Academic Catalog

Credit by Examination

Courses Approved for Credit by Examination

The courses listed below have been approved by academic divisions for credit by examination:

Code Number Course Title Units
Business Education
ACCT 100Introduction to Accounting3.0
BA 106Human Resource Management3.0
BA 107Human Relations In Business3.0
BA 114Marketing3.0
BA 115Management-Business3.0
BA 118Retail Management3.0
BA 120Management-Accounting and Internal Control3.0
BA 132Computer Applications for Managers3.0
BA 156Motivational Presentation Skills for Managers3.0
BCOT 131College Keyboarding & Document Processing3.5
Continuing Education
ELAP 90.01Introduction to Energy Surveying2.0
ELAP 90.02Basic Electricity and Wiring Fundamentals2.0
ELAP 90.03Introduction to Lighting Retrofits2.0
ELAP 90.08Solar Energy3.0
ELAP 90.09Solar Panel Installation3.0
ELAP 90.10Cerritos Student Orientation Motivation Education and Training (COMET)2.0
ELAP 90.11Introduction to Electrical Vehicles2.0
ELAP 90.12Electrical Theory1.0
ELAP 90.13Code Requirements0.5
ELAP 90.14Conduit, Raceways, Panelboards and Switchboards1.5
ELAP 90.15Overcurrent Devices1.0
ELAP 90.16Grounding Systems1.0
ELAP 90.17Prints & Specifications0.5
ELAP 90.18Motors, Motor Controllers and Process-Controllers1.5
ELAP 90.19Generators and Power Supplies1.0
ELAP 90.20Jobsite Management1.0
ELAP 90.21Specialty Systems1.0
ELAP 90.22OSHA-10/30 General Training1.5
IWAP 40.05IW-Welding III2.5
IWAP 40.07FIW-Orientation4.0
IWAP 40.09IW-Gen Rigging2.0
IWAP 40.10Welding I-Reinforcing2.5
IWAP 40.11Welding II-Reinforcing2.5
IWAP 40.12IW-Reinforcing Iron I2.0
IWAP 40.15IW-Post Tension I2.0
IWAP 40.21Structural Steel I2.5
IWAP 40.50IW-Mixed Base-Reinforcing2.0
Fine Arts & Communications
ART 120Two-Dimensional Design3.0
MUS 100Music Appreciation3.0
MUS 101Introduction to World Music3.0
MUS 104BHistory of Rock Music3.0
MUS 105Music Fundamentals3.0
MUS 110Music Technology Fundamentals3.0
MUS 112Piano I2.0
PHOT 160History of Photography3.0
TH 101Introduction to the Theatre3.0
TH 102History of the Classical Theatre3.0
TH 103History of the Modern Theatre3.0
TH 110Fundamentals of Acting3.5
TH 150Appreciation and History of the Motion Picture3.0
Health Occupations
CDEC 161Health, Safety, and Nutrition3.0
CA 101Introduction to Food Service, Safety, and Sanitation2.0
HO 152Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition3.0
MA 63Health Insurance Coding and Billing3.0
MA 161Medical Terminology3.0
NRSG 25Clinical Workshop 10.5
NRSG 26Clinical Workshop 20.5
NRSG 200Pharmacology For Nurses2.0
NRSG 215Advanced Placement Bridge1.0
NRSG 251Basic Adult Physical Assessment1.0
NRSG 48TElective Nursing - Tutorial0.5
PHAR 50Pharmaceutics1.5
Humanities & Social Sciences
AJ 101Introduction to Administration of Justice3.0
AJ 102Concepts of Criminal Law3.0
AJ 103Criminal Procedures3.0
AJ 104Criminal Evidence3.0
AJ 105Community Relations and Cultural Awareness3.0
AJ 110Patrol Procedures and Enforcement Tactics3.0
AJ 113Report Writing Procedures3.0
AJ 202Substantive Law3.0
AJ 208Special Issues in Law Enforcement3.0
AJ 221Narcotics and Vice Control3.0
AJ 222Juvenile Procedures3.0
Science, Engineering & Math
ASTR 102Introductory Astronomy: Stars and the Universe3.0
ASTR 103Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System3.0
PHYS 100Elementary Physics4.0
Technology
AB 181Non-Structural Damage Estimating3.0
AUTO 100Automotive Maintenance and Operation4.0
AUTO 101Automotive Service Tools and Equipment4.0
AUTO 107Diesel Exhaust Emission Control and Servicing3.0
AUTO 109Automotive Diesel Systems5.0
AUTO 110Automotive Engines5.0
AUTO 120Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles5.0
AUTO 130Manual Drivetrain and Axles5.0
AUTO 140Automotive Steering and Suspension5.0
AUTO 150Automotive Brakes5.0
AUTO 155Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems2.0
AUTO 160Introduction to Automotive Electrical5.0
AUTO 170Automotive Air Conditioning4.0
AUTO 180Electronic Engine Management Systems5.0
AUTO 280Diagnostic Engine Performance4.0
ENGT 102Arduino for Internet of Things (IoT) and Embedded Systems Design2.0
ENGT 103Introduction to Engineering Design Using Inventor3.0
ENGT 104Principles of Aerospace Design Technology4.0
ENGT 105Product Design, Development, and Prototype Fabrication2.0
ENGT 106Introduction to Drone Technology4.0
ENGT 116Blueprint Reading and Production4.0
ENGT 117Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing and Model Based Definition4.0
ENGT 131Design Fundamentals Including 3D Modeling3.0
ENGT 133Solidworks for Sheet Metal Design2.0
ENGT 137Industrial Design and 3D Modelling in Fusion3604.0
ENGT 138Introduction to Engineering Design Using Autocad4.0
ENGT 139Cloud based 3D modeling with Onshape4.0
ENGT 237Statics and Strength of Materials Using Simulation3.0
ENGT 257Advanced Modeling Using Inventor4.0
ENGT 259Solidworks Introduction4.0
ENGT 260Advanced Modeling Using SolidWorks4.0
ENGT 261SolidWorks for Sustainable Design4.0
ENGT 262SolidWorks for Weldments Design4.0
ENGT 263SolidWorks for Industrial Mold Tools Design4.0
ET 101Principles of Engineering Technology3.0
ET 102Electronics for Engineering Technologists3.0
ET 103Industrial Process Control2.0
MTT 180Robotics for Computer Numerically Controlled Machines3.0
MTT 278Mastercam Advanced3.5
NPD 100Product Development in a Global Economy3.0
NPD 101Innovation Using Rapid Prototyping3.0
NPD 102Quality Systems for New Product Development3.0
NPD 103Tooling and Materials for New Product Development3.0
NPD 105Mechatronics Integration In New Product Development3.0
NPD 106Safety in New Product Development2.0
WMT 100Woodworking Essentials4.0

(Section revised November 2025. Original content for Credit by Examination is available at https://www.cerritos.edu/curriculum/_includes/docs/catalog-pdf/2025/Addendum_Cerritos-Catalog_2025-26_Credit-By-Exam_Nov2025.pdf)