Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degree Requirements

1. Unit Requirement

   Completion of not fewer than sixty (60) associate degree applicable semester units of course work with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

2. General Education

   Students must complete one of the following General Education patterns:

   • San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education pattern with a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester units.

     OR

   • California State University General Education pattern.

     OR

   • Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (CSU Version) General Education pattern.
3. An Approved Major, or Area of Emphasis
   • Completion of the requirements of an approved Major which will require an approved program of study with a minimum of 18 units of course work as specified in the College Catalog.

     OR

   • Completion of the requirements of an approved Area of Emphasis which will require an approved program of study with a minimum of 18 units of course work as specified in the College Catalog,
4. Competency Requirement

   A minimum competency must be demonstrated by a grade of "C" or better in courses offered in satisfaction of Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Reasoning (Area I. Language and Rationality).

5. Residence Requirement

   Of the minimum sixty (60) semester units required, the student must complete:

   • The last twelve (12) semester units and attend during the semester of qualification for graduation at San Joaquin Delta College.

     OR

   • A total of at least twelve (12) units at San Joaquin Delta College.

     Units earned through Credit by Examination do not apply to the residency requirement.

Students planning to transfer should see a counselor to choose the appropriate courses to complete the entire CSU or IGETC General Education pattern.