Associate Degree General Education RequirementsThe Chancellor's Office for the California Community Colleges deems that the governing board of community colleges shall establish a general education program which symbolizes a successful attempt on the part of the college to lead students through patterns of learning experiences designed to develop certain capabilities and insights. Among these are the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insight gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding. In addition to these accomplishments, the student shall possess sufficient depth in one field of knowledge to contribute to lifetime interest. General education is designed to introduce students to the variety of means through which people comprehend the modern world. It reflects the conviction of colleges that those who receive their degrees must possess in common certain basic principles, concepts and methodologies both unique to and shared by the various disciplines. College educated persons must be able to use this knowledge when evaluating and appreciating the physical environment, the culture and the society in which they live. Each candidate for the San Joaquin Delta College Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree shall:
A course may be used to satisfy both a general education requirement and a major or area of emphasis requirement. Students planning to transfer should see a counselor for assistance in determining if the CSU-GE or IGETC general education pattern is more appropriate for their selected major. Program Learning Outcomes I. Language and Rationality
II. Natural Sciences Students will demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and the relationship between science and human activities. III. Humanities Students will recognize the ways in which people throughout the ages and in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural forms. IV. American Institutions Students will demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of American institutions and ideals, the Constitution, and the representative forms of government that exist at the national, state and local level. V. Social and Behavioral Science Students will demonstrate knowledge of the modes of inquiry and theories that are used to think critically about the ways people act and have acted in response to their societies. VI. Awareness of Self and Society Students will demonstrate individual competencies and personal responsibility through exploration and analysis of their role in society. Area 1 - Language and Rationality Complete 9 units with at least one course each from 1A-English Composition, 1B-Mathematics, and 1C-Oral Communication. Courses in this area must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. 1A: English Communication ENG 001A 1B: Mathematics MATH 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 010, 012, 013, 017A, 020, 038A, 038B, 039, 086*, 92G, 92S PSYCH 002 1C: Oral Communication COM ST 001A * This course satisfies the Language and Rationality Group 1B requirement in the General Education pattern for the Associate Degrees, but it is not appropriate for students planning to transfer to a four-year college. It will not satisfy the prerequisite for a higher level math course Area 2 - Natural Sciences Complete a minimum of 3 units. AH SC 010 ANTHRO 002 ASTRO 001 BIOL 001, 002, 003, 010, 011, 012, 031, 032, 033 CHEM 001A, 001B, 003A, 003B, 010, 012A, 012B FCS 006 GEOG 001 GEOL 001A, 001B, 005, 005A, 010, 015, 15A, 016, 16A NR 002 PHSCI 001 PHYSC 002A, 004A, 010 PLANT 010, 014 Area 3 - Humanities Complete a minimum of 3 units. ANTHR 004/HUM 004 ART 001A, 001B, 001C, 002, 003, 004, 006, 007A, 012, 020A, 033A, 040A,064A CHIN 001, 002, 003, 004 CIVIL 003/HUM 003 COM ST 002, 013 CUL ART 016 DANCE 035A, 037A DRAMA 010, 016A, 016B ENG 030, 035, 037, 038, 042A, 042B, 043C, 043D, 44D, 045, 046A, 046B, 047, 049A, 049C, 052, 055A, 055B, 055C,057 FASHION 008, 009, 010 FREN 001, 002, 003, 004, 005 GERM 001, 002, 003, 004 HIST 007 HORT 004 HUM 003/CIVIL 003, 004/ANTHRO 004 ID 008 ITAL 001, 002, 003, 004 JAPAN 001, 002, 003, 004 MUSIC 001, 002A, 002B, 004, 007, 008 PHILO 006, 045, 050 PHOTO 001A RELGN 014A, 014B SL 001, 002, 003, 004 SPAN 001, 002, 003, 003A, 004, 004A, 005, 006 Area 4 - American Institutions Complete a minimum of 3 units. HIST 017A^, 017B^, 027, 030A^, 030B^, 031^, 034^ POLSC 001, 004 Area 5 - Social and Behavioral Science Complete a minimum of 3 units. AGBUS 012 ANTHRO 001, 006, 010 BUS 026 CDEV 021, 026 ECON 001A, 001B, 013 GEOG 002, 003, 010 HIST 002A, 002B, 004A, 004B, 006A^, 006B^, 006C, 037 PETHEORY 041 POLSC 002, 003, 006 PSYCH, 001, 003, 004 SOCIO 001A, 020^ Area 6 - Awareness of Self and Society Complete a minimum of 3 units AJ 021 BIOL 030 PSYCH 030 BUS 008, 020 COM ST 003, 005, 007^, 008, 011^, 012 CS 011 EDUC 010 ENG 034 FCS 002, 003, 019, 023 GUID 008 H ED 001 HS 019/FCS 019 LIBRY 001, 002, 003, 010 MCOM 001, 004 PEACTIV 001D, 012A PHILO 030, 040 POLSC 005 PSYCH 030/BIOL 030 SOCIO 001B, 005, 027, 033 ^ Indicates Designated Ethnic Studies Course Minimum Units Required: 24 NOTICE TO STUDENTS Selection of courses from this list may be affected by one or more factors, including choice of major, university transfer requirements, or prerequisite or sequencing requirements. Failure to plan appropriately WILL adversely affect timely graduation and/or transfer. Students are encouraged to consult with a counselor to develop an individualized education plan. Counseling appointments may be scheduled online by selecting "Counseling" under "Student Resources" on the Delta College web site, or by calling the Guidance and Counseling Office. |