What You Should Know About By Kathy Granite All Rights Reser
Dec 31, 2015
General Facts About California Community Colleges
112 Community Colleges
Open access to 2.4 million people
100% acceptance rate/No admission fee
Lower division course preparation for transfer to a university
Associate degrees & certificates *
Freshman and sophomore years only
Save money!
No A-G requirements!
No SAT or ACT requirement!
Don’t have to choose a major right away
Common Student Goals
Transfer to a 4-year University for a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree (B.A. or B.S.)
Earn an Associate of Arts/Science Degree (A.A. or A.S.)
Complete Certificates
Your first step towards a Bachelor’s Degree!
Units: 60 applicable units Residency: 12 units completed at your chosen community
college;
Major: 6 units in classes specifically for your chosen major
= A minimum of 18 units (6 courses) with a letter grade of “C” or better
Complete required competencies (Reading, Writing & Math)
Enter into a University as a Junior
The Associate Degree Requirements
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Community colleges commonly have three (3) different general education patterns.
Plan A = General Education Courses for Associate degree only
Plan B = General Education-Breadth Courses for CSU
Plan C = General Education-Breadth Courses For CSU or UC (otherwise known as the IGETC)
What if I’m undecided? That’s Okay. It’s best to be prepared for all options.
1. Understand the Education Plan
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Area #3
Arts & Humanities
Area #4
Social & Behavioral
Area #5
Physical & Biological Sciences
Area #6Language Other Than English
(UC Only)
CSU Graduation Requirement in History,
Constitution and American Ideals
UC= Two courses NO Oral Comp
6 unitsCSU= One of each
course9 units
Area 1 AEnglish Composition
Critical ThinkingOral Communication
Area 2AMathematics
One math course3 units
Three courses9 units
Three courses9 units
Two courses & One Lab7 units
One course3 units
One group3 units
Minimum of 60 Units
=_______ 40 Units
20 Units ofELECTIVES!!
A counselor can help you with:
coordinating career and academic goals education plan patterns transfer requirements Keep you on track
Students can visit or call the counseling office for appointments or drop-ins.
2. Visit a Counselor
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Option to complete a Associate for Transfer to a CSU (AA-T or AS-T)
Option to complete a UC Transfer Admission Guarantee program (TAG)
Transfer to a University as a Junior
3. Know Your Options
The CSU Associate Degree for Transfer
(A.A.- T or A.S. – T)
Administration of Justice Business Administration Communication Studies History Mathematics Psychology Sociology Studio Arts
What Associate Degrees for Transfer do community colleges offer?
Students who earn these degrees will be granted priority admission to a CSU campus in a baccalaureate (BA) degree program or one similar with a guarantee of junior standing as long as the student meets all prescribed admission requirements.
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Six UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements.
By participating in a TAG program, you can ensure your admission to a specific UC campus, receive early review of your academic record, early admission notification and specific guidance on major preparation and general education coursework.
1. UC Davis 4. UC Riverside2. UC Irvine 5. UC Santa Barbara3. UC Merced 6. UC Santa Cruz
The UC Transfer Admission Guarantee
(TAG)
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Each university has different major preparation requirements.
Assist.org shows the admission agreement between:colleges to universities
Watch how… www.assist.org
5. Understand Your Chosen Major Preparation Requirements
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1. Apply online or in person
2. Complete the Early Assessment Program placement tests for math & English (EAP) – Palomar College’s Test
3. Orientation
4. Financial Aid
5. Enroll in classes – ASAP
Steps to Become Matriculated(Registered)
Take Early Assessment Placement tests (EAP) in ENGLISH and MATH to:-- determine your preparedness/placement for math & English courses
Sign up for the Palomar College EAP tests!
April 7th & 11th, 2014
Alternatives to AssessmentsAlternate tests - AP Language or Literature test (3 or higher) or AP Calculus AB or BC test (3 or higher)
After you apply…
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EAP - Do Your Best in English Placement
Any English course number below English 100 WILL NOT TRANSFER
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EAP- Do Your Best in Math Placement
Any Math course below Math 103 WILL NOT TRANSFER
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How many years will you be in community college depends on…
Individual goal EAP placement How many courses you take each semester Four-year university selection/Major prep requirements Grades Commitment Dedication Belief that… YOU CAN DO IT!
Mira Costa College-bound students
1. Take Palomar College EAP / EAP test scores submission (applying to Palomar College first is necessary)
2. Complete the Mira Costa Online Application process
3. Send your Palomar’s EAP test scores to Mira Costa College
Once you do that, I can help you with…
Early/priority enrollment Career search assistance Custom individualized education pattern plan Personal enrollment assistance
Schedule appointment with me, Kathy Granite: Counseling/Career Center