Liberal Arts
Associate Degrees
A.A. in Liberal Arts - Arts and Humanities
The Associate Degree in Liberal Arts - Arts and Humanities is designed for students who wish a broad knowledge of the arts and humanities. Students must satisfactorily complete 60 units of collegiate coursework with a "C" (2.0) grade point average in curriculum that the district accepts toward this degree.
Note: If you plan to transfer to a CSU, consider an Associates in Arts for Transfer degree such as the Art History, Art Design, History, Music, Spanish, Studio Arts or Theatre Arts AA-T rather than this degree. Please see a counselor for assistance with selecting the most appropriate transfer courses (i.e. 300 or higher numbered courses). If you plan to transfer to a UC campus or a private college or university, please see a counselor to determine if this degree is the most appropriate choice.
Catalog Date: January 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 18 units from the following: | 18 | |
| Courses must be chosen from at least two disciplines: | ||
| ARCH 310 | History of Architecture (3) | |
| ARCH 332 | Design Awareness (3) | |
| ART 300 | Drawing and Composition I (3) | |
| ART 302 | Drawing and Composition II (3) | |
| ART 304 | Figure Drawing I (3) | |
| ART 305 | Figure Drawing II (3) | |
| ART 312 | Portrait Drawing (3) | |
| ART 320 | Design: Fundamentals (3) | |
| ART 323 | Design: Color Theory (3) | |
| ART 324 | Collage and Assemblage (3) | |
| ART 327 | Painting I (3) | |
| ART 328 | Painting II (3) | |
| ART 361 | Printmaking: Survey (3) | |
| ART 370 | Three Dimensional Design (3) | |
| ART 372 | Sculpture (3) | |
| ART 430 | Art and Children (3) | |
| ARTH 300 | Art Appreciation (3) | |
| ARTH 303 | Art Survey: Ancient to 14th Century (3) | |
| ARTH 309 | Art Survey: Renaissance to 19th Century (3) | |
| ARTH 311 | Art Survey: Modern Art (3) | |
| ARTH 312 | Women in Art (3) | |
| ARTH 324 | Art of the Americas (3) | |
| ARTH 325 | Native American Art History (3) | |
| ARTH 328 | Survey of African Art (3) | |
| ARTH 332 | Asian Art (3) | |
| ARTH 333 | Introduction to Islamic Art (3) | |
| DEAF 310 | American Sign Language I (4) | |
| DEAF 312 | American Sign Language II (4) | |
| DEAF 314 | American Sign Language III (4) | |
| DEAF 316 | American Sign Language IV (4) | |
| ENGCW 400 | Creative Writing (3) | |
| ENGCW 410 | Fiction Writing Workshop (3) | |
| ENGLT 303 | Introduction to the Short Story (3) | |
| ENGLT 310 | English Literature I (3) | |
| ENGLT 311 | English Literature II (3) | |
| ENGLT 320 | American Literature I (3) | |
| ENGLT 321 | American Literature II (3) | |
| ENGLT 330 | African American Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 336 | Race and Ethnicity in Contemporary American Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 340 | World Literature I (3) | |
| ENGLT 341 | World Literature II (3) | |
| ENGLT 343 | Contemporary Regional World Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 345 | Mythologies of the World (3) | |
| ENGLT 360 | Women in Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 370 | Children and Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 402 | Introduction to Shakespeare and Film (3) | |
| ENGWR 301 | College Composition and Literature (3) | |
| FMS 300 | Introduction to Film Studies (3) | |
| FMS 305 | Film History I (1895-1949) (3) | |
| FMS 320 | Film Genre (3) | |
| FMS 488 | Honors Seminar: Introduction to Critical Theory (3) | |
| HIST 364 | Asian Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 365 | Asian Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 380 | History of the Middle East (3) | |
| HONOR 350 | Honors Seminar: Introduction to Critical Theory (3) | |
| HUM 300 | Classical Humanities (3) | |
| HUM 301 | Introduction to the Humanities (3) | |
| HUM 310 | Modern Humanities (3) | |
| HUM 320 | Asian Humanities (3) | |
| HUM 324 | Global Islam: Culture and Civilization (3) | |
| HUM 331 | Latin American Humanities (3) | |
| HUM 332 | American Humanities (3) | |
| MUFHL 300 | Introduction to Music (3) | |
| MUFHL 308 | Introduction to Music: Rock & Roll (3) | |
| MUFHL 310 | Survey of Music History and Literature (Greek Antiquity to 1750) (3) | |
| MUFHL 311 | Survey of Music History and Literature (1750 to the present) (3) | |
| MUFHL 315 | Jazz History (3) | |
| MUFHL 321 | Basic Musicianship (3) | |
| MUFHL 330 | World Music (3) | |
| MUFHL 400 | Music Theory and Musicianship I (4) | |
| MUIVI 310 | Voice Class I (2) | |
| MUIVI 311 | Voice Class II (2) | |
| MUIVI 340 | Beginning Piano (2) | |
| MUIVI 341 | Piano II (2) | |
| MUIVI 350 | Piano III (2) | |
| MUIVI 351 | Piano IV (2) | |
| MUIVI 370 | Beginning Guitar (2) | |
| MUIVI 371 | Intermediate Guitar (2) | |
| MUIVI 495 | Independent Studies in Music Instrumental/Voice Instruction (1 - 3) | |
| MUSM 370 | Music for Children (3) | |
| MUP 310 | Orchestra (2) | |
| MUP 320 | Jazz Band (2) | |
| MUP 350 | Concert Choir I (2) | |
| MUP 357 | College Chorus (2) | |
| MUP 360 | Chamber Singers (2) | |
| PHIL 300 | Introduction to Philosophy (3) | |
| PHIL 304 | Introduction to Asian Philosophy (3) | |
| PHIL 310 | Introduction to Ethics (3) | |
| PHIL 330 | History of Classical Philosophy (3) | |
| PHIL 331 | History of Modern Philosophy (3) | |
| PHIL 338 | Contemporary Philosophy (3) | |
| PHIL 350 | Philosophy of Religion (3) | |
| PHIL 352 | Introduction to World Religions (3) | |
| PHIL 356 | Introduction to the Bible (3) | |
| PHIL 360 | Social/Political Philosophy (3) | |
| PHOTO 301 | Beginning Photography (3) | |
| PHOTO 420 | History of Photography (3) | |
| RTVF 305 | Film History I (1895-1949) (3) | |
| RTVF 378 | Acting for the Camera (3) | |
| SPAN 401 | Elementary Spanish I (4) | |
| SPAN 402 | Elementary Spanish II (4) | |
| SPAN 411 | Intermediate Spanish (4) | |
| SPAN 412 | Intermediate Spanish (4) | |
| SPAN 413 | Spanish for Native Speakers I (4) | |
| SPAN 415 | Spanish for Native Speakers II (4) | |
| SPAN 425 | Advanced Reading and Conversation (3) | |
| SPAN 426 | Introduction to Mexican American Literature (3) | |
| SPAN 427 | Introduction to Spanish American Literature (3) | |
| TA 300 | Introduction to the Theatre (3) | |
| TA 302 | History and Theory of the Theatre I (3) | |
| TA 303 | History and Theory of the Theatre II (3) | |
| TA 306 | Diversity in American Drama (1960 to Present) (3) | |
| TA 350 | Theory and Techniques of Acting I (3) | |
| TA 356 | Acting for the Camera I (3) | |
| TA 401 | Children's Literature and Creative Drama (3) | |
| VIET 401 | Elementary Vietnamese (4) | |
| VIET 402 | Elementary Vietnamese (4) | |
| VIET 411 | Intermediate Vietnamese (4) | |
| VIET 412 | Intermediate Vietnamese (4) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
The Liberal Arts - Arts and Humanities Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the local CRC General Education Requirement, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an appreciation of artistic endeavors, cultural expressions, ideas and/or institutions through nonempirical, analytic, interpretive studies and critical thinking projects. (PSLO 1)
- Articulate the development of and relationships between different civilizations, cultural traditions, ideas and/or institutions through the application of non-empirical, analytical reasoning. (PSLO 2)
- Evaluate critically the analyses and interpretations by others (including significant historical or contemporary analyses and interpretations) of arts, ideas, skills (including language), and/or institutions. (PSLO 3)
- Express clearly her or his own analyses and interpretations of arts, ideas, skills (including language), and/or institutions, and will properly use the vocabulary appropriate to the field. (PSLO 4)
A.A. in Liberal Arts - Communication and Writing
The Associate Degree in Liberal Arts - Communication and Writing is designed for students who wish a broad knowledge of communication studies and writing. Students must satisfactorily complete 60 units of collegiate coursework with a "C" (2.0) grade point average in curriculum that the district accepts toward this degree.
Note: If you plan to transfer to a CSU, consider completing an Associates in Arts for Transfer degree such as the Communications Studies, English, or Journalism AA-T rather than this degree. Please see a counselor for assistance with selecting the most appropriate transfer courses (i.e. 300 or higher numbered courses). If you plan to transfer to a UC campus or a private college or university, please see a counselor to determine if this degree is the most appropriate choice.
Catalog Date: January 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 18 units from the following: | 18 | |
| Courses must be chosen from at least two disciplines: | ||
| COMM 301 | Introduction to Public Speaking (3) | |
| COMM 311 | Argumentation and Debate (3) | |
| COMM 315 | Persuasion (3) | |
| COMM 331 | Group Discussion (3) | |
| COMM 361 | The Communication Experience (3) | |
| ENGWR 300 | College Composition (3) | |
| ENGWR 301 | College Composition and Literature (3) | |
| ENGWR 302 | Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking (3) | |
| ENGRD 310 | Critical Reading as Critical Thinking (3) | |
| HONOR 341 | Honors Seminar: Persuasion within Social Issues (3) | |
| PHIL 300 | Introduction to Philosophy (3) | |
| PHIL 320 | Logic and Critical Reasoning (3) | |
| PHIL 325 | Symbolic Logic (3) | |
| SOC 305 | Critical Thinking in the Social Sciences (3) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
The Liberal Arts - Communication and Writing Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the local CRC General Education Requirement, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Conduct audience analysis to design an appropriate purpose, topic, style and speech structure within formal presentations. Express their ideas clearly in well-organized written messages. (PSLO 1)
- Construct an effective presentation to a specific topic by collecting relevant information and employing credible evidence with proper documentation. (PSLO 2)
- Determine and use appropriate communications technologies to convey information. (PSLO 3)
- Use correct and appropriate conventions of mechanics, usage, and style in written communication. (PSLO 4)
A.A. in Liberal Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Associate Degree in Liberal Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences is designed for students who wish a broad knowledge of social and behavioral sciences. Students must satisfactorily complete 60 units of collegiate coursework with a "C" (2.0) grade point average in curriculum that the district accepts toward this degree.
Note: If you plan to transfer to a CSU after completing this Liberal Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences degree, please consider an Associate in Arts for Transfer degree such as the Anthropology, Communication Studies, Early Childhood Education, Geography, History, Psychology or Sociology AA-T rather than this degree. See a counselor for assistance with selecting the most appropriate transfer courses (i.e. 300 or higher numbered courses). If you plan to transfer to a UC campus or a private college or university, please see a counselor to determine if this degree is the most appropriate choice.
Catalog Date: January 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 18 units from the following: | 18 | |
| Courses must be chosen from at least two disciplines: | ||
| AGB 321 | Agriculture Economics (3) | |
| ANTH 310 | Cultural Anthropology (3) | |
| ANTH 316 | Global Forces in Culture Change (3) | |
| ANTH 323 | Introduction to Archaeology (3) | |
| ANTH 324 | World Prehistory (3) | |
| ANTH 331 | The Anthropology of Religion (3) | |
| ANTH 332 | Native Peoples of California (3) | |
| ANTH 334 | Native Peoples of North America (3) | |
| ANTH 341 | Introduction to Linguistics (3) | |
| ANTH 374 | Birth to Death: The Anthropology of Primate Culture and Behavior (3) | |
| BUS 330 | Managing Diversity in the Workplace (3) | |
| BUS 345 | Law and Society (3) | |
| COMM 325 | Intercultural Communication (3) | |
| COMM 341 | Organizational Communication (3) | |
| COMM 363 | Introduction to Communication Theory (3) | |
| COMM 480 | Honors Seminar: Political Campaign Communication (3) | |
| ECE 312 | Child Development (3) | |
| ECE 314 | The Child, the Family and the Community (3) | |
| ECON 302 | Principles of Macroeconomics (3) | |
| ECON 304 | Principles of Microeconomics (3) | |
| ECON 306 | Environmental Economics (3) | |
| ETHNS 300 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 320 | Introduction to African American Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 330 | Introduction to Asian American Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 360 | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 344 | The Latino Experience in America (3) | |
| GEOG 302 | Environmental Studies & Sustainability (3) | |
| GEOG 310 | Human Geography: Exploring Earth's Cultural Landscapes (3) | |
| GEOG 322 | Geography of California (3) | |
| HIST 301 | History of Europe and Mediterranean World to 1550 (3) | |
| HIST 302 | History of Europe Since 1500 (3) | |
| HIST 307 | History of World Civilizations to 1500 (3) | |
| HIST 308 | History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present (3) | |
| HIST 310 | History of the United States (To 1877) (3) | |
| HIST 311 | History of the United States (1865 - Present) (3) | |
| HIST 314 | Recent United States History (3) | |
| HIST 320 | History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) | |
| HIST 321 | History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) | |
| HIST 331 | Women in American History (3) | |
| HIST 344 | Survey of California History: A Multicultural Perspective (3) | |
| HIST 360 | History of African Civilizations (3) | |
| HIST 364 | Asian Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 365 | Asian Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 370 | History of the Americas through the 19th Century Wars of Independence (3) | |
| HIST 371 | History of the Americas from the 19th Century Wars of Independence to the Present (3) | |
| HIST 373 | History of Mexico (3) | |
| HIST 380 | History of the Middle East (3) | |
| HONOR 340 | Honors Seminar: Political Campaign Communication (3) | |
| JOUR 310 | Mass Media and Society (3) | |
| or RTVF 300 | Mass Media and Society (3) | |
| JOUR 320 | Race and Gender in the Media (3) | |
| PHIL 360 | Social/Political Philosophy (3) | |
| POLS 301 | Introduction to Government: United States (3) | |
| POLS 302 | Comparative Politics (3) | |
| POLS 304 | Introduction to Government: California (3) | |
| POLS 310 | Introduction to International Relations (3) | |
| POLS 311 | International Political Economy (3) | |
| POLS 312 | Politics of the Middle East (3) | |
| POLS 313 | Latin America (3) | |
| POLS 314 | Modern Europe and the Unification Process (3) | |
| POLS 315 | Pacific Rim (3) | |
| POLS 317 | Global Studies: Africa (3) | |
| POLS 318 | Global Studies: Central Asia (3) | |
| POLS 319 | Global Studies: Southeast Asia (3) | |
| POLS 320 | Introduction to Political Theory (3) | |
| PSYC 300 | General Principles (3) | |
| PSYC 312 | Biological Psychology (4) | |
| PSYC 320 | Social Psychology (3) | |
| PSYC 335 | Research Methods in Psychology (3) | |
| PSYC 340 | Abnormal Behavior (3) | |
| PSYC 356 | Human Sexuality (3) | |
| PSYC 371 | Life Span Developmental Psychology (3) | |
| SOC 300 | Introductory Sociology (3) | |
| SOC 301 | Social Problems (3) | |
| SOC 302 | Introduction to Social Research Methods (3) | |
| SOC 305 | Critical Thinking in the Social Sciences (3) | |
| SOC 321 | Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3) | |
| SOC 341 | Sex and Gender in the U.S. (3) | |
| TA 306 | Diversity in American Drama (1960 to Present) (3) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
The Liberal Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the local CRC General Education Requirement, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Apply accurately the basic vocabulary and concepts of at least one social or behavioral science discipline verbally and in writing. (PSLO 1)
- Examine the possible causes and suggest solutions to introductory problems of a conceptual nature using the methods of at least one social or behavioral scientific discipline. (PSLO 2)
- Recognize the use and misuse of social and behavioral science concepts in society including politics and the media. (PSLO 3)
- Describe both verbally and in writing the role of diverse ethnic, religious and social groups in American political, economic and social development. (PSLO 4)
A.S. in Liberal Arts - Math and Science
The Associate Degree in Liberal Arts - Math and Science is designed for students who wish a broad knowledge of mathematics and the sciences. Students must satisfactorily complete 60 units of collegiate coursework with a "C" (2.0) grade point average in curriculum that the district accepts toward this degree.
Note: If you plan to transfer to the CSU after completing this degree, consider an Associates in Science for Transfer degree such as the Biology, Geography, Geology, Math, or Physics AS-T rather than this degree. Please see a counselor for assistance with selecting the most appropriate transfer courses (i.e. 300 or higher numbered courses). If you plan to transfer to a UC campus or a private college or university, please see a counselor to determine if this degree is the most appropriate choice.
Catalog Date: January 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 18 units from the following: | 18 | |
| Students must select 3 - 6 units in mathematics/statistics and 12 - 15 units in the remaining science disciplines. | ||
| ANTH 300 | Biological Anthropology (3) | |
| ANTH 301 | Biological Anthropology Laboratory (1) | |
| ASTR 300 | Introduction to Astronomy (3) | |
| ASTR 400 | Astronomy Laboratory (1) | |
| BIOL 300 | The Foundations of Biology (3) | |
| BIOL 307 | Biology of Organisms (4) | |
| BIOL 310 | General Biology (4) | |
| BIOL 342 | The New Plagues: New and Ancient Infectious Diseases Threatening World Health (3) | |
| BIOL 350 | Environmental Biology (3) | |
| BIOL 352 | Conservation Biology (3) | |
| BIOL 400 | Principles of Biology (5) | |
| BIOL 410 | Principles of Botany (5) | |
| BIOL 420 | Principles of Zoology (5) | |
| BIOL 430 | Anatomy and Physiology (5) | |
| BIOL 431 | Anatomy and Physiology (5) | |
| BIOL 440 | General Microbiology (4) | |
| BIOL 485 | Honors Seminar in Genetics (3) | |
| or HONOR 385 | Honors Seminar in Genetics (3) | |
| CHEM 300 | Beginning Chemistry (4) | |
| CHEM 305 | Introduction to Chemistry (5) | |
| CHEM 306 | Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (5) | |
| CHEM 309 | Integrated General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (5) | |
| CHEM 400 | General Chemistry I (5) | |
| CHEM 401 | General Chemistry II (5) | |
| CHEM 420 | Organic Chemistry I (5) | |
| CHEM 421 | Organic Chemistry II (5) | |
| GEOG 300 | Physical Geography: Exploring Earth's Environmental Systems (3) | |
| GEOG 301 | Physical Geography Laboratory (1) | |
| GEOG 305 | Global Climate Change (3) | |
| GEOG 306 | Weather and Climate (3) | |
| GEOL 300 | Physical Geology (3) | |
| GEOL 301 | Physical Geology Laboratory (1) | |
| GEOL 305 | Earth Science (3) | |
| GEOL 310 | Historical Geology (3) | |
| GEOL 311 | Historical Geology Laboratory (1) | |
| GEOL 330 | Introduction to Oceanography (3) | |
| MATH 300 | Introduction to Mathematical Ideas (3) | |
| MATH 310 | Mathematical Discovery (3) | |
| MATH 335 | Trigonometry with College Algebra (5) | |
| MATH 341 | Calculus for Business and Economics (4) | |
| MATH 343 | Modern Business Mathematics (4) | |
| MATH 355 | Calculus for Biology and Medicine I (4) | |
| MATH 356 | Calculus for Biology and Medicine II (4) | |
| MATH 370 | Pre-Calculus Mathematics (5) | |
| MATH 400 | Calculus I (5) | |
| MATH 401 | Calculus II (5) | |
| MATH 402 | Calculus III (5) | |
| MATH 410 | Introduction to Linear Algebra (3) | |
| MATH 420 | Differential Equations (4) | |
| PHYS 310 | Conceptual Physics (3) | |
| PHYS 350 | General Physics (4) | |
| PHYS 360 | General Physics (4) | |
| PHYS 370 | Introductory Physics - Mechanics and Thermodynamics (5) | |
| PHYS 380 | Introductory Physics - Electricity and Magnetism, Light and Modern Physics (5) | |
| PHYS 411 | Mechanics of Solids and Fluids (4) | |
| PHYS 421 | Electricity and Magnetism (4) | |
| PHYS 431 | Heat, Waves, Light and Modern Physics (4) | |
| PSYC 312 | Biological Psychology (4) | |
| STAT 300 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4) | |
| or ECON 310 | Statistics for Business and Economics (3) | |
| or PSYC 330 | Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
The Liberal Arts - Math and Science Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the local CRC General Education Requirement, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Explain the core perspectives of the scientific method and apply it to at least one scientific discipline. (PSLO 1)
- Solve introductory problems of a conceptual and/or quantitative nature in at least one scientific discipline. (PSLO 2)
- Apply accurately the basic vocabulary and concepts of at least one scientific discipline verbally and in writing. (PSLO 3)
- Recognize the use and misuse of scientific concepts in society including politics and the media. (PSLO 4)
- Use appropriate quantitative skills at college level to solve problems applicable to occupational and personal activities. (PSLO 5)