Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer - Major #8770 - Associate in Arts (AA-T) Degree for Transfer

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

The coursework required to earn an Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer has been identified as good preparation for law school upon completion of a bachelor's degree. This interdisciplinary area of emphasis emphasizes the development of communication skills, introduces students to the legal field, and prepares students for further study in a variety of majors. Students who opt to pursue this course of study are encouraged to engage in further exploration of one or more specific majors as they select electives for degree completion. To earn the Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy and Society for Transfer students must complete at least 60 required semester units of CSU-transferable coursework, including the Cal-GETC requirements, and at least 18 units within the major. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, including grades C (or 'P') or higher in each course taken to fulfill the major. 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.

1. Demonstrate independent and critical thinking regarding important topics in law.

2. Conduct research and effectively write about historical, social, political and economic issues related to law.

Program Map

Major Requirements without GE courses

Summer

3 units
ELECTIVE: Recommend COUN 53

A summer elective course, COUN 53 (College and Life Management) for Law Pathways, is highly recommended to meet CAL-Law Scholar Certificate Coursework. The Law Pathways section is offered in summer only.

Term 1

10-11 units
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
Part 1: In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research.
Part 2: Critical reading of diverse voices is a major component of this course. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite:
    1. CSU Transfer

      Satisfies Cal-GETC area 1A.

      COMM 25
      Argumentation
      This course covers the analysis, reasoning, advocacy, and criticism of ideas. It emphasizes derived conclusions based on valid evidence and sound inferences without using fallacies of thought and language. Students demonstrate basic principles through a variety of oral presentations and written assignments, and students are required to write a minimum of 5000 words during the semester. (A, CSU, UC)

      Course Details:

      1. Prerequisite: ENGL C1000
        1. CSU Transfer
          Statistics: STAT C1000, MATH/PSY 42, or DS 23

          Satisfies Cal-GETC area 2. Select one of the following:

          Part 1: This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines.
          Part 2: (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

          Course Details:

          1. Prerequisite:
            1. CSU Transfer
              This course includes the following topics: descriptive statistics, sampling, hypothesis testing, estimation, selected non-parametric techniques, ANOVA, and regression, with applications from psychology, biology, and social sciences. This course is designed for psychology majors and UC transfers. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

              Course Details:

              1. Prerequisite: MATH 103
                2. OR
              2. Prerequisite:
                1. CSU Transfer
                  This course covers using probability and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making using data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life sciences, health sciences, and education. The analysis will incorporate EXCEL/Other Statistical Software and a graphing calculator. Descriptive measures include central tendency and dispersion, probability theory, discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling distributions, central limit theorem, time series, index numbers, statistical inference using one and two sample hypothesis tests using both the standard and t distributions for both means and proportions, estimation, correlation, regression, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and nonparametric methods including Chi-squared. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

                  Course Details:

                  1. Prerequisite: MATH 103
                    2. OR
                  2. Prerequisite:
                    1. CSU Transfer
                      ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 transferable units)

                      Term 2

                      15-17 units
                      Cal-GETC Area 5A - Physical Sciences

                      Area 5A or 5B must have a lab component to satisfy this area. 

                      Part 1: This course introduces fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the Solar System, stars, supernovae, galaxies, black holes, and the expanding universe. Students learn how to study the cosmos through experiments, observations, and/or simulations and discover what the latest science reveals about the origins and fate of the universe.
                      Part 2: Optional field trips. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course is a descriptive introduction to the origin, evolution, and current state of the solar system. The topics in this course include the history of astronomy; the Sun and its role within the solar system; the origins and characteristics of planets, satellites, ring systems, dwarf planets, comets, asteroids, and other interplanetary debris; and Kepler's laws of planetary motion. The discussion of current interplanetary missions and exoplanetary systems around other stars will also be included. There may be optional field trips. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course is a descriptive introduction to the nature and evolution of stars and galaxies as well as the origin and evolution of the universe. An emphasis will be placed on the observational evidence used by cosmologists to help develop their theories. A study of the types of stars, including the sun, binary stars, variable stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars is included. Types of galaxies and their distribution in the universe, dark matter, dark energy, supernovae, and black holes will be examined. There may be optional field trips. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      Development of atomic theory; atoms, isotopes, molecules, and ions; compounds; classification of matter; formulas and equations; stoichiometry; introduction to aqueous reactions: precipitation, acids and bases, and gas forming and redox reactions; gas laws; kinetic molecular theory of gases; thermochemistry; modern atomic theory; VSEPR theory; valence bond (hybridization) and molecular orbital theories; intermolecular forces; properties of liquids; solids and crystal structures; solution behavior; colligative properties; associated laboratory experiments; and volumetric (titrimetric) and gravimetric analysis methods. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      Acid-base theory; chemical kinetics; equilibrium (acid-base, hydrolysis, and solubility); chemical thermodynamics and electrochemistry; selected topics in nuclear chemistry, coordination chemistry, and/or chemistry of selected groups; inorganic qualitative and quantitative analysis. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      Chemistry for applied science and non-science majors. The scientific method; chemical computations; composition of matter, energy, and physical and chemical changes; fundamental laws and principles; atomic and molecular structure; bonding; inorganic nomenclature, kinetic molecular theory, gas laws, solutions, acid-base theories, oxidation-reduction, equilibrium, nuclear chemistry, and qualitative and quantitative theories and techniques. MATH 103 is recommended as a prerequisite for allied health and nursing majors and MATH 3A is recommended as a prerequisite for STEM majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      Introduction to the basic concepts of organic and biochemistry. Structure and behavior of organic and biological compounds, metabolism, and regulation. Primarily for students in the health-oriented professions. Not a substitute for Chemistry 3A. (A, CSU, UC)
                      This course and its laboratory component present the fundamentals of chemistry as applied to selected contemporary environmental topics concerning the atmosphere, water, solids, and green chemistry. Recommended for non-science majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      Properties and reaction of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, theories of structure, and reaction mechanisms. For biology majors and students in prehealth sciences, environmental sciences, and programs that do not require a full-year sequence organic chemistry. Recommended for students requiring a one-semester organic chemistry course. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      Structures, properties, reactions, and nomenclature of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, amines, ethers, epoxides, and organometallic compounds. Radical, substitution, and elimination reactions. Synthesis, separation, and identification of representative compounds. Reactions and nomenclature of stereoisomers. Introduction to Infrared, nuclear magnetic, and mass spectroscopies. Resonance and conjugation. Kinetic versus thermodynamic control of reactions. Multistep synthesis. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      Structures, properties, reactions, and nomenclature of aromatic compounds, benzene derivatives, amines, carbonyl compounds and their derivatives, carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, and nucleic acids. Structural analysis of aromatic, carbonyl, and amine containing compounds. Oxidation-reduction chemistry of organic functional groups. Multi-step synthesis, separation, identification, and reaction mechanisms of representative compounds. Protecting groups in multi-step synthesis. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      The Earth’s dynamic physical systems and processes. Topics include weather, climate, geomorphology, soils, and the biosphere. Emphasis on interrelationships among systems and processes and their resulting patterns and distributions. Tools of geographic inquiry include maps, remote sensing, graphic data, and models. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      Introduction to atmospheric processes, energy and moisture exchanges, atmospheric pressure, global atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns, precipitation processes, weather systems, and severe weather. Analysis of world, regional, and local climate systems, emphasizing an understanding of the mechanisms and consequences of global climate change. Course incorporates lab work focusing on observation and analysis of atmospheric data using charts. meteorological instruments and their use, weather maps, and radar and satellite imagery. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course consists of an introduction to the principles and unifying concepts of earth science including geologic time, formation and internal structure of the Earth, plate tectonics, rock and mineral identification, weathering processes, landforms, earthquakes, volcanic activity, flooding and groundwater resources. Laboratory exercises will include rock and mineral identification, and interpretation of topographic and geologic maps. Optional field trips to classic geologic locations. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course is an introduction to Earth’s history using geologic dating techniques, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, and the processes that have shaped the global environment. Fossil evidence for the origin and evolution of life, natural selection, and environmental change in shaping both ancient and modern living communities are also presented. Emphasis will be given to North American paleogeography and tectonics. Laboratory activities use rocks, fossils, geologic maps and cross sections to interpret ancient environments, tectonic settings and geologic history. At least one field trip or an appropriate alternative activity are required. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course is an introduction to the geologic setting and evolution of California using the concepts of plate tectonics, stratigraphy, and processes that have and are still shaping the landscape, including volcanism, earthquakes, and erosion. Optional field trips. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course is an introduction to the study of water on earth with an emphasis on physical oceanography. Topics include ocean and shoreline processes, plate tectonics, sea floor morphology, types and distribution of seafloor sediments, ocean sediment transport, ocean chemistry, ocean currents, marine resources, and environmental concerns. Optional field trips. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course is an introduction to the earth sciences with an emphasis on basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Optional field trips to classic geologic locations. The course is designed for transfer Liberal Studies and Elementary Education for Transfer students. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course covers the application of scientific principles to the understanding of environmental problems and issues. Seeking solutions to contemporary environmental problems; historical, economical, political and social implications; relationships to scientific principles; ecosystems, urban affairs, housing, land planning, transportation, air and water pollution, water development, food production, wildlife, pest control, and population studies. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course covers basic concepts of physics and chemistry and their relation to the everyday environment. It includes laboratory and demonstrations with special application to K-6 teachers. It is specifically designed to satisfy the requirements of students who intend on transferring to the CSU Liberal Studies Major. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course will introduce students to mechanics, thermal physics, oscillations, and waves. It is designed primarily for life science and related majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course introduces students to electricity and magnetism, optics, and introduction to modern physics. It is designed primarily for life science and related majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course will introduce students to classical mechanics: kinematics, Newton's Laws, energy, momentum, gravitation, and fluids. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors that require calculus-based physics. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course will introduce students to electricity and magnetism: electrostatics, electric potential, DC circuits, magnetic fields, induction, and AC circuits. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors that require calculus-based physics. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course introduces students to oscillations, waves, thermodynamics, optics, relativity, quantum mechanics, and nuclear physics. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors that require calculus-based physics. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      This course is an emphasis on a survey of physics, chemistry, and earth science, including mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, modern physics, nuclear physics, chemical systems, chemical reactions, geologic time, weather phenomena, astronomy, and cosmology. It is designed primarily for non-science majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      PHIL 1C
                      Ethics
                      This course examines the concepts of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and their applications to contemporary moral problems. Ethical theories covered may include the good life, moral relativism, deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, and feminist and social justice approaches to ethics. Contemporary moral problems may include abortion, environmental ethics, racial and gender justice, euthanasia/assisted suicide, etc. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

                      Course Details:

                      1. Corequisite: ENGL C1000
                        1. CSU Transfer

                          Satisfies Cal-GETC area 3B.

                          History of the United States: HIST C1001 or HIST C1002

                          Satisfies Cal-GETC area 4.

                          Part 1: This course is a historical survey of the United States, from Indigenous North America to the end of Reconstruction. The course also introduces students to historical reasoning skills.
                          Part 2: (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

                          Course Details:

                          1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                            1. CSU Transfer
                              OR
                              Part 1: This course is a historical survey of the United States from the end of the Civil War to the present. The course also introduces students to historical reasoning skills.
                              Part 2: (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

                              Course Details:

                              1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                1. CSU Transfer
                                  Major Course: COMM 4, ENGL C1000, or PHIL 2
                                  Select one of the following:
                                  Some major courses may double count for general education requirements. See a counselor to make sure you're not taking more courses than necessary.
                                  This course explores the theories and practices of influence, advocacy, and reasoning from the perspective of both persuader and audience. Rhetorical and social theories of persuasion are studied, and historical and contemporary persuasive messages are analyzed. Students also practice by preparing effective and ethical persuasive speeches and other appeals. (A, CSU, UC)

                                  Course Details:

                                  1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                    1. CSU Transfer
                                      Part 1: In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (or C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course.
                                      Part 2: (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

                                      Course Details:

                                      1. Prerequisite:
                                      2. Prerequisite: ENGL C1000
                                      3. Prerequisite: ENGL C1000H
                                        1. CSU Transfer
                                          This course examines the principles and methods of good reasoning and analytic writing, emphasizing deductive logic (including formal techniques of sentential logic), thesis-driven argumentation, and research strategies. Student will learn how to identify arguments, develop and assess basic deductive and inductive written arguments, common fallacies, and apply each element to various areas of study and real-world situations. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

                                          Course Details:

                                          1. Prerequisite: ENGL C1000
                                            1. CSU Transfer
                                              Cal-GETC Area 1B or 1C

                                              Recommend COMM 4 (Cal-GETC area 1C) if ENGL C1001 or PHIL 2 was taken above for major course requirement. Recommend ENGL C1001 or PHIL 2 (Cal-GETC area 1B) if COMM 4 was taken above for major course requirement.

                                              Term 3

                                              13-15 units
                                              Cal-GETC Area 5B - Biological Sciences

                                              Area 5A or 5B must have a lab component to satisfy this area. 

                                              Part 1: In this course, students examine human origins, evolution, and variation with a focus on the adaptations of humans and other primates. Biological evolution and scientific methods are foundations for the course.
                                              Part 2: (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              This course offers an overview of the cellular, molecular, genetic, and systemic basis of life with an emphasis on the human body. The course is for allied health majors and fulfills the prerequisites for Biology 20, 21A, and 31. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              Field-based investigation of plants, animals, and fungi emphasizing natural history, taxonomy, and ecology of local species and methods of field study. Weekly required field trips with moderate hiking and a multi-day field trip are included. This is a required course for the Field Biologist Certificate at FCC. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              The first of two introductory courses for biology majors, focusing on concepts in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, inheritance, and evolution. This course is intended for biology, pre-medical, pre-veterinarian, and pre-pharmacy majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              The second of two introductory courses for biology majors, focusing on concepts surrounding the evolution and classification of Earth's biodiversity, the structure and function of organisms, and ecology. Intended for biology, pre-medical, pre-veterinarian, and pre-pharmacy majors. Field trips are included in this course. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              An introductory course in conservation biology. An exploration of phenomena influencing Earth's biological diversity with an emphasis on ecological principles and human impacts. A focus on natural resource use, management and future challenges for a growing human population. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              Explore the fundamental principles of biology through the lens of the animal kingdom. This course examines how animals are structured and how they function, the mechanisms of inheritance that shape diversity, and the ecological and evolutionary processes that drive adaptation and change. Designed to make biological concepts accessible and relevant, this course welcomes non-biological science majors and liberal studies students seeking to understand the living world. Field trip required. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              This is an introductory course exploring biological concepts as they relate to plant structure and function, inheritance, ecology, and evolution. Recommended for non-biological science majors and liberal studies majors. Field trips required. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              This course is intended for students planning to complete allied health programs (e.g. Nursing, RadTech) or seeking a degree in Human Biology, although it may also be useful for artists or others interested in the human form. The focus is on the structures of the human body, both large and small. The course includes the dissection of animal specimens. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              Biology 21A and 21B are designed for students planning to enter allied health programs (such as Nursing) or pursuing a degree in Human Biology. Biology 21A is the first course in this two-semester sequence and introduces the structural organization and functional integration of the human body. Emphasis is placed on anatomical terminology, the chemical and cellular basis of life, tissue organization, embryonic development, and the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems. Typical structure and function are examined alongside common disorders and developmental changes from birth through adulthood to support clinical application and lifespan perspectives. Laboratory investigations reinforce lecture concepts through hands-on examination of tissues, organs, and body systems. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              Biology 21A and 21B are designed for students planning to enter allied health programs (such as Nursing) or pursuing a degree in Human Biology. Biology 21B is the second course in this two-semester sequence and builds on the anatomical and physiological foundations established in Biology 21A by examining the systems responsible for transport, regulation, metabolism, and reproduction in the human body. Emphasis is placed on the structure and function of the cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems, as well as the physiological mechanisms that regulate metabolism and maintain fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. Typical structure and function are explored alongside common disorders and physiological adaptations to illustrate the clinical relevance of these systems and their integration in maintaining homeostasis throughout the lifespan. Laboratory investigations reinforce lecture concepts through hands-on examination of tissues, organs, physiological measurements, and selected animal dissections that allow students to observe system organization and functional relationships. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              This course is intended for students planning to complete allied health programs (e.g. Nursing, RadTech) or seeking a degree in Human Biology. The focus is on the function of the human body systems. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              This course introduces the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae. Emphasis is placed on classification, morphology, metabolism, growth, identification, genetics, and the role of microorganisms in health, disease, industry, and the environment. Topics include host-microbe interactions, immune responses, principles of infectious diseases, and methods of microbial control. Laboratory exercises develop skills in microscopy, aseptic technique, cultivation, identification, and analysis of microorganisms. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              An introductory human biology class without a laboratory. Designed for students planning to enter medical coding or HIT programs. This course is not an acceptable prerequisite for Biology 20 or Biology 21A. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              Part 1: This combined lecture and laboratory course provides the non-biology major with an introduction to living things and their environment. Students use experimentation and investigation to develop important critical thinking skills. Students learn about the process of science, the building blocks of life, the role and regulation of DNA, how populations change over time, the movement of energy within and between life forms, and how species interact with each other and their surroundings. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply an understanding of biological concepts to current issues and their impacts on society.
                                              Part 2: Recommended for non-biological science majors and liberal studies majors. A field trip is required. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              BA 18
                                              Business and the Legal Environment
                                              This is a law survey course with an emphasis on contract law. Other areas of law covered include civil procedure and ADR, constitutional law, administrative law, torts, criminal law and procedure, agency, labor and employment law, and international business law. A case study method is utilized along with a traditional lecture format. (A, CSU, UC)

                                              Course Details:

                                              1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                                1. CSU Transfer
                                                  ETHNST 11
                                                  Law and Democracy
                                                  Evaluation, debate, and critical analysis of law and legal issues that affect individuals, their families, and communities. Practical and historical aspects of civil, criminal, constitutional, immigration, and consumer law in a diverse society, with an orientation toward civic involvement in the local community. Includes an interdisciplinary exploration of themes such as equality, citizenship, access, and social justice. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

                                                  Course Details:

                                                  1. Prerequisite: ENGL C1000
                                                    1. CSU Transfer
                                                      POLS C1000
                                                      American Government and Politics
                                                      Part 1: This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology.
                                                      Part 2: (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

                                                      Course Details:

                                                      1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                                        1. CSU Transfer

                                                          Satisfies Cal-GETC area 4.

                                                          ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 transferable units)

                                                          Term 4

                                                          19-14 units
                                                          Cal-GETC Area 3A - Arts
                                                          This course provides a survey of African American Art from Pre Colonial Africa through the 21st century that includes an introduction to Nile Valley Civilizations, West African societies of the 15th and 16th centuries prior to European Colonial Expansion, an examination of the transition into the era of African enslavement in Colonial America, explore African American cultural development during Reconstruction, analyze African American political movements in response to social injustice and evaluate the assimilation of African American culture into mainstream American culture during the 20th century, and evaluate the African American community of the 21st Century. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course will focus on the unique and creative contributions of African American Women in the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st century. The historical evaluation of the role of women creatives will include an introduction to the general spiritual principles from traditional African perspectives; specifically, Ancient Kemet (Egypt), Yoruba, and South African societies prior to European Colonial Expansion, and will examine the various ways African American Women have been ongoing facilitators in the areas of writing, performance, music, and the visual arts through immersive art lab work on projects. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course will assess the importance and influence of the history and development of the music of African Americans from the colonial era through the 21st century. Through the analysis of the music traditions of West Africa, and the relationship that music has to African traditions and ceremony; this course will evaluate the sustained African roots through the development of African American culture. This course will include in depth examination of innovations in African American music, such as Gospel, Soul and Hip Hop, as well as contributions to the music industry as a whole, and the influence that music has had in socio-economic and political institutions of the United States and internationally. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          An interdisciplinary approach examining American Indian cultures and art traditions of North America. Introducing pre-contact and early-contact-era traditions, spiritual practices, and the evolution of American Indian art forms in contemporary times. Exploring the concepts, designs, and techniques of Indigenous art of the Americas. Emphasis on North American Indian tribes and the impact of settler-colonial policy on the traditional Indigenous relationship to place. The art studied will begin from ancient Indigenous civilizations to contemporary art movements. This course also examines socio-political critiques expressed in post-modern Native American art that are responding to topics concerning Social Justice, Eurocentrism, Cultural Appropriation, and Primitivism. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course will focus on the history of architecture from prehistory to the Middle Ages including Europe, Asia, Africa, and Pre-Columbian America. Also included is the relationship between social, cultural, religious, and physical conditions that influenced the built environment. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course covers history of architecture from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Included is the relationship between social, cultural, religious, and physical conditions that influenced the built environment. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course is an introduction to the visual arts and human creativity across history and diverse global cultures. Topics include the media of art, techniques, design principles, subject matter, style and theories of art within a historical context. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Art History 50 is an introduction to the visual arts and artistic traditions of Africa, Oceania and Indigenous North America. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Art History 55 is an introduction to the visual arts and artistic traditions of Asia including the Indian subcontinent, China, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course is an introduction to the art and architecture of the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica (Mexico & Central America) and Andean South America prior to European contact. Students will learn about the visual culture of civilizations such as the Olmec, Maya, Toltecs, Aztecs, Paracas, Nazca, Moche, & Inca. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Art History 70 is a global survey of modern and contemporary art from the 19th to the 21st centuries. Topics and historical styles covered include Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Modernism, Abstract Expressionism and Post-Modern globalism. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Part 1: This course introduces students to visual art and architecture from prehistory to the medieval era with a focus on art from Europe, North Africa, and the near East. The course will further consider global interactions involving these regions.
                                                          Part 2: Historical eras and cultures include:  Paleolithic, Neolithic, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Part 1: This course introduces students to visual art and architecture from prehistory to the medieval era with a focus on art from Europe, North Africa, and the near East. The course will further consider global interactions involving these regions. This is an honors course.
                                                          Part 2: Historical and cultural eras include:  Paleolithic, Neolithic, Mesopotamia, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, early Islamic, Byzantine, Romaneque and Gothic. The Honors section includes research and writing assignments using primary and secondary source material in addition to oral presentations. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Part 1: This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the contemporary period with a focus on art from Europe. The course will further consider global interactions involving this region.
                                                          Part 2: Historical styles include the Italian and Northern Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism and avant-garde movements in Europe and the United States. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Part 1: This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the contemporary period with a focus on art from Europe. The course will further consider global interactions involving this region. This is an honors course.
                                                          Part 2: Historical styles include: Italian and Northern Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, 20th-century avant-garde movements and post-modernism. The Honors section will include research and writing assignments using primary and secondary source material and oral presentations. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          ASAMER 55 is an introduction to the visual arts and artistic traditions of Asia including the Indian subcontinent, China, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Analysis of Mexican, Chicano, and Latino art from the historical to the contemporary. The course explores contemporary art forms and their ancestral cultural base, and includes a survey of Mexican, Chicano, and Latino artistic expressions. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course is an introduction to the art and architecture of the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica (Mexico & Central America) and Andean South America prior to European contact. Students will learn about the visual culture of civilizations such as the Olmec, Maya, Toltecs, Aztecs, Paracas, Nazca, Moche, & Inca. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course is a survey of dance as a historical form of cultural and theatrical expression. Emphasis on the growth of ballet, modern and jazz dance from their origins to the current trends in the United States will be studied. Dance 30 does not meet the Physical Education requirement. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course introduces the close analysis of film and television texts. Examines the broad questions of form and content, aesthetics and meaning, and history and culture. Explores the diverse possibilities presented by the cinematic art form through an examination of a wide variety of productions, national cinemas, and film movements. Topics include modes of production, narrative and non-narrative forms, visual design, editing, sound, genre, ideology and critical analysis. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course provides a clear context for appreciating the fundamental components of film as art and as social expression. It Investigates the origins, evolution, and transformations of various film genres such as film noir, the Western, science-fiction, the musical, horror, war, or the crime film. The course covers the formal and thematic conventions of each genre and the genre as a reflection of the social environments that produced them. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course provides a focused study on the careers of selected film directors, and examines their body of work in artistic, social, historical, industrial, and influential terms. Examines recurring genres, themes, motifs, ideologies, techniques, and aesthetic choices that define various directors' signature visual and narrative styles. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course covers the fundamentals of music theory, including pitch, rhythm, meters, scales, keys, key signatures, and intervals, as well as rhythm and scale dictation. It is designed for the general student, the music major with limited music theory experience, the commercial music student, and the classroom teacher. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          In this course, students examine music from the Middle Ages through the 21st century, learning about the musical features, prominent works, and representative composers of each era. Concert attendance is required. The course is designed for the general student. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course concentrates on the music of western civilization from ancient to the present, with an emphasis on listening. This course is designed for the music major and the general student with a music background. Outside listening and concert attendance is required. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          In this course, students will explore global cultures through music. Students will discover the characteristics and social contexts of indigenous, historical, and popular music from cultures including African, American Indian, Central Asian, Latin American, Pacific Island, and South Asian/Indian. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          In this course, students will explore vocal and instrumental jazz music from the 1890s to the present day. Attendance at concerts is required as part of the curriculum. It is designed for both general education students and those pursuing commercial music studies. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          In this course, students will examine the music of the most important rock artists and groups from the 1950s through the present. The sociological, economic and cultural factors that shaped rock music, as well as the music’s influence on popular culture, will also be covered. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course surveys the art of theatre. Students will learn about the process of creating theatre through study of the production process and the many artists who participate in the creation of theatre. Through videos and attendance at live theatre, students will also learn the various forms of theatre, such as tragedy and comedy and various modes of presentation, both presentational and representational. Students will also be introduced to theatre's historical roots and its diversity as expressed in various cultures throughout the globe. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Cal-GETC Area 6 - Ethnic Studies
                                                          Introduction to African-American Studies: a critical interdisciplinary study of African American culture, history, and heritage from Pre Colonial West Africa through the 21st Century. This course will include an introduction to West African societies of the 15th and 16th centuries, prior to European Colonial Expansion; an examination of the transition into the era of African enslavement in Colonial America; an exploration of African American cultural development during the era of Reconstruction; an evaluation of African American political movements in response to social injustice and African American creative production; an analysis of the assimilation of African American culture into mainstream American culture during the 20th century; and finally, to examine and evaluate the African American community of the 21st Century. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          The Native nations of North American (American Indians) from antiquity to the present. An interdisciplinary approach to examining pre- and post settler-colonial American Indian societies and cultures. Studying the effects of invasion and colonization with an emphasis on self-preservation and maintaining tribal sovereignty. This course analyzes the racialization of American Indians, eurocentrism, relationship to place, forced assimilation, intergenerational trauma, indigenous cosmology and ceremony, social justice, epistemology, and self-determination. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Historical and cultural background of major Asian groups that have immigrated into the United States; including Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Filipinos, South Asians, and Southeast Asians. Examines immigration patterns, cultural identity, family influences, community formation, interracial relationships, civic participation, and experiences with discrimination. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Issues of contemporary relevance related to Asian Americans, including: stereotypes, anti-Asian violence, educational inequities, workplace discrimination, media representations, race relations, community leadership, law and public policy, and civic and political engagement. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          The introductory course explores the Chicano/a/x and Mexican American community, culture(s) and heritage(s) in American society from an interdisciplinary approach. Focus on sociocultural challenges, struggles, and social justice movements that define the Chicano/a/x experience. Examination of the ancestral roots, dynamic migration/immigration trends, conflict, racialization processes, liberation struggles, socialization process, and sociopolitical patterns from ancient Indigenous civilizations of Mesoamerica to the present. Overview of trends and patterns in Latino/a/x populations at-large will also be explored. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          A survey of Mexican American history from the ancient Indigenous civilizations of Mesoamerica to the Mexican American War of 1846-48. Special emphasis is placed on American History from 1492 into the mid 1800's, and upon understanding the historical and contemporary dynamics of colonialism and imperialism. Introduction of concepts such as race, racism, racialization, white supremacy, settler colonialism, indigeneity, and mestizaje. Focus on the impact of European arrival in the Americas, the history of Indigenous, African, and mixed-race people in the formation of Mexico. Spanish and Mexican settlement in what would become the U.S. Southwest, and the early history of Mexicans in the United States. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          A survey of Mexican American history from the Mexican-American War of 1846-48 to the present, with an emphasis on understanding the historical and contemporary dynamics of racism and white supremacy. Introduction of concepts such as race, racism, racialization, eurocentrism, settler colonialism, indigeneity, and self-determination. Focus on the history of people of Mexican descent in the United States, and exploration of topics such as the Mexican-American War and its aftermath, interpersonal and institutional racism, segregation, immigration and the border, the Zoot Suit Riots and Chicano/a/x participation in WWII, and the many facets of the Chicano/a/x Civil Rights Movement. Introduction to the study of U.S.-Mexico relations, 1848-present. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course offers an interdisciplinary analysis of Chicana and Mexican American women in contemporary society. Special emphasis is placed on the role and impact of family, church, education, economics, and politics. An exploration of gender, sexuality, racialization, and intersectionality will occur, as well as a critical review of how struggle, resistance, racial and social justice, solidarity, and liberation emerge in Chicana experiences. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Service learning in community, civic, or legal setting from a Chicano/a/x Studies and community-based perspective and approach. Develop a working understanding of issues impacting the political, economic, and social fabric of the Chicano/a/x community. An introduction to Participatory Action Research and grassroots organizing. A working understanding of issues impacting the political, economic, and social fabric of the Latino community. Civic engagement related to coursework utilizing practical applications of course concepts. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Interdisciplinary examination of race, ethnicity, racism, and racial and ethnic identity in U.S. society with focus on African American, Asian American, Native American, and Latina and Latino American communities. Emphasis on comparative and relational analysis and exploration of the intertwined histories of racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., institutional racism, resistance against racism, solidarity across racial and ethnic lines, and social and racial justice movements. Introduction to the history of Ethnic Studies as a discipline and key concepts in the field, such as the intersection of race and racism as they relate to class, gender, sexuality, religion, spirituality, national origin, immigration status, ability, tribal citizenship, sovereignty, language, and/or age in African American, Asian American, Native American, and Latina and Latino American communities. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course offers an interdisciplinary analysis of Chicana and Mexican American women in contemporary society. Special emphasis is placed on the role and impact of family, church, education, economics, and politics. An exploration of gender, sexuality, racialization and intersectionality will occur as well as a critical review of how struggle, resistance, racial and social justice, solidarity, and liberation emerge in Chicana experiences. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          CRIM 6
                                                          Concepts of Criminal Law
                                                          This course focuses on the Analysis of criminal liability in the U.S., classification of crimes (persons, property, morals, and public welfare), elements of offenses, common and statutory law, acceptable evidence, defenses, prosecution and defense decision making. (A, CSU, UC)

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                                                              1. CSU Transfer
                                                                ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 transferable units)