Academic Catalog

Repetition & Families of Courses

Overview

At Cerritos College, previous course enrollment is reviewed electronically for prior enrollment attempts. All courses have repeatability limitations.

Students may repeat a course in which a substandard grade (D, F, NP, FW) or “W” in any combination has been received one time. Students receiving any combination of substandard grades may petition the Academic Records and Standards Committee for an exception to the two attempts rule. All petitions are subject to approval or denial. Upon completion of a repeated course, the most recent grade earned will be computed in the cumulative grade point average and annotated in the student’s academic record.

When a student repeats a class to alleviate substandard academic work, the previous grade and credit shall be disregarded in the computation of grade point averages, but shall not be deleted from the student’s permanent record. Courses that are repeated shall be recorded on the student’s permanent academic record using an appropriate annotation. Annotating the permanent academic record shall be done in a manner so that all work remains legible, insuring a true and complete academic history.

Students may use an equivalent course from an accredited college or university to replace a Cerritos College course in which a substandard grade was recorded, if earned subsequent to the substandard grade at Cerritos College. The student must petition the Academic Records and Standards Committee to record the change. The College may honor the prior course repetition actions of other accredited colleges and universities in determining acceptance of credits, subject to student petition to, and approval by, the Academic Records and Standards Committee. (Board Policy 4225 and Administrative Policy 4225)

Examples of Exceptions for Consideration of Course Repetition Limitations

An Academic Records and Standards Petition must be filed for official consideration of course repetition. All petitions are subject to approval or denial. Contact the Admissions and Records Office for specific directions.

  1. Student received an “MW” (Military Withdrawal).
  2. Student’s previous grades are a result of documented circumstances beyond his/her control.
  3. Cooperative work experience courses, subject to stated maximums, as provided in the College Administrative Procedures.
  4. Certain activity or skill building courses, subject to stated maximums, as provided in College Administrative Procedures.
  5. Certain classes for students with disabilities, subject to stated qualifications, as provided in College Administrative Procedures.
  6. Repetition necessary for legally mandated training. Such courses may be repeated any number of times, regardless of whether or not substandard work was previously recorded, and the grade received each time shall be included for purposes of calculating the student’s grade point average.
  7. After a significant lapse of time, a student may repeat a course in which a grade of “C” or better was received.

Course Repeatability

Intercollegiate athletics and some music and theater courses that are required for transfer programs are the only courses that allow for repeatability. There are limitations on repeatability for dance, drama, physical education, visual arts, and most music courses; these courses are offered as single enrollment courses. There will be a notation after the course description if the course allows for repeatability.

The college has developed Families of Courses that include courses related in content (see next page for Families of Courses listed by department). A family of courses may consist of more than four courses, but students are limited to a maximum of four courses in any family. Further, all grades, including “W”s, will count toward the four-course enrollment limitation. Students can repeat art, dance, drama, music, and physical education courses that are included in Families of Courses in which a grade of “NP”, “D”, or “F” was earned or a “W” was assigned; however, all enrollments count toward the four-enrollment maximum for each family of courses.

Families of Courses

Code Number Course Title Units
Art & Design
3D Animation
ART 191A3d Computer Animation3.0
ART 191B3D Computer Animation Project3.0
ART 1953D Modeling for Animation3.0
Ceramics
ART 150Introduction to Ceramics3.0
ART 151Ceramics-Beginning Wheelthrowing3.0
ART 152Ceramics-Beginning Handbuilding3.0
ART 153Ceramics-Intermediate Wheelthrowing3.0
ART 154Ceramic-Intermediate Handbuilding3.0
ART 252Ceramics-Form and Technique3.0
ART 253Ceramics-Form and Content3.0
Computer Graphics
ART 184Graphic Design I3.0
ART 186Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator3.0
ART 192Photoshop/Digital Imaging3.0
ART 198Motion Graphics and Post-Production Effects3.0
Drawing
ART 111Intermediate Freehand Drawing3.0
ART 114Storyboarding and Animation Principles for Film3.0
Foundation Design Principles
ART 110Freehand Drawing3.0
ART 120Two-Dimensional Design3.0
ART 121Three-Dimensional Design3.0
Graphic Design
ART 182ALettering and Typography3.0
ART 184Graphic Design I3.0
ART 186Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator3.0
ART 188Design for Digital Publishing3.0
ART 192Photoshop/Digital Imaging3.0
Lettering & Typography
ART 182ALettering and Typography3.0
ART 184Graphic Design I3.0
ART 186Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator3.0
Life Drawing
ART 112Life Drawing3.0
ART 213Intermediate Life Drawing3.0
ART 214Special Studies In Life Drawing3.0
ART 232Portraiture: Drawing/Painting the Head3.0
Motion Picturing Editing
ART 193Motion Picture Editing3.0
ART 198Motion Graphics and Post-Production Effects3.0
Painting
ART 130AFundamentals of Painting3.0
ART 130BFundamentals Of Painting3.0
ART 136Painting For Art Majors3.0
ART 231Intermediate Painting3.0
Print Making
ART 116Beginning Printmaking3.0
ART 117Intermediate Printmaking3.0
ART 218Screenprinting3.0
ART 219Advanced Etching3.0
Communication Studies
Forensic Activity
COMM 231Forensics Activity 1 (Competitive Speech and Debate)1.0
COMM 232Forensics Activity 2 (Competitive Speech and Debate)2.0
COMM 233Forensics Activity 3 (Competitive Speech and Debate)3.0
Counseling
Educational Planning
COUN 101AOrientation to college0.5
COUN 101BEducational Planning1.0
COUN 101CNavigating the Transfer Process1.0
Dance
Adaptive Dance
DANC 102Introduction to Adaptive Dance1.0
Ballet
DANC 106ABeginning Ballet2.0
DANC 106BIntermediate Ballet2.0
DANC 106CAdvanced Ballet2.0
DANC 107Ballet Variations2.0
Commercial Dance
DANC 110Commercial Dance Foundations2.0
DANC 124Hip Hop Dance I2.0
DANC 126Hip Hop Dance II2.0
DANC 129Heels Dance Class2.0
Dance Composition
DANC 130Dance Improvisation2.0
DANC 130ABeginning Choreography2.0
DANC 130BIntermediate Choreography2.0
Dance Conditioning
DANC 103Dance Conditioning and Alignment1.0
DANC 104Cardio Barre Conditioning1.0
Dance Documentation
DANC 131Dance Movement Analysis3.0
DANC 132Dance and Technology3.0
Formal Dance Performance
DANC 133Dance Production3.0
DANC 134Dance Performance2.0
DANC 136Dance Repertory2.0
DANC 150Rehearsal For Formal Dance Concerts2.0
Informal Dance Performance
DANC 50Individualized Dance Development1.0
DANC 135Dance Workshop2.0
DANC 151Rehearsal For Informal Dance Showcases2.0
Introductory Dance
DANC 105Introduction to Dance Movement3.0
Lecture Classes
DANC 100Dance Appreciation3.0
DANC 101History of Dance3.0
Modern Dance
DANC 108ADance, Modern, Beginning2.0
DANC 108BDance, Modern, Intermediate2.0
DANC 108CDance, Modern Advanced2.0
DANC 112Contemporary Dance2.0
Partnering
DANC 120Partnering for Dance2.0
DANC 121Latin Social Dance2.0
DANC 125Introduction to Ballroom Dance2.0
DANC 128Latin Dance Performance2.0
Tap Dance
DANC 142Beginning Tap Dance2.0
DANC 143Intermediate Tap Dance2.0
Theatrical Dance
DANC 112Contemporary Dance2.0
DANC 140Beginning Jazz Dance2.0
DANC 141Intermediate Jazz Dance2.0
DANC 144Dance for Musical Theatre2.0
World Dance
DANC 109Introduction to Dance Cultures of the World2.0
DANC 122Middle Eastern Dance2.0
DANC 123African Dance2.0
DANC 127Ballet Folklorico2.0
Film
Motion Picture
FILM 101Motion Picture Production3.0
FILM 104Motion Picture and Digital Cinematography3.0
FILM 107Motion Picture Editing3.0
FILM 293Advanced Motion Picture Editing3.0
Television
FILM 102Television Production3.0
FILM 103Television Commercial and Public Service Announcement Production3.0
Journalism and Media Studies
News Media Production
JAMS 107ANews Media Production3.0
JAMS 107BIntermediate News Media Production3.0
JAMS 107CIntermediate Advanced News Media Production3.0
JAMS 107DAdvanced News Media Production3.0
Library
Library Research
LIBR 100Introduction to Library Research1.0
Music
Piano
MUS 112Piano I2.0
MUS 113Piano II2.0
MUS 115Intermediate Piano II2.0
Vocal Studies
MUS 116Voice I2.0
MUS 117Voice II2.0
MUS 118Voice III2.0
MUS 119Voice IV2.0
Physical Education
Adapted Activities
PEX 100Fitness for Student's with Disabilities1.0
PEX 100AAdapted Independent Exercise1.0
Adapted Aquatics
PEX 105Adapted Swimming1.0
PEX 106Adapted Aquatic Exercise1.0
PEX 106AAdapted Aquatic Group Fitness1.0
Adapted Fitness
PEX 101Wheelchair Activities1.0
PEX 102Adapted Cardiovascular Exercises1.0
PEX 104Adapted Stretching and Relaxation1.0
PEX 109Adapted Group Fitness1.0
Adapted Individual Sports
PEX 108Adapted Individual Sports1.0
Adapted Muscular Conditioning
PEX 103Adapted Strength Training1.0
PEX 103AAdapted Circuit Weight Training1.0
Adapted Team Sports
PEX 107Adapted Team Sports1.0
PEX 107AAdapted Soccer1.0
Aerobics
PEX 110Aerobic Activities1.5
PEX 111Low Impact Aerobics1.5
PEX 112Step Aerobics1.5
PEX 113Zumba1.0
Badminton
PEX 156Pilates Conditioning1.0
PEX 161Badminton, Beginning1.0
PEX 162Badminton Fitness and Technique Training1.5
PEX 261Badminton, Intermediate/Advanced2.0
Baseball
PEX 163Baseball, Beginning1.0
PEX 263Baseball, Intermediate/Advanced2.0
Basketball
PEX 165Basketball, Novice1.0
PEX 166Basketball, Beginning1.0
PEX 265Basketball, Intermediate2.0
PEX 266Basketball, Advanced2.0
Bowling
PEX 167Bowling, Beginning1.0
PEX 267Bowling, Intermediate/Advanced2.0
Cardiovascular Fitness
PEX 118Triathlon Basics1.0
PEX 119Basic Training and Physical Conditioning1.0
PEX 120Cardio Kickboxing1.5
PEX 121High-Intensity Interval Training1.0
PEX 122Cross Training and Fitness Conditioning1.5
PEX 132Indoor Cycling1.0
Cheer
PEX 169Song Unit2.0
PEX 170Pep Unit2.0
PEX 171Cheerleading2.0
PEX 271Stunting, Acrobatics, and Tumbling2.0
Football
PEX 172Flag Football1.0
PEX 272Football, Intermediate/Advanced2.0
PEX 274Football, Training and Techniques2.0
General Fitness
PEX 124Personal Fitness Program1.0
PEX 126Physical Fitness Training1.5
PEX 130Weight Management1.0
Golf
PEX 176Golf, Beginning1.0
PEX 276Golf, Intermediate/Advanced2.0
Indoor Fitness
PEX 134Body Sculpting1.0
PEX 135Ropes, Bands, and Suspension Training1.5
PEX 136Stretching and Relaxation1.0
Muscular Conditioning
PEX 145Circuit Weight Training, Beginning1.0
PEX 245Circuit Weight Training, Intermediate/Advanced2.0
PEX 246Olympic Weights-Power Lifting2.0
Pilates
PEX 155PiYo Introduction to Pilates and Yoga1.0
PEX 156Pilates Conditioning1.0
PEX 157Dance Conditioning and Alignment1.0
Self Defense
PEX 147Personal Self Defense1.0
PEX 148Brazilian Jiu Jitsu1.0
PEX 149Tae Kwon Do, Beginning1.0
PEX 150Mixed Martial Arts1.5
PEX 249Tae Kwon Do, Intermediate/Advanced2.0
Soccer
PEX 177Futsal-Indoor Soccer1.0
PEX 178Soccer, Beginning1.0
PEX 179Soccer, Fitness and Technique1.0
PEX 278Soccer, Intermediate/Advanced2.0
Softball
PEX 181Softball, Beginning1.0
PEX 281Softball, Intermediate/Advanced2.0
PEX 282Competitive Slow Pitch Softball1.0
Swimming
PEX 184Swimming, Novice1.0
PEX 185Swimming, Beginning1.0
PEX 186Water Polo2.0
PEX 284Swimming, Intermediate2.0
PEX 285Swimming, Advanced2.0
Tennis
PEX 188Tennis, Introduction1.0
PEX 189Tennis, Beginning1.0
PEX 288Tennis, Intermediate2.0
PEX 289Tennis, Advanced2.0
Volleyball
PEX 191Volleyball, Introduction1.0
PEX 192Volleyball, Beginning1.0
PEX 291Volleyball, Intermediate2.0
PEX 292Volleyball, Advanced2.0
Walking, Jogging & Running
PEX 138Walking for Fitness1.0
PEX 139Walking/Jogging for Fitness1.0
PEX 140Jogging, Basics1.0
PEX 141Jogging for Fitness, Beginning1.0
PEX 142Group Treadmill and Cardio Machine Training1.0
PEX 240Jogging for Fitness, Intermediate2.0
Water Aerobics
PEX 116Water Aerobics1.0
PEX 117Aqua Zumba1.0
Wrestling
PEX 194Wrestling, Beginning1.0
Yoga
PEX 151Yoga1.0
PEX 152Gentle Yoga1.0
PEX 153Meditative – Yoga and Stress Reduction1.0
Theater
Acting
TH 110Fundamentals of Acting3.5
TH 111Intermediate Acting to Characterization3.5
TH 212Scene Study3.5
TH 216Acting for the Camera3.0
Costuming
TH 144Dance for Musical Theatre2.0
TH 221Costuming for the Stage3.0
TH 221AAdvanced Costuming for the Stage3.0