The Total Requirements for an Associate Degree (2008-09 Handout)

1. A minimum of 60 degree-applicable units
2. The required courses for a specific major
3. General education
4. P.E./Wellness - 2 units minimum
5. Diversity course
6. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
7. Good academic standing
8. A minimum of 12 units completed at COC.

The General Education Course Requirements

1. Natural Sciences (Min. of 3 sem. units)
2. Social Science (Min. of 3 sem. units)
3. Humanities and Fine Arts (Min. of 3 sem. units)
4. Language and Rationality (Min. of 6 sem. units)
   • English Composition
   • Communication/Analytical Thinking
5. American Institutions (Min. of 6 sem. units)
   • United States History
   • U.S. Constitution, State and Local Government
6. Physical Education and Wellness

The Competency Requirements

• Reading
• Written Expression
• Mathematics
• Diversity