, 15, 20 Biology 3, 5, 7, 11A, 11B, 14,15, 16, 20, 21A, 21B, 46, 55, 71, 72 Chemistry 1A, 3A, 3B Geography 1, 8 B. SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (3 units) African-American Studies 1, 2, 4, 5, 34, 41 American Indian Studies 31, 32, 34 Anthropology 1, 2/2H, 3, 4, 12, 28 Asian-American Studies 1, 8, 10, 15, 25 Business Administration 20 Chicano-Latino Studies 11, 12A, 12B, 13, 14, 24, 28, 29, 33 Child Development 5, 39 Criminology 5 Economics 25, 40/40H, 50/50H Geology 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 12 Natural Science 1A Physics 2A, 2B, 4A Physical Science 11 7. Fresno City College shall apply Advanced Placement (AP) credit for those who have scored 3 or higher and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations of a passing score, for credit towards completion of a Fresno City College General Education pattern. For further information, see a counselor. Requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) A Certificate of Achievement shall be awarded to students who successfully complete a specified curriculum with a minimum “C” grade in each required course. The specific courses required for the Certificate of Achievement are identified in each occupational degree curriculum where such certificates are awarded. Ethnic Studies 10, 11 Geography 2, 4A, 4B, 6, 20 Global Studies 1, 2 History 1, 2, 3, 11, 12/12H, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 35 Human Services 10, 20 Political Science 1, 5, 17, 24, 25 Psychology 5, 25, 36, 39 Sociology 1A/1AH, 2, 10, 14, 31, 32 Women's Studies 10, 22, 24, 41, 47 C. HUMANITIES (3 units) African-American Studies 3, 8, 15, 17 American Indian Studies 35 American Sign Language 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Architecture 10, 11, 15A, 15B, 20, 30 Armenian 1, 2 Art 2, 3, 4, 5/5H, 6/6H, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12A, 12B, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22B, 23, 25A, 29, 31, 32A, 32B, 35, 40, 50, 52, 55, 70 Asian-American Studies 8, 55 Chicano-Latino Studies 17A, 20, 21, 27B Chinese 1, 2 Communication 12 Dance 17A, 20A, 20B, 27B, 30 English 1B, 12, 14, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 17, 20, 36, 40, 42, 44A, 44B,45, 46A, 46B, 47, 48A, 48B Film 1, 2A, 2B, 3, 5, 6, 7 French 1, 2, 3 German 1, 2 Graphic Communications 39A, 40A Hmong 1, 2 Humanities 10, 11, 42 Japanese 1, 2 Music 3, 5, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42A, 42B, 42C, 42D, 46 Philosophy 1A/1AH, 1B, 1C/1CH, 3A, 3B Photography 5, 6, 15, 17, 18, 32 Portuguese 1, 2 Punjabi 1 Spanish 1, 2, 2NS, 3, 3NS, 4, 4NS, 5, 6, 7, 41 Theatre Arts 12, 23, 25, 27A, 27B, 28, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36, 38, 41, 42, 43, 44A, 44B, 46, 49 Women’s Studies 36 D. LANGUAGE & RATIONALITY (minimum 6 units, one course each from D.1. = 4 units and D.2. =3 units (or D.3. if mathematics competency has been met with a demonstration of satisfactory completion)) Philosophy 2/2H, 6 Political Science 13 Sociology 1B Business Administration 30 Child Development 30, 38, 39 Counseling 53 Food and Nutrition 35, 40 Health 1 Human Services 10, 44 Psychology 2/2H, 25, 38, 39 33 Sociology 5, 7, 10, 31, 32 Women’s Studies 5, 7 F. GOVERNMENT AND AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS (3 units) Political Science 2/2H

The material in this publication has been prepared as carefully as possible. Fresno City College does not assume responsibility for inaccuracies or changes in the information contained herein after the date of publication. The material in this publication has been prepared as carefully as possible. Fresno City College does not assume responsibility for inaccuracies or changes in the information contained herein after the date of publication.

MAJORS\FCC\ASSOCIATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS & GEN ED 2023-24 MAJORS\FCC\ASSOCIATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS & GEN ED 2023-24

27 The material in this publication has been prepared as carefully as possible. Fresno City College does not assume responsibility for inaccuracies or changes in the information contained herein after the date of publication. MAJORS\FCC\ASSOCIATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS & GEN ED 2023-24

Made with FlippingBook interactive PDF creator