Cal-GETC Area 1A - English Composition
If completed with a "B" or better will meet the basic skills proficiency for the reading and writing portion of the CBEST.
The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.
Majoring in Child Development prepares students for jobs in a variety of early care and education settings as well as in related fields working with children and families.The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer degree is designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Completion of the Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer degree will fulfill the requirements to obtain the California Child Development Permit at the Teacher level which qualifies the student to work in a State of California funded child development center or preschool. To earn the Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer, students must complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.” ADTs also require that students must earn a C (or 'P') or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. Local graduation requirements are not required for the transfer degree. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on transfer requirements and university admission.
Critical reading of diverse voices is a major component of this course. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Major components include critical reading of diverse voices and writing strategies. Honors sections may include more extensive research with a focus on academic journals, as well as critical thinking that includes in-depth analysis and synthesis of ideas. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
If completed with a "B" or better will meet the basic skills proficiency for the reading and writing portion of the CBEST.
Emphasis is placed on the organization and criticism of public discourse. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Particular emphasis is placed on the organization and criticism of public discourse. As an Honor's section, this course employs enhanced methods such as the use of research, advocacy and debate, in addition to exploring prominent speakers and the analysis of famous speeches. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
RECOMMEND COMM C1000 if interested in teaching
RECOMMEND COMM 1 if interested in teaching
TB Clearance from FCC Health Services is needed. TB clearance from anywhere else will not be accepted. This course includes 8 lab hours.
Satisfies Cal-GETC GE Area 4
In this course students will learn the following mathematical concepts: applications of linear; exponential and logarithmic functions; solving systems of linear equations using matrix operations and inverses; solving linear programming techniques using graphing methods and simplex methods; applying interest theory concepts to solve mathematical finance problems; calculate probability; determine the number of values within sets using Venn Diagrams and counting principles; use graphs and properties to determine limits, rates of change, and derivatives of a function. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
RECOMMEND STAT C1000 if transferring to CSU, Fresno. If completed with "B" or better it will meet the basic skills profiency for the mathematics portion of CBEST.
RECOMMEND to take after CHDEV 39 due to content and 14 lab hours required for this course. Not offered during summer term.
(A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Honors sections may cover additional subject matter, such as more in-depth analytical research and extensive analysis of rhetorical discourse. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
If completed with a "B" or better it will meet the basic skills proficiency for the reading and writing portion of CBEST.
This course explores some of the deepest questions about human life. What does it mean to be human? How can God coexist with evil? What is the evidence for God’s existence anyway? Do we have free will or are our thoughts and actions determined by forces outside our control? What is your mind? Is it nothing more than activity in your brain, or is your mind a soul? What is a soul, and are there good reasons to think souls are real? What is knowledge, why is it valuable, and how can you tell when you have it? Can we know anything with certainty, and does that matter? This class will provide an opportunity to explore these and similar questions, in conversation with texts from some of the greatest minds in human history. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Area 5A or 5B must have a lab component to satisfy this area.
Not offered in summer term
48 lab hours are required for this course. The worksite for this course may require immunization records for MMR, TDAP, TB, and COVID. Placement assistance provided by instructional faculty. Not offered in summer term.
Area 5A or 5B must have a lab component to satisfy this area.
Only if needed to reach 60 units. RECOMMEND SOC 32 if transferring to CSU, Fresno.