DEGREES, PROGRAMS, TRANSFER INFORMATION Core Skill Sets for Students Graduating With an Associate Degree or Certificate The six competencies (and their subsets) listed below describe the core skill sets a student should be able to demonstrate after completing the requirements for an associate degree at Ventura College. These core skill sets are embedded in our established pattern of general education courses, in our more advanced major-preparation courses, and in student service learning experiences we provide over the span of a student’s enrollment at the College. In addition, assignments that lead to the acquisition of these core skill sets are embedded in the coursework required for vocational certificates. Communication Students show that they can communicate effectively when they: • Read, retain and apply published ideas. • Write clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats. • Speak clearly and coherently in both formal and informal settings. • Demonstrate active listening skills and effective interpersonal communication. • Employ the vocabulary of the subject being studied. • Become proficient in a second language or in an alternative form of communication. Information Competency Students show that they have information competency skills when they: • Recognize the need for information and/or identify and clarify the question that needs to be answered. • Differentiate between major and minor arguments or ideas. • Find and interpret relevant information from text, tables, graphs, maps, media, personal communication, observation, and electronic databases. • Evaluate authority, veracity and bias of information. • Utilize the data gathered to draw conclusions or to create new sources of information that can be shared with others. • Document their sources of information. • Use technology to acquire and process information. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Students show that they have critical thinking and problem solving skills when they: • Evaluate their own beliefs, biases, and assumptions. • Evaluate strengths, weaknesses, and fallacies of logic in arguments and information. • Apply lessons from the past or learned knowledge and skills to new and varied situations. • Apply the principles of scientific reasoning to solve problems. • Perform basic computations or approach practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques. • Devise and defend a logical hypothesis to explain observed phenomenon. • Recognize a problem, devise and implement a plan of action. Creative Expression Students demonstrate creative expression when they: • Generate new ideas, express themselves creatively, or solve complex problems in an original way. • Collaborate to perform the work of others or to create original work. • Apply feedback to improve their performance. • Evaluate diverse artistic works in varied media. Civic Responsibility Students show an ability to assume civic responsibility when they: • Demonstrate a knowledge of current events and social issues. • Work effectively as a leader and/or participant in group settings. • Assume civic, political, or social responsibilities. • Identify their personal convictions and explore options for putting these convictions into practice. • Accept responsibility for their own actions. • Demonstrate respect for a diversity of ideas and the rights of others. • Exhibit personal, professional, and academic honesty. • Display behavior consistent with the ethical standards within a discipline or profession. Social Interaction and Life Skills Students show that they have effective social interaction and life skills when they: • Work as an effective member of a team. • Demonstrate etiquette both in face-to-face and written interactions and communications. • Use language as appropriate to the situation. • Utilize conflict resolution skills when appropriate. • Demonstrate the ability to give and receive constructive feedback. • Apply time management skills to complete a task. • Develop stress management skills and/or other skills to maintain health and wellness. DEGREES Graduation Requirements As authorized by the California Education Code and Title V of the California Administrative Code, the Ventura County Community College District Governing Board confers the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate in Science degree, and Certificates of Achievement on students who provide the required transcripts, meet the respective requirements as listed below, and who file with the appropriate College office an application for a degree and/or certificate. Associate in Arts Degree Associate in Science Degree Basic Requirements 1. Competency: Demonstrated competency in reading, written expression, and in mathematics as specified below. 2. Units: Completion of at least 60 semester units of degree-applicable college work. 3. Scholarship: A cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0 in all degree-applicable college and university work attempted. 4. General Education: Completion of the general education requirements as specified below. 5. Major: Completion of all courses (at least 18 semester units) required in a curriculum specified in the college catalog. 6. Residency: Completion of the last 12 semester units in residence at the college granting the degree selected from courses required for graduation, if in attendance at the time of qualifying for graduation. If the student designates a specific major, then at least 6 of the 12 units must be selected from major courses. If not in attendance at the time of qualifying for graduation, completion of 24 units in residence at the colleges of the Ventura County Community College District to include at least 12 semester units in residence at the college granting the degree, selected from courses required for graduation. If the student designates a specific major, then at least 6 of the 12 units must be selected from major courses. The governing board may make exceptions to the residency requirements in any instance in which it is determined that an injustice or hardship would otherwise be placed upon an individual student. Specific Major (A.A. or A.S.) General Education Requirements A. Natural sciences — a minimum of 6 units 1. One course in a biological science 2. One course in a physical science B. Social and behavioral sciences — a minimum of 6 units 1. One course in American history and institutions 2. One other course in social and behavioral sciences C. Humanities — a minimum of 6 units 1. One course in fine or performing arts 2. One other course in humanities D. Language and rationality — a minimum of 6 units 1. One course in English composition 2. One course in communication and analytical thinking E. Health/physical education — a minimum of two courses 1. One course in health education 2. One course in physical activity General Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree (A.A.) General Education Requirements In addition to the general education requirements listed for the specific major A.A./A.S. degree, completion of at least 12 additional units selected as follows: 9 units from the natural sciences and/or social and behavioral sciences and/or humanities and/or language and rationality areas; and 3 units from the designated ethnic/women’s studies course list (cannot be “double-counted”). Completion of the degree requires a total of at least 36 units in the four areas as well as two courses from the health/physical education area. Transfer Students - General Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree (A.A.) All transfer students may earn a General Liberal Arts and Sciences degree by doing one of the following: 1. Completion of the college’s General Liberal Arts and Sciences AA degree pattern above; or, 2. Completion of at least 36 units of coursework selected from the general education/breadth pattern of a transfer institution plus the physical education/health requirements specified. a. If the general education/breadth pattern of a transfer institution requires fewer than 36 units, additional courses may be selected from courses required in preparation for the student’s selected major. b. If the general education/breadth pattern of a transfer institution and the units required for the transfer major total fewer than 36 units, the student must select additional coursework from the approved course lists of general education courses specified for either the associate or the transfer degree. c. At a minimum, general education courses must include: natural sciences (3 units); social and behavioral sciences (3 units); humanities (3 units); courses in language and rationality from English composition (3 units) and from communication and analytical thinking (3 units); one course in health education and one course in physical activity; and one course from ethnic/women’s studies which cannot be “double-counted” to satisfy other general education requirements above. General Education Philosophy Statement General Education is designed to introduce students to the variety of means through which people comprehend the modern world. It reflects the conviction of the college that those who receive our degrees must possess in common certain basic principles, concepts and methodologies both unique to and shared by the various disciplines. College educated persons should be able to use this knowledge when evaluating and appreciating the physical environment, the culture, and the society in which they live. Most importantly, general education should lead to better self-understanding. This understanding involves the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding. In addition to these accomplishments, students should possess sufficient depth in some field of knowledge to contribute to lifetime interest. To meet the objectives of general education: A. Courses in the natural sciences are those that help students examine the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena; and develop an understanding and appreciation of the scientific method and of the relationships between science and other human activities. B. Courses in the social and behavioral sciences help students develop an understanding of the method of scientific inquiry used in the social and behavioral sciences; stimulate in students critical thinking about human behavior; and promote an appreciation of how societies and social subgroups have operated in the past and function in the present. C. Courses in the humanities help students develop an awareness of how people of different cultures throughout the ages have responded to themselves, other people, and their environment in artistic and cultural creation; develop aesthetic understanding and the ability to make value judgments; and participate in creative experiences. D. Courses in language and rationality help students develop principles and applications of language toward logical thought, clear and precise expression, and critical evaluation of communication in whatever symbol systems the students use. E. Courses in health and physical activity help students develop the understanding and skills necessary to maintain a healthful life. F. Courses in ethnic and women’s studies help students develop an awareness of the historical roots and an appreciation of the cultural contributions of diverse ethnic populations and women; lead to an understanding of the causes and consequences of socio-economic inequality based on race, sex or ethnicity; and explore ways of eliminating such inequalities. Associate Degree General Education Courses 2007-2008 A. NATURAL SCIENCES - a minimum of 6 units 1. One course in biological science AG V03, V04, V54; ANAT V01; ANPH V01; ANTH V01, V01L; BIOL V01, V01L, V03, V04, V10, V12, V14, V18, V29, V29L; ESRM V01, V14; MICR V01; PHSO V01; PSY V03. 2. One course in physical science AST V01, V01L, V02; CHEM V01A, V01AL, V01B, V01BL, V05, V10, V10L, V12A, V12AL, V12B, V12BL, V20, V20L, V21, V21L, V30, V30L; ESRM V02; GEOG V01, V01L, V05; GEOL V02, V02L, V03, V07, V11; PHSC V01; PHYS V01, V02A-V02AL, V02B-V02BL, V03A-V03AL, V03B-V03BL, V04-V04L, V05-V05L, V06-V06L. B. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES - a minimum of 6 units 1. One course in American history and institutions AES V02A, V02B, V22, V40A, V40B, V63; HIST V02A, V02B, V03A, V03B, V04B, V05A, V05B, V07A, V07B, V12, V16, V17; POLS V01, V03. 2. One other course in social and behavioral sciences AES V01, V02A, V02B, V11, V20, V21A, V21B, V22, V23, V24, V40A, V40B, V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V62, V63; ANTH V02, V03, V04, V06, V07; AAS V01; BUS V30; CHST V01, V02, V24; CD V61; CJ V01, V02, V15, V19; ECON V01A, V01B; ESRM V03; GEOG V02, V06, V08; HIST V01A, V01B, V02A, V02B, V03A, V03B, V04A, V04B, V05A, V05B, V07A, V07B, V08, V09, V10A, V10B, V12, V13, V14A, V14B, V15, V16, V17, V18A, V18B, V19, V20; HEC V22, V23, V24; JOUR V01; POLS V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V09, V10, V11, V12, V14, V15, V16; PSY V01, V02, V05, V07-V07L, V15, V25, V29, V30, V31; SOC V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V07, V13, V24, V31. C. HUMANITIES - a minimum of 6 units 1. One course in fine or performing arts AES V10, V12, V65, V66; ART V01, V02A, V02B, V03, V04, V05, V06, V07, V08, V09, V11A, V12A, V13A, V19, V51A; HEC V05A; MUS V01, V03, V06, V07, V08, V09A, V09B; PHOT V01, V02, V07; THA V01, V02A, V20, V29. 2. One course in humanities AES V30, V31; ENGL V01B, V06B, V10, V11A, V15, V16, V21A, V21B, V22A, V22B, V23, V26, V29A, V29B, V30, V31, V33, V34, V35, V36A, V36B, V133, V134, V135, V136A, V136B; FREN V01, V02, V03, V04, V51A, V51B, V51C; GERM V01, V02, V03, V04, V51A, V51B, V51C; HIST V01A, V01B, V18A, V18B; IDS V08; ITAL V01, V02, V03, V04, V51A, V51B; JAPN V01, V02, V51A, V51B; PHIL V01, V02, V03A, V03B, V04, V06A, V06B; SL V10A, V10B, V10C; SPAN V01, V02, V03, V03S, V04, V04S, V10A, V10B, V20, V51A, V51B, V71; SPCH V05; THA V23, V30A. D. LANGUAGE AND RATIONALITY - a minimum of 6 units 1. One course in English composition BUS V44, V45; ENGL V01A, V02; JOUR V05A; SUP V81. 2. One course in communication and analytical thinking BUS V06; BIS V40; CS V11, V15, V17, V20, V40, V82, V86; DRFT V03; ENGL V01B, V05, V06A; MATH V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V11B, V20, V21A, V21B, V21C, V24, V30, V38, V40, V44, V45, V46A, V46B, V50, V52, V55, V57; PHIL V04, V05; PSY V04; SPCH V01, V10, V15. E. HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION - a minimum of 2 courses 1. One course in health education HED V93, V95. 2. One course in physical activity AES V15; CJ V10-V12B; DANC V10-V50; EAC V21, V25-V28; HED V60B, V91, V92, V94, V97; HEC V10, V97; PE V01-V23, V30-V87, V91-V94, V97-V100; REC V41; THA V14. *F. ETHNIC/WOMEN’S STUDIES - a minimum of 3 units AES V01, V02A, V02B, V10, V11, V20, V21A, V21B, V22, V23, V24, V30, V31, V40A, V40B, V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V62, V63, V65, V66; ANTH V02, V04, V06; ART V03, V07, V08, V09; AAS V01; CHST V01, V02, V24; ENGL V02B, V06B, V33, V34, V35, V36A, V36B, V133, V134, V135, V136A, V136B; HIST V02A, V02B, V03A, V03B, V04B, V05A, V05B, V10A, V10B, V12, V13, V14A, V14B, V15, V17, V19; MUS V03; POLS V11, V14; PSY V30; SOC V03, V04, V24; SPAN V20, V71. *General liberal arts and sciences degree only; not required for degrees with specific majors. Competency Requirements Students must demonstrate competence in reading, in written expression, and in mathematics: a. Reading: minimum competency in reading is satisfied by completion of the requirements for the associate degree. b. Written expression: minimum competency in writing is satisfied by completion of the requirements for the associate degree. c. Mathematics: minimum competency in mathematics is satisfied by successful completion (A, B, C, or CR) of a mathematics course in elementary algebra (or a higher level mathematics course) which includes demonstrated ability to: •perform operations with real numbers; •solve linear equations and inequalities of one variable; •perform operations with polynomials; •solve rational equations or quadratic equations; •solve problems containing ratios; •solve equations containing proportions; and •graph linear equations Please visit a counselor for information on options for meeting the mathematics requirement. Internal Certification of General Education Requirements General education requirements for the A.A/A.S. degrees may be partially or fully certified by the college within the district where the work was completed. If a student does not obtain certification, then he or she must meet the requirements of the college granting the degree. Graduation Application Procedures Students may apply for graduation by scheduling a counseling appointment to submit an application for graduation. The student may elect to be either a Fall graduate, a Spring graduate, or a Summer graduate, depending upon the completion of all necessary graduation requirements; however, formal graduation ceremonies are conducted only at the conclusion of each academic year. The deadline dates for submission of graduation applications are printed in the Ventura College Schedule of Classes. If for any reason a student fails to submit an application prior to the published deadline, he or she may submit the application for the following graduation period. Guidelines for Additional Degree Any college in the Ventura County Community College District will award an additional associate degree under the following conditions: 1. A student who has earned an associate degree at any regionally accredited institution may earn an additional associate degree. 2. A student who holds a higher degree from any regionally accredited institution may earn an associate degree in a specific major (this excludes the Associate in Arts in general liberal arts and sciences). 3. General education requirements earned for one degree may be applied toward another degree. 4. A candidate for an additional degree must complete 12 or more units of credit, in residence, at Ventura College concurrent with or after the completion of requirements for the first associate degree. In addition, a candidate must be in attendance at Ventura College in the semester during which graduation requirements for the additional degree are completed. 5. A student must complete all the required courses listed in the catalog for the specific majors. In the event that unmet requirements for a specific major do not total 12 units, a student must complete the remaining units from electives listed under the major or courses as approved by the appropriate division. 6. In the case of degrees offering two or more options, a student may earn an additional degree within the same field by completing the requirements for that option (the additional degree) and all other requirements specified herein. Appeals to the above policy may be submitted to the Dean of Student Development. Waivers may be granted under extenuating circumstances or when there has not been sufficient opportunity to enroll in required courses. Certificates of Achievement A Certificate of Achievement will be granted in specific vocational areas to any student who meets the following requirements: 1. Scholarship: A cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0 in all college and university coursework attempted. 2. Major: Completion of all courses required in a curriculum specified in the College Catalog. 3. Residency: Completion of at least 12 semester units in residence at the college granting the certificate. 4. Application for Certificate: The student must file a formal written application in the Counseling Office. Work counted toward the granting of a certificate by one college cannot be used at another college for a duplicate certificate. Certificates of Completion A Certificate of Completion may be awarded to a student upon successful completion of a course or series of courses as designated in the College Catalog. Successful completion is defined as satisfactory (2.0) scholarship. Certificates of Completion are granted by selected instructional departments of the College. Some are specified following the programs set forth under Associate Degree and Certificate of Achievement major requirements. Others are specified in the announcement of courses section of this Catalog as a part of individual course descriptions. Consult your instructor for further information. Transfer Requirements The completion of general education and major requirements for an associate degree ordinarily does not make the student eligible to transfer to a four-year college or university. For transfer requirements, consult the transfer information section of the College Catalog, appropriate Web sites, and your counselor. CURRICULUM, DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES 2007-2008 Ventura College +Preparation for license/permit ?Not offered 2007-08 C=Courses AA/AS=Associate Degree CoA=Certificate of Achievement CoC=Certificate of Completion Curriculum C AA/AS CoA CoC Accounting X X Administrative Assistant X Agriculture X Agricultural Plant Science X X American Ethnic Studies X Anatomy X Anatomy/Physiology X Anthropology X Architecture X X X Art X Asian American Studies X Assistive Computer Technology X Astronomy X Automotive+ X X X Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Studies X X Biological Sciences X X Biology X Biotechnician X Bookkeeping X Business X Business General X X Business Information Systems X Business Management X X Ceramics X X Chemistry X Chicano Studies X Child Development+ X X X CNC Machine Operator X Commerical Art X X Computer Science X X X Computerized Office X Construction Technology+ X X X Criminal Justice X X X Dance X Developmental Studies X Drafting X X X Economics X Education X Educational Assistance Center X Emergency Medical Technology X Emergency Medical Services: Paramedics Studies+ X X Engineering X X X English X English as a Second Language X Environmental Science & Resource Management X Environmental Studies X Executive Assistant X X Fashion Design & Merchandizing X X X Fine Art X X French X General Liberal Arts & Sciences X Geographic Information Systems X X Geography X Geology X German X Guidance Workshops X Health Education X Health Information Technology+ X Health Science+ X Health Sciences Administration X History X Home Economics X X X Human Services X X X Humanities X Interdisciplinary Studies X Interior Design X International Studies X X Internship X Italian X Japanese X Journalism X X? X? X Landscape Management X Leadership X Learning Skills X Library Instruction X Manufacturing Technology X Mathematics X Mechanical Inspection X Medical Assistant X X Medical Transcription X Microbiology X Microcomputers: Business Applications X Multimedia X X? X? X? Music X X X Natural Resources X X Nursing Science+ X X Paramedic+ X Philosophy X Photography X X X Physical Education+ X Physical Science X Physical Science: Engineering Technology X X Physics X Physiology X Political Science X Psychology X Real Estate X Recreation X X X Sign Language X Sociology X Spanish X Speech X Study Skills X Supervision X X X Theatre Arts X X X Water Science+ X X X Welding+ X X X Work Experience X PROGRAMS Ventura College offers a wide variety of general and occupational programs leading to a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate Degree. These programs, which can be completed in two years or less, prepare the graduate for many excellent career opportunities in the community. Ventura College offers designated degrees and certificates in the following areas: Associate in Arts Degrees and Certificates of Achievement * General Liberal Arts and Sciences Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Studies Biological Sciences Ceramics Fine Art Human Services International Studies t Journalism Music Photography Recreation Theatre Arts * No Certificate of Achievement awarded. t Not offered 2007-08. Associate in Science Degrees and Certificates of Achievement Accounting Agricultural Plant Science Architecture + Automotive Technology Biological Sciences - options: biotechnology; plant biotechnology Business: General Business Management + Child Development Commercial Art Computer Science - options: bioinformatics; C; C++; Java; multimedia programming for gaming; visual basic; Web programming + Construction Technology - options: building inspection; construction management Criminal Justice - options: academic; academy Drafting Technology - options: electronic drafting and manufacturing; industrial design and manufacturing + Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic Studies Engineering Executive Assistant Fashion Design and Merchandising - options: design; merchandising *+ Health Information Technology Home Economics ** Landscape Management Medical Assistant t Multimedia - options: architecture; business; graphics; programming; Web development Natural Resources *+ Nursing Physical Science: Engineering Technology Supervision + Water Science - options: wastewater; water + Welding Technology * No Certificate of Achievement awarded. ** No Associate degree awarded. t Not offered 2007-08. + Preparation for license/permit. Certificates of Completion A Certificate of Completion may be awarded by the department to students who complete a designated course or series of courses which total less than 18 units. Consult instructor or department for further information. See the Degrees and Programs section of the catalog for specific course requirements: Administrative Assistant Biotechnician Bookkeeping CNC Machine Operator Computerized Office Environmental Studies Geographic Information Systems: basic competency; agricultural applications Health Sciences Administration Human Services: basic; advanced Interior Design Mechanical Inspection Medical Transcription Microcomputers: Business Applications t Multimedia Online Journalism Consult instructor or department for specific course requirements: Administrative Assistant Agriculture Aquatics Art + Automotive Technology + Certified Nurse Assistant Criminal Justice Drafting + Emergency Medical Technician Home Health Aide Keyboarding + Lifeguard Training Medical Assistant Medical Terminology Microcomputer Keyboarding + NAUI Instructor + Personal Fitness Training Photography + SCUBA Diving + Water Safety Instructor + Water Science + Welding + Preparation for license/permit f All major requirements for Associate in Arts degrees (except General Liberal Arts and Sciences), Associate in Science degrees, Certificates of Achievement, and Certificates of Completion are embedded in the Credit Courses section of this catalog. Other Programs The Ventura County Community College District offers other programs of occupational instruction at Moorpark and Oxnard Colleges which are open to all district residents. MOORPARK COLLEGE: exotic animal training and management; and, radiologic technology. OXNARD COLLEGE: addictive disorders studies; air conditioning/refrigeration; automotive body and fender; dental hygiene; fire academy; fire technology; hotel and restaurant management; and, legal assisting. Continuous Enrollment A student remaining in continuous enrollment in regular sessions (fall and spring semesters; summer session not counted), at one or more of the colleges of the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) or at any other regionally accredited college or university, may meet the VCCCD graduation requirements in effect at the time of his or her entering or at any time thereafter. This applies only to graduation requirements and to the remedial coursework. Continuous enrollment is defined as attendance in at least one semester each calendar year. Any academic record symbol entered on a transcript (A through F, CR, NC, I, IP, RD, W) shall constitute enrollment or attendance. A student who has not maintained continuous enrollment is considered to be under new requirements unless the student is granted a petition/waiver for extenuating circumstances. This petition must be initiated by the student through a college counselor and approved by the appropriate dean or designee. Students must be aware that other governing agencies impose more restrictive limitations concerning the definitions of continuous enrollment or continuous attendance. Some agencies define continuous enrollment as remaining in attendance both fall and spring semesters. Some will not accept selected academic record symbols (such as Ws). Those affected by more restrictive guidelines include students receiving financial aid and alien students. Double Counting When a course(s) required for a specific major is also on the list of approved general education courses, the course(s) may be used to satisfy both major and general education requirements, if the student satisfies the minimum 18-unit requirement for the major. Variance in Major Requirements Occasionally a student may have difficulty in completing exact major requirements as specified in the Ventura College Catalog due to circumstances of class scheduling conflicts, class cancellation, or related but nonequivalent coursework taken outside of this college district. Under such circumstances, a student may file a petition to seek approval from the appropriate college officials to substitute one or more courses for the designated major course or courses in question. It is also possible that a student may demonstrate competency in subject matter covered by a required course or courses (for example, computer literacy or foreign language). In this case, a student may file a petition to seek approval to waive one or more required courses for a designated major. The petition for this purpose, Petition for Variance, is available in the Counseling Office. Associate in Arts Degree General Liberal Arts and Sciences*+ REQUIRED COURSES: Units A. Natural sciences 6 Biological science, one (1) course Physical science, one (1) course B. Social and behavioral sciences 6 American history and institutions, one (1) course Social and behavioral sciences, one (1) other course C. Humanities 6 Fine or performing arts, one (1) course Humanities, one (1) other course D. Language and rationality 6 English composition, one (1) course Communication and analytical thinking, one (1) course E. Health/physical education, two (2) courses 4-6 Health education, one (1) course Physical activity, one (1) course F. Ethnic/women’s studies 3 G. General liberal arts and sciences (from A, B, C &/or D) 9 40-42 *No Certificate of Achievement awarded. +Transfer Students All transfer students may earn a General Liberal Arts and Sciences degree by completing one of the following patterns: 1. Completion of the associate degree pattern specified above; or 2. Completion of at least 36 units of coursework selected from the general education/breadth pattern of a transfer institution, plus the physical education/health requirements specified. a. If the general education/breath pattern of a transfer institution requires fewer than 36 units, additional courses may be selected from courses required in preparation for the student’s selected major. b. If the general education/breath pattern of a transfer institution and the units required for the transfer major total fewer than 36 units, the student must select additional coursework from the approved course lists of general education courses specified for either the associate or the transfer degree. c. At a minimum, general education courses must include: natural sciences (3 units); social and behavioral sciences (3 units); humanities (3 units); courses in language and rationality from English composition (3 units) and from communication and analytical thinking (3 units); one course in health education and one course in physical activity; and one course from ethnic/women’s studies which cannot be “double-counted” to satisfy other general education requirements above. TRANSFER INFORMATION Transfer of Credits Ventura College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is generally accredited throughout the country by reciprocal agreements with state departments of public instruction and other accrediting agencies. Students should keep in mind that recognition by a regional accrediting agency only supports the standing of the college and does not assure acceptance of all transfer students from that college. Students transfer on the basis of their individual records and according to the specific requirements of the institution to which they transfer. The need for careful planning of courses and the maintenance of high scholastic standards becomes imperative for all students who intend to transfer to other colleges and universities. The counseling office maintains a variety of transfer agreements with all public and selected private four-year colleges and universities in the state. This information is also available on the Web at www.assist.org Responsibility for Meeting Transfer Requirements Academic counseling is available to all students on an appointment basis. Each counselor is a specialist in several academic areas, and you may wish to see a counselor according to the major you declare. This counselor can be a valuable resource in exploring the options or defining the requirements in a particular field of study. However, you are free to select any counselor you choose. All counselors have the expertise to assist you with course selection, program planning, and questions concerning requirements for admission, majors, general education and transfer to a four-year college or university. Ultimately, it is each student’s responsibility to satisfy requirements for admission, preparation in the major, and general education. If you are planning to transfer to another college or university, consult your counselor, the catalog from the selected school, and appropriate Web sites to plan a program according to the requirements of that institution. Amount of Transfer Credit Granted While Ventura College is accredited, there can be considerable variation in the total amount of credit granted by four-year colleges and universities for work done at this College. Further, there are some courses offered at Ventura College that are not accepted for transfer credit at some four-year institutions. Students should become familiar with the maximum limits on transfer credit at the institution of their choice, as well as the transferability of individual courses they have chosen. Quality of Work Required In the evaluation of credits, colleges and universities show a growing tendency to emphasize the quality of a student’s work rather than the quantity. A few schools having limited and selective enrollment will consider for admission only those transfer students with relatively high scholastic rank. Further, a department within the college or university may have established specific academic guidelines for prerequisites and other coursework in a given major. Students who plan to transfer should become familiar with the scholastic requirements of the transfer institution, as well as the specific requirements within their major. Preparation for Transfer Most students attending Ventura College can complete all necessary transfer requirements for admission to four-year colleges or universities, including courses required in preparation for their selected major and general education requirements. Ventura College offers a wide variety of courses which will prepare the transfer student for almost any major offered in the state. The College has written contracts with four-year colleges and universities regarding transfer requirements (see ASSIST below). These agreements specify lower-division requirements which may be completed at Ventura College. Ventura College courses have been carefully articulated as comparable to or acceptable in lieu of the required lower division major courses specified in the catalogs of the transfer institutions. Some majors, notably those requiring mathematics and/or natural sciences, demand adequate high school preparation to enable a student to transfer in a timely fashion. In addition to major requirements, Ventura College students can satisfy general education or breadth requirements, as defined by the four-year college or university, in preparation for transfer. These requirements are listed in the Ventura College Catalog for selected institutions. With careful planning, most students who attend Ventura College can satisfy all requirements for admission to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions. Universities uniformly prioritize the importance of these several requirements. In order of importance, a student prepares for transfer by completing the following: 1. ADMISSIONS — Complete all three admissions requirements: a. Units (minimum number of units which transfer to school of choice). b. Scholarship (GPA in transfer courses). c. Subject area (a-g requirements of both CSU and UC). 2. SUPPLEMENTAL ADMISSIONS — Consult your counselor concerning additional requirements which apply to selected universities and colleges and to selected majors. These requirements can affect your eligibility for admission. 3. MAJOR PREPARATION — Complete the lower division courses required for the major selected. This is particularly important for high-unit majors with sequential courses based on prerequisites. 4. GENERAL EDUCATION — Complete general education/breadth requirements. ASSIST ASSIST is a computerized transfer information system that can be accessed over the World Wide Web. It displays reports of how course credits earned at one California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the official repository of articulation for California’s public colleges and universities and therefore provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available about student transfer in California. ASSIST is available at www.assist.org CAN: The California Articulation Number System The California Articulation Number (CAN) System is a statewide numbering system independent from course numbers assigned by local colleges. A CAN number signals that participating California colleges and universities have determined that courses offered by other campuses are equivalent in content and scope to courses offered on their own campuses, regardless of their unique titles or local identifying numbers. Thus, if a Schedule of Classes or Catalog lists a course bearing a CAN number, students on one campus can be assured that it will be accepted in lieu of the comparable CAN course noted in the Catalog or Schedule of Classes of another campus. For example, CAN ECON 2 on one campus will be accepted as meeting the requirement of the designated CAN ECON 2 course on other participating community college or university campuses. The CAN numbering system is obviously useful for students attending more than one community college and is applied to many of the transferable, lower division courses students need as preparation for their intended major. Because these course requirements may change, however, and because courses are continually being redefined, qualified for or deleted from the CAN database, students should always check with their campus’ counselors or the Transfer Center to determine how CAN-designated courses fit into their educational plans for transfer. Transfer Admission Agreements A Transfer Admission Agreement is a contract of understanding between a community college, a participating four-year university and the student guaranteeing that upon completion of the conditions of the agreement, the student will be admitted to the university for the agreed term of enrollment. Interested students should see a counselor to determine eligibility and begin the Transfer Admission Agreement process. The following are the Transfer Admission Agreement programs established at Ventura College. University of California * Davis (Transfer Admission Agreement) * Santa Barbara (Transfer Admission Agreement) * Santa Cruz’s GATE (Guaranteed Admission for Transfer Entry) program California State University * Northridge’s TAG (Transfer Admissions Guaranteed) program * Channel Island’s Transfer Pathway Agreement. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Eligibility for Transfer California’s public four-year institutions are organized into two statewide systems; ten campuses make up the University of California (UC system) and twenty-three campuses make up the California State University (CSU system). To ensure admission to either of the systems, students are advised to apply during the announced application-filing periods. The entrance requirements established by the universities follow guidelines set forth in the Master Plan, which requires that those transfer students who have successfully completed specified college work be eligible for admission. Meeting the specified minimum admission requirements may not be sufficient, as many campuses also impose specific selection criteria and supplementary admissions requirements. Admission is not guaranteed to any particular campus of either system; nor is acceptance in the major area of the student’s first choice assured. Because specific majors at some campuses may be impacted or may allow only limited enrollment, students may be redirected to campuses of their second choice for certain majors, or may need to change to a different major. Consequently, students are advised, and in some cases are required, to complete both the lower division courses required in the major and the general education requirements before transferring to a four-year school. It is advantageous for students to choose the campus of transfer as early in their educational careers as possible. Private and out-of-state colleges and universities have their own admission requirements which ordinarily differ from those of California’s public institutions. Students who plan to transfer to any school, whether public or private, in-state or out-of-state, should refer to the catalog and Web site of that particular school and consult with a counselor. Potential transfer students should be prepared for their academic responsibilities becoming more demanding at a university campus, in large part because much of their coursework will be at the upper division level. Also, students changing from a semester to a quarter system should be prepared for more accelerated study. CAVEAT — The requirements described in this section are subject to change. Students should consult a counselor and appropriate Web sites to receive the most current transfer information. California State University (CSU) ADMISSION: A Ventura College student who is planning to transfer to one of the campuses of the California State University (except the Maritime Academy) can qualify for admission by meeting the following requirements: LOWER DIVISION TRANSFERS: The CSU, with few exceptions, will no longer accept lower division transfer students. UPPER DIVISION TRANSFERS: Upper division transfers may qualify for admission if they have completed 60 or more transferable semester units (70 units maximum) and have completed the appropriate college courses with a grade of C or better to satisfy subject area requirements. Applicants must have a 2.0 overall grade point average in all transferable college units completed and be in good standing at the last college or university attended; continuous attendance is not required. SUBJECT AREA REQUIREMENTS: This admission requirement can be satisfied by completing 30 semester units of general education courses with a grade of C or better in each course, to include Communication in the English Language and Critical Thinking (all of Area A) and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (Area B4). The Counseling Office and Transfer Center have lists of courses transferable to the California State University. This information is also contained in the individual course descriptions listed in the announcement of courses section of this Catalog and in the Schedule of Classes. Admissions information is available on the CSU Web site at www.csumentor.edu These admission requirements are subject to change. University of California (UC) ADMISSION: To qualify for admission to the university as a transfer student, you must meet one of the three sets of requirements described below. The subject, scholarship and examination requirements are referred to in the undergraduate application in greater detail. 1. If you were eligible for admission to the university when you graduated from high school—meaning you satisfied the subject, scholarship, and examination requirements or you were identified as eligible under the Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) program—you are eligible to transfer if you have a C (2.0) average in your transferable college coursework, although most campuses rarely accept transfer applicants at the freshman or sophomore levels. 2. If you met the scholarship requirement, but did not satisfy the subject requirement, you must take transferable college courses in the subjects you are missing to be eligible to transfer. You will need to earn a grade of C or better in each of these required courses, and an overall C (2.0) average in all transferable college coursework. However, most campuses rarely accept transfer applicants at the freshman or sophomore levels. 3. If you were not eligible for admission to the university when you graduated from high school because you did not meet the scholarship requirement, you must: a. Complete a minimum of 60 semester units (70 units maximum) of transferable college credit with a grade point average of at least 2.4, and; b. Complete a course pattern requirement (with a C or better in each course) to include: i English composition: two (2) transferable courses (3 semester units each); and ii Mathematics: one (1) transferable course (3 semester units) in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning; and iii Four (4) transferable courses (3 semester units each) from at least two (2) of the following areas: Arts and Humanities; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Physical and Biological Sciences. To satisfy the scholarship requirement for eligibility, a minimum of 46 of the 60 semester units must have letter grades; in other words, a maximum of 14 of the 60 semester units can be credit/no credit or pass/no pass (see 3.a above). Students who are fully certified for IGETC (the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) prior to transferring to UC will satisfy Option 3.b above. All potential transfers are expected to peruse the UC publications “Answers for Transfers” and “Introducing the University” which are published annually for the forthcoming academic year. These are available in the Ventura College Counseling Office and the Transfer Center. The Counseling Office and Transfer Center have lists of courses transferable to the University of California. This information is also contained in the individual course descriptions listed in the announcement of courses section of this Catalog and in the Schedule of Classes. Admissions information is also available on the UC Web site at www.universityofcalifornia.edu These admission requirements are subject to change. CSU and UC SUPPLEMENTAL ADMISSION CRITERIA: Most campuses require that English and math be completed no later than the spring term prior to fall transfer. Some campuses require that the 60 units minimum, the subject area requirements, and major preparation courses be completed no later than the prior spring. Also, some campuses do not permit credit/no credit grading to meet major preparation requirements. When the number of applicants for some campuses and some majors exceeds the number of spaces available, campuses use standards which are more demanding than the minimum admissions requirements to select students. These selection criteria identify those students who have demonstrated the capacity for high academic achievement and promise and who have a variety of other qualities that can contribute to the strength and diversity of the campus community. Academic criteria are used to evaluate students when selection criteria are applied. These include: completion of a specified pattern or number of courses that meet general education or breadth patterns; completion of a specified pattern or number of courses that provide continuity with upper division courses in the major (essential for admission to the major of choice in many cases); and, GPA in major courses and in all transferable courses. The selection criteria are subject to change by campus, school or college, major and/or term. Typically, applicants are also expected to complete both the necessary lower division mathematics and English composition requirements early in their college careers. CSU and UC Campus Names and Locations Abbreviations for these campus names, used elsewhere in this Catalog, follow each campus name in parentheses. The California State University (CSU) has 23 campuses: Bakersfield (BAK); Channel Islands (CI); Chico (CHI); Dominguez Hills (DH); East Bay (EB) (formerly Hayward); Fresno (FRE); Fullerton (FUL); Humboldt (HUM); Long Beach (LB); Los Angeles (LA); Maritime Academy (MA); Monterey Bay (MB); Northridge (NOR); Pomona (POM); Sacramento (SAC); San Bernadino (SB); San Diego (SD); San Francisco (SF); San Jose (SJ); San Luis Obispo (SLO); San Marcos (SM); Sonoma (SON); and, Stanislaus (STA). The University of California (UC) has 10 campuses: Berkeley (UCB); Davis (UCD); Irvine (UCI); Los Angeles (UCLA); Merced (UCM); Riverside (UCR); San Diego (UCSD); San Francisco (UCSF); Santa Barbara (UCSB); and, Santa Cruz (UCSC). Applications Application forms for the University of California and the California State University are available online or in the Counseling Office and the Transfer Center. Most universities admit students on a priority basis according to the date of application. For example, students who seek admission to the fall term must apply to the California State University in October or November and to the University of California in November. Consult the catalog of your transfer school for dates of application. Lower Division Requirements Four-year institutions vary in freshman and sophomore requirements, even on the separate campuses of a single system such as the University of California. Students are therefore advised to become familiar with specific requirements of the institution to which they expect to transfer by studying the appropriate catalogs, available in the Ventura College Counseling Office, Transfer Center or Library. Counselors will assist as much as possible, but the full responsibility for fulfilling all the requirements rests with the student. First, the most important requirements to fulfill in preparing to transfer, are the requirements for admission. There are a minimum of three admissions requirements. These are: units, scholarship, and subject area requirements. For many students, there will be a fourth admission requirement: supplemental admissions. Potential transfer students are strongly advised to meet regularly with the counseling faculty to review these requirements. Second are the lower division requirements for majors. These vary with each institution and involve specific courses. The ASSIST Web site specifies the lower division requirements for a variety of majors throughout the state. Third is the pattern of general education. This consists of approximately 30 to 50 units of elective and required courses. Community college students are expected to complete most of the general education requirements, although some may be postponed to the upper division years. By completing, for a given university, the admission requirements, the general education, and the major courses with an appropriate GPA for a total of 60 to 70 units, the student is prepared to transfer as a junior. The general education requirements for the California State University, Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum, the University of California at Santa Barbara, California Lutheran University, and the University of La Verne are in the following section. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY 2007-2008 General Education / Breadth Requirements California law empowers Ventura College to certify to all campuses of CSU that a maximum of 39 units of the 48 units typically required for general education for a baccalaureate degree have been completed. The CSU general education/breadth pattern requires each student to complete a minimum of 48 semester units. Nine of these units must be upper division level and cannot be taken prior to the term in which upper division status (completion of 60 units) is attained. These minimum nine of the 48 units must be earned at the campus granting the baccalaureate degree. The 48-unit total is a minimum; some campuses of the CSU system may elect to exceed this minimum in their general education/ breadth requirements. The 39 semester units for the lower division general education/breadth requirements are distributed according to the pattern listed on the CSU-GE Certification Plan. Courses listed are subject to change. General Education Courses AREA A - COMMUNICATION IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND CRITICAL THINKING A minimum of nine (9) units, with at least one course selected from each group (1, 2, and 3) and a grade of C or better in each course: Group 1 - Oral Communication SPCH V01, V10. Group 2 - Written Communication ENGL V01A. Group 3 - Critical Thinking ENGL V01B; PHIL V04, V05; SPCH V10. AREA B - PHYSICAL UNIVERSE AND ITS LIFE FORMS A minimum of nine (9) units, with at least one course selected from each group (1, 2, 3 and 4) to include one laboratory activity course corresponding to selected lecture course: Group 1 - Physical Science AST V01, V01L, V02; CHEM V01A, V01AL, V01B, V01BL, V05, V10, V10L, V12A, V12AL, V12B, V12BL, V20, V20L, V21, V21L, V30, V30L; ESRM V02; GEOG V01, V01L, V05; GEOL V02, V02L, V03, V07, V11; PHSC V01; PHYS V01, V02A-V02AL, V02B-V02BL, V03A-V03AL, V03B-V03BL, V04-V04L, V05-V05L, V06-V06L. Group 2 - Life Science AG V03, V04, V54; ANAT V01; AHPH V01; ANTH V01, V01L; BIOL V01, V01L, V03, V04, V10, V12, V14, V18, V29, V29L; ESRM V01, V14; MICR V01; PHSO V01; PSY V03. Group 3 - Laboratory Activity Group 4 - Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning* CS V17; MATH V04, V05, V20, V21A, V21B, V21C, V24, V38, V40, V44, V45, V46A, V46B, V52; PSY V04. *Requires a grade of C or better. AREA C - ARTS , LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES A minimum of nine (9) units, with at least one course selected from each group (1 and 2): Group 1 - Arts AES V10, V12, V65, V66; ART V01, V02A, V02B, V03, V04, V05, V06, V07, V08, V09, V12A, V13A, V19, V51A; MUS V01, V03, V06, V07, V08, V09A, V09B; PHOT V01, V07; THA V01, V02A, V29. Group 2 - Humanities AES V31; ENGL V01B, V10, V11A, V15, V16, V21A, V21B, V22A, V22B, V23, V26, V29A, V29B, V30, V31, V33, V34, V35, V36A, V36B; FREN V01, V02, V03, V04; GERM V01, V02, V03, V04; HIST V01A, V01B, V18A, V18B; IDS V08; ITAL V01, V02, V03, V04; JAPN V01, V02; PHIL V01, V02, V03A, V03B, V04, V06A, V06B; SL V10A, V10B, V10C; SPAN V01, V02, V03, V03S, V04, V04S, V10B, V20, V71; SPCH V05; THA V23. AREA D - SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS AND BEHAVIOR; HISTORICAL BACKGROUND A minimum of nine (9) units, with courses in at least two (2) separate disciplines selected from at least two (2) groups: Group 1 - Anthropology and Archeology AES V01; ANTH V02, V03, V04, V06, V07. Group 2 - Economics ECON V01A, V01B. Group 3 - Ethnic Studies AES V01, V02A+, V02B+, V11, V20, V22+, V23, V24, V40A+, V40B+, V41, V62, V63+; ANTH V04; AAS V01; CHST V01, V02, V24; HIST V03A+, V03B+, V05A+, V05B+, V12+, V13, V17+; PSY V30; SOC V03, V24; SPAN V71. Group 4 - Gender Studies ANTH V06; HIST V02A+, V02B+; SOC V04. Group 5 - Geography GEOG V02, V06, V08. Group 6 - History AES V02A+, V02B+, V21A, V21B, V22+, V40A+, V40B+, V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V63+; HIST V01A, V01B, V02A+, V02B+, V03A+, V03B+, V04A, V04B+, V05A+, V05B+, V07A+, V07B+, V08, V09, V10A, V10B, V12+, V13, V14A, V14B, V15, V16, V17+, V18A, V18B, V19, V20. Group 7 - Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral Science CD V61; HEC V22, V23, V24; JOUR V01. Group 8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions CJ V01, V02, V15; ESRM V03; POLS V01‡, V02, V03‡, V04, V05, V09, V10, V11, V12, V14, V15, V16. Group 9 - Psychology PSY V01, V02, V05, V07-V07L, V15, V25, V29, V30, V31; SOC V31. Group 10 - Sociology and Criminology AES V11, V24; CHST V24; CJ V03; PSY V31; SOC V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V07, V13, V24, V31. + Will satisfy U.S. History and American Ideals requirement. ‡ Will satisfy U.S Constitution, and State and Local Government requirement. AREA E - LIFELONG UNDERSTANDING AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT A minimum of three (3) units, with no more than one (1) unit of physical activity: AES V11, V15*; ANTH V02; ART V01; BIOL V10, V12, V18; *CJ V10, V11, V12A, V12B; *DANC V10, V13-V18, V26, V29, V30, V50; *EAC V21, V25-V28; HED V60B, V91, V92, V93, V95, V97; HIST V02A+, V02B+; HEC V10, V22, V23, V24, V97; *PE V01-V04, V06, V07, V09, V10, V12, V14, V15, V17, V18, V20-V23, V30-V67, V69-V71, V76, V78-V87, V91-V94, V97-V99; PSY V01, V02, V05, V25; *REC V41; SOC V03; SPCH V03; *THA V14. *Physical activity courses limited to one (1) unit in satisfaction of Area E requirements. + Will satisfy U.S. History and American Ideals requirement. CSU General Transfer Information CAVEAT — The courses and requirements described herein are subject to change. Students should consult a counselor and appropriate Web sites (e.g., www.csumentor.edu) to receive the most current transfer information. ADMISSION — Students are not assured of admission to the campus and/or major of first choice. Consult your counselor for further information. Completion of GE requirements is not currently required for admission to a CSU campus. A student who is planning to transfer to one of the campuses of the California State University can qualify for admission by meeting the following requirements: 1. LOWER DIVISION TRANSFERS: The CSU, beginning fall 2005 with few exceptions, will no longer accept lower division transfer students. 2. UPPER DIVISION TRANSFERS: Upper division transfers may qualify for admission if they have completed 60 or more transferable semester units (maximum 70 units) and have completed the appropriate college courses with a grade better of C or better to satisfy subject area requirements. Applicants must have a 2.0 overall grade point average in all transferable college units completed (2.40 for non-California residents) and be in good standing at the last college or university attended; continuous attendance is not required. 3. SUBJECT AREA REQUIREMENTS: This admission requirement can be satisfied by completing 30 semester units of general education courses with a grade of C or better in each course, to include Communication in the English Language and Critical Thinking (all of Area A) and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (Area B4). TWENTY-THREE CSU CAMPUSES Bakersfield (BAK Monterey Bay (MB) Channel Islands (CI) Northridge (NOR) Chico (CHI) Pomona (POM) Dominguez Hills (DH) Sacramento (SAC) East Bay (EB) San Bernardino (SB) Fresno (FRE) San Diego (SD) Fullerton (FUL) San Francisco (SF) Humboldt (HUM) San Jose (SJ) Long Beach (LB) San Luis Obispo (SLO) Los Angeles (LA) San Marcos (SM) Maritime Academy (MA) Sonoma (SON) Stanislaus (STA) CONSIDERATION OF SUMMER COURSEWORK FOR FALL ADMISSION — Some campuses restrict the use of summer coursework to satisfy some fall admission requirements. Campuses known for this are: FRE, FUL, HUM, LB, LA, MB, POM, SAC, SD, SF, SJ, SLO, SM, and SON. FULL CERTIFICATION — Completion of all five sections of these requirements prior to transferring will permit Ventura College to certify to each of the CSU campuses that you have fulfilled the basic 39-unit minimum lower division requirement in general education. Each of the campuses of CSU requires an additional nine units of upper division GE work in residence; some campuses may require more than the 48-unit minimum. Students should make an appointment in the Counseling Office prior to transfer to apply for CSU-GE certification. SUBJECT AREA CERTIFICATION — It is possible to complete separately any of the areas or sections (A-E) at Ventura College and receive partial certification in any or several of those areas; if you are not fully certified, it will be necessary for you to complete the remaining areas (and perhaps other areas) after transferring as defined by the catalog of the transfer school. CERTIFIED COURSES — Ventura College will also certify courses completed at other California Community Colleges or California State University campuses in partial satisfaction of GE requirements provided that such courses are baccalaureate level and would be certified by the institution offering them. Students who have completed courses at other colleges and universities should consult the Counseling Office regarding “pass along” certification. SCHOLARSHIP — Most campuses require a grade of C or better for each course and an overall C average (2.0 GPA) for all courses used to satisfy GE requirements. Also, most campuses require letter grades for all GE courses and do not permit credit/no credit grades. Campuses known to impose limitations on courses graded as credit are: DH, EB, FUL, SB, and SON. COURSE RESTRICTIONS — While a course may satisfy more than one general education group and/or area requirement, it shall not be counted more than once and any excess units in one area shall not apply to another area. U.S. HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND AMERICAN IDEALS REQUIREMENTS — All campuses require students to complete college-level coursework in U.S. History, American Government and California Government, often in addition to GE requirements. Courses approved to satisfy this requirement are specified in appropriate areas. All campuses allow double counting of courses taken to meet this requirement and GE-Breadth. USE OF MAJOR COURSES — Most campuses require a grade of C or better for each course required in preparation for a student’s major; most do not allow a “Credit” (CR) for major courses. Some CSU campuses allow applicants who submit full or area certifications to double count courses for general education and major requirements. Courses taken in the department of a student’s major otherwise may not be used to fulfill GE requirements. FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND SECOND SEMESTER ENGLISH — Some campuses require foreign language and/or second semester of English for graduation. In some cases, students certified in Areas A and C are exempt from these requirements. Also, some campuses require completion of these courses for certain majors. See the catalog of your campus choice for these requirements, especially if you are interested in these campuses: BAK, CI, EB, LA, MA, MB, SAC, SF, SJ, and SM. MULTICULTURAL / ETHNIC STUDIES REQUIREMENT — CSU campuses require all candidates for the bachelor’s degree to complete at least one course in multicultural/ethnic studies as a condition of graduation. Selected campuses will not permit this requirement to be met prior to transfer; for most of these campuses, the course must be upper division: CI, DH, FRE, LA, LB, MB, SB, SD, SF, SJ, and SM. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS — You are advised to consult your counselor and the catalog of the state university which you plan to attend for requirements unique to that school. Completion of Social, Political and Economic Institutions section (Area D) may not satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirements. Additional courses are required in preparation for a major and/or as electives. Campuses that may impose additional graduation requirements are: BAK, CI, CHI, EB, FUL, HUM, LA, LB, MB, NOR, SAC, SLO, SM and SON. SEQUENTIAL COURSES — Most institutions recommend that students complete sequential courses at the college where the series was started. This is especially recommended for a sequence of two or more courses which require the preceding course(s) as a prerequisite to advancement. TRANSFER COURSES — The approved CSU listing designates those courses which may be used to meet GE requirements; it is not a complete listing of all courses which transfer to CSU. Transferability of courses may be checked in the Ventura College Catalog, the Counseling Office, the Transfer Center or at the ASSIST Web site: www.assist.org INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC) — Students planning to transfer to either a CSU or UC campus may elect to use the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) in satisfaction of GE requirements. Consult a VC counselor for additional information or www.csumentor.edu or www.universityofcalifornia.edu OTHER COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES — Students who plan to attend one of the campuses of the University of California (UC) or a private or out-of-state school should consult a counselor and the catalog of the particular school to determine the coursework needed to meet GE requirements at that institution. While many of the courses listed here transfer to UC and other institutions, they do not necessarily satisfy the GE requirements. TRANSCRIPTS — You must make a written request of the Office of Admissions and Records to forward your transcript. Ventura College can send official transcripts of work completed at this college and at Moorpark and/or Oxnard Colleges. You must request transcripts of work completed at any other colleges (outside of this college district) to be sent to the transfer institution. Your Application for Certification is not a request for a transcript. ASSOCIATE DEGREE — Although it is not necessary for you to complete an associate degree in order to transfer to a four-year school, many of the courses taken to satisfy associate degree requirements are transferable and, in many cases, may be used to meet transfer GE requirements. TRANSFER ASSISTANCE — Should you encounter any problems during or after transfer, we may be able to assist you. Please feel free to contact the Counseling Office or the Transfer Center at Ventura College even after you have enrolled at another campus. MORE INFORMATION — If you have any questions, check with a counselor. ASSIST — ASSIST is a computerized transfer information system that can be accessed over the World Wide Web. It displays reports of how course credits earned at one California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the official repository of articulation for California’s public colleges and universities and therefore provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available about student transfer in California. ASSIST is available at www.assist.org INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC) 2007-2008 Approved General Education courses: Each course must have a grade of C or better. 1. ENGLISH COMMUNICATION: CSU — Complete groups A, B and C. UC — Complete groups A and B. A. English Composition: 1 course, 3 semester units (4-5 quarter units). ENGL V01A. B. Critical Thinking — English Composition: 1 course, 3 semester units (4-5 quarter units). ENGL V01B; PHIL V05. C. Oral Communication (CSU requirement only): 1 course, 3 semester units. SPCH V01, V10. 2. MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS and QUANTITATIVE REASONING: 1 course, 3 semester units (4-5 quarter units). CS V17; MATH V04*, V20*, V21A*, V21B*, V21C, V24, V40, V44*, V45*, V46A*, V46B*, V52; PSY V04*. 3. ARTS and HUMANITIES: At least 3 courses, each at least 3 semester units (4-5 quarter units), with at least one course from the Arts and one course from the Humanities; 9 semester units (12-15 quarter units). A. Arts AES V10, V12, V65, V66; ART V01, V02A, V02B, V03, V04, V05, V06, V07, V08, V09; MUS V03, V06, V07, V08, V09A, V09B; PHOT V07; THA V01, V29. B. Humanities AES V31; ENGL V15, V16, V21A, V21B, V22A, V22B, V23, V26, V29A*, V29B*, V30, V31, V33, V34, V35, V36A, V36B; FREN V02, V03, V04; GERM V02, V03, V04; HIST V01A, V01B, V18A, V18B; IDS V08; ITAL V02, V03, V04; JAPN V02; PHIL V01, V02, V03A, V03B, V04, V06A, V06B; SL V10B, V10C; SPAN V02, V03*, V03S*, V04*, V04S*, V20, V71; THA V23. 4. SOCIAL and BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: At least 3 courses, each at least 3 semester units (4-5 quarter units), from at least 2 disciplines or an interdisciplinary sequence; 9 semester units (12-15 quarter units). AES V01, V02A*, V02B*, V11, V20, V21A, V21B, V22*, V23, V24, V40A*, V40B*, V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V62, V63*; ANTH V02, V03, V04, V06, V07; AAS V01; CHST V01, V02, V24; ECON V01A, V01B; ESRM V03; GEOG V02, V06, V08; HIST V01A, V01B, V02A*, V02B*, V03A*, V03B*, V04A, V04B, V05A*, V05B*, V07A*, V07B*, V08, V09, V10A, V10B, V12*, V13, V14A, V14B, V15, V16, V17*, V18A, V18B, V19, V20; HEC V24*; JOUR V01; POLS V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V11, V12, V14, V15, V16; PSY V01, V02, V05, V07-V07L, V15, V25, V29, V30, V31*; SOC V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V07, V13, V24, V31*; SPAN V71. 5. PHYSICAL and BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: At least 2 courses, one physical science course and one biological science course, one of which must include a laboratory corresponding to selected lecture; 7-9 semester units (9-12 quarter units); each course must be at least 3 semester units (4-5 quarter units), except separate lab courses. A. Physical Sciences AST V01, V01L, V02; CHEM V01A, V01AL, V01B, V01BL, V05, V10*, V10L*, V12A*, V12AL*, V12B, V12BL, V20*, V20L*, V21*, V21L*, V30, V30L; ESRM V02; GEOG V01, V01L, V05; GEOL V02, V02L, V03, V07, V11; PHSC V01*; PHYS V01*, V02A*, V02AL*, V02B*, V02BL*, V03A*, V03AL*, V03B*, V03BL*, V04*, V04L*, V05*, V05L*, V06*, V06L*. B. Biological Sciences AG V03; ANAT V01*; ANPH V01*; ANTH V01, V01L; BIOL V01*, V01L*, V03, V04, V10, V12*, V18, V29, V29L; ESRM V01; MICR V01; PHSO V01*; PSY V03. 6. LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (UC requirement only): Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the same language with a C or better or complete one (1) course. FREN V01, V02, V03, V04; GERM V01, V02, V03, V04; ITAL V01, V02; JAPN V01, V02; SL V10A, V10B, V10C; SPAN V01*, V02, V03*, V03S*, V04*, V04S*, V10B*. *UC course credit may be limited. Please consult counselor or ASSIST for additional information. U.S HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND AMERICAN IDEALS: CSU Graduation Requirement Only. Not part of IGETC; may be completed prior to transfer. 6 units, one course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2. GROUP 1. POLS V01, V03; GROUP 2. AES V02A, V02B, V22, V40A, V40B, V63; HIST V02A, V02B, V03A, V03B, V04B, V05A, V05B, V07A, V07B, V12, V17. NOTE: Courses used to meet this requirement may not be used to satisfy requirements for IGETC. General Education Notes CAVEAT — These courses and requirements are subject to change. Students should consult a counselor or appropriate Web sites to receive the most current transfer information. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) is a general education program that community college transfer students can use to fulfill lower division general education/breadth requirements for either the California State University (CSU) or the University of California (UC) systems without the need, after transfer, to take additional lower division general education courses. Completion of the IGETC is not a requirement for transfer to a CSU or UC, nor is it the only way to fulfill the lower division general education requirements of the CSU or UC prior to transfer. Some students may be better served by taking courses which fulfill the CSU General Education-Breadth requirements or those of the UC campus or college to which they plan to transfer. Students pursuing majors that require extensive lower division major preparation (“high-unit majors”) may not find the IGETC option to be advantageous. Students should also be aware that selected schools and colleges at all undergraduate campuses of UC have requirements which render the use of IGETC either inappropriate or not permitted (e.g., Revelle and Roosevelt Colleges at UCSD do not use IGETC). The IGETC will probably be most useful for students who want to keep their options open before making a final decision about transferring to a particular CSU or UC campus. ADMISSION — Completion of the IGETC satisfies lower division GE requirements. It does not guarantee eligibility for admission to the CSU or UC system, or to a specific campus or program. Students who are fully certified for IGETC prior to transferring to UC will satisfy the subject area or course pattern requirements for admission; they must also satisfy the units and scholarship requirements. There is no intended connection between completion of the IGETC and eligibility for admission to the CSU system. Consult a counselor or the campus of your choice to determine transfer admission requirements. CERTIFICATION — All UC and CSU campuses will accept full certification of the IGETC as meeting all of the lower division GE requirements for the baccalaureate degree. The last community college a student attends before transferring will determine certification of the IGETC. Partial certification is permitted. A maximum of two IGETC courses may be completed after transfer if a student Petition for Good Cause is approved. In addition to the course requirements for each subject area, full certification for the CSU must include completion of the oral communication requirement. For the UC, Oral Communication is not required, but the certification must include satisfaction of the foreign language requirement. Consult a counselor to determine the options for satisfaction of the foreign language requirement. Coursework completed at regionally accredited institutions, including out-of-state and independent colleges, may be included among the courses to certify student completion of IGETC. In addition, credit awarded for Advanced Placement exams can be used to meet IGETC requirements. Students should consult a counselor to determine the applicability of coursework and AP exam scores to IGETC subject area requirements. Students should make an appointment in the counseling office prior to transfer to apply for IGETC certification or to petition for partial certification. ADDITIONAL CSU-GE REQUIREMENTS — Students who are fully certified under IGETC and transfer to CSU campuses will be required to complete a minimum of nine units of upper division general education work and all campus-specific non-GE graduation requirements not completed prior to transfer. U.S. HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND AMERICAN IDEALS REQUIREMENTS — All CSU campuses require students to complete college-level coursework in U.S. History, American Government and California Government in addition to GE requirements. Courses completed to satisfy this requirement may not be used to satisfy GE requirements for IGETC. UC campuses have similar requirements in American History and Institutions (AH&I). However, the AH&I requirements may be satisfied for most UC campuses (not UCSB) by completing the subject area requirement in high school. Consult a counselor for further information about this requirement. SCHOLARSHIP — Courses used for IGETC certification must be completed with a minimum grade of C (C- is not acceptable). A “Credit” (CR) is acceptable, providing it is equivalent to a grade of C or higher at the institution where the course was taken. MAJOR COURSES — Most campuses require a grade of C or better for each course required in preparation for a student’s major; most do not allow a “Credit” (CR) for major courses. Also, UC will allow IGETC courses to count toward major requirements. CSU will allow double counting only if the student is fully or partially (by area) certified for GE-B. COURSE RESTRICTIONS — A single course may count only once; it cannot be used to fulfill GE requirements in two areas simultaneously. Coursework utilized to satisfy the CSU requirement in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals may not be used to satisfy GE requirements for IGETC. TRANSFER LIMITATIONS — All transfer limitations applying to courses taken at Ventura College also apply to these general education requirements. Consult your VC counselor concerning these limitations. General Transfer Information ADMISSION — Most campuses of CSU and UC rarely accept transfer applicants at the freshman or sophomore levels. Upper division or advanced standing admission criteria are based on three components: 1) Units — a minimum number of transferable semester units (60 for CSU and UC; maximum 70 for both); 2) Scholarship — a minimum cumulative GPA in all transferable coursework (2.0 for CSU; 2.4 for UC; higher for non-California residents); and 3) Subject area requirements — Course pattern (a-g) requirements and the ways in which students satisfy these requirements differ between CSU and UC. These admission criteria specify only minimum standards. CSU and/or UC may apply more rigorous standards as enrollment demand changes. All potential transfer students are expected to read the CSU and UC publications for transfers available in the Ventura College Counseling Office and the Transfer Center. Applicants must complete both the necessary lower division mathematics and English composition requirements with grades of C or better for most campuses by the end of the spring semester prior to transfer in the fall. Some campuses require the completion of the English and mathematics requirements by the end of the fall semester prior to transfer in the following fall. Also, some campuses require that the 60-unit minimum, the subject area requirements, and major preparation courses with grades of C or better be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to transfer in the fall. SUPPLEMENTAL ADMISSION CRITERIA — For more information concerning this topic, consult this title above in the CSU and UC section and consult your campus of choice. MAJOR PREPARATION — Satisfaction of lower division courses required for selected majors is generally required in those majors which are oversubscribed or impacted. Most campuses require a grade of C or better for each course required in preparation for a student’s major; most do not allow a “Credit” (CR) for major courses. UC and CSU generally prefer students to complete prerequisite major courses before completing general education courses. Of course, all requirements for admission (minimum units, GPA, and subject area requirements) must be completed prior to transfer. USE OF SUMMER COURSEWORK FOR FALL ADMISSION — Most campuses permit students to use courses taken in the summer to satisfy requirements for the subsequent fall term, with the exceptions of English composition (CSU-GE, all of Area A; IGETC, Area 1A) and mathematics (CSU-GE, Area B4; IGETC, Area 2). Campuses known to impose some limitations are: Cal State FRE, FUL, HUM, LB, LA, MB, POM, SAC, SD, SF, SJ, SLO, SM, and SON; and UCB, UCD, UCLA, UCSD, UCSB and UCSC. TRANSFER COURSES — The approved IGETC course listing designates those courses which may be used to meet university-wide general education requirements; it is not a complete listing of all courses which transfer to CSU and UC. Transferability of courses may be checked in the Ventura College Catalog, the Counseling Office, the Transfer Center or at the ASSIST Web site: www.assist.org SEQUENTIAL COURSES — Most institutions recommend that students complete sequential courses at the college where the series was started. This is especially recommended for a sequence of two or more courses which require the preceding course(s) as prerequisite to advancement. OTHER UNIVERSITIES — Students who plan to attend a private or out-of-state school should consult a counselor and the catalog of the particular school to determine the coursework needed to meet GE requirements at that institution. While most of the courses on the approved IGETC list transfer to other institutions, they do not necessarily satisfy the GE requirements. TRANSCRIPTS — You must make a written request of the Office of Admissions and Records to forward your transcript. Ventura College can send official transcripts of work completed at this College and at Moorpark and/or Oxnard Colleges. You must request transcripts of work completed at any other colleges (outside of this college district) to be sent to the transfer institution. ASSOCIATE DEGREE — Although it is not necessary for you to complete an associate degree in order to transfer to a four-year school, many of the courses taken to satisfy associate degree requirements are transferable and, in many cases, may be used to meet transfer GE requirements. TRANSFER ASSISTANCE — Should you encounter any problems during or after transfer, we may be able to assist you. Please feel free to contact the Counseling Office or the Transfer Center at Ventura College at any time. MORE INFORMATION — If you have any questions, check with a counselor. More information is available for UC at www.universityofcalifornia.edu and for CSU at www.csumentor.edu ASSIST — ASSIST is a computerized transfer information system that can be accessed over the World Wide Web. It displays reports of how course credits earned at one California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the official repository of articulation for California’s public colleges and universities and therefore provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available about student transfer in California. ASSIST is available at www.assist.org UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SANTA BARBARA General Education/Breadth Requirements Students who transfer to UCSB have the option to follow either IGETC or the General Education/Breadth requirements at UCSB. Students should refer to www.assist.org “General Education/ Breadth” to see a complete listing of requirements for both the College of Letters and Science, and the College of Engineering. Please consult a counselor at Ventura College or UCSB to determine which GE pattern is most appropriate for your transfer major. College of Letters and Science Many California community college transfer students will complete IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) in lieu of the UCSB College of Letters and Science general education requirements. Students planning to major in the Computer Science, B.A., or in the fields of biological sciences, chemistry, environmental studies, geology, physics, geophysics or other high unit requirement majors must be careful to complete lower division major prerequisites if they are to make normal, timely progress through the major. Therefore, students pursuing these majors are advised to focus first on major preparation and then either IGETC or UCSB general education. While completion of IGETC is not a requirement for admission to UCSB, in order to waive the lower division general education requirements for graduation from UCSB, IGETC must be completed prior to transfer and you must obtain certification from your community college. If you think you will not complete IGETC prior to transfer, go to www.assist.org to see the General Education/Breadth requirements for the College of Letters and Science at UCSB. UCSB’s general education requirements do not have to be completed prior to transfer. College of Engineering Students planning to transfer into a College of Engineering major (Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) may follow IGETC, but are encouraged to follow the general education/breadth requirements in the College of Engineering, (see www.assist.org). Students are advised to complete major preparation, English composition and two to four courses from the UCSB engineering general education pattern prior to transfer. College of Creative Studies Students hoping to transfer into the College of Creative Studies may complete IGETC or satisfy specific College of Creative Studies general education requirements. Students seeking information about the College of Creative Studies should refer to www.ccs.ucsb.edu or speak to a Creative Studies advisor. Transfer Admission Agreement UCSB offers a guaranteed admission program for transfer students who meet specific requirements outlined in detail at www.assist.org (top of “Majors” category). The UCSB Transfer Admission Agreement applies to general admission to the College of Letters and Sciences but not necessarily to a specific major. Some majors in the College of Letters and Science, and all Engineering majors, may be required to complete specific major preparation coursework. The Transfer Admission Agreement does not apply to majors in the College of Creative Studies. See a Ventura or UCSB counselor or visit the Transfer Center for additional information. CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY 2007-2008 General Education Requirements GENERAL TRANSFER INFORMATION: Students may be admitted to CLU with fewer than 28 semester units on the basis of test scores and high school records. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 28 transferable semester units (maximum 70) with a 2.75 GPA in all previous college work attempted. Students should also have a 2.5 GPA in the last term of full-time study prior to the time of application to CLU. All coursework applicable to GE or major preparation requirements must be taken for a grade, with the exception of courses taken credit by exam. CLU accepts the certification of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Students who complete IGETC and California Lutheran University’s religion and foreign language requirements will have met all of CLU’s general education curriculum. Students who do not complete IGETC prior to transferring to CLU will follow the CLU general education pattern. A course can be used only once to satisfy GE requirements. Even though a course may be listed in more than one area, the course cannot be double counted for GE. Prospective transfer students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the CLU coordinator of transfer services for counseling and preliminary transcript evaluation. Also visit CLU’s Web site at www.callutheran.edu General Education Courses AREA I. PROFICIENCIES A. Written Communication 1. Freshman English: ENGL V01A or by AP Exam. 2. Writing intensive course: Junior level transfers (58+ units) complete one course after transfer. B. Speaking Intensive SPCH V01, V05, V10, V13; THA V02A; or Oral Communication Proficiency Test. C. Foreign Language Two sequential courses in the same language from: FREN V01-V04; GERM V01-V04; ITAL V01-V04; JAPN V01, V02; SL V10A, V10B, V10C; SPAN V01-V04 or SPAN V03S, V04S; or successful completion of second semester level course or score on CLU Foreign Language Placement Test at third semester college level. D. Mathematical Reasoning CS V17; MATH V04, V05, V20, V21A, V21B, V21C, V24, V38, V40, V44, V45, V46A, V46B, V52; or appropriate score on CLU Math Placement Test. AREA II. PERSPECTIVES A. Humanities 1. History - One course from: AES V02A, V02B, V21A, V21B, V22, V40A, V40B, V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V63 or any one course in history (except HIST V01S, V04BS). 2. Literature - One course from: AES V31; ENGL V01B, V15, V16, V21A, V21B, V22A, V22B, V23, V26, V30, V31, V33, V34, V35, V36A, V36B; SPAN V20; THA V23. 3. Philosophy - One course from: PHIL V01, V02, V04, V05, V06A, V06B. 4. Religion PHIL V03B. Students transferring with fewer than 58 units may transfer one religion course and must complete one upper division religion course at CLU; students transferring with 58 or more units must complete one religion course at CLU. B. Natural Sciences Two courses, one with lab, from: ANAT V01; ANPH V01; ANTH V01, V01L; AST V01, V01L, V02; BIOL V01, V01L, V03, V04, V10, V12, V14, V18, V29, V29L, V30, V31, V32, V40, V41; CHEM V01A, V01AL, V01B, V01BL, V05, V10, V10L, V12A, V12AL, V12B, V12BL, V20, V20L, V21, V21L, V30, V30L; GIS V22; GEOG V05, V06, V22; GEOL V02, V02L, V03, V07, V11, V21; MICR V01; PHSC V01; PHYS V01, V02A-V02AL, V02B-V02BL, V03A-V03AL, V03B-V03BL, V04-V04L, V05-V05L, V06-V06L; PHSO V01. C. Social Sciences Two courses from different disciplines from: AES V01, V11; ANTH V02-V04, V06, V07; ECON V01A, V01B; ESRM V03; GEOG V02, V08; HEC V23, V24; POLS V01-V05, V08-V12, V14-V16; PSY V01-V05, V07, V25, V29-V31; SOC V01-V04, V07, V13, V31. D. Visual and Performing Arts Note: Only one course may be less than two units credit. One participation course from: ART V11A-V13C, V15A-V16B, V18A-V26B, V31A-V55B, V71-V74B; DANC V14; FDM V18A, V18B; MUS V10-V27, V31A-V37, V43-V47, V60D, V60F, V61A, V61B; PHOT V01-V04B, V06A, V06B, V08-V09B, V73; THA V02A-V03, V05-V07, V10, V14, V21, V22, V31. One additional course from the list above or from: AES V10, V12, V65, V66; ART V01-V09, V14A-V14C; MUS V01-V09B; PHOT V07; THA V01, V20, V29. E. Health and Well-being A transfer with two different PE activities or one PE activity and one health education course will satisfy the entire requirement. Junior/senior transfers with no previous PE activities will take HED V97 or HEC V97. Transfers over 25 years of age are exempted from this requirement. Note: Only one unit per activity course will transfer; no more than three units will apply toward graduation; an activity course may not be repeated for credit. AREA III. CULTURES AND CIVILIZATIONS A. Global Studies: The World and The West Requirement waived for students transferring with 28 or more units. B. U.S. Diversity One course from: AES V01, V02A, V02B, V11, V20, V22, V23, V24, V40A, V40B, V41, V62, V63; ANTH V04, V06; ART V07; AAS V01; CHST V01, V02, V24; ENGL V33, V34, V35, V36A, V36B; HIST V02A-V03B, V05A, V05B, V12, V13, V17; PSY V30; SOC V03, V04, V24. Note: Courses taken to meet this requirement may be double counted to meet Perspectives requirements. CAVEAT — These courses and requirements are subject to change. Students should consult a counselor regularly throughout the school year to receive the most current transfer information. UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE 2007-2008 General Education Requirements GENERAL TRANSFER INFORMATION: Transfer students may enter the University of La Verne at the beginning of any term/semester. There is no limit to the number of transfer units that will be accepted by ULV. However, students are required to complete a minimum of 32 semester units through ULV as well as completing a minimum of 44 semester units at the upper division level. Students who have received credit through CLEP, ACT, PEP, DANTES, USAFI, the military, correspondence, vocational, technical and extension courses must follow the transfer policy as stated in the ULV catalog. Students certified as having met all area requirements for the California State University General Education/Breadth pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) will be credited with fulfilling all of ULV’s General Education requirements. A copy of the certification form obtainable from the transfer center at the community college that the student attended needs to be provided when the community college transcript is sent to ULV. No course will be considered for transfer unless a C- or better was received. Prospective students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a ULV academic advisor for a preliminary evaluation of their transcripts. ULV has different general education requirements for traditional undergraduate students and non-traditional students. A “traditional” student is one who is admitted and enrolled in a traditional undergraduate program at the ULV main campus. A “non-traditional” student is one who is admitted and enrolled through an off-campus regional center such as the Ventura County and Point Mugu campuses. General Education Courses* I. ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS: A. ENGL V01A and ENGL V01B. B. One course from: SPCH V01, V10, V15. II. FINE ARTS: Traditional students: select one course from each area. Non-traditional students: select one course from either area. A. AES V10, V12, V65, V66; ART V01, V02A, V02B, V03, V04, V05, V06, V07, V08, V09; ENGL V29A, V29B; MUS V03, V06, V07, V08, V09A, V09B; PHOT V07; THA V01. B. ART V11A, V11B, V12A, V12B, V13A, V13B, V13C, V15A, V15B, V15C, V16A, V16B, V19, V25A, V25B, V37A, V37B, V38, V51A, V51B, V52A, V52B, V53A, V53B; ENGL V10; MUS V01, V24A; PHOT V01, V04A, V06A; THA V02A, V05, V07, V20, V22, V31; or two semesters of MUS performance courses. III. HUMANITIES: Traditional students: select one course from three different areas. Non-traditional students: select one course from two different areas. A. AES V31; ENGL V15, V16, V21A, V21B, V22A, V22B, V23, V26, V30, V31, V33, V34, V35, V36A, V36B; SPAN V20; THA V23. B. ANTH V07; PHIL V01, V02, V03A, V03B, V06A, V06B. C. JOUR V01, V05A. D. IDS V08. IV. MATHEMATICS: A. One course from: CS V17; MATH V04, V05, V20, V21A, V21B, V21C, V40, V44+, V45, V46A, V46B, V52; PSY V04+ +Acceptable only for non-traditional students. V. NATURAL SCIENCE: Select one course from each area, one of which must have a lab. A. BIOL V01, V01L, V03, V04, V12. B. AST V01, V01L, V02; CHEM V01A, V01AL, V01B, V01BL, V10, V10L, V20, V20L, V30, V30L; GEOL V02, V02L, V03, V11. PHSC V01, PHYS V01, V02A, V02AL, V02B, V02BL, V03A, V03AL, V03B, V03BL. VI. SOCIAL SCIENCE: Traditional students: select one course from three different areas. Non-traditional students: select one course from two different areas. A. AES V11; ANTH V02; PSY V01, V02, V05, V29; SOC V01, V02, V03, V04. B. AES V02A, V02B, V22, V40A, V40B, V63; HIST V01A, V01B, V02A, V02B, V03A, V03B, V04A, V04B, V05A, V05B, V07A, V07B, V12, V17; POLS V01, V03. C. BUS V30; ECON V01A, V01B. D. ANTH V01; GEOG V02, V08. VII. MOVEMENT AND SPORTS SCIENCE: Non-traditional students are exempt from this area. A. HED V93 or V95 and select one course from PE V01-V60. The University of La Verne CORE requirements consist of a cluster of common courses, which all students take, once admitted and enrolled at ULV. The courses will introduce students to the central values of the University as they are articulated in the Mission Statement. The number of CORE courses that a transfer student will be required to enroll in is determined by the number of semester hours transferred at the time of matriculation. Refer to the ULV catalog for additional information or to www.ulv.edu/catalog CORE Requirements I. VALUES AND CRITICAL THINKING: A. PHIL V02 and V05. II. FOREIGN LANGUAGE: A. One course from: FREN V02; GERM V02; ITAL V02; JAPN V02; SPAN V02. III. WORLD CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE: A. One course from: ANTH V02; HIST V18A, V18B. IV. INTERNATIONAL/INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE: A. Course available at ULV. V. INTERDISCIPLINARY: A. Course available at ULV. VI. SERVICE LEARNING: A. Course available at ULV. ADDITIONAL ULV TRANSFER GUIDELINES *Courses taken in preparation for the major may be used to satisfy general education requirements. While a course may satisfy more than one general education area and/or CORE requirement, it shall not be counted more than once and any excess units in one area shall not apply to another area. CAVEAT — The courses and requirements listed are subject to change. Students should consult with a counselor or ULV academic advisor regularly throughout the school year to receive the most current transfer information. Visit the University of La Verne Web site: www.ulv.edu