Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
WST100 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | Critical course Gateway course | C, SB | 3 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
May be met by ENH190, ENH202, ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, or REL/WST290. See transfer plan for details |
HU | 0–3 | |
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences |
May be met by HIS201, PSY101, PSY235, PSY277, SOC212, or WST161. See transfer plan for details |
SB | 0–3 | |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously if CRE101 is not required | SB or SB or L or SB | 0–3 | |
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
May be met by PSY230. See transfer plan for details |
CS | 0–3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
May be met by ENH190, ENH202, ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, or REL/WST290. See transfer plan for details |
HU | 0–3 | |
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
May be met by PSY290AA or PSY290AC. See transfer plan for details |
L | 0–3 | |
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
WST100 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | Critical course Gateway course | C, SB | 3 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
May be met by ENH190, ENH202, ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, or REL/WST290. See transfer plan for details |
HU | 0–3 | |
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
May be met by ENH190, ENH202, ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, or REL/WST290. See transfer plan for details |
HU | 0–3 | |
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences |
May be met by HIS201, PSY101, PSY235, PSY277, SOC212, or WST161. See transfer plan for details |
SB | 0–3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously if CRE101 is not required | SB or SB or L or SB | 0–3 | |
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
May be met by PSY230. See transfer plan for details |
CS | 0–3 | |
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
May be met by PSY290AA or PSY290AC. See transfer plan for details |
L | 0–3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 202 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
Elective |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative