Orientation & Counseling
Falcon Edge Orientation
Orientation-Counseling is required for all first-time, new-to-college students. Transfer and returning students are also highly encouraged but not required to complete orientation. An Orientation-Counseling (ORI) hold will appear in the MyCerritos account of all new-to-college students. Enrollment in classes will not be allowed until the orientation requirement is met. Exemptions: Re-admit and transfer students, and some additional categories of students. Contact the Counseling Office for more information on exemptions and exceptions.
Options for Falcon Edge Orientations
- Online: Start, stop, and restart anytime! Go to www.cerritos.edu, log into MyCerritos, and select Falcon Edge Orientation.
- Counseling appointments can be scheduled online by logging into the Cerritos Student Portal and selecting the "Navigate" tile.
Counseling
Students are encouraged to discuss educational goals and develop an educational plan with a counselor. Counselors will assist students in achieving their educational goals as fully, smoothly, and as efficiently as possible. The constant change of requirements and prerequisites for institutions and occupations make continuing contact with the Counseling staff a vital part of the student’s successful academic experience.
The counseling service consists of four major functions:
- Assistance in planning academic programs;
- Assistance in exploring career possibilities;
- Consultation and referral regarding personal life circumstances, or personal matters;
- Provision of additional auxiliary services, such as personal development classes, articulation with transfer institutions, referrals to outside agencies, orientation classes, and placement interpretation.
These various services are offered by a professional staff of counselors trained to help students in the appropriate areas of their concerns. The counseling staff works closely with all divisions of the College and keeps abreast of the educational programs both here and at four-year institutions.
Although the use of counseling services is on a voluntary basis, all entering first-time, new-to-college students, F-1 VISA students, and some students on financial aid are required to receive counseling services for program planning before enrollment. Generally, students should schedule an appointment or attend a workshop. Refer to the Counseling website at www.cerritos.edu/counseling for the appropriate services, hours, and general information. Counseling appointments may be made in person in the Counseling Office located in the Administration Building or by calling (562) 467-5231. Limited drop-in counseling is also available.
Due to the high volume of students seeking counseling before the start of each semester, appointments are limited during the four weeks prior to each semester. Only drop-in counseling is available during this time. Refer to the Counseling website for hours scheduled for drop-in counseling.
Students who are on academic and/or progress probation will be limited in the number of units they may take each semester based upon their GPA and course completion rate. They also risk losing their enrollment priority appointment and as of Fall 2016, may be ineligible for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) Fee Waiver if they remain on probation for two consecutive semesters.
Students who have not declared an educational goal and students who are enrolled in pre-collegiate basic skills courses, as well as re-admit and transfer students, are highly encouraged to develop an educational plan with a counselor. Students can schedule a counseling appointment online through our website https://www.cerritos.edu/counseling/orientation/VCCounseling.htm or by calling the Counseling Office at (562) 467-5231.
Follow-Up
Counseling and teaching faculty provide a number of follow-up services to matriculated students. These services are designed to provide information regarding the students’ academic progress. Special services are provided to students on academic and/or progress probation, students in basic skills courses, and students who are undecided about their educational goal. Referrals are made to on and off campus services when appropriate.
Educational Planning
Counselors can support students to plan their program of study. Students are expected to take courses on a consecutive basis. For degree and transfer seeking students, the program maps can help guide you in the courses required for each program at the college. Students are not to receive credit for courses which are considered lower in degree of advancement than those already taken. Courses are to be taken in accordance* with the student’s ultimate objective and major.
Registering for Classes
Information is also available in Spanish. See “Información en Español” in the Table of Contents.
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Open Courses
All courses, course sections, and classes of the College shall be open for enrollment to any person who has been admitted to the College. Enrollment shall be limited to students meeting properly validated prerequisites and co-requisites. Exemptions for state or federal statutes or regulations shall be established and the President/Superintendent shall establish procedures to establish exemptions for other practical considerations (Board Policy 5052).
Enrollment Appointment Priority
The purpose of establishing enrollment priorities is to support students endeavoring to reach their educational goals at Cerritos College by providing priority enrollment to groups of students (as listed herein) with special needs and/or who are in continuing student status, as long as satisfactory progress is made.
Priority Enrollment Criteria & Conditions
- Priority
- New students not otherwise exempt, including those in any state-provided priority enrollment groups, must complete orientation and counseling with at least an abbreviated student education plan (A-SEP), in order to receive priority enrollment.
- First time students who have identified a course of study, with appropriate course placement, completed an orientation program provided by the college, and participated in counseling, advising, or another education planning service including at least an abbreviated student education plan (A-SEP), are required to complete a comprehensive student education plan (C-SEP) after completing 15 units of degree-applicable credit course work, or prior to the end of the third (3rd) semester of enrollment, resources permitting.
- Continuing students, including those in any state-provided priority enrollment groups, except eligible current and former foster youth, are subject to loss of the enrollment priority for which they would ordinarily be eligible if they are on any combination of progress or academic probation for two consecutive semesters.
- Continuing students, including those in any state-provided priority enrollment groups, except eligible current and former foster youth, are subject to loss of the enrollment priority for which they would ordinarily be eligible if they have earned 100 degree-applicable, non-basic skills, and non-ESL units. Units for high unit majors and programs may be disregarded to the extent they exceed the number of units required for non-high unit majors and programs. Units from credit by exam, advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, or other similar programs may also be exempted.
- Subject to the above, continuing student enrollment appointments shall be set on the basis of units earned and cumulative grade point average at Cerritos College.
- Students subject to enrollment priority exclusion shall have a “PRB” negative service indicator, appearing as a Hold in the Student Center in MyCerritos, placed on their enrollment account. The effect shall be to place the student’s access to enroll at the end of the enrollment cycle in the period known as Open Enrollment.
- Students excluded from enrollment priority shall be notified of options they may have, and/or are advised to exercise. See also the section of this procedure titled “Appeals and Exemptions”.
Additional Criteria for Enrollment Priority of Certain Students
- Students who are otherwise specified by statute.
- Students whose instructional program requires time off-campus or blocks of time associated with scheduled classes for such activities as practice, meetings, counseling, and off-campus time, which limit the choice of class periods.
Student Groups
Tier 1: Enrollment appointments for students in Tier 1 groups shall be set tier-wide based on units earned and cumulative grade point average, consistent with applicable regulations.
- Armed Forces Personnel and Recent Veterans: students who are any member or former member of the Armed Forces of the United States, who is a resident of California, for any academic term, within four years of leaving active duty (Education Code Section 66025.8).
- Foster Youth: students formally deemed eligible current or former foster youth who are up to, and including, 24 years of age (Education Code Section 66025.9).
- EOPS: students formally enrolled in Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (Education Code Section 66025.91).
- Students with Disabilities: students who, by their specific disabilities, are enrolled in Student Accessibility Services (Education Code Section 66025.91).
- CalWORKs: students formally enrolled in the CalWORKs Program (Education Code Section 66025.92).
- Student Parent: Student parent is a student who has a child under 18 years of age who will receive more than half of their support from that student (Education Code Section 66025.81).
Tier 2: Enrollment appointments for students in Tier 2 groups shall be set in the order of the groups as listed based on units earned and cumulative grade point average, within those groups consistent with applicable regulations.
- Scholars’ Honors Students: students who have been officially admitted to the College’s Scholars’ Honors Program each term and are currently enrolling in Scholars’ Honors Program courses and/or Scholars’ Honors contracts.
- Student Athletes: students who have been identified as eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics.
- Mandatory Enrollment Requirement Students: students in compliance with program requirements who must maintain full-time status, with completion time requirements, in order to remain in Cerritos College programs and/or who are in grant-funded programs with enrollment priority requirements.
- Matriculated Students: students who, prior to their first semester of enrollment, completed the Admission, Orientation, Assessment, and Counseling components of Matriculation.
- Cerritos Complete: students who graduated from ABC, Bellflower, Downey, Norwalk-LaMirada, and Paramount School Districts who submitted an intent form during their senior year and have completed the mandatory steps for Cerritos Complete by the established deadlines. Students must enroll in math and English/ESL.
- Trial, Grant-funded, or Other Special Groups for Student Success: students in groups identified for enhanced and/or expedited student success measures where trial, grant-funded, and/or other special, short-term measures are employed.
Tier 3: Enrollment appointments for students in Tier 3 groups shall be set in the order of the groups as listed and based on units earned and cumulative grade point average within those groups, consistent with applicable regulations.
- Continuing Students: students who were enrolled in the previous academic year or summer session. Students who do not attend summer session will not lose continuing student status. The definition includes non-credit students who are matriculating to credit student status.
- Returning Students: students who have completed at least one unit of credit at Cerritos College and are returning after a break of no more than one semester excluding summer session.
Tier 4: Enrollment appointments for students in Tier 4 groups shall be set in the order of the groups as listed and based on units earned and cumulative grade point average within those groups, consistent with applicable regulations.
- Dual Enrollment (Grades K-12): high school juniors and seniors, as provided for and limited in, Board Policy 5010 titled “Admissions and Concurrent Enrollment” and Administrative Procedure 5011 titled “Admission and Concurrent Enrollment of High School and Other Young Students”.
Enrollment Limitations
Enrollment in courses and programs may be limited to students meeting properly established prerequisites and co-requisites (See Board Policy and Administrative Procedure 4260 titled “Prerequisites and Co-requisites”).
Additional Enrollment Limitations (including, but not be limited to):
- Health and safety considerations;
- Faculty workload;
- Availability of qualified instructors;
- Funding limitations;
- Regional planning;
- Legal requirements;
- Facility limitations; and
- Accreditation, regulatory, and policy requirements.
Priorities when Enrollment Must be Limited
- First come, first served, or other non-evaluative selection techniques, provided all prerequisite and/or course requisites have been met;
- In the case of intercollegiate competition, honors courses, or public performance courses, allocating available seats to those students judged most qualified;
- Limiting enrollment to any selection procedure expressly authorized by statute; and
- Limiting enrollment in one or more sections to students enrolled in one or more other courses, provided that a reasonable percentage of all sections of the course do not have such restrictions.
Additional Conditions May be Applicable to Order of Enrollment
Course sections funded other than by state apportionment, such as contract education, grant-funded programs, and certain fee-based sections (as permitted by law).
Admission to Class
Students must be officially enrolled before attending any class. If students are unable to attend the first class meeting, every effort should be made to contact the instructor(s) or the instructor(s) may drop the student as a “no show”.
For asynchronous online courses, students who do not begin interacting with the course by the first day of the course session are subject to drop. The instructor may require a specific form of interaction (e.g., submitting a discussion post, completing a quiz, etc.) by the student to demonstrate attendance.
Students seeking admission into a “closed” class must attend the first day of class. Instructors may add students depending on seat availability and students’ completion of prerequisites, if applicable.
What are Prerequisites, Corequisites & Recommendations
It is the intent of Cerritos College to guide students into courses in which they will have the greatest academic success. Therefore, students will find courses which have prerequisites, corequisites and/ or recommendations in the course descriptions. This is the case when a specific body of knowledge and/or skill(s) must be learned or demonstrated before the student can be expected to successfully progress to the next level course. For example, English courses must be taken in a sequence: a student must complete ENGL 100 prior to taking ENGL 103. Students are encouraged to consult the course descriptions found in the current college catalog for the identification of the prerequisites for a course.
Students currently enrolled in a prerequisite course at Cerritos College will be allowed to enroll in the next sequenced course. However, it is the student’s responsibility to verify they have passed the prerequisite course. IF a passing grade is not received, the student will be dropped some time during the semester.
Automated prerequisite checking will stop students from enrolling in a class that has a required prerequisite that has not been met. Prerequisites are checked at the time of enrollment (Auto-enroll and Instructor adds). Prerequisites are not checked when classes are added to the shopping cart, but are enforced before completion of enrollment.
To avoid being denied enrollment, students should complete the Cerritos College placement procedures or submit transcripts if prerequisite coursework was completed at another institution. Transcripts are accepted in the Admissions and Records Office. Complete the Requisite Clearance Request form available from Counseling, Admissions and Records, or download the form at www.cerritos.edu/admissions-and-records/online-forms.
Definitions
Advisories on Recommended Course Preparation - a condition(s) of enrollment that a student is advised, but not required, to meet before or along with enrollment in a course or educational program.
Contract Course - a course which a community college district offers under a contract pursuant to Education Code section 78021 with a public or private agency, corporation, association, or other organization.
Corequisite - a condition of enrollment consisting of a course that a student is required to simultaneously take in order to enroll another course.
Noncredit Basic Skills Courses - those courses in reading, writing, computation, and English as a Second Language which are designated by the community college district as noncredit courses pursuant to subdivision (c) of section 55002.
Nondegree Applicable Basic Skills Courses - those courses in reading, writing, computation, and English as a Second Language which are designated by the community college district as nondegree-applicable credit courses pursuant to subdivision (b) of section 55002.
Prerequisite - a condition of enrollment that a student is required to meet in order to demonstrate current readiness for enrollment in a course or educational program. In other words, “prerequisite” means a course that a student is required to complete, a test score, or other requirement that demonstrates preparedness for enrollment in a course or educational program.
“Passing grade” is at least a grade of “C” (Satisfactory) or “P” (Pass). Requisite clearance credit will not be granted for substandard course work (“D”, “F”, “FW”, or “NP”).
“Satisfactory grade” means that, for the course in question, the student’s academic record has been annotated with the symbol “A”, “B”, “C”, or “P”.
requisite Challenge
A prerequisite may be challenged by students who have presented the appropriate reasons. It is the student’s responsibility to provide information to support the challenge. The prerequisite challenge must be filed and resolved prior to the student’s enrollment into the course. A Requisite Challenge form can be obtained from the Admissions and Records Office, Counseling Center, or downloaded from www.cerritos.edu/admissions-and-records/online-forms.
requisite Challenge Procedure
- Complete the Requisite Challenge form.
- Select one of the following choices listed on the form:
- Challenging the pre or corequisite on the grounds that it was established in violation of the District-approved process (student documentation required).
- Challenging the pre or corequisite on the grounds that it was established in violation of Title 5 regulations (student documentation required).
- The requisite or enrollment limitation is either unlawfully discriminatory or is being applied in an unlawfully discriminatory manner.
- I will be subject to undue delay in attaining my educational goal because the requisite has not been made reasonably available (must declare educational goal and major).
- I have the knowledge or ability to succeed in the requested course based on the stated learning outcomes of the requisite course. Contact the department for course content and student learning outcomes. (Documentation must address how you meet the stated learning outcomes of the requisite course.)
- After careful consideration and against the recommendation of the college, I am requesting placement into the stated course.
- Submit the completed form to the Admissions & Records Office for approval or denial of request. Please allow at least ten business days for a response.
- Approval of the prerequisite challenge requires the student to enroll in the course in the Admissions and Records Office in person. MyCerritos will not recognize the approved form. Please note: A challenged requisite will not be deemed as a cleared requisite, therefore it will not appear on the transcript nor will it clear a like requisite in the future.
- Denial of the prerequisite challenge requires the student to complete the clearance process or course listed as the official requisite. There is no appeal process.
Add Procedures
If you wish to add to your class schedule, please follow the steps below:
- Classes may be added via MyCerritos, Student Center (http://my.cerritos.edu).
- To add a closed class, go to class on the first day and time that it meets; be on time. Respectfully request of the instructor to be added to the class. If the instructor approves, an electronic enrollment will be submitted on your behalf to Admissions and Records. Please note that prerequisites, holds/service indicators (SI), conflicts, and illegal course repetition will be checked. Fee payment deadlines are published in the current schedule of classes. Please refer to MyCerritos (http://my.cerritos.edu) or the current schedule of classes for information regarding being dropped from all classes and holds (SI) for lack of payment. Please check your student account via MyCerritos or in the Admissions and Records Office. All enrollments must be completed by the published add deadlines.
- Adding a class may be prevented due to holds or unauthorized course repetition (see “Repetition of Courses”).
Level/Section Changes
Level/section changes must be processed in person. Program changes which involve level changes in skill and performance classes may be made by the add deadline. Students may also make level changes in Work Experience classes by the add deadline, but only a reduction of hours may be made after the add deadline.
Section changes may not be made between terms or semesters. A student may not drop a first six-/eight-week course and then enroll in a second six-/eight-week course by executing a section change. The student is required to officially drop the first six-/eight-week class and then pay the appropriate fees to be enrolled in the second six-/eight-week class. The money will not transfer from one term to another if the drop is processed outside of the refund date.
Drop Procedures
Pursuant to Title 5, section 58004 and Cerritos College Board Policy, it is the student’s responsibility to participate fully in class(es), once enrollment is complete. However, should it become necessary to drop a class, it is the student’s responsibility to withdraw themselves.
It is strongly advised that students take the initiative to officially drop themselves. Failure to officially drop from class(es) may result in an “F” grade for each class and a delinquent debt and restrictive hold to the student’s account.
Classes may be dropped via MyCerritos, Student Center (http://my.cerritos.edu). Be mindful of deadline dates for refunds and posting of “W’s” to transcripts. See the “Calendar of Important Dates” in the schedule of classes for specific deadlines. Be sure to verify the drop with a printed receipt.
Deadlines: Dropping a class or classes shall be authorized through the last day of the 14th week of an 18-week term or 75% of a shorter than 18-week term, whichever is less. The academic records of a student who remains in a class beyond the date allowed for drop must reflect an authorized symbol, other than a “W.”
“W’s” are considered “honorable withdrawals” and shall not be used in calculating grade point averages. However, excessive “W’s” shall be used as factors for probation and dismissal procedures. Additionally, a student who has a “W” in the same class two or more times, loses the privilege of priority enrollment for that class. Students may submit a Petition for Course Repetition, which is subject to approval or denial, to the Academic Records and Standards Committee for exceptions to the excessive “W” policy for course repetition.
Dropping A Class After the Drop Deadline
Withdrawal from a class after the drop deadline (late withdrawal) may be authorized in the event of extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accidents, illnesses, or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. Should a verified condition require a withdrawal after the final drop deadline, a student may petition to the Admissions & Records Office. Petitions will be considered based on the submission of the petition, the extenuating circumstances, and the dates of the circumstances must be relevant to the term and date for which a late withdrawal is requested. Petitions must be submitted within one year of the withdrawal.
Military Withdrawal
Pursuant to Education Code 66023, the Board of Trustees of Cerritos College makes provisions for non-punitive withdrawals from class of students who are members of an active or reserve United States military service unit who receive orders compelling withdrawal from courses. Upon verification of such orders, a military withdrawal (MW) symbol may be assigned at any time after the period during which no notation is made for withdrawals. There will be no penalty for military withdrawals. Military withdrawal shall not be counted in progress probation and dismissal calculations.
Auditing Courses
Auditing courses is permitted at Cerritos College. An audit student is a student who attends a course or courses for no credit or notation on an official transcript. Auditing may be available, pending signed permission, for any student who wishes to attend a course for information, review purposes, or skill building. Students wishing to audit should be aware that audited courses will not appear on the official transcript.
Steps to Audit A Course
- The student must be officially admitted to the College.
- The student must submit the appropriate audit form with the required signatures of the instructor of the course and the division dean. Permission to audit is at the discretion of the instructor and division dean.
- The fee to audit a class is $15 per unit (in addition to student fees). Students enrolled in 10 or more units can audit 3 units free (may be 3 one-unit classes). The $15 per unit audit fee will automatically be charged if the student drops below 10 units.
- Credit students have priority over auditing students. If a course closes after an auditor has been admitted, the auditor may be asked to withdraw to make room for a credit student.
- Students may contact the Admissions and Records Office to request the appropriate audit form and for additional information regarding auditing. (Board Policy 4070).
Wait List
Auto- enroll will automatically enroll students in order from the wait list to the official roster when space becomes available. Each student is limited to a maximum of 10 wait-listed units. Auto-enroll from a wait list will not occur if:
- Student has a hold (service indicator) on their account.
- The class requisite has not been met.
- Unauthorized course repetition would occur.
- There is a class time conflict. Students may not be enrolled in two classes that meet at the same time.
- If student is enrolled in a class and on a wait list for the same course (i.e., enrolled in SOC 101 Introductory Sociology Principles and #1 on the wait list for SOC 101 Introductory Sociology Principles at another time) he/she will lose a seat when “auto-enroll” tries to move from the wait list to the official roster due to “Multiple Enrollment”.
Auto-enrollment will continue through the Friday before classes begin. Attendance at the first class meeting is required in order to enroll or remain on the wait list. Failure to attend class does not create an automatic drop or refund. If you do not want your wait-listed classes, please drop them to avoid a substandard grade and forfeiture of fees.
Repetition of Courses
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.
- Student received an “MW” (Military Withdrawal).
- Student’s previous grades are a result of documented circumstances beyond his/her control.
- Cooperative work experience courses, subject to stated maximums, as provided in the College Administrative Procedures.
- Certain activity or skill building courses, subject to stated maximums, as provided in College Administrative Procedures.
- Certain classes for students with disabilities, subject to stated qualifications, as provided in College Administrative Procedures.
- 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.
- 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 | Credits |
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Art & Design | ||
3D Animation | ||
ART 191A | 3d Computer Animation | 3.0 |
ART 191B | 3D Computer Animation Project | 3.0 |
ART 195 | 3D Modeling for Animation | 3.0 |
Ceramics | ||
ART 150 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3.0 |
ART 151 | Ceramics-Beginning Wheelthrowing | 3.0 |
ART 152 | Ceramics-Beginning Handbuilding | 3.0 |
ART 153 | Ceramics-Intermediate Wheelthrowing | 3.0 |
ART 154 | Ceramic-Intermediate Handbuilding | 3.0 |
ART 252 | Ceramics-Form and Technique | 3.0 |
ART 253 | Ceramics-Form and Content | 3.0 |
Computer Graphics | ||
ART 184 | Graphic Design I | 3.0 |
ART 186 | Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator | 3.0 |
ART 192 | Photoshop/Digital Imaging | 3.0 |
ART 198 | Motion Graphics and Post-Production Effects | 3.0 |
Drawing | ||
ART 111 | Intermediate Freehand Drawing | 3.0 |
ART 114 | Storyboarding and Animation Principles for Film | 3.0 |
Foundation Design Principles | ||
ART 110 | Freehand Drawing | 3.0 |
ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3.0 |
ART 121 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3.0 |
Graphic Design | ||
ART 182A | Lettering and Typography | 3.0 |
ART 184 | Graphic Design I | 3.0 |
ART 186 | Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator | 3.0 |
ART 188 | Design for Digital Publishing | 3.0 |
ART 192 | Photoshop/Digital Imaging | 3.0 |
Lettering & Typography | ||
ART 182A | Lettering and Typography | 3.0 |
ART 184 | Graphic Design I | 3.0 |
ART 186 | Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator | 3.0 |
Life Drawing | ||
ART 112 | Life Drawing | 3.0 |
ART 213 | Intermediate Life Drawing | 3.0 |
ART 214 | Special Studies In Life Drawing | 3.0 |
ART 232 | Portraiture: Drawing/Painting the Head | 3.0 |
Motion Picturing Editing | ||
ART 193 | Motion Picture Editing | 3.0 |
ART 198 | Motion Graphics and Post-Production Effects | 3.0 |
Painting | ||
ART 130A | Fundamentals of Painting | 3.0 |
ART 130B | Fundamentals Of Painting | 3.0 |
ART 136 | Painting For Art Majors | 3.0 |
ART 231 | Intermediate Painting | 3.0 |
Print Making | ||
ART 116 | Beginning Printmaking | 3.0 |
ART 117 | Intermediate Printmaking | 3.0 |
ART 218 | Screenprinting | 3.0 |
ART 219 | Advanced Etching | 3.0 |
Communication Studies | ||
Forensic Activity | ||
COMM 231 | Forensics Activity 1 (Competitive Speech and Debate) | 1.0 |
COMM 232 | Forensics Activity 2 (Competitive Speech and Debate) | 2.0 |
COMM 233 | Forensics Activity 3 (Competitive Speech and Debate) | 3.0 |
Counseling | ||
Educational Planning | ||
COUN 101A | Orientation to college | 0.5 |
COUN 101B | Educational Planning | 1.0 |
COUN 101C | Navigating the Transfer Process | 1.0 |
Dance | ||
Adaptive Dance | ||
DANC 102 | Introduction to Adaptive Dance | 1.0 |
Ballet | ||
DANC 106A | Beginning Ballet | 2.0 |
DANC 106B | Intermediate Ballet | 2.0 |
DANC 106C | Advanced Ballet | 2.0 |
DANC 107 | Ballet Variations | 2.0 |
Commercial Dance | ||
DANC 110 | Commercial Dance Foundations | 2.0 |
DANC 124 | Hip Hop Dance I | 2.0 |
DANC 126 | Hip Hop Dance II | 2.0 |
DANC 129 | Heels Dance Class | 2.0 |
Dance Composition | ||
DANC 130 | Dance Improvisation | 2.0 |
DANC 130A | Beginning Choreography | 2.0 |
DANC 130B | Intermediate Choreography | 2.0 |
Dance Conditioning | ||
DANC 103 | Dance Conditioning and Alignment | 1.0 |
DANC 104 | Cardio Barre Conditioning | 1.0 |
Dance Documentation | ||
DANC 131 | Dance Movement Analysis | 3.0 |
DANC 132 | Dance and Technology | 3.0 |
Formal Dance Performance | ||
DANC 133 | Dance Production | 2.0 |
DANC 134 | Dance Performance | 2.0 |
DANC 136 | Dance Repertory | 2.0 |
DANC 150 | Rehearsal For Formal Dance Concerts | 2.0 |
Informal Dance Performance | ||
DANC 50 | Individualized Dance Development | 1.0 |
DANC 135 | Dance Workshop | 2.0 |
DANC 151 | Rehearsal For Informal Dance Showcases | 2.0 |
Introductory Dance | ||
DANC 105 | Introduction to Dance Movement | 3.0 |
Lecture Classes | ||
DANC 100 | Dance Appreciation | 3.0 |
DANC 101 | History of Dance | 3.0 |
Modern Dance | ||
DANC 108A | Dance, Modern, Beginning | 2.0 |
DANC 108B | Dance, Modern, Intermediate | 2.0 |
DANC 108C | Dance, Modern Advanced | 2.0 |
DANC 112 | Contemporary Dance | 2.0 |
Partnering | ||
DANC 120 | Partnering for Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 121 | Latin Social Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 125 | Introduction to Ballroom Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 128 | Latin Dance Performance | 2.0 |
Tap Dance | ||
DANC 142 | Beginning Tap Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 143 | Intermediate Tap Dance | 2.0 |
Theatrical Dance | ||
DANC 112 | Contemporary Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 140 | Beginning Jazz Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 141 | Intermediate Jazz Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 144 | Dance for Musical Theatre | 2.0 |
World Dance | ||
DANC 109 | Introduction to Dance Cultures of the World | 2.0 |
DANC 122 | Middle Eastern Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 123 | African Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 127 | Ballet Folklorico | 2.0 |
Film | ||
Motion Picture | ||
FILM 101 | Motion Picture Production | 3.0 |
FILM 104 | Motion Picture and Digital Cinematography | 3.0 |
FILM 107 | Motion Picture Editing | 3.0 |
FILM 293 | Advanced Motion Picture Editing | 3.0 |
Television | ||
FILM 102 | Television Production | 3.0 |
FILM 103 | Television Commercial and Public Service Announcement Production | 3.0 |
Journalism and Media Studies | ||
News Media Production | ||
JAMS 107A | News Media Production | 3.0 |
JAMS 107B | Intermediate News Media Production | 3.0 |
JAMS 107C | Intermediate Advanced News Media Production | 3.0 |
JAMS 107D | Advanced News Media Production | 3.0 |
Library | ||
Library Research | ||
LIBR 100 | Introduction to Library Research | 1.0 |
Music | ||
Guitar Studies | ||
MUS 120 | Elementary Guitar I | 2.0 |
MUS 121 | Elementary Guitar II | 2.0 |
MUS 122 | Intermediate Guitar I | 2.0 |
MUS 123 | Intermediate Guitar II | 2.0 |
Piano | ||
MUS 112 | Piano I | 2.0 |
MUS 113 | Piano II | 2.0 |
MUS 115 | Intermediate Piano II | 2.0 |
Vocal Studies | ||
MUS 116 | Voice I | 2.0 |
MUS 117 | Voice II | 2.0 |
MUS 118 | Voice III | 2.0 |
MUS 119 | Voice IV | 2.0 |
Physical Education | ||
Adapted Activities | ||
PEX 100 | Fitness for Student's with Disabilities | 1.0 |
PEX 100A | Adapted Independent Exercise | 1.0 |
Adapted Acquatics | ||
PEX 105 | Adapted Swimming | 1.0 |
PEX 106 | Adapted Aquatic Exercise | 1.0 |
PEX 106A | Adapted Aquatic Group Fitness | 1.0 |
Adapted Fitness | ||
PEX 101 | Wheelchair Activities | 1.0 |
PEX 102 | Adapted Cardiovascular Exercises | 1.0 |
PEX 104 | Adapted Stretching and Relaxation | 1.0 |
PEX 109 | Adapted Group Fitness | 1.0 |
Adapted Individual Sports | ||
PEX 108 | Adapted Individual Sports | 1.0 |
Adapted Muscular Conditioning | ||
PEX 103 | Adapted Strength Training | 1.0 |
PEX 103A | Adapted Circuit Weight Training | 1.0 |
Adapted Team Sports | ||
PEX 107 | Adapted Team Sports | 1.0 |
PEX 107A | Adapted Soccer | 1.0 |
Aerobics | ||
PEX 110 | Aerobic Activities | 1.5 |
PEX 111 | Low Impact Aerobics | 1.5 |
PEX 112 | Step Aerobics | 1.5 |
PEX 113 | Zumba | 1.0 |
Badminton | ||
PEX 156 | Pilates Conditioning | 1.0 |
PEX 161 | Badminton, Beginning | 1.0 |
PEX 162 | Badminton Fitness and Technique Training | 1.5 |
PEX 261 | Badminton, Intermediate/Advanced | 2.0 |
Baseball | ||
PEX 163 | Baseball, Beginning | 1.0 |
PEX 263 | Baseball, Intermediate/Advanced | 2.0 |
Basketball | ||
PEX 165 | Basketball, Novice | 1.0 |
PEX 166 | Basketball, Beginning | 1.0 |
PEX 265 | Basketball, Intermediate | 2.0 |
PEX 266 | Basketball, Advanced | 2.0 |
Bowling | ||
PEX 167 | Bowling, Beginning | 1.0 |
PEX 267 | Bowling, Intermediate/Advanced | 2.0 |
Cardiovascular Fitness | ||
PEX 118 | Triathlon Basics | 1.0 |
PEX 119 | Basic Training and Physical Conditioning | 1.0 |
PEX 120 | Cardio Kickboxing | 1.5 |
PEX 121 | High-Intensity Interval Training | 1.0 |
PEX 122 | Cross Training and Fitness Conditioning | 1.5 |
PEX 132 | Indoor Cycling | 1.0 |
Cheer | ||
PEX 169 | Song Unit | 2.0 |
PEX 170 | Pep Unit | 2.0 |
PEX 171 | Cheerleading | 2.0 |
PEX 271 | Stunting, Acrobatics, and Tumbling | 2.0 |
Football | ||
PEX 172 | Flag Football | 1.0 |
PEX 272 | Football, Intermediate/Advanced | 2.0 |
PEX 274 | Football, Training and Techniques | 2.0 |
General Fitness | ||
PEX 124 | Personal Fitness Program | 1.0 |
PEX 126 | Physical Fitness Training | 1.5 |
PEX 130 | Weight Management | 1.0 |
Golf | ||
PEX 176 | Golf, Beginning | 1.0 |
PEX 276 | Golf, Intermediate/Advanced | 2.0 |
Indoor Fitness | ||
PEX 134 | Body Sculpting | 1.0 |
PEX 135 | Ropes, Bands, and Suspension Training | 1.5 |
PEX 136 | Stretching and Relaxation | 1.0 |
Muscular Conditioning | ||
PEX 145 | Circuit Weight Training, Beginning | 1.0 |
PEX 245 | Circuit Weight Training, Intermediate/Advanced | 2.0 |
PEX 246 | Olympic Weights-Power Lifting | 2.0 |
Pilates | ||
PEX 155 | PiYo Introduction to Pilates and Yoga | 1.0 |
PEX 156 | Pilates Conditioning | 1.0 |
PEX 157 | Dance Conditioning and Alignment | 1.0 |
Self Defense | ||
PEX 147 | Personal Self Defense | 1.0 |
PEX 148 | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 1.0 |
PEX 149 | Tae Kwon Do, Beginning | 1.0 |
PEX 150 | Mixed Martial Arts | 1.5 |
PEX 249 | Tae Kwon Do, Intermediate/Advanced | 2.0 |
Soccer | ||
PEX 177 | Futsal-Indoor Soccer | 1.0 |
PEX 178 | Soccer, Beginning | 1.0 |
PEX 179 | Soccer, Fitness and Technique | 1.0 |
PEX 278 | Soccer, Intermediate/Advanced | 2.0 |
Softball | ||
PEX 181 | Softball, Beginning | 1.0 |
PEX 281 | Softball, Intermediate/Advanced | 2.0 |
PEX 282 | Competitive Slow Pitch Softball | 1.0 |
Swimming | ||
PEX 184 | Swimming, Novice | 1.0 |
PEX 185 | Swimming, Beginning | 1.0 |
PEX 186 | Water Polo | 2.0 |
PEX 284 | Swimming, Intermediate | 2.0 |
PEX 285 | Swimming, Advanced | 2.0 |
Tennis | ||
PEX 188 | Tennis, Introduction | 1.0 |
PEX 189 | Tennis, Beginning | 1.0 |
PEX 288 | Tennis, Intermediate | 2.0 |
PEX 289 | Tennis, Advanced | 2.0 |
Volleyball | ||
PEX 191 | Volleyball, Introduction | 1.0 |
PEX 192 | Volleyball, Beginning | 1.0 |
PEX 291 | Volleyball, Intermediate | 2.0 |
PEX 292 | Volleyball, Advanced | 2.0 |
Walking, Jogging & Running | ||
PEX 138 | Walking for Fitness | 1.0 |
PEX 139 | Walking/Jogging for Fitness | 1.0 |
PEX 140 | Jogging, Basics | 1.0 |
PEX 141 | Jogging for Fitness, Beginning | 1.0 |
PEX 142 | Group Treadmill and Cardio Machine Training | 1.0 |
PEX 240 | Jogging for Fitness, Intermediate | 2.0 |
Water Aerobics | ||
PEX 116 | Water Aerobics | 1.0 |
PEX 117 | Aqua Zumba | 1.0 |
Wrestling | ||
PEX 194 | Wrestling, Beginning | 1.0 |
Yoga | ||
PEX 151 | Yoga | 1.0 |
PEX 152 | Gentle Yoga | 1.0 |
PEX 153 | Meditative – Yoga and Stress Reduction | 1.0 |
Theater | ||
Acting | ||
TH 107 | Actors Studio | 3.0 |
TH 110 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3.5 |
TH 111 | Intermediate Acting to Characterization | 3.5 |
TH 212 | Scene Study | 3.5 |
TH 216 | Acting for the Camera | 3.0 |
Costuming | ||
TH 144 | Dance for Musical Theatre | 2.0 |
TH 221 | Costuming for the Stage | 3.0 |
TH 221A | Advanced Costuming for the Stage | 3.0 |
Credit for Prior Learning
Cerritos College offers Credit for Prior Learning to provide students with increased access to course credit. The college honors previous educational and work experiences by permitting students to demonstrate knowledge and/or skills they have previously acquired. Students who demonstrate proficiency by any of the methods listed below may be awarded credit for prior learning.
- Satisfactory score on an Advanced Placement (AP) examination administered by the College Entrance Examination Board (see page 30 for additional information)
- Satisfactory score on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Evaluation of military service and/or training (e.g., Joint Services Transcripts). Students interested in credit for military service/training must submit any official transcripts related to the training to the Office of Admissions and Records. Students should refer to Administrative Procedure 4235 for additional information.
- Evaluation of industry-recognized credential, student-created portfolio, or score on a standardized examination administered by external agencies approved by the College. Students interested in credit by these methods should contact the Chair of the related department and refer to Administrative Procedure 4235.
- Satisfactory score on a college-administered examination (i.e., Credit by Examination). Students interested in credit by examination should refer to refer to Administrative Procedure 4235 for additional information.
Credit for Military Service
Veterans who have served on active duty a period of one year or longer and who have received other than a dishonorable discharge may be granted four (4) units of credit. The units will be designated as “Military Credit” on the transcript. To apply for these units the veteran must present the D.D. Form 214 to the Admissions and Records Office. Credits are elective credits for the A.A. degree only and do not apply to certificate programs. Military Credit can be used to satisfy the PLAN A Health & Wellness Proficiency Requirement. Military Credit can be used to satisfy PLAN B CSU GE Area E-Self-Development requirements.
Courses Approved for Credit by Examination
The courses listed below have been approved by academic divisions for credit by examination:
Code Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Business Education | ||
ACCT 100 | Introduction to Accounting | 3.0 |
BA 106 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
BA 107 | Human Relations In Business | 3.0 |
BA 114 | Marketing | 3.0 |
BA 115 | Management-Business | 3.0 |
BA 118 | Retail Management | 3.0 |
BA 120 | Management-Accounting and Internal Control | 3.0 |
BA 132 | Computer Applications for Managers | 3.0 |
BA 156 | Motivational Presentation Skills for Managers | 3.0 |
BCOT 131 | College Keyboarding & Document Processing | 3.5 |
Fine Arts & Communications | ||
ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3.0 |
MUS 100 | Music Appreciation | 3.0 |
MUS 101 | Introduction to World Music | 3.0 |
MUS 103 | Jazz In America | 3.0 |
MUS 104 | American Popular Music | 3.0 |
MUS 104B | History of Rock Music | 3.0 |
MUS 105 | Music Fundamentals | 3.0 |
MUS 110 | Music Technology Fundamentals | 3.0 |
MUS 112 | Piano I | 2.0 |
MUS 120 | Elementary Guitar I | 2.0 |
PHOT 160 | History of Photography | 3.0 |
TH 101 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3.0 |
TH 102 | History of the Classical Theatre | 3.0 |
TH 103 | History of the Modern Theatre | 3.0 |
TH 110 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3.5 |
TH 150 | Appreciation and History of the Motion Picture | 3.0 |
Health Occupations | ||
CDEC 161 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3.0 |
CA 101 | Introduction to Food Service, Safety, and Sanitation | 2.0 |
HO 152 | Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition | 3.0 |
MA 63 | Health Insurance Coding and Billing | 3.0 |
MA 161 | Medical Terminology | 3.0 |
NRSG 200 | Pharmacology For Nurses | 2.0 |
NRSG 210 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 5.0 |
NRSG 211 | Introduction to Theoretical Framework | 1.0 |
NRSG 212 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 5.0 |
NRSG 213A | Major Drugs and Nursing Management I | 0.5 |
NRSG 213B | Major Drugs and Nursing Management II | 1.0 |
NRSG 215 | Advanced Placement Bridge | 1.0 |
NRSG 220 | Medical-Surgical Nursing 3 | 5.5 |
NRSG 222 | Maternal/Child Nursing | 5.5 |
NRSG 230 | Psychosocial and Community Nursing | 5.0 |
NRSG 232 | Medical-Surgical Nursing 4 | 5.0 |
NRSG 240 | Medical-Surgical Nursing 5 | 5.0 |
NRSG 242 | Professional Role Transition | 3.0 |
NRSG 25 | Clinical Workshop 1 | 0.5 |
NRSG 251 | Basic Adult Physical Assessment | 1.0 |
NRSG 26 | Clinical Workshop 2 | 0.5 |
NRSG 298 | Directed Studies | 1.0 |
NRSG 299 | Directed Studies | 2.0 |
NRSG 3 | Preparing for Nursing | 2.0 |
NRSG 48T | Elective Nursing - Tutorial | 0.5 |
NRSG 5 | Removing Barriers to Success in Nursing | 2.0 |
NRSG 57LA | Beginning Nursing Skills Lab | 1.0 |
NRSG 57LB | Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab | 1.0 |
NRSG 57LC | Advanced Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab | 1.0 |
NRSG 57LD | Advanced Nursing Skills Lab | 1.0 |
NRSG 80 | Nursing Process Documentation | 1.0 |
PHAR 50 | Pharmaceutics | 1.5 |
PHAR 83 | Pharmacy Technician Pharmacology I | 3.0 |
PHAR 85 | Pharmacy Technician Pharmacology II | 3.0 |
Humanities & Social Sciences | ||
AJ 101 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3.0 |
AJ 102 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3.0 |
AJ 103 | Criminal Procedures | 3.0 |
AJ 104 | Criminal Evidence | 3.0 |
AJ 105 | Community Relations and Cultural Awareness | 3.0 |
AJ 110 | Patrol Procedures and Enforcement Tactics | 3.0 |
AJ 113 | Report Writing Procedures | 3.0 |
AJ 202 | Substantive Law | 3.0 |
AJ 208 | Special Issues in Law Enforcement | 3.0 |
AJ 221 | Narcotics and Vice Control | 3.0 |
AJ 222 | Juvenile Procedures | 3.0 |
Science, Engineering & Math | ||
ASTR 102 | Introductory Astronomy: Stars and the Universe | 3.0 |
ASTR 103 | Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System | 3.0 |
PHYS 100 | Elementary Physics | 4.0 |
Technology | ||
AB 181 | Non-Structural Damage Estimating | 3.0 |
AUTO 100 | Automotive Maintenance and Operation | 4.0 |
AUTO 101 | Automotive Service Tools and Equipment | 4.0 |
AUTO 107 | Diesel Exhaust Emission Control and Servicing | 3.0 |
AUTO 109 | Automotive Diesel Systems | 5.0 |
AUTO 110 | Automotive Engines | 5.0 |
AUTO 120 | Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles | 5.0 |
AUTO 130 | Manual Drivetrain and Axles | 5.0 |
AUTO 140 | Automotive Steering and Suspension | 5.0 |
AUTO 150 | Automotive Brakes | 5.0 |
AUTO 155 | Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems | 2.0 |
AUTO 160 | Introduction to Automotive Electrical | 5.0 |
AUTO 170 | Automotive Air Conditioning | 4.0 |
AUTO 180 | Electronic Engine Management Systems | 5.0 |
AUTO 280 | Diagnostic Engine Performance | 4.0 |
ENGT 102 | Arduino for Internet of Things (IoT) and Embedded Systems Design | 2.0 |
ENGT 103 | Introduction to Engineering Design Using Inventor | 3.0 |
ENGT 104 | Principles of Aerospace Design Technology | 4.0 |
ENGT 105 | Product Design, Development, and Prototype Fabrication | 2.0 |
ENGT 106 | Introduction to Drone Technology | 4.0 |
ENGT 116 | Blueprint Reading and Production | 4.0 |
ENGT 117 | Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing and Model Based Definition | 4.0 |
ENGT 131 | Design Fundamentals Including 3D Modeling | 3.0 |
ENGT 133 | Solidworks for Sheet Metal Design | 2.0 |
ENGT 137 | Industrial Design and 3D Modelling in Fusion360 | 4.0 |
ENGT 138 | Introduction to Engineering Design Using Autocad | 4.0 |
ENGT 139 | Cloud based 3D modeling with Onshape | 4.0 |
ENGT 237 | Statics and Strength of Materials Using Simulation | 3.0 |
ENGT 257 | Advanced Modeling Using Inventor | 4.0 |
ENGT 259 | Solidworks Introduction | 4.0 |
ENGT 260 | Advanced Modeling Using SolidWorks | 4.0 |
ENGT 261 | SolidWorks for Sustainable Design | 4.0 |
ENGT 262 | SolidWorks for Weldments Design | 4.0 |
ENGT 263 | SolidWorks for Industrial Mold Tools Design | 4.0 |
ET 101 | Principles of Engineering Technology | 3.0 |
ET 102 | Electronics for Engineering Technologists | 3.0 |
ET 103 | Industrial Process Control | 2.0 |
MTT 180 | Robotics for Computer Numerically Controlled Machines | 3.0 |
MTT 278 | Mastercam Advanced | 3.5 |
NPD 100 | Product Development in a Global Economy | 3.0 |
NPD 101 | Innovation Using Rapid Prototyping | 3.0 |
NPD 102 | Quality Systems for New Product Development | 3.0 |
NPD 103 | Tooling and Materials for New Product Development | 3.0 |
NPD 105 | Mechatronics Integration In New Product Development | 3.0 |
NPD 106 | Safety in New Product Development | 2.0 |
Pass/No Pass Courses
Title 5, California Administrative Code 55022, permits the granting of credit toward a degree or certificate for courses completed on a Pass/ No Pass basis. All sections of the course must be offered in the same manner. Courses may be offered for Pass/No Pass in either of the following categories and will be specified in the catalog:
Pass/No Pass Policies and Procedures
No more than fifteen (15) units of Pass/No Pass courses may be completed at Cerritos College, nor may more than fifteen (15) units earned on a Pass/No Pass basis be applied toward the Associate of Arts degree. Some courses are graded entirely on a Pass/No Pass basis. Units earned in such courses shall not be considered as a part of the fifteen (15) unit limit in the optional Pass/No Pass policy.
Electing Pass/No Pass
- The decision to elect Pass/No Pass grading must be made no later than the last day of instruction for the specific session for which the student is enrolled as published in the college’s schedule.
- Pass/No Pass forms are available online or in the Admissions and Records Office in the Administration Building. Forms must be received and processed by the Admissions and Records Office in order to receive the Pass/No Pass notation.
A grade of “P” is earned for coursework equal to a grade of “C” or better. A grade of “NP” is earned for coursework equal to a grade of “D” or “F”. Neither “P” nor “NP” grades are used in computation of grade point average; however, P/NP units will appear on the transcript of record.
Units attempted for which a grade of “NP” is recorded shall be considered in probation and dismissal procedures. Students may not repeat a course using the P/NP grading basis for a course previously taken for a letter grade.
Non-Optional Pass/No Pass Classes
These classes are offered on a pass/no pass basis only and are graded entirely on a pass/no pass basis.
Code Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Community & Adult Education | ||
AED 42.25 | Supervised Occupational Skill Development | 0.0 |
Business Education | ||
ACCT 51 | Volunteer Income Tax Accounting | 1.5 |
Counseling | ||
COUN 100 | Counselor Aide in the Community College | 2.0 |
COUN 101A | Orientation to college | 0.5 |
COUN 101B | Educational Planning | 1.0 |
COUN 101C | Navigating the Transfer Process | 1.0 |
COUN 110 | Career Planning | 1.0 |
Fine Arts & Communication | ||
DANC 108C | Dance, Modern Advanced | 2.0 |
Health Occupations | ||
DA 1 | Dental Radiation Safety Licensing | 1.5 |
HO 7 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | 0.5 |
NRSG 5 | Removing Barriers to Success in Nursing | 2.0 |
NRSG 25 | Clinical Workshop 1 | 0.5 |
NRSG 26 | Clinical Workshop 2 | 0.5 |
NRSG 48T | Elective Nursing - Tutorial | 0.5 |
NRSG 57LA | Beginning Nursing Skills Lab | 1.0 |
NRSG 57LB | Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab | 1.0 |
NRSG 57LC | Advanced Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab | 1.0 |
NRSG 57LD | Advanced Nursing Skills Lab | 1.0 |
NRSG 251 | Basic Adult Physical Assessment | 1.0 |
PTA 126 | Clinical Practicum I | 4.0 |
PTA 236 | Clinical Practicum II | 4.0 |
PTA 246 | Clinical Affiliation | 4.0 |
Kinesiology | ||
DANC 108C | Dance, Modern Advanced | 2.0 |
Liberal Arts | ||
ENGL 5L | Freshman Composition Supplemental Seminar | 0.5 |
Library | ||
LIBR 100 | Introduction to Library Research | 1.0 |
Science, Engineering & Math | ||
BIOL 95 | Individualized Biology Instruction | 0.5 |
MATH 5 | Mathematics Learning Strategies | 1.0 |
Student Accessibility Services | ||
ACLR 90 | Orientation for the Student with Disabilities | 1.0 |
ACLR 91 | Career Exploration for the Student with Disabilities | 1.0 |
Technology | ||
WMT 291 | Production Cabinetmaking | 4.0 |
Optional Pass/No-Pass Classes
Courses in which each student has the option to individually elect Pass/No Pass or letter grade. 15-unit limit. The student shall petition for an optional pass/no pass course through the Admissions and Records Office.
Code Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Business Education | ||
All business courses, except those listed under Non-Optional Pass/No Pass classes | ||
Counseling | ||
COUN 200 | Success in College and Career | 3.0 |
COUN 210 | Job Search Strategies | 1.0 |
COUN 220 | Transition to Universities | 3.0 |
COUN 298 | Directed Studies | 1.0 |
COUN 299 | Directed Studies | 2.0 |
Fine Arts & Communications | ||
ART 106 | Mexican Art | 3.0 |
ART 110 | Freehand Drawing | 3.0 |
ART 114 | Storyboarding and Animation Principles for Film | 3.0 |
ART 116 | Beginning Printmaking | 3.0 |
ART 118 | History of Women in Visual Arts | 3.0 |
ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3.0 |
ART 126 | History of Furniture Design | 3.0 |
ART 150 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3.0 |
ART 155 | Beginning Ceramic Sculpture | 3.0 |
ART 156L | Ceramics Lab | 1.0 |
ART 182A | Lettering and Typography | 3.0 |
ART 191A | 3d Computer Animation | 3.0 |
ART 191B | 3D Computer Animation Project | 3.0 |
ART 193 | Motion Picture Editing | 3.0 |
ART 194A | Advanced Motion Picture Editing | 3.0 |
ART 198 | Motion Graphics and Post-Production Effects | 3.0 |
ART 207 | Women and Media | 3.0 |
DANC 50 | Individualized Dance Development | 1.0 |
DANC 100 | Dance Appreciation | 3.0 |
DANC 101 | History of Dance | 3.0 |
DANC 102 | Introduction to Adaptive Dance | 1.0 |
DANC 103 | Dance Conditioning and Alignment | 1.0 |
DANC 104 | Cardio Barre Conditioning | 1.0 |
DANC 105 | Introduction to Dance Movement | 3.0 |
DANC 106A | Beginning Ballet | 2.0 |
DANC 106B | Intermediate Ballet | 2.0 |
DANC 106C | Advanced Ballet | 2.0 |
DANC 107 | Ballet Variations | 2.0 |
DANC 108A | Dance, Modern, Beginning | 2.0 |
DANC 108B | Dance, Modern, Intermediate | 2.0 |
DANC 109 | Introduction to Dance Cultures of the World | 2.0 |
DANC 110 | Commercial Dance Foundations | 2.0 |
DANC 112 | Contemporary Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 115 | Liturgical Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 120 | Partnering for Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 121 | Latin Social Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 122 | Middle Eastern Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 123 | African Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 124 | Hip Hop Dance I | 2.0 |
DANC 125 | Introduction to Ballroom Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 126 | Hip Hop Dance II | 2.0 |
DANC 127 | Ballet Folklorico | 2.0 |
DANC 129 | Heels Dance Class | 2.0 |
DANC 130 | Dance Improvisation | 2.0 |
DANC 130A | Beginning Choreography | 2.0 |
DANC 130B | Intermediate Choreography | 2.0 |
DANC 131 | Dance Movement Analysis | 3.0 |
DANC 132 | Dance and Technology | 3.0 |
DANC 133 | Dance Production | 2.0 |
DANC 134 | Dance Performance | 2.0 |
DANC 135 | Dance Workshop | 2.0 |
DANC 136 | Dance Repertory | 2.0 |
DANC 138 | Dance Teaching Methods | 3.0 |
DANC 140 | Beginning Jazz Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 141 | Intermediate Jazz Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 142 | Beginning Tap Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 143 | Intermediate Tap Dance | 2.0 |
DANC 144 | Dance for Musical Theatre | 2.0 |
DANC 150 | Rehearsal For Formal Dance Concerts | 2.0 |
DANC 151 | Rehearsal For Informal Dance Showcases | 2.0 |
FILM 101 | Motion Picture Production | 3.0 |
FILM 103 | Television Commercial and Public Service Announcement Production | 3.0 |
FILM 104 | Motion Picture and Digital Cinematography | 3.0 |
FILM 107 | Motion Picture Editing | 3.0 |
FILM 159 | World Film | 3.0 |
FILM 160 | Great Film Directors | 3.0 |
FILM 293 | Advanced Motion Picture Editing | 3.0 |
HUM 102 | The Arab, The Muslim, and The West | 3.0 |
MUS 100 | Music Appreciation | 3.0 |
MUS 101 | Introduction to World Music | 3.0 |
MUS 103 | Jazz In America | 3.0 |
MUS 104 | American Popular Music | 3.0 |
MUS 104B | History of Rock Music | 3.0 |
MUS 112 | Piano I | 2.0 |
MUS 139 | Gospel Choir | 2.5 |
MUS 142A | Computer Music Production | 3.0 |
MUS 142B | Computer Music Performance | 3.0 |
MUS 152 | The Art of Teaching Beginning Piano | 2.0 |
MUS 153 | The Art of Teaching Intermediate Piano | 2.0 |
PHOT 100 | Introductory Photography | 3.0 |
TH 101 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3.0 |
TH 106A | Entertainment Technology Fundamentals | 3.0 |
TH 107 | Actors Studio | 3.0 |
TH 115 | Stage Movement and Combat | 3.0 |
TH 120 | Theatre Stagecraft | 3.0 |
TH 123 | Stage Make-Up | 3.0 |
TH 123A | Advanced Stage Makeup | 3.0 |
TH 126 | Wigs and Hair for Theatre | 3.0 |
TH 144 | Dance for Musical Theatre | 2.0 |
TH 150 | Appreciation and History of the Motion Picture | 3.0 |
TH 216 | Acting for the Camera | 3.0 |
TH 221 | Costuming for the Stage | 3.0 |
TH 221A | Advanced Costuming for the Stage | 3.0 |
TH 222 | Stage Lighting | 3.0 |
Health Occupations | ||
CA 101 | Introduction to Food Service, Safety, and Sanitation | 2.0 |
CA 270 | Hospitality Law | 3.0 |
HO 102 | Introduction to Public Health | 3.0 |
HO 103 | Health and Social Justice | 3.0 |
HO 150 | Professional/CPR and First Aid | 1.5 |
HO 245 | Drugs and Behavior | 3.0 |
NRSG 80 | Nursing Process Documentation | 1.0 |
Humanities & Social Sciences | ||
ACCT 60 | Quickbooks Accounting | 1.5 |
ACCT 61 | Turbo Tax Accounting | 1.5 |
ACCT 100 | Introduction to Accounting | 3.0 |
ACCT 101 | Fundamentals of Accounting I | 3.5 |
ACCT 102 | Fundamentals of Accounting II | 3.5 |
ACCT 130 | Payroll Tax Accounting | 3.0 |
ACCT 131 | Computerized Accounting - IBM | 3.0 |
ACCT 133 | Spreadsheet Accounting I | 3.0 |
ACCT 134 | Spreadsheet Accounting II | 3.0 |
ACCT 201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3.5 |
ACCT 202 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3.5 |
ACCT 231 | Current Topics In Payroll Accounting | 1.5 |
ACCT 240 | Cost Accounting | 3.5 |
ACCT 241 | Managerial Accounting | 4.0 |
ACCT 250 | Income Tax Accounting | 3.0 |
ACCT 251 | Advanced Income Tax Accounting | 3.0 |
ACCT 260 | Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting | 4.0 |
ACCT 298 | Directed Studies | 1.0 |
ACCT 299 | Directed Studies | 2.0 |
AJ 101 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3.0 |
AJ 102 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3.0 |
AJ 103 | Criminal Procedures | 3.0 |
AJ 113 | Report Writing Procedures | 3.0 |
ANTH 100 | Cultural Anthropology | 3.0 |
ANTH 120 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3.0 |
ANTH 170 | Introduction to Language and Culture | 3.0 |
ANTH 203 | The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3.0 |
BCOT 60 | Customer Service | 1.0 |
BCOT 62 | Keyboarding for the Digital Age | 1.0 |
BCOT 71 | Medical Administrative Office Procedures | 3.5 |
BCOT 96 | Microsoft PowerPoint | 1.5 |
BCOT 97 | Microsoft Outlook | 1.5 |
BCOT 112 | Microsoft Word | 3.5 |
BCOT 113 | Microsoft Excel | 3.5 |
BCOT 114 | Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3.5 |
BCOT 118 | Microsoft Access for Office Technology | 1.5 |
BCOT 131 | College Keyboarding & Document Processing | 3.5 |
BCOT 146 | Business English for the Digital Workplace | 3.0 |
BCOT 148 | Effective Business Presentations | 3.0 |
BCOT 150 | International Business Communication | 3.0 |
BCOT 152 | Employment Search in the Job Market | 1.5 |
BCOT 155 | Administrative Secretarial Procedures | 3.5 |
BCOT 161 | Filing/Records Management | 1.0 |
BCOT 162 | Business Document Proofreading and Editing Skills | 3.0 |
BCOT 247 | Managerial Business Communications | 3.0 |
BCOT 248 | Professional Soft Skills for the Workplace | 3.0 |
CS 101 | Introduction to Social Justice | 3.0 |
CS 108 | History of Mexican and Latino Americans in the United States | 3.0 |
CS 298 | Directed Studies | 1.0 |
CS 299 | Directed Studies | 2.0 |
ECON 101 | Economic Issues and Policy | 3.0 |
ECON 204 | Money, Ethics, and Economic Justice | 3.0 |
ECON 210 | Applied Introductory Statistics for Economics | 4.0 |
EDEL 205 | Philosophy of Education: Multi-Ethnic Approaches | 3.0 |
EDT 112 | Creating Virtual Curriculum | 3.0 |
EDT 117 | Creating Digital Project-Based Curriculum Projects | 3.0 |
EDT 118 | Emerging Trends in Educational Technology | 3.0 |
EDT 123 | Internet Tools for Educators | 2.0 |
EDT 125 | Fundamentals of Online Teaching | 2.0 |
EDT 127 | Fundamentals of Multimedia for Education | 2.0 |
EDT 132 | Using Audio in the Classroom | 2.0 |
EDT 137 | Creating Educational Media | 2.0 |
EDT 150 | Podcasting in Education | 2.0 |
ETHN 105 | Gender Studies and the Chicana/Latina Experience | 3.0 |
ETHN 110 | Intercultural Communication | 3.0 |
ETHN 135 | Ethnic Studies, Place, and Social Justice | 3.0 |
ETHN 205 | Philosophy of Education: Multi-Ethnic Approaches | 3.0 |
ETHN 210 | Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S. | 3.0 |
ETHN 262 | The Psychology of Oppression | 3.0 |
FIN 51 | Retirement Planning And Investing | 1.5 |
FIN 52 | Business Mathematics for Accounting Applications | 1.5 |
FIN 125 | Personal Finance | 3.0 |
FIN 125M | Personal Finance | 3.0 |
FIN 126 | Introduction To Stock Market And Investments | 3.0 |
HIST 108 | History of Mexican and Latino Americans in the United States | 3.0 |
HIST 120 | History of California | 3.0 |
HIST 230 | History of Mexico | 3.0 |
HIST 245 | World Civilization from Antiquity to 1500 | 3.0 |
HIST 250 | History of England, Great Britain and the Commonwealth | 3.0 |
HIST 255 | History of Russia and the Soviet Union | 3.0 |
HIST 260 | Survey of the History of Asia | 3.0 |
HIST 265 | Selected Problems in Contemporary Asian History | 3.0 |
INST 100 | Principles and Strategies for Problem Solving | 3.0 |
INST 273 | Mental Health Worker Field Experience | 3.0 |
PHIL 100 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 |
PHIL 102 | Introduction to Ethics | 3.0 |
PHIL 103 | Philosophical Reasoning: Critical Thinking in Philosophy | 3.0 |
PHIL 104 | Philosophy of Cultural Diversity: Challenge and Change | 3.0 |
PHIL 106 | Introduction to Logic | 3.0 |
PHIL 200 | World Religions | 3.0 |
PHIL 298 | Directed Studies | 1.0 |
PHIL 299 | Directed Studies | 2.0 |
POL 110 | California State and Local Government | 3.0 |
POL 210 | International Relations | 3.0 |
POL 230 | Contemporary Political Issues: Middle East | 3.0 |
POL 250 | Understanding the United Nations: Theory and Practice | 3.0 |
POL 280 | Race, Gender and Sexual Identity in American Politics | 3.0 |
PSYC 101 | General Introductory Psychology | 3.0 |
PSYC 210 | Elementary Statistics | 4.0 |
PSYC 241 | Introduction to Psychobiology | 3.0 |
PSYC 262 | The Psychology of Oppression | 3.0 |
PSYC 275 | Cultural Psychology | 3.0 |
PSYC 276 | Forensic Psychology | 3.0 |
PSYC 278 | Psychology of Wellness | 3.0 |
PSYC 281 | Careers in Psychology | 3.0 |
SOC 110 | Marriage and the Family | 3.0 |
SOC 205 | Introduction to Social Research Methods | 3.0 |
SOC 220 | Introduction to Human Services | 3.0 |
WGS 101 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3.0 |
WGS 105 | Gender Studies and the Chicana/Latina Experience | 3.0 |
WGS 115 | Gender, Communication, and the Digital Revolution | 3.0 |
WGS 118 | History of Women in Visual Arts | 3.0 |
WGS 140 | Introduction to LGBT Studies | 3.0 |
WGS 207 | Women and Media | 3.0 |
Kinesiology | ||
ATH 202L | Basketball, Men | 3.0 |
ATH 236L | Wrestling | 3.0 |
ATH 237LA | Wrestling, Off Season Intercollegiate | 1.0 |
ATH 237LB | Wrestling, Off Season Intercollegiate | 2.0 |
ATH 237LC | Wrestling, Off Season Intercollegiate | 3.0 |
ATH 240 | Cheerleading | 3.0 |
ATH 241 | Cheerleading, Off-Season | 2.0 |
ATH 242 | Cheerleading Competition | 2.0 |
HED 101 | Stress Management | 3.0 |
HED 102 | Introduction to Public Health | 3.0 |
HED 104 | Introduction to Health and Society | 3.0 |
HED 110 | Community First Aid and CPR | 3.0 |
HED 200 | Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Wellness | 3.0 |
HED 201 | Principles of the Community Health Worker | 3.0 |
HED 202 | Health Systems and Perspectives | 3.0 |
KIN 110 | Community First Aid and CPR | 3.0 |
KIN 205 | Anatomical Movement Analysis | 3.0 |
KIN 206A | Lower Extremity Injury Assessment and Reconditioning | 2.0 |
KIN 206B | Upper Extremity Injury Assessment and Reconditioning | 2.0 |
Physical Education (all activity courses) | ||
Liberal Arts | ||
ASL 215 | Beginning Interpreting and Ethics 1 | 3.0 |
ASL 216 | Beginning Interpreting and Ethics 2 | 3.0 |
AFRS 101 | Theories and Methods in Black/Africana Studies | 3.0 |
AFRS 108 | Black Politics: Social and Racial Justice Movements | 3.0 |
CHIN 101 | Elementary Chinese I | 5.0 |
CHIN 102 | Elementary Chinese II | 5.0 |
CHIN 103 | Introduction to Business Chinese | 3.0 |
CHIN 201 | Intermediate Chinese I | 5.0 |
CHIN 202 | Intermediate Chinese II | 5.0 |
CHIN 260 | Chinese Culture and Society | 3.0 |
COMM 60 | Basics of Speech Communication | 3.0 |
COMM 100 | Introduction to Communications Studies | 3.0 |
COMM 103 | Argumentation, Persuasion, and Critical Thinking | 3.0 |
COMM 110 | Intercultural Communication | 3.0 |
COMM 115 | Gender, Communication, and the Digital Revolution | 3.0 |
COMM 120 | Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 |
COMM 125 | Organizational Communication | 3.0 |
COMM 130 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
COMM 132 | Small Group Communication | 3.0 |
COMM 140 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3.0 |
COMM 145 | Storytelling | 3.0 |
COMM 148 | Readers' Theatre | 3.0 |
COMM 200 | Contemporary Communication Topics | 3.0 |
COMM 231 | Forensics Activity 1 (Competitive Speech and Debate) | 1.0 |
COMM 232 | Forensics Activity 2 (Competitive Speech and Debate) | 2.0 |
COMM 233 | Forensics Activity 3 (Competitive Speech and Debate) | 3.0 |
COMM 298 | Communication Studies Directed Studies | 1.0 |
COMM 299 | Communication Studies Directed Studies | 2.0 |
ENGL 103 | Critical Thinking and Argumentative Writing | 4.0 |
ENGL 223 | Chicana/Chicano Literature | 3.0 |
ENGL 225 | Mexican Literature in Translation | 3.0 |
ENGL 232 | Readings In Poetry | 3.0 |
ENGL 233 | Readings in the Novel | 3.0 |
ENGL 234 | Readings in Short Fiction | 3.0 |
ENGL 235 | Readings in the Drama | 3.0 |
ENGL 239 | Literature of India | 3.0 |
ENGL 241 | Screenwriting | 3.0 |
ENGL 242 | Writing Poetry | 3.0 |
ENGL 243 | Playwriting | 3.0 |
ENGL 244 | Writing Short Fiction | 3.0 |
ENGL 247 | Writing Creative Nonfiction | 3.0 |
ENGL 257 | Readings in Creative Nonfiction | 3.0 |
ESL 3 | ESL Grammar, Reading, and Writing 3 | 5.0 |
ESL 7 | ESL Beginning Speaking and Listening | 1.5 |
ESL 10 | ESL Speaking and Listening 1 | 3.0 |
ESL 11 | ESL Reading 1 | 1.5 |
ESL 12 | ESL Pronunciation | 1.5 |
ESL 14 | Pronunciation Plus | 3.0 |
ESL 20 | ESL Speaking and Listening 2 | 3.0 |
ESL 21A | ESL Intermediate Vocabulary | 3.0 |
ESL 21B | ESL Advanced Vocabulary | 3.0 |
ESL 31 | ESL Reading 2 | 1.5 |
ESL 32 | ESL Learning American Idioms | 1.5 |
ESL 35 | Editing Advanced Grammar/Syntax | 1.5 |
ESL 57 | TOEFL Preparation Course | 3.0 |
ESL 104 | ESL Grammar, Reading and Writing 4 | 5.0 |
ESL 105 | ESL Grammar, Reading, and Writing 5 | 5.0 |
ESL 120 | Preparation for College Writing for Non-Native English Speakers | 5.0 |
ESL 152 | Introduction to College Composition for Non-Native English Speakers | 5.0 |
GERM 101 | Elementary German | 5.0 |
GERM 102 | Elementary German | 5.0 |
GERM 201 | Intermediate German | 4.0 |
GERM 202 | Intermediate German | 4.0 |
GERM 203 | Scientific German | 4.0 |
GERM 204 | Scientific German | 4.0 |
GERM 281 | Beginning Conversational German | 3.0 |
GERM 282 | Intermediate Conversational German | 3.0 |
GERM 283 | Advanced Conversational German | 3.0 |
JAPN 101 | Elementary Japanese | 5.0 |
JAPN 102 | Elementary Japanese | 5.0 |
JAPN 201 | Intermediate Japanese | 5.0 |
JAPN 202 | Intermediate Japanese | 4.0 |
READ 97 | Introduction to College Reading-Accelerated | 5.0 |
READ 100A | Speed Reading: Methods | 1.5 |
READ 100B | Speed Reading:Applications | 1.5 |
READ 101 | Literacy and Learning Strategies for College Success | 3.0 |
READ 102 | Academic Literacy in the Content Areas | 1.0 |
READ 103 | Critical Thinking and Academic Literacy | 3.0 |
SPAN 202 | Intermediate Spanish | 4.0 |
SPAN 285 | Romance Linguistics | 3.0 |
or those listed under Non-Optional Pass/No Pass classes | ||
Science, Engineering & Math | ||
A&P 120 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4.0 |
A&P 150 | Introduction to Human Anatomy | 4.0 |
A&P 151 | Introduction to Human Physiology | 4.0 |
A&P 200 | Human Anatomy | 5.0 |
A&P 201 | Human Physiology | 5.0 |
BIOL 100 | Natural History Of Southern California | 1.0 |
BIOL 105 | Humans and the Environment | 3.0 |
BIOL 110 | California Animals and Plants | 3.0 |
BIOL 115 | Marine Biology | 3.0 |
BIOL 120 | Introduction To Biological Science | 4.0 |
BIOL 200 | Principles of Biology | 5.0 |
BIOL 201 | Principles of Biology | 5.0 |
BIOL 202 | Molecular Biology/Genetics | 4.0 |
BTEC 120 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 4.0 |
BTEC 150 | Biomanufacturing Fundamentals | 4.0 |
BTEC 180 | Quality and Regulatory Affairs in Biotechnology | 3.0 |
BOT 120 | Introduction To Plant Science | 4.0 |
CHEM 100 | Introductory Chemistry | 4.0 |
CHEM 101 | Chemistry in Society | 3.0 |
CHEM 110 | Elementary Chemistry | 4.0 |
CHEM 111 | General Chemistry | 5.0 |
CHEM 112 | General Chemistry | 5.0 |
CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3.0 |
CIS 102 | Introduction To Microcomputer Hardware and Applications Software | 3.5 |
CIS 103 | Computer Programming Logic | 3.5 |
CIS 105 | Using Microsoft Windows | 1.5 |
CIS 151 | Microsoft Excel for Information Systems/Information Technology | 3.5 |
CIS 155 | Microsoft Access | 3.5 |
CIS 168C | Special Topics in Networking | 3.0 |
CIS 169A | Special Topics in Security | 1.0 |
CIS 169D | Special Topics in Security | 3.5 |
CIS 171A | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3.0 |
CIS 171B | Amazon Web Services-Data Storage | 3.0 |
CIS 171C | Amazon Web Services-Computing Services | 3.0 |
CIS 171D | Amazon Web Services-Security | 3.0 |
CIS 180 | Programming in C/C++ | 3.5 |
CIS 181 | Python Programming | 3.5 |
CIS 183 | Java Programming | 3.5 |
CIS 189A | Special Topics in Software Development | 1.0 |
CIS 189B | Special Topics in Software Development | 2.0 |
CIS 189C | Special Topics in Software Development | 3.0 |
CIS 189D | Special Topics in Software Development | 3.5 |
CIS 201 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3.0 |
CIS 208A | Oracle SQL and PL/SQL | 3.5 |
CIS 211A | Special Topics in Database | 1.0 |
CIS 211B | Special Topics in Database | 2.0 |
CIS 211C | Special Topics in Database | 3.0 |
CIS 212 | Introduction to Microsoft Windows Administration | 3.5 |
CIS 213A | Microsoft Windows Active Directory Services | 3.5 |
CIS 213B | Microsoft Advanced Network Infrastructure | 3.5 |
CIS 213F | Microsoft Windows Server Administration | 3.5 |
CIS 213G | Microsoft Exchange Server Administration | 3.5 |
CIS 213H | Microsoft Windows Security | 3.5 |
CIS 213K | Designing Windows Active Directory and Network Infrastructure | 3.5 |
CIS 214 | Unix and Linux Operating Systems | 3.5 |
CIS 280X | Object-Oriented Programming in C++ | 3.5 |
CIS 282 | Advanced Java Programming | 3.5 |
CIS 285A | ASP.Net Programming | 3.5 |
CIS 298 | Directed Studies | 1.0 |
CIS 299 | Directed Studies | 2.0 |
CIS 50 | Basic Computer Literacy | 0.5 |
CIS 58A | PC Operating System A+ Certification | 3.5 |
CIS 58B | PC Core Hardware A+ Certification | 3.5 |
CIS 70J | Cisco CCNA Certification Exam Review | 1.5 |
CIS 70K | Introduction To Wireless Network | 3.0 |
ESCI 104 | Oceanography | 3.0 |
ESCI 104L | Oceanography Laboratory | 1.0 |
ESCI 106 | Weather and Climate | 3.0 |
ESCI 106L | Weather and Climate Laboratory | 1.0 |
ESCI 110 | Introduction To Earth Science | 4.0 |
ENVS 200 | Environmental Policy | 3.0 |
GEOG 101 | Physical Geography | 3.0 |
GEOG 101L | Physical Geography Laboratory | 1.0 |
GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3.0 |
GEOG 103 | Environmental Geography | 3.0 |
GEOG 105 | World Regional Geography | 3.0 |
GEOG 115 | Physical Geography with Laboratory | 4.0 |
GEOG 135 | Ethnic Studies, Places, and Social Justice | 3.0 |
GEOG 140 | California Geography | 3.0 |
GEOG 160 | Field Studies in Geography | 2.0 |
GEOL 100 | Natural History Of Southern California | 1.0 |
GEOL 101 | Physical Geology | 4.0 |
GEOL 102 | Physical Geology Lecture | 3.0 |
GEOL 102L | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1.0 |
GEOL 103 | Environmental Geology Lecture | 3.0 |
GEOL 103L | Environmental Geology Laboratory | 1.0 |
GEOL 104 | Environmental Geology | 4.0 |
GEOL 105L | Introduction to Geoscience Field Methods | 1.0 |
GEOL 106 | Geology of the Solar System: Planets and Moons | 3.0 |
GEOL 120 | Geology Field Studies in Owens Valley and the Sierra Nevada Mountains | 1.0 |
GEOL 201 | Earth History | 4.0 |
GEOL 204 | Geology of the Western National Parks and Monuments | 3.0 |
GEOL 207 | Paleontology, Life of the Past | 4.0 |
GEOL 208 | The Age of the Dinosaurs | 3.0 |
MATH 104 | Survey of Mathematics | 4.0 |
MATH 105 | Activity-Based Probability And Statistics for Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 3.0 |
MATH 110A | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3.0 |
MATH 110B | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3.0 |
MATH 112 | Elementary Statistics | 4.0 |
MATH 112S | Enhanced Elementary Statistics | 4.5 |
MATH 114 | College Algebra | 4.0 |
MATH 115 | Finite Mathematics | 4.0 |
MATH 116 | Calculus for Managerial, Biological and Social Sciences | 4.0 |
MATH 140 | Trigonometry | 3.0 |
MATH 170 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4.0 |
MICR 200 | Principles and Applications of Microbiology | 5.0 |
PS 100 | Physical Science Of Modern Technology | 3.0 |
PHYS 100 | Elementary Physics | 4.0 |
ZOOL 120 | Introduction to Animal Biology | 4.0 |
Student Accessibility Services | ||
ACLR 101 | Increasing Your Access Potential | 2.0 |
Technology | ||
ARCH 111 | Architectural Drafting and Design I | 3.0 |
ARCH 113 | Building Codes | 4.0 |
ARCH 114 | Green Architecture and LEED | 3.0 |
ARCH 121 | Architectural Drafting and Design II | 3.0 |
ARCH 123 | Introduction to 2D Computer Aided Drafting | 4.0 |
ARCH 212 | Architectural Design Theory I | 3.0 |
ARCH 213 | Introduction to 3-D Computer Aided Drafting | 4.0 |
ARCH 221 | AutoCAD Architecture | 4.0 |
ARCH 223 | Revit Architecture | 4.0 |
AB 58L | Collision Repair Lab | 1.5 |
AB 59M | Computerized Measuring Training | 2.0 |
AB 59P | Structural Repair Planning | 2.0 |
AB 80 | Autobody Customer Service | 2.0 |
AB 86 | Production Management | 2.0 |
AB 98 | Directed Studies | 1.0 |
AB 99 | Directed Studies | 2.0 |
AB 181 | Non-Structural Damage Estimating | 3.0 |
AB 182 | Structural Damage Estimating | 3.0 |
AB 188 | Introduction to Automotive Claims Handling | 2.0 |
AB 281 | Structural Damage Analysis for Estimators | 1.0 |
AB 282 | Steering, Suspension and Powertrain Analysis for Estimators | 1.0 |
AB 283 | Advanced-Frame Analysis for Estimators | 1.0 |
AB 286 | Computerized Shop Management | 3.0 |
AB 287 | Advanced Collision Repair Management | 2.0 |
AB 288 | Advanced Automotive Claims | 2.0 |
AUTO 80 | Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) ASE Alternative Courses for Advanced Emissions Special | 5.0 |
AUTO 100 | Automotive Maintenance and Operation | 4.0 |
AUTO 103 | Introduction to High Voltage Vehicles | 3.0 |
AUTO 108 | Energy and Transportation Systems | 4.0 |
AUTO 109 | Automotive Diesel Systems | 5.0 |
AUTO 110 | Automotive Engines | 5.0 |
AUTO 111 | Automotive Engines | 4.0 |
AUTO 120 | Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles | 5.0 |
AUTO 130 | Manual Drivetrain and Axles | 5.0 |
AUTO 140 | Automotive Steering and Suspension | 5.0 |
AUTO 150 | Automotive Brakes | 5.0 |
AUTO 160 | Introduction to Automotive Electrical | 5.0 |
AUTO 161 | Automotive Electricity | 7.0 |
AUTO 170 | Automotive Air Conditioning | 4.0 |
AUTO 179 | Automotive Air Conditioning | 4.0 |
AUTO 180 | Electronic Engine Management Systems | 5.0 |
AUTO 190 | Automotive Management | 3.0 |
AUTO 193 | Automotive Service Information Management | 3.0 |
AUTO 194 | Retailing Automotive Service | 3.0 |
AUTO 195 | Automotive Customer Relations | 3.0 |
AUTO 200 | General Motors Fundamentals | 3.0 |
AUTO 201 | General Motors Engine Repair | 3.0 |
AUTO 202 | General Motors Automatic Transaxle/Transmission | 3.0 |
AUTO 203 | General Motors Manual Drivetrain and Axle | 3.0 |
AUTO 204 | General Motors Suspension and Steering Systems | 3.0 |
AUTO 205 | General Motors Braking Systems | 3.0 |
AUTO 206 | General Motors Electrical Systems 1 | 3.0 |
AUTO 207 | General Motors HVAC Systems | 3.0 |
AUTO 208 | General Motors Engine Performance 1 | 3.0 |
AUTO 209 | General Motors Diesel Technology | 3.0 |
AUTO 210 | Automotive Upper Engine Machinist | 4.0 |
AUTO 211 | Automotive Lower Engine Machinist | 4.0 |
AUTO 216 | General Motors Electrical Systems 2 | 3.0 |
AUTO 218 | General Motors Engine Performance 2 | 3.0 |
AUTO 226 | General Motors Electrical Systems 3 | 3.0 |
AUTO 280 | Diagnostic Engine Performance | 4.0 |
AUTO 281 | Emission Control Systems -1997 Standards | 5.0 |
COS 100A | Introduction to Hairstyling A | 2.0 |
COS 100B | Introduction to Hairstyling B | 2.0 |
COS 101A | Introduction to Haircutting A | 2.0 |
COS 101B | Introduction to Haircutting B | 2.0 |
COS 102 | Health and Safety in the Beauty Industry | 1.0 |
COS 103 | Science in the Beauty Industry | 1.0 |
COS 104A | Advanced Hairstyling A | 2.0 |
COS 104B | Advanced Hairstyling B | 2.0 |
COS 105A | Advanced Haircutting A | 2.0 |
COS 105B | Advanced Haircutting B | 2.0 |
COS 106 | Business in the Beauty Industry | 1.0 |
COS 107 | State Board Preparation-Hairstyling License | 1.0 |
COS 108A | Haircolor A | 3.0 |
COS 108B | Haircolor B | 1.0 |
COS 109A | Chemical Texture A | 3.0 |
COS 109B | Chemical Texture B | 1.0 |
COS 110A | Makeup A | 1.5 |
COS 110B | Makeup B | 0.5 |
COS 111A | Skin Care A | 3.0 |
COS 111B | Skin Care B | 1.0 |
COS 112A | Nail Care A | 3.0 |
COS 112B | Nail Care B | 1.0 |
COS 113A | Hair Removal A | 1.5 |
COS 113B | Hair Removal B | 0.5 |
COS 114 | State Board Preparation-Cosmetology License | 1.0 |
COS 115A | Introduction to Skin Care A | 2.0 |
COS 115B | Introduction to Skin Care B | 2.0 |
COS 116A | Introduction to Skin Beautification A | 2.0 |
COS 116B | Introduction to Skin Beautification B | 2.0 |
COS 117A | Advanced Skin Care A | 2.0 |
COS 117B | Advanced Skin Care B | 2.0 |
COS 118A | Advanced Skin Beautification A | 2.0 |
COS 118B | Advanced Skin Beautification B | 2.0 |
COS 119 | State Board Preparation-Esthetician License | 1.0 |
ENGT 100 | Soft Skills for Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering Professionals | 3.0 |
ENGT 102 | Arduino for Internet of Things (IoT) and Embedded Systems Design | 2.0 |
ENGT 106 | Introduction to Drone Technology | 4.0 |
ENGT 137 | Industrial Design and 3D Modelling in Fusion360 | 4.0 |
ENGT 138 | Introduction to Engineering Design Using Autocad | 4.0 |
ENGT 139 | Cloud based 3D modeling with Onshape | 4.0 |
ENGT 237 | Statics and Strength of Materials Using Simulation | 3.0 |
ENGT 267 | MoldFlow Simulations and Plastic Products Design | 4.0 |
ENGT 299 | Directed Studies | 2.0 |
MTT 100 | Machine Tool Introduction | 2.0 |
MTT 111 | Programmable Logic Controllers In Automated Manufacturing | 3.0 |
WELD 100 | Welding Fundamentals | 2.5 |
WELD 120 | Beginning Arc Welding | 5.0 |
WELD 130 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Fundamentals | 5.0 |
WELD 153 | Pipe Layout | 2.0 |
WELD 200 | Intermediate Arc Welding | 4.0 |
WELD 220 | Certification and Licensing for Welders | 2.0 |
WELD 240L | Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Laboratory | 2.0 |
WELD 250L | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Lab | 2.0 |
WELD 252L | Pipe Welding Level 1 | 2.0 |
WMT 100 | Woodworking Essentials | 2.0 |
WMT 101 | Introduction to Woodworking | 3.0 |
WMT 102 | Introduction to Solid Wood Casegoods | 4.0 |
WMT 102L | Casegood Manufacturing Lab | 2.5 |
WMT 103 | Introduction to Tables | 4.0 |
WMT 103L | Table Manufacturing Lab | 2.5 |
WMT 107 | Wood Finishing | 3.0 |
WMT 108 | Wood Carving for Furniture | 2.5 |
WMT 111L | Introduction to Woodworking Lab | 1.0 |
WMT 117 | Woodworking Appreciation | 1.0 |
WMT 118 | Introduction to Woodturning | 2.0 |
WMT 119L | Introduction to Woodturning Lab | 1.0 |
WMT 123 | Decorative Boxes | 4.0 |
WMT 126 | History of Furniture Design | 3.0 |
WMT 130 | Furniture Design | 4.0 |
WMT 135 | Windsor Chair | 4.0 |
WMT 135L | Windsor Chair Lab | 2.5 |
WMT 144 | Jigs and Fixtures | 2.0 |
WMT 151 | Introduction to Faceframe Cabinetmaking | 4.0 |
WMT 153 | Introduction to Frameless Cabinetmaking | 4.0 |
WMT 154 | Introduction to Cabinet Installation | 4.0 |
WMT 155 | Architectural Millwork | 4.0 |
WMT 171A | Introduction to Tables and Woodworking Hand Tools | 6.5 |
WMT 171B | Topics in Cabinetmaking | 6.5 |
WMT 171C | Woodworking Design and Fabrication | 6.5 |
WMT 171L | Furniture Intensive Lab | 2.0 |
WMT 181 | Introduction to Cabinet Vision | 3.0 |
WMT 182 | Alphacam and the CNC Router | 4.0 |
WMT 182L | CNC Woodworking Lab | 2.5 |
WMT 183 | SketchUp for Woodworkers | 3.0 |
WMT 184 | Introduction To Digital Fabrication | 4.0 |
WMT 187 | Woodworking Machine Maintenance and Repair | 1.5 |
WMT 202 | Advanced Furniture Casegoods | 4.0 |
WMT 204 | Advanced Tables | 4.0 |
WMT 221 | Advanced Handtools-Handplanes | 2.0 |
WMT 222 | Advanced Handtools - Joinery | 2.0 |
WMT 224 | Advanced Handtools - Dovetails | 2.0 |
WMT 228L | Project Completion Lab | 1.0 |
WMT 229L | Comprehensive Woodworking Manufacturing Specialty Lab | 2.5 |
WMT 231 | Outdoor Seating | 4.0 |
WMT 232 | Chair Design and Construction | 4.0 |
WMT 233 | Morris Chair | 4.0 |
WMT 237 | Traditional American Furniture | 4.0 |
WMT 237L | Traditional Furniture Lab | 2.5 |
WMT 246 | Sculptural Chair | 4.0 |
WMT 249L | Furniture Manufacturing Specialty | 2.5 |
WMT 269L | Cabinetmaking Manufacturing Specialty Lab | 2.5 |
WMT 282 | Intermediate Alphacam and the CNC Router | 4.0 |
Transferring with Pass/No Pass Grades
Students are advised that four-year institutions may limit the number of units acceptable for transfer completed with a P/NP notation. (Administrative Policy 4232)
Note: As a result of the shift to online instruction in Spring 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) issued a formal memo suspending the regulatory limitations outlined in this section through the end of the 2021 calendar year. Unless the Chancellor’s Office issues an extension of the suspension, the regulatory limitations related to the P/NP grading option will be restored at that time.
Acceptance of Transfer College Credit
A student who presents an official transcript of previous college or university work (other than non-degree applicable course work) in courses comparable to those of Cerritos College, may receive credit towards the Associate of Arts degree from Cerritos College. Before credit can be granted, the course work must have been completed at a college or university that is a member of one of the six regional accrediting associations. Official transcripts must be on file with the Admissions and Records Office. Hand-delivered copies of transcripts are accepted provided they are received in a sealed envelope.
Cerritos College does not guarantee the use of transfer credit towards the university. Each university will have their own evaluation process. Transfer credit from institutions using the quarter system shall be evaluated as follows:
The number of quarter units shall be multiplied by two and divided by three to arrive at the approximate number of semester units. (i.e., 4 quarter units equal approximately 3 semester units.)
Cerritos College is authorized to enroll F-1 non-immigrant students and welcomes applications from such persons.
Prior to the application of credit towards the Associate of Arts degree (A.A.), the international transcript must be submitted to evaluation agencies acceptable to Cerritos College. The college may then choose to accept or not accept the agency’s recommendations to award credit towards the Associate of Arts degree.
Since the four-year universities maintain their own individual evaluation staffs, credit from foreign institutions towards the Baccalaureate degree is subject to the universities’ review.
International students who wish to enroll as an F-1 status, please refer to the “Admission of International Students” in this catalog. Also, please contact the Office of International Student Services (OISS) at (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2133; email us at intadmissions@cerritos.edu or visit the website at www.cerritos.edu/international.
Advanced Placement Exam Credit
Cerritos College will grant degree-applicable credit for College Board Advanced Placement examinations, based on a policy change from the community college Chancellor’s Office resulting from an assembly bill. There is now a uniform statewide community college policy on the use of AP for the A.A. degree. A score of 3, 4 or 5 is required in order to receive units toward the A.A. degree. The number of units earned through Advanced Placement exams will be noted on the student’s transcript. AP exams that do not specify a general education area will receive elective credit. AP Credit granted can be used to satisfy Cerritos College General Education requirements for the A.A. degree (Plan A) as follows:
AP Exam | CCC GE Areas | Semester Units |
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Art History | Arts & Humanities | 3 |
Biology | Natural Sciences | 4 |
Calculus AB1 | Language & Rationality | 3 |
Calculus BC1 | Language & Rationality | 3 |
Calculus BC/AB Subscore | Language & Rationality | 3 |
Chemistry | Natural Sciences | 4 |
Chinese Language & Culture | Arts & Humanities | 5 |
Comparative Government & Politics | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Computer Science Principles | Language & Rationality | 3 |
English Language & Composition2 | Language & Rationality | 3 |
English Language2 | Language and Rationality | 3 |
English Literature & Composition2 | Language & Rationality & Arts & Humanities | 6 |
English LIterature2 | Language & Rationality & Arts & Humanities | 6 |
Environmental Science | Natural Sciences | 4 |
European History | Social/Behavioral Sciences or Arts & Humanities | 3 |
French Language & Culture | Arts & Humanities | 5 |
German Language & Culture | Arts & Humanities | 5 |
Human Geography | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Italian Language & Culture | Humanities | 3 |
Japanese Language & Culture | Arts & Humanities | 5 |
Latin | Arts & Humanities | 3 |
Macroeconomics | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Microeconomics | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Physics 1 | Natural Sciences | 4 |
Physics: Algebra-based | Natural Sciences | 4 |
Physics 2 | Natural Sciences | 4 |
Physics 2: Algebra-based | Natural Sciences | 4 |
Physics C (Mechanics) | Natural Sciences | 4 |
Physics C (Electricity & Magnetism) | Natural Sciences | 4 |
PreCalculus | Language and Rationality | 3 |
Psychology | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Spanish Language & Culture | Arts & Humanities | 5 |
Spanish Language | Arts & Humanities | 5 |
Spanish Literature & Culture | Arts & Humanities | 5 |
Spanish Literature | Arts and Humanities | 5 |
Statistics | Language & Rationality | 3 |
U.S. Government & Politics | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
U.S. History | Social/Behavioral Sciences or Arts & Humanities | 3 |
Modern World History | Social/Behavioral Sciences or Arts & Humanities | 3 |
World History | Social/Behavioral Sciences or Arts and Humanities | 3 |
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Also satisfies the Mathematics Proficiency Requirement for the AA degree
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Also satisfies the Writing Proficiency Requirement for the AA degree
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Also satisfies American History-Cerritos GE category 6 b.1.
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Also satisfies American Government-Cerritos GE Category 6b.2
Students wishing to apply AP credits toward one of the transfer general education and unit requirements for admission should consult the appropriate table on the Transfer Center website at www.cerritos.edu/transfer-center.
Students wishing to apply AP credits towards transfer major requirements should consult the receiving institution’s policy which can often be found in the receiving institution’s university catalog. A Cerritos College counselor may help you with your inquiries.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) gives college students the opportunity to receive college credit by earning qualifying scores on standardized examinations.
A student must be currently enrolled at Cerritos College at the time they request credit for CLEP exams. Credit will not be granted for courses in which equivalent or more advanced course work has been completed. All official transcripts from CLEP must be submitted directly to the
Admissions and Records Office to receive credit. The number of units earned through CLEP will be noted on the student’s transcript.
Departmental approval is required to determine whether test scores will satisfy requirements for the major.
Credit granted towards the associate degree at Cerritos College does not necessarily transfer to other institutions. Transferability of credit is determined by the receiving college or university.
Currently, the University of California does not accept CLEP Examinations. Please see a counselor for applicability to transfer requirements.
Credit for the American Government does not meet the CSU American Institutions requirement. In addition, the English composition requirement currently cannot be met by a CLEP exam.
A.A. GE Area | Units Granted | CLEP Exam | Passing Score |
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American Government | 3 | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 50 |
American Literature | 3 | Arts & Humanities | 50 |
Analyzing & Interpreting Literature | 3 | Arts & Humanities | 50 |
Biology | 3 | Natural Sciences | 50 |
Calculus | 3 | Language & Rationality & Satisfaction of Math Proficiency | 50 |
Chemistry | 3 | Natural Sciences-6 a. (1) | 50 |
College Algebra | 3 | Language & Rationality & Satisfaction of Math Proficiency | 50 |
College Algebra - Trigonometry | 3 | Language & Rationality & Satisfaction of Math Proficiency | 50 |
French Level II | 3 | Arts & Humanities | 59 |
German Level II | 3` | Arts & Humanities | 60 |
History, United States I | 3 | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 50 |
History, United States II | 3 | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 50 |
Human Growth & Development | 3 | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 50 |
Humanities | 3 | Arts & Humanities | 50 |
Introductory Psychology | 3 | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 50 |
Introductory Sociology | 3 | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 50 |
Natural Sciences | 3 | Natural Sciences | 50 |
Pre-Calculus | 3 | Language & Rationality & Satisfaction of Math Proficiency | 50 |
Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 50 |
Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 50 |
Spanish Level II | 3 | Arts & Humanities | 63 |
Spanish with Writing Level II | 3 | Arts & Humanities | 63 |
Western Civilization I | 3 | Social/Behavioral Sciences or Humanities | 50 |
Western Civilization II | 3 | Social/Behavioral Sciences or Humanities | 50 |
International Baccalaureate (IB) Examination
Cerritos College will provide general education credit for students towards a local (non-ADT) degree with a minimum score of 4 in selected International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.
The student shall be responsible for submitting official International Baccalaureate examination documentation to the Admissions and Records Office to verify test scores.
Any student who passes an International Baccalaureate (IB) examination with a minimum score of four (4) or five (5) in the notated disciplines will be awarded credit in a Plan A general education area with a subject matter similar to that of the IB examination.
Student wishing to apply IB credit towards transfer general education, unit, and major requirements should consult with a Cerritos College counselor
IB Exam | Passing Scores | GE Areas | Minimum Semester Units |
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Biology HL | 5 | Natural Sciences | 3 |
Chemistry HL | 5 | Natural Sciences | 3 |
Economics HL | 5 | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Geography HL | 5 | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
History (any Region) HL | 5 | Social/Behavioral Sciences or Arts & Humanities | 3 |
Language A Literature HL | 4 | Arts & Humanities | 3 |
Language A Language & Literature HL | 4 | Arts & Humanities | 3 |
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL | 4 | Language & Rationality | 3 |
Mathematics: Application Interpretation HL | 4 | Language and Rationality | 3 |
Physics HL | 5 | Natural Sciences | 3 |
Psychology HL | 5 | Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Theatre HL | 4 | Arts & Humanities | 3 |
HL = Higher Level
Students Rights & Responsibilities
- All students shall be required to:
- Identify an education and career goal;
- Diligently engage in course activities and complete assigned coursework; and
- Complete courses and maintain progress toward an education goal and completing a course of study.
- Nonexempt first-time students shall, within a reasonable period of time, be required to:
- Identify a course of study;
- Be assessed to determine appropriate course placement;
- Complete an orientation provided by the college;
- Participate in counseling, advising, or another education planning service to develop, at a minimum, an abbreviated student education plan (A-SEP).
For the purposes of this section, a first-time student is a student who enrolls at the college for the first time, excluding students who transferred from another institution of higher education.
For purposes of this section, first-time enrollment does not include concurrent enrollment during high school. To the extent that a college has the capacity to require and provide the services identified in (b)(1) through (4) to other students, nothing in this section would preclude a college from doing so.
- Nonexempt students who have completed the services identified in (b)(1) through (4) shall be required to complete a comprehensive education plan after completing 15 semester units of degree applicable credit course work or prior to the end of the 3rd semester, or a shorter period if required by district or program policy.
Failure to fulfill the required services listed in (b) may result in a hold on a student’s registration or loss of registration priority until the services have been completed.
Institutional Responsibilities
- The college shall take steps to ensure that information regarding matriculation policies is accessible and available to all students during or prior to enrollment (e.g., during orientation) and is included in class schedules, catalogs, or other appropriate communications describing student rights and responsibilities.
- Once the student has identified a course of study and completed 15 semester units of degree applicable course work, the college shall provide the student with an opportunity to develop a comprehensive student education plan within a reasonable time period. Student responsibilities shall also be identified in the student’s education plan.
- College policy provides that a nonexempt student will have a hold placed on enrollment if a student fails to fulfill the responsibilities set forth in the section, “Student Rights and Responsibilities”.
- The college shall make reasonable efforts to avoid duplication of the orientation, assessment, counseling, advising, or other education planning services, and development of student education plans funded through this subchapter or funded through other programs.
- It is intended that the instructional and student services areas of the college shall use multiple sources of data from student education planning efforts and identified courses of study to coordinate course scheduling.
Change of Address
Changes in address must be reported immediately to the Admissions and Records Office. Failure to do so may result in a delay of enrollment appointment or other important notifications. Address changes may be made online at www.cerritos.edu, “My Cerritos”, “Student Center”, “Personal Information.”
College Terms
Units
Each college course is offered for a particular number of units. Course units are based on the type of course and the number of hours per week it was designed to meet. For examples, a lecture course which meets three hours per week during the regular 18-week semester is worth three units; a laboratory course which meets three hours per week during that same semester is worth one unit.
Study Load/Course Load
In order to meet graduation requirements in four semesters, students should carry an average of 16 units of degree applicable credit each semester. Students desiring to enroll in more than 18 units must have the approval of a counselor. Other unit limitations are:
- Foreign Visa Students: not less than 12 units.
- Intercollegiate Athletes: Students need to consult with athletic counselor and eligibility specialist to ensure requirements are met.
- Dual Enrollment (K-12th Grade) Students: may enroll in a maximum of 11 units.
- Students on probation are limited to the amount of units based on GPA and/or completion rate.
Class Hour
A “class hour” is the basic unit of scheduled attendance and/or examination and is defined as a period not less than 50 minutes. A “clock hour” is a 60-minute time frame which is composed of one 50-minute class hour and a 10-minute segment referred to as a “passing period” or “break.” Cerritos College classes have been scheduled based on these definitions. Classes that meet for multiple hours may include a 10-minute break between hours but not in the last hour of attendance.
Classification of Students
Freshman: One who has earned fewer than 30 degree applicable units.
Sophomore: One who has earned 30 or more units but fewer than 60 units, or has completed 60 units but does not hold a degree.
Graduate: One who has been awarded the Associate of Arts degree or a higher degree.
Full-time: One who is enrolled in 12 or more units.
Part-time: One who is enrolled in less than 12 units.
Dual Enrollment (K-12): One currently enrolled in K-12th grade who desires to enroll for college credit.
Campus Parking
Parking Regulations
Parking permits are required to park on campus. Parking permits must be purchased online at www.cerritos.edu/police/cp-park.htm. On-campus student parking for vehicles is $40 per semester. All additional parking violations will be strictly enforced (i.e. students parking in staff stalls, disabled and fire zone violations)
Vehicles that are incorrectly parked can be issued a parking citation. Cerritos College assumes no liability and is not responsible for damage to or theft of any vehicle or its contents. Lost or stolen parking permits are not replaced.
Parking Areas
Vehicles authorized to park on the Cerritos College campus shall be parked head in only in areas that have been painted with lines indicating parking stalls.
Designated Parking Areas Are Color Coded
White: Student parking
Yellow: Faculty and staff parking or Disabled Parking with Handicapped Placard issued by DMV
Green: Timed stalls; 2-hour max parking time limit
Blue: Valid “DP” plate or placard.
White Grid Marked: Motorcycle parking only
Bicycles must park in designated areas only. All designated student and staff parking areas will be enforced Monday, 7 a.m., through Friday, 11 p.m.
Parking On The Interior Campus
Bicycles are to park in District-provided racks. Violators will be cited. Only those vehicles with approval from the Cerritos College Police Department or Facilities are permitted to drive and park on the interior and sidewalks of the campus. Violators will be cited and/or the vehicle taken and put into storage.
Off-Campus Parking
Off-campus parking is extremely restricted. Parking in surrounding residential areas is by city-issued permit only. Student vehicles parking in the surrounding neighborhoods will be cited, towed away and impounded by the city at the student’s expense.
The property owners also prohibit student parking in the shopping centers adjacent to campus. Student vehicles in these shopping centers are also towed away by property managers, at the student’s expense.
Responsibilities for Penalties
The registered owner of any vehicle on campus may be held responsible for liability or damage claims including parking or other traffic violation penalties arising in connection with the possession and/or operation of the vehicles on the Cerritos College campus.
Liability
Cerritos College assumes no liability and is not responsible for damage or theft of any vehicle or its contents.
Student Tuition & Fees
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Students are expected to furnish all textbooks, supplies, materials, equipment, and uniforms as needed for instruction. The cost of these items will depend upon the number or types of classes taken. Textbooks, supplies, and materials are sold in the college bookstore. Additional fees noted below must be paid at time of enrollment.
Student Fees1
- Enrollment fees for the community college student are $46 per unit. Fees are subject to change without notice due to state legislation.
- Students who are non-residents of California or International Students, with or without F-1 visas, will be assessed $397 per unit ($359 per unit non-resident tuition and a $38 per unit capital outlay fee) in addition to the $46 per unit enrollment fee above. Active military personnel and their dependents are exempt for one year from this out-of-state tuition charge. Non-resident students who have been admitted to a class or classes without payment of the fee because of falsification of information submitted by or for them, shall be subject to dismissal from college.
- Student Health Fee is $19 per semester, $16 for summer session. Students who rely on prayer for healing and can supply the college with documentation from their spiritual leader are exempt.
- Student Activity Fee is $19 per semester, $13 for summer session. This fee is automatically charged and is due and payable at enrollment, but may be waived subsequently by the student. Fee includes Metro GoPass, a bus and rail pass within LA County. Fee purpose and waiver information is available online at the Admissions and Records and Office of Student Affairs websites.
- Parking permits are required to park on campus all semesters. Parking permits must be purchased online at www.cerritos.edu/parkingpermit. On-campus student parking for vehicles is $40 per semester. All additional parking violations will be strictly enforced (i.e. students parking in staff stalls, disabled and fire zone violations).
- Lab/materials fees are listed with courses in the class schedule.
Students who do not pay fees and drop classes after the refund date are still responsible for all fees. The California College Promise Grant (CCPG) Fee Waiver waives students’ course enrollment fees; however, all other fees, including but not limited to the Student Health fee, Student Activity fee, and applicable lab/materials fees, are due and payable at the time of enrollment.
The parking fee is required to park a vehicle on campus. The student activities fee is subject to student waiver. Information is available from the Office of Student Affairs. The waiver request form is available online at the Admissions and Records forms website. Revenue from the collection of this fee may be used by ASCC to support or oppose political measures. The student health fee may be waived with documentation from the student’s spiritual leader that the student relies on prayer for healing.
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Fees are subject to legislative or other authorized changes without prior notice.
Required Instructional & Other Materials Fees
Students may be required to purchase instructional and other materials required for a credit or noncredit course. Such materials shall be of continuing value to a student outside of the classroom setting and shall not be solely or exclusively available from the District. These fees are not covered by the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) Fee Waiver (Title 5 Cal. Admin. Code Sec. 59400).
Any questions with respect to the interpretation of this regulation shall be in writing and addressed to the College’s Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Refund Policies & Procedures
It is the student’s responsibility to apply for a refund. A student is eligible for a refund after classes have been officially dropped. Classes must be dropped by the appropriate deadline for the session in order to be eligible for a refund. Stated deadlines are not adjusted due to late enrollment.
A student is eligible for a refund if:
- classes are dropped by the required deadline;
- the program change is the result of action taken by the college to cancel or reschedule a class;
- the student is dropped for failure to meet a prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s); and/or,
- the student is active or reserve U.S. Military personnel who withdraws due to military orders.
Eligible students may file a petition with the district requesting refund of their enrollment fee(s). A refund will not be processed if academic credit has been awarded for the class. Refunds are not automatically processed.
To request a refund, a student must submit a Refund Request Form. The Refund Request Form is also available online and can be mailed to the Admissions and Records Office. Approved refunds will be mailed in approximately four to six weeks. Be sure your current mailing address is on file with the college.
A check is the only form of payment that Cerritos College uses to issue refunds. If a payment is made by credit card for any registration transaction, and you drop any or all of your classes within the required refund period, we will NOT credit your credit card account. All refund checks are made payable to the student.
Refunds are made pursuant to Title 5, Section 58501 or 58501.1.
Credits/Refunds
Credits
Enrollment Fee, Non-Resident Tuition, and Capital Outlay Fees will be credited if the official drop has occurred within the appropriate deadline* for session or semester. This is in accordance with the Refund of Enrollment Fee regulation, Title 5, 58508. There are no exceptions.
Student Health, Student Activity and Parking Fees will be credited only if all classes within the semester have been officially dropped within the appropriate deadline* for the semester. There are no exceptions.* Deadlines for fee credit are defined as the first two weeks of full semester length classes or 10% of the number of class meetings for short term classes.
Student Activity sticker for the semester must be surrendered at the time of refund request. No refund will be given if sticker is marked or used.
Refunds
A refund request form must be completed to receive credit funds on account. The Refund Request Form is available online at the Admissions webpage under forms or in the Admissions and Records Office.
One Year Limit on Refunds - Classes must be dropped before filing for a refund. Students seeking refunds must meet the requirements listed above to be eligible. Students must have dropped the class(es) and met the appropriate deadlines before filing for a refund. If these conditions have been met, students have one year from the beginning of the semester in which fees were paid to apply for their refund. Beyond the one-year limit, students will no longer be eligible.
Returned Check Policy
Personal checks are not accepted for payment of tuition, fees, and other costs. If a check is accepted for another purpose, a $25 fee will be charged on all returned and stop payment checks. All fees are subject to change without notice in accordance with action taken by the Board of Trustees. Under state law, including California Civil Code 1719, any person who writes a check which is dishonored for lack of funds is civilly liable, and under the law is liable for at least $100 or three times the amount of the check plus additional costs.
Loss of Eligibility for CCPG Fee Waiver
A student shall become ineligible for a California College Promise Grant (CCPG) Fee Waiver if the student is placed on academic or progress probation, or any combination thereof, for two consecutive primary terms. Loss of eligibility shall become effective at the first registration opportunity after such determination is made.
The District shall notify students of their placement on academic or progress probation no later than 30 days following the end of the term that resulted in the student’s placement on probation. The notification must clearly state that two consecutive primary terms of probation will lead to a loss of the CCPG Fee Waiver until the student is no longer on probation. The notification must also advise students about the available student support services to assist them in maintaining eligibility.
The District shall adopt, prominently display, and disseminate policies ensuring that students are advised about the student support services available to assist them in maintaining and reestablishing CCPG Fee Waiver eligibility. Dissemination includes, but is not limited to, information provided in college catalogs and class schedules.
The District has established written procedures by which a student may appeal the loss of a CCPG Fee Waiver due to extenuating circumstances, or when a student with a disability applied for, but did not receive, a reasonable accommodation in a timely manner. Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accidents, illnesses, or other circumstances that might include documented changes in the student’s economic situation or evidence that the student was unable to obtain essential student support services. Extenuating circumstances also includes special consideration of the specific factors associated with Veterans, CalWORKs, EOPS, and SAS student status.
Foster Youth shall not be subject to loss of CCPG Fee Waiver due to placement on academic or progress probation. This exemption for Foster Youth is effective until the date specified in Education Code section 66025.9(c).
Appeals & Exemptions
It is the intent of these procedures to support and promote student success, including program completion, through access to needed courses. Petitions for appeals of, or exemption from, the implementation of these procedures are subject to consideration by the Committee on Academic Records and Standards or its designee.
- Students may appeal the loss of enrollment priority and/or loss of the CCPG Fee Waiver due to extenuating circumstances, certain conditions specified on the Enrollment Priorities and/or CCPG Fee Waiver Appeals Form, or where a student with a disability applied for, but did not receive reasonable accommodation in a timely manner. Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accidents, illnesses or other circumstances beyond the control of the student.
- Students who have demonstrated significant academic improvement will regain the CCPG Fee Waiver and/or priority enrollment status. It is the student’s responsibility to timely verify changes in enrollment priority status. Significant academic improvement is defined as achieving no less than the minimum grade point average and progress standard within a term. The minimum academic standard is a 2.0 grade point average, once the student has attempted 12 semester units; the minimum progress standard is greater than 50% of all units enrolled in being other than “W”, “I”, “NP”, or “NC”, once the student has enrolled in a total of at least 12 semester units.
- Students may request reinstatement of enrollment priority and/or the CCPG Fee Waiver if an institutional mistake was made.