The Board of Trustees of the Santa Clarita Community College District as authorized by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges shall confer the degree of Associate in Arts or Associate in Science upon a student who has satisfactorily completed a minimum of 60 semester units of work with a 2.0 (C) average or better in the curriculum presented for the degree and has met the requirements below. An Associate in Science degree shall include a major of a least 18 semester hours in the fields of engineering, physical or biological sciences or an occupational curriculum. A student may not earn both the AA and AS degree from the same program.

• File a petition for graduation by the first day of the semester in which the requirements will be completed.

• Complete a minimum of 12 units at College of the Canyons (residence requirement).

• Complete a minimum of 21 semester units of general education including at least one course in each of the following areas. A given course meets the requirements in only one area.

  Natural Sciences - three unit minimum selected from the following:

Any course in:

Astronomy, Biological Science, Chemistry, Geology, Physics or Anthropology 101 Geography 101 Psychology 102

Social and Behavioral Sciences - three unit minimum:

Anthropology 103, 105, 210, Business 103, Geography 102, Interdisciplinary Studies 100, Journalism 100, Speech 223, 246, 256, 260

Any course in: Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology (except Psychology 102), Sociology

Humanities - one course, three or more units, or combination of courses giving three or more units, from the list below.

• Anthropology 210

• Art 110, 111, 113, 114, 124A, 124B, 133, 140, 141, 142, 205, 222, 250

• Dance 100-170

• English 080, 102, 105, 106, 135, 150, 250-251, 260-261, 263, 264, 265, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 280

• Foreign Language, any foreign language class.

• History 101, 102, 240

• Cinema 120, 122, 125

• Music 100, 105, 106, 120, 125, 174, 175, 176

• Philosophy 101, 102, 210, 220

• Photography 150, 160, 285

• Sociology 200

• Speech 105, 150, 225, 246, 250, 256, 260

• Theater 110, 126, 140, 141, 144, 175, 190,192, 220, 221

Language and Rationality - 6 semester units (completion of both requirements i and ii is required).

• Quantitative Skills - The student will either test out by means of the placement exam or complete 3 units of mathematics (Math 063, 070 or higher), Business 144 or Economics 291.

• Communication Skills - The student will either test out or complete a minimum of 3 units from the following courses:

• English 090, 101, ESL 100, 105, or Journalism 105.

• If the student completes both the i and ii requirements in less than 6 semester units through a combination of course work and testing the remainder of the 6 unit requirement will be selected from the following courses:

• Business 144, 220

• Economics 291

• English 080, 090, 101, 102, 103, 105, 134

• ESL 100, 105

• Computer Electronics 134

• Computer Science 132

• Journalism 105, 110, 205, 210

• Math 063, 070, 102, 103, 130, 140, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 240

• Philosophy 205

• RTV 201

• Speech 105, 225

American Institutions - six unit minimum. The requirement may be satisfied in one of the following ways:

• History 150 and Political Science 150

• History 170 and Political Science 150

• History 111 and 112

• History 111 or 112 and Political Science 150

• History 245 and Political Science 150

• Physical Education - 2 units Physical Education or Dance activity required. (Veterans exempted)

• Major field - 18 units of study (C average) taken in a discipline or related disciplines as listed in the California Community College's Classification of Instructional Disciplines.

• Electives

• Writing Competency - A demonstrated ability to write expository prose in standard written English is required for the associate degree. The writing requirement may be satisfied through one of the following alternatives:

• successful completion of English 090, 101 (Composition), ESL 100, or Journalism 105 (Newswriting) .

• demonstration of proficiency through examination

• Reading Competency - A demonstrated competency in reading is required for the associate degree. The reading requirement may be satisfied through one of the following alternatives: a. successful completion of English 080, 101, ESL 100, or their equivalent. b. demonstration of proficiency through examination.

• Mathematics Competency - A demonstrated competence in mathematics is required for the associate degree. The mathematics requirement may be satisfied through one of the following alternatives:

• successful completion of Mathematics 063 or higher, Business 144, or Economics 291.

• demonstration of proficiency through examination.

College of the Canyons is authorized to award a second associate degree provided the following conditions are met:

1. Minimum of 18 semester units are completed in the new major after the awarding of the first degree.

2. Minimum of 12 semester units are completed in residence at College of the Canyons after the awarding of the first degree.

3. All current College of the Canyons general education and American Institutions requirements will have been met with the awarding of the first degree. If not, these classes will also be required.

The opportunity to work for a second degree is restricted to those students able to demonstrate a particular need and requires the approval of the Vice President/Dean of Instruction or the Dean, Student Services.

The Board of Trustees of the Santa Clarita Community College District as authorized by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges shall issue a certificate of achievement when a student has successfully completed a course of study or curriculum with grades of C or better, as specified in the College catalog and listed in the Career Planning Guides.