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40 2018-2019 OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG

Successful completion of approved programs at Ohlone College may lead to:n an Associate in Arts for Transfer or Associate in Science for Transfer

(ADT) degree;n an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree;n a Certificate of Achievement in a specified occupational field;n a Certificate of Accomplishment;n completion of lower division (freshman and sophomore)

requirements for transfer to upper division (junior)standing at a baccalaureate college or university.

Although these objectives are listed separately, it is possible toachieve multiple goals concurrently during the freshman andsophomore years of college. For example, it is possible to usethe coursework completed for a certificate program as a majorfor an associate degree. Similarly, students completing lowerdivision requirements for transfer to a baccalaureate college oruniversity will find it possible to meet the requirementsfor an associate degree from Ohlone College.

It is important for students to declare anacademic program as early as possible in theiracademic career, but no later than by thetime that 15 degree-applicable units arecompleted. Students must have a declaredprogram in order to be eligible to receivefinancial aid, and students who have declared programs are given earlierregistration appointments. Students maydeclare multiple programs and maychange their declared program at any time;

however, no student should remain undeclared after completing 15 degree-applicable units. Students can declare or change an academic program bysubmitting a Change or Declare Major Form to the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus or the Student Services Center on the Newark campus. A Change or Declare Major Form is available online atwww.ohlone.edu/admissions/declaremajor.pdf.

Transfer Credit from Another InstitutionOhlone College accepts credit for lower division coursework previouslycompleted at a college accredited by one of the six regional accreditingassociations. Students must have official transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus. To be official, the transcripts must be sent from college to college or be hand-delivered in

a sealed, unopened college or university envelope. An Ohlonecounselor will review the coursework to determine how it may be

applied to the comprehensive Student Education Plan.

Students who have completed courses at non-regionallyaccredited institutions may meet with an Ohlone counselor

to petition for individual courses to be accepted for majorrequirements. The credit is non-transferable toward a

baccalaureate degree. Students who want to usecoursework completed at a foreign institution must havetheir transcripts evaluated by an approved foreignevaluation service. Students must meet with acounselor to petition to use any of this courseworktoward the associate degree. Coursework from a foreigninstitution cannot be used to certify CSU GE or IGETC.

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Steps In Choosing Your Ohlone College Academic ProgramIt is always best to consult an Ohlone College counselor before making any decisions about your academic future. Counselors are available for appointments in Building 7, third floor on the Fremont campus and in the Student Services Center on the Newark campus. Counseling appointments may be made online atwww.ohlone.edu/counseling/onlineappt.

1. Determine ifa. you want to earn a certificate of accomplishment, which consists of 6-17.5 units. Go to #2.b. you want to earn a certificate of achievement, which consists of 18 or more units. Go to #3.c. you want to earn an associate degree from Ohlone College. Go to #4.d. you want to transfer to a baccalaureate college/university with an associate degree from Ohlone College. Go to #5.e. you want to transfer to a baccalaureate college/university without an associate degree from Ohlone College. Go to #6.

2. Certificate of accomplishment a. Select a certificate of accomplishment from the list of programs on pages 52-53.b. Complete all of the courses required for the certificate of accomplishment. The requirements are listed on the Curriculum Guides on pages 107-132.c. Complete all of the required courses with the minimum grade point average and residency requirement.d. Apply for awarding of the certificate by submitting an application to the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus by the date published in the

class schedule and on the academic calendar on the Admissions and Records web page (www.ohlone.edu/admissions/academiccalendar). The application isavailable at www.ohlone.edu/admissions/applicationfordegreecertificate.pdf.

3. Certificate of achievement a. Select a certificate of achievement from the list of programs on pages 53-53.b. Complete all of the courses required for the certificate of achievement. The requirements are listed on the Curriculum Guides on pages 54-106.c. Complete all of the required courses with the minimum grade point average and residency requirement.d. Apply for awarding of the certificate by submitting an application to the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus by the date published in the

class schedule and on the academic calendar on the Admissions and Records web page (www.ohlone.edu/admissions/academiccalendar). The application isavailable at www.ohlone.edu/admissions/applicationfordegreecertificate.pdf.

4. Associate degree a. Read the associate degree requirements on pages 42.b. Determine which General Education Plan best corresponds with your academic goals. Ohlone College General Education (Plan A) cannot be used for students

earning an associate degree for transfer (ADT).c. Select an associate degree from the list of programs on pages 52-53. The associate degree requirements are listed on the Curriculum Guides on pages 54-106. d. Fulfill all the requirements for General Education and the major in order to earn an associate degree. If the courses you complete do not total at least 60 semester

units you must select additional degree-applicable elective courses to reach a total of 60 semester units.e. Complete all of the required courses with the minimum grade point average and residency requirement.f. Apply for graduation by submitting an application to the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus by the date published in the class schedule

and on the academic calendar on the Admissions and Records web page (www.ohlone.edu/admissions/academiccalendar). The application is available atwww.ohlone.edu/admissions/applicationfordegreecertificate.pdf.

5. Transfer with an associate degreea. Refer to the transfer information on pages 46-48.b. Determine which General Education Plan best corresponds with your academic goals. Ohlone College General Education (Plan A) cannot be used for students

earning an associate degree for transfer (ADT).c. Select an associate degree from the list of programs on pages 52-53. The associate degree requirements are listed on the Curriculum Guides on pages 54-106. d. Consult ASSIST at www.assist.org for the most current information regarding transferable courses and articulation agreements between Ohlone and UC and

CSU campuses.e. Fulfill all the requirements for General Education and for the major in order to earn an associate degree. If the courses you complete do not total at least

60 semester units, you must select additional degree-applicable elective courses to reach a total of 60 semester units.f. Complete all of the required courses with the minimum grade point average and residency requirement.g. Apply for graduation by submitting an application to the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus by the date published in the class schedule

and on the academic calendar on the Admissions and Records web page (www.ohlone.edu/admissions/academiccalendar). The application is available atwww.ohlone.edu/admissions/applicationfordegreecertificate.pdf.

h. Request a General Education Certification from the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus. The form is available at www.ohlone.edu/admissions/csugeigetccertificationrequest.pdf.

i. Request that your final, official Ohlone College transcripts are sent to your transfer institution.

6. Transfer without a degreea. Refer to the transfer information on pages 46-48.b. Follow the CSU General Education Breadth requirements (Plan B) on page 50 to transfer to the California State University or follow the IGETC requirements

(Plan C) on page 51 to transfer to the University of California, California State University, or private/out-of-state institutions. Follow the IGETC requirements(Plan C) on page 51 if you have not yet decided between a CSU or UC campus. You should also see a counselor to help you make decisions about campuses,majors, and General Education options.

c. Consult ASSIST at www.assist.org for the most current information regarding transferable courses and articulation agreements between Ohlone and UC and CSU campuses.

d. Fulfill the General Education requirements of either CSU GE (Plan B) or IGETC (Plan C).e. Complete the courses with at least the minimum required grade point average.f. Meet with a counselor to determine if you can also earn an associate degree before you transfer. g. Request a General Education Certification from the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus. The form is available at www.ohlone.edu/admissions/

csugeigetccertificationrequest.pdf.h. Request that your final, official Ohlone College transcripts are sent to your transfer institution.



Associate in Arts and Associate in Science DegreesAccording to §55061(a) of the California Code of Regulations, “The awardingof an Associate Degree is intended to represent more than an accumulation ofunits. It is to symbolize a successful attempt on the part of the college to leadstudents through patterns of learning experiences designed to develop certain capabilities and insights. Among these are the ability to think and tocommunicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to usemathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; tobe aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained throughexperience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacityfor self-understanding. In addition to these accomplishments, the studentshall possess sufficient depth in some field of knowledge to contribute tolifetime interest.”

Students are provided with several optionsfor fulfilling the requirements for an associatedegree at Ohlone. Each option is designed tomeet specific educational goals. It is imperativefor students to meet early and often with acounselor to both plan and maintain theireducational plan. The four categories of majorsand three patterns of general education aredescribed below and can be combined tomeet various educational goals.

Students are eligible for graduation upon thecompletion of a general education pattern, amajor, and an accumulative total of 60semester units in degree-applicable courseswith a minimum of a C (2.0) grade pointaverage (GPA) and with a minimum grade ofC in all courses in the major field (includingmajor field electives and supporting courses).

Multidisciplinary MajorsStudents may fulfill a major in one of fivegeneral areas (Business, Fine Arts, LiberalArts, Natural Science, or Social Science) bycompleting a minimum of 18-20 units selectedfrom the designated departments and courseslisted in the Curriculum Guides in this catalog.Upon verified completion of these 18-20 units; the general educationrequirements specific for Ohlone College (Plan A), CSU GE (Plan B), or IGETC(Plan C); and any necessary elective requirements, students will be awardedan associate in arts in the specified area.

Associate Degree for Transfer to CSU (ADT)California Community Colleges offer associate degrees for transfer to the CSU.These degrees include associate in arts for transfer or associate in science fortransfer degrees (ADT). These degrees are designed to provide a clear pathwayto a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. California Community Collegestudents who are awarded an ADT are guaranteed admission with juniorstanding somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admissionconsideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemedsimilar to their community college major. This priority does not guaranteeadmission to specific majors or campuses.

Ohlone College currently has twenty-six approved associate degrees for transfer.For 2018-2019 Ohlone’s approved associate degrees for transfer are inAdministration of Justice; Anthropology; Art History; Biology; BusinessAdministration; Communication Studies; Computer Science; Early ChildhoodEducation; Economics; English; Film, Television, and Electronic Media;Geography; Geology; Global Studies; History; Journalism; Kinesiology;Mathematics; Music; Philosophy; Physics; Psychology; Sociology; Spanish;Studio Arts; and Theatre Arts. Students graduating with an associate degreefor transfer cannot use Ohlone College (Plan A) General Education.

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To find out which CSU campuses accept each associate degree for transfer,please go to www.adegreewithaguarantee.com/Degrees.aspx. Currentcommunity college students are encouraged to meet with a counselor toreview their options for transfer and to develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.

Majors for Students Intending to TransferSome associate degrees are designed to prepare students for a baccalaureatemajor by fulfilling many of the lower division major and general educationrequirements at the California State University (CSU) and University ofCalifornia (UC) campuses. While the core courses required in these degreesfor students intending to transfer fulfill many of the lower divisionrequirements, students are advised to meet with a counselor to assess thecourse requirements for specific universities. Upon verified completion ofthese majors; the general education requirements specific for Ohlone

College (Plan A), CSU GE (Plan B), or IGETC (Plan C); andany necessary elective requirements, students will beawarded an associate in arts or an associate in sciencedegree in the specified major.

Occupational MajorsOccupational programs are available to students interestedin preparing for employment in the fields listed on pages52-53. Occupational majors are designed to preparestudents for entry-level employment, but these majors canalso prepare students for transfer into a comparablebaccalaureate major. Students are advised to consult witha counselor if they wish to consider transfer possibilities.Most of the occupationally-oriented programs lead eitherto an associate degree or to a certificate of achievement,the latter usually taking one year to complete. It is possiblefor students to enroll in specific individual courses frommany of these programs for personal benefit withoutcompleting a total program; however, some programs haveseparate admissions requirements and many courses haveprerequisites. Upon verified completion of an approvedoccupational major; the general education requirementsspecific for Ohlone College (Plan A), CSU GE (Plan B), orIGETC (Plan C); and any necessary elective requirements,students will be awarded an associate in arts or an associatein science degree in the specified major.

Associate Degree for Transfer To CSUThe Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440,codified in California Code of Regulations sections 66746-66749)guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campusfor any community college student who completes an “associatedegree for transfer,” a newly established variation of the associatedegrees traditionally offered at a California community college. Theassociate in arts for transfer or the associate in science for transfer(ADT) are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’sdegree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completingthese degrees are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but notto a particular campus or major. In order to earn one of these degrees,students must complete 60 required semester units of CSU-transferable coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0. While aminimum GPA of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors mayrequire a higher GPA. The associate degree for transfer may not bethe best option for students intending to transfer to a particularCSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSUsystem. Students should consult with a counselor when planningto complete the associate degree for transfer for more informationon university admission and transfer requirements.



Associate Degree: Graduation InformationThe successfully completed General Education pattern may be applied toone or more associate degrees. Upon verified completion of graduationrequirements, the major will appear on the student’s permanent record, alltranscripts, and on the diploma. Please see the Catalog Rights Policy onpage 37 for information regarding which catalog year students may use to satisfy graduation requirements. Whichever catalog year is selected, all graduation requirements must be completed within that year. Of the 60 semester units required for graduation, 12 semester units must becompleted at Ohlone College.

An Application for a Degree/Certificate must be submitted no later than the deadline posted on the academic calendar in the semester in which the student expects to complete requirements. Please refer to the academiccalendar in the class schedule or the Admissions and Records web page(www.ohlone.edu/admissions/academiccalendar) for specific dates. Collegetranscripts of all prior work must be on file in the Office of Admissions andRecords on the Fremont campus before the Application for a Degree/Certificatecan be processed.

The student’s transcript will certify the student’s graduation as either thelast day of Fall Semester, Spring Semester, or Summer Term, as appropriate.Ohlone has one formal commencement ceremony each year at the end ofthe Spring Semester. All graduates who complete requirements during theacademic year or the ensuing Summer Term are encouraged to participatein the commencement ceremony.

Students with a cumulative grade point average in all college work appliedtoward the associate degree between 3.20 and 3.49 inclusive will graduate“With Honors.” All students with a cumulative GPA between 3.50 and 4.00inclusive will graduate “With Highest Honors.” These notations will beincluded on the diploma.

General Education

General Education Description/Philosophy The General Education Program at Ohlone College reflects the values ofthe college, its students, and community, and is intended to preparestudents to live and work in a dynamic, multicultural, and global society.The college is committed to providing students with learning experiencesboth grounded in theory and application which are meant to develop theabilities to think critically; to communicate clearly and ethically in bothoral and in written form; and to use mathematics, science, and technologypractically while acquiring quality physical health. Furthermore, the collegeguides students in understanding the modes of inquiry of the majordisciplines and provides activities and experiences in the appreciation ofperforming arts, the sustainability of the physical environment, and valueof multicultural and diverse perspectives. Insights gained from experiencesof others and themselves will guide self-understanding and promote thelifelong learning process.

General Education: Ohlone College General Education Pattern (Plan A)The Ohlone College (Plan A) General Education pattern requires a minimumof 18 units in completing an Ohlone-specific general education pattern,including intercultural/international studies, wellness, and informationcompetency components. Ohlone College (Plan A) requirements may also bemet through the reciprocity agreement explained on page 45. The OhloneCollege (Plan A) General Education pattern is recommended for studentswhose immediate goal is to complete an associate degree with either a generalor occupational major. Students who desire to complete an associate in artsfor transfer or an associate in science for transfer (ADT) cannot use OhloneCollege General Education (Plan A). In some majors students may be requiredto complete more than 60 semester units to obtain an associate degree.Students are advised to consult with a counselor.

The following information presents the General Education Philosophy and Student Learning Outcomes for the Ohlone College General Education(Plan A) pattern. The major areas include:

I. Natural Sciences

II. Social and Behavioral Sciences

III. Fine Arts Theory and Humanities and Participatory Arts

IV. Language and Rationality

V. Physical Education/Wellness

VI. Intercultural/International Studies

VII. Information Competency

Area I Natural SciencesCourses in the natural sciences are those which examine the physical universe,its life forms, and its natural phenomena. To satisfy the General Educationrequirement in natural sciences, a course shall be designed to help studentdevelop an appreciation and understanding of the scientific method, andencourage an understanding of the relationships between science and other human activities. This category includes introductory or integrativecourses in astronomy, biology, chemistry, general physical science, geology,meteorology, oceanography, physical geography, physical anthropology, physics,and other scientific disciplines.

Upon receipt of an associate degree from Ohlone College, students will beable to:

1) Analyze and apply concepts of biological and/or physical science obtainedthrough the scientific method.

Area II Social and Behavioral SciencesSocial and behavioral sciences courses increase the understanding of individualand group-influenced behavior in a variety of contexts: geographic location,economic structures, historical background, political institutions, socialgroups, societies, and the individual person.

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Did you know???$1.6 million is the average lifetime earnings of a

graduate with an associate’s degree—$400,000 more than for a high school graduate.

Source: Community College League of California



Courses will challenge students to think critically about these contexts and should promote appreciation of how societies and social subgroupsoperate within them. Courses will also develop the students’ abilities torecognize and apply appropriate methods of inquiry to the particular socialscience areas that is being studied.

Upon receipt of an associate degree from Ohlone College, students will be able to:

1) Identify and apply the major theories and methods of inquiry of the relevantsocial or behavioral science to a variety of contexts in order to investigate,analyze, or predict individual or group behavior.

2) Describe how individuals and/or groups are influenced by their social,cultural, and/or historical contexts.

3) Apply disciplinary knowledge from the social or behavioral sciences tocontemporary ethical or social dilemmas.

Area III Fine Arts Theory and Humanities andParticipatory ArtsCourses in the fine arts and humanities area cultivate intellect, imagination,sensibility, and sensitivity. Courses fulfilling this requirement study great worksof the human imagination; increase awareness and appreciation of thetraditional humanistic disciplines such as fine and performing arts, literature,music, philosophy, history, and communications; impart an understandingof the interrelationship between creative art, the humanities, and the self;provide exposure to both Western and non-Western cultures; and may includea foreign language course that contains a cultural component as opposed toa course that focuses solely on skills acquisition. Fine Arts Theory coursesinclude courses that are historical. In addition to the traditional lecture classesin humanities, the humanities and participatory arts area includes arts coursesthat are experiential or participatory.


A. Fine Arts Theory

1) Analyze and value modes and/or theories of artistic expression.

B. Humanities and Participatory Arts

1) Identify the influence of and/or participate in the cultural, artistic,social, economic, or political forces on human experience, thought,or expression.

Area IV Language and RationalityCourses in language and rationality provide students with the opportunity to develop their critical thinking and communication skills, as well as theircomputational skills. Courses in these areas focus on writing, argument,analysis, problem solving, and verbal communication.


A. English Composition

1) Write a well-organized paper in Standard English which presents a main idea supported by effective documentation and details.

2) Demonstrate the ability to write effectively for a variety of purposes,using correct grammar and appropriate style.

B. Analytical Thinking and Oral Communication

1) Think logically and critically to solve problems, draw conclusions, andevaluate evidence.

2) Communicate an idea clearly, either verbally or in written form.

C. Math Proficiency

1) Demonstrate the ability to think analytically by applying the conceptsand techniques of algebra to the solution of real world mathapplications.

Area V Physical Education/WellnessPhysical education courses are activity-based. Wellness courses are notnecessarily activity-based and have a focus on such topics as nutrition, stressmanagement, weight management, fitness, and personal wellness.


A. Physical Education

1) Value the importance of and develop a regular regimen of physicalactivity and/or exercise.

2) Demonstrate fundamental skills incorporating the techniques, rules,and strategies of the activity.

B. Wellness

1) Formulate a personal wellness plan incorporating the basic principlesof a healthful lifestyle.

Area VI Intercultural/International Studies The Intercultural/International Studies requirement is intended to instill in students an appreciation of peoples and cultures other than their own.Students who fulfill this requirement should be able to empathize with and respect those from different cultural backgrounds and realize theinterconnectedness of all peoples. The requirement is meant to help ensurethat Ohlone College graduates acquire the perspective necessary for anenlightened, diverse global citizenry. Students taking a course in these areaswill be able to recognize and negotiate the complex ethics and politics ofconstruing meaning and building social relationships across differences;e.g.: ethnocentrism, nationalism, cultural imperialism, cultural appropriation,and homogenization of nations and cultures.

Courses which satisfy the Intercultural/International Studies requirement shallbe courses wholly focused on the following cultural topics: race, ethnicity,gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, and/or socioeconomicbackground. Courses that satisfy the Intercultural/International Studiesrequirement may focus on any of the aforementioned topics within a U.S.context, or within an international or global context such as technology,economic development, cross national communication, cultural relations, and world art and literature.


1) Analyze the ways historical, cultural, and/or social conditions impact aparticular intercultural/international group or culture.

2) Develop sensitivity and skills for living and working in a culturally diverseworld.



Area VII Information CompetencyInformation Competency is the ability to identify aninformation need, find the needed informationefficiently, and use information effectively andethically. Information Competency combines aspectsof library literacy, research methods, critical thinking,and technological literacy.

Upon receipt of an associate degree from OhloneCollege, students will be able to:

1) Develop effective research strategies.2) Locate, retrieve, evaluate, and use information

ethically and legally.

General Education: California StateUniversity General Education BreadthRequirements (CSU GE; Plan B)The California State University (CSU GE; Plan B)General Education Breadth pattern requires aminimum of 39 semester units in completing aspecific CSU-approved General Education pattern.This option is especially for students whose immediategoal is to transfer to a CSU. The California StateUniversity (CSU GE; Plan B) pattern is recommendedfor students completing an associate degree and thepattern enables students to meet lower divisiongeneral education requirements at a CSU. CaliforniaState University (CSU GE; Plan B) may also be coupledwith either the transfer or occupational majors; however,students may be required to complete more than 60 semester units to obtainan associate degree. Students are advised to consult with a counselor.

General Education: Intersegmental General EducationTransfer Curriculum (IGETC; Plan C)The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC; Plan C)pattern requires a minimum of 37 semester units in completing a GeneralEducation pattern acceptable at either a UC or CSU. This option is recommendedfor students whose immediate goal is to transfer to a UC or CSU, or for studentswho intend to transfer but are not yet sure if they will be going to a UC or CSU.Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC; Plan C) isgenerally combined with an associate degree and it enables students to meetthe lower division general education requirements at either a UC or CSU.Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC; Plan C) mayalso be coupled with either the transfer or occupational majors; however,students may be required to complete more than 60 semester units to obtainan associate degree. Students are advised to consult with a counselor.

General Education: Intersegmental General EducationTransfer Curriculum for STEM for CSU (IGETC for STEM for CSU; Plan C)IGETC for STEM for CSU is applicable only to Ohlone students pursuing theAssociate in Science in Biology for Transfer. IGETC for STEM for CSU may notbe used for any other degrees or GE certification at Ohlone College. IGETC forSTEM for CSU requires 31 semester units in completing a General Educationpattern acceptable at a CSU. Students are advised to consult with a counselor.

For IGETC for STEM for CSU certification students must complete the followingcourses before transfer:

n All courses in Area 1, English Communication; Area 2 (MathematicalConcepts and Quantitative Reasoning); and Area 5 (Physical andBiological Sciences).

n One course in Area 3A (Arts); one course in Area 3B (Humanities);and two courses in Area 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) from twodifferent disciplines.


For IGETC for STEM for CSU students must complete the following coursesafter transfer:

n One remaining lower division general education course in Area 3 (Artsor Humanities);

n One remaining lower division general education course in Area 4(Social and Behavioral Sciences).

General Education: Reciprocity with Community CollegesThe Ohlone Community College District has entered into a mutual agreementwith nine other local community colleges to accept the General Education ofthese colleges as completed. The participating colleges are Chabot (Hayward),De Anza College (Cupertino), Evergreen Valley College (San Jose), FoothillCollege (Los Altos Hills), Gavilan College (Gilroy), Las Positas College(Livermore), Mission College (Santa Clara), San Jose City College (San Jose),and West Valley College (Saratoga).

Therefore, students who obtain a certification of completion of AssociateDegree General Education or who complete an associate degree at any oneof the participating colleges will have both their General Educationcoursework and graduation proficiencies accepted as completed at any ofthe participating colleges. No additional general education course workwill be required if the certification is officially presented. Students will stillbe required to complete all courses or prerequisites needed for a major. Theagreement also means that the other colleges will accept the Ohlone CollegeGeneral Education pattern if a certification is presented to the membercolleges. The agreement will be reviewed periodically.

General Education: Exemptions for Students withBaccalaureate DegreesA student who has an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accreditedcollege or university is not required to fulfill the general education requirementsto earn an associate degree from Ohlone College.

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Certificate ProgramsIn addition to degree programs, Ohlone offers two kinds of certificate programs,the certificate of achievement and the certificate of accomplishment.

Certificate of AchievementCertificates of achievement are awarded for the completion of an organizedseries of courses in a particular emphasis area. These certificates have beenapproved by the Ohlone Curriculum Committee, Ohlone Community CollegeDistrict Board of Trustees, and the California Community Colleges Chancellor'sOffice. Certificates of achievement consist of 18 or more semester units.Frequently these certificates parallel the major course of study within anoccupational associate degree program. Thus, students often have the optionof completing the additional general education, elective, and supportingcourse requirements to complete an associate degree as well.

A certificate of achievement will be granted to students who meet the followingrequirements:

1. Maintain a 2.0 grade point average in the specified courses.

2. Complete satisfactorily a specific curriculum or recognized sequence ofcourses as prescribed by selected faculty and/or an occupational advisorycommittee; and approved by the Ohlone Curriculum Committee, OhloneCommunity College District Board of Trustees; and California CommunityColleges Chancellor’s Office; and published in the applicable curriculumguide.

3. Complete at least six units at Ohlone College for the certificate to beawarded by Ohlone.

An application for the certificate of achievement must be submitted no laterthan the deadline posted on the academic calendar in the semester in whichthe student expects to complete requirements. Please refer to the academiccalendar in the class schedule or the Admissions and Records web page(www.ohlone.edu/admissions/academiccalendar) for specific dates. Officialcollege transcripts of all prior work must be on file in the Office of Admissionsand Records before the application can be processed.

Certificate of AccomplishmentCertificates of accomplishment are awarded for the completion of an organizedcourse of study for a specific purpose, usually career or job related. Thesecertificates have been approved by the Ohlone Curriculum Committee and Ohlone Community College District Board of Trustees. Certificates ofaccomplishment consist of a maximum of 17.5 semester units. Certificates of accomplishment are designed to allow students to finish a program in ashorter period of time. Although not as comprehensive as certificates ofachievement, these certificates do serve to recognize student achievement in a particular emphasis area. However, per Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations (§55070.b), a certificate of accomplishment cannot appear ona student’s transcript.

A certificate of accomplishment will be granted to students who meet thefollowing requirements:

1. Maintain a 2.0 grade point average in the specified courses.

2. Complete satisfactorily a specific curriculum or recognized sequence ofcourses as prescribed by selected faculty and/or an occupational advisorycommittee; and approved by the Ohlone Curriculum Committee andOhlone Community College Board of Trustees; and published in theapplicable curriculum guide.

3. Complete at least 50% of the required units at Ohlone College.

University TransferMany of Ohlone’s students transfer to a college or university after completinglower-division (freshman and sophomore level) courses at Ohlone College.Students who are preparing to transfer need to decide where they will transfer and what their major will be. Students who have not yet made thesedecisions should meet with a counselor to explore their options, obtain relevantinformation, and get help making a decision. Students are also encouragedto utilize the publications and services available in the Transfer Center.Counselors will work with students to complete a comprehensive StudentEducation Plan that can streamline the time and number of courses studentsneed to complete their educational goals.

Transfer to the California State University (CSU)Students are eligible for admission as a CSU upper division transfer student ifthey complete 60 or more transferable semester units and

n have a college grade point average of 2.00 or higher (2.40 for non-California residents) in all transferable college units attempted;

n are in good standing at the last college or university attended;n have completed or will complete prior to transfer at least 30 semester

units of courses equivalent to general education requirements withthe grade of C or higher. The 30 semester units must include all of thegeneral education requirements for communication in the Englishlanguage (English composition, oral communication, and criticalthinking) and at least one course of at least three semester units incollege-level mathematics.

Students who have not met the aforementioned requirements may qualify fortransfer with less than 60 transferable semester units if they

n have a college grade point average of 2.00 or higher (2.40 for non-California residents) in all transferable college units attempted;

n are in good standing at the last college or university attended priorto transfer;

n meet the admission requirements for a first-time freshman or havesuccessfully completed necessary courses to make up the CSU subjectdeficiencies from high school;

n meet the eligibility index required for a CSU freshman.

Students should always contact the CSU campus of choice to determine whetherthere are limits on admission as a lower division transfer student. Studentsshould consult ASSIST (www.assist.org) and/or the catalog of the CSU campusof their choice to find out specific details regarding transfer, major, andbreadth requirements.

Many majors have specific course requirements that must be met to be eligiblefor admission. A higher grade point average than the minimum may also berequired. Since requirements for a particular major may differ from one CSUcampus to the next and because requirements may change yearly, studentsshould consult regularly with a counselor when selecting classes.

Students who have completed a minimum of 39 semester units of generaleducation coursework required by the CSU can request that Ohlone Collegecertify the completion of CSU General Education. (See CSU General Educationrequirements on page 50.) After students transfer they must also completeany additional upper division or other additional units specifically requiredby the CSU campus. Requests for general education certification may beobtained at the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus oronline at www.ohlone.edu/admissions/csugeigetccertificationrequest.pdf, and should be submitted at the end of the student’s final semester at OhloneCollege, prior to beginning courses at the transfer institution.

Students who meet specified subject area minimum requirements may request that Ohlone certify their partial completion of CSU General Education.Students would then be required to complete the remaining generaleducation requirements at the transfer campus according to its ownprocedures and rules.

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Students who have completed courses at other institutions should meet witha counselor to determine if those courses meet general education requirementsfor transfer. To determine whether courses will meet the requirements, thecounselor will need an unofficial transcript and the course descriptions (suchas catalog descriptions or class syllabi).

Students who intend to use courses from other institutions to earn an OhloneCollege degree or certificate will need to bring their official transcripts to theOffice of Admissions and Records to be evaluated for Ohlone certification.

Courses that are transferable to the CSU have a notation in the class schedule,catalog, and WebAdvisor (https://webadvisor.ohlone.edu) identifying themas “Accepted For Credit: CSU” or “Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC.” Coursesmay be accepted for general electives, for general education requirements, orfor lower division major requirements; students should see a counselor todetermine how each course will transfer. Courses without that annotation arenot guaranteed to be transferable to the CSU.

The term “impacted,” when applied to a program or major, means that themajor usually attracts many more applicants than it can accept. Consequently,there are special requirements and selection procedures for admission. Studentsintending to transfer and pursue these majors are strongly recommended toconsult with a counselor and research the transfer institution’s most recentadmissions information.

Impacted programs at a CSU campus can vary from year to year. Students shouldcheck with the CSU of their choice to see if their major is impacted beforesubmitting an application. Updated information regarding impacted programsis available online at www2.calstate.edu/attend/impaction-at-the-csu.

Transfer to the University of California (UC)Students are eligible for admission as a UC upper division transfer student ifthey complete 60 or more transferable semester units and

n have a college grade point average of 2.40 or higher (2.80 for non-California residents) in all UC transferable college units attempted;

n are in good standing at the last college or university attended;n have completed or will complete prior to transfer with a grade of C or

better:n two transferable English coursesn one mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning course n four UC transferable courses from at least two of the following

subject areas: n Arts and humanities n Social and behavioral sciences n Physical and biological sciences

Admission is competitive at most UC campuses and agrade point average higher than the 2.40 minimum isrequired. In most cases, students may transfer up to 70semester units of credit from a community college. ManyUC campuses do not accept lower division transfers(students with less than 60 units of transferable collegecredit). No more than 14 of the UC transferable unitsmay be graded Pass. All required courses in a majormust be taken for a letter grade.

Course requirements vary from one UC campus to thenext; therefore, students should work with a counselorto first select a particular UC campus and then formulatea strategy (or comprehensive Student Education Plan)for completing that campus’ admissions requirements,major preparation requirements, and appropriate generaleducation requirements.


Students should consult ASSIST (www.assist.org) and/or the catalog of theUC campus of their choice to find out specific details regarding transfer, major,and breadth requirements. UC transfer information can be found online athttp://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/index.html.

Students who have completed IGETC General Education (Plan C) requirements(see page 51) can request that Ohlone College certify the completion ofthat general education pattern. After students transfer they must alsocomplete any additional upper division or other additional units specificallyrequired by the UC campus. Requests for general education certificationmay be obtained at the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremontcampus or online at www.ohlone.edu/admissions/csugeigetccertificationrequest.pdf, and should be submitted at the end of the student’s finalsemester at Ohlone College, prior to beginning courses at the transferinstitution.

Students who are missing no more than two courses from the IGETC patternmay request that Ohlone partially certify their general education. Studentswould then be required to complete the remaining general educationrequirements at the transfer campus according to its own policies andprocedures.

Students who have completed courses at other institutions should meet witha counselor to determine if those courses meet general education requirementsfor transfer. To determine whether courses will meet the requirements, thecounselor will need an unofficial transcript and the course descriptions (suchas catalog descriptions or class syllabi).

Students who intend to use courses from other institutions to earn an OhloneCollege degree or certificate will need to bring their official transcripts to theOffice of Admissions and Records to be evaluated for Ohlone certification.

Courses that are transferable to the UC have a notation in the catalog, classschedule, and WebAdvisor (https://webadvisor.ohlone.edu) identifying themas “Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC.” Some courses have credit limitations.Courses may be accepted for general electives, for general educationrequirements, or for lower division major requirements; students should seea counselor to determine how each course will transfer.

The term “selective,” when applied to a program or major, means that theprogram usually attracts many more applicants than it can accept.Consequently, there are special requirements and selection procedures foradmission. Students should contact the Admissions Office at the UC campusor see an Ohlone College counselor for admission requirements to the UCcampus and desired major.

Transfer to Private and/or Out-of-State Colleges andUniversities Each year many Ohlone students transfer toprivate and/or out-of-state institutions topursue their fields of interest and earn theirbachelor’s degree. Admissions requirementsand general education requirements varyfrom institution to institution. To maketransferring to a private or out-of-stateinstitution as smooth as possible, studentsshould obtain a catalog from that institutionand work closely with a counselor to plan acourse of study. Most catalogs can be foundon the institution’s website.

Kavita Aggarwal, Ohlone Class of 1998 Valedictorian, and Dr. Jim Wright, Emeritus Vice President, Academic Affairs/DeputySuperintendent, attend festivities for Ohlone’s 50th Anniversary.



Intersegmental General EducationTransfer Curriculum (IGETC) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC, Plan C) isa general education pattern that community college transfer students can useto fulfill lower division general education requirements in the CSU or manycolleges in the UC system. IGETC is designed for use by California communitycollege students. Students who completed transfer units at a CSU, UC, orprivate college should consult with a counselor to determine if they are eligibleto use IGETC. (See IGETC requirements on page 51). IGETC is only one way tofulfill the lower division general education requirements of the UC or CSU.

IGETC is not recommended for certain majors and certain colleges; somecolleges do not accept IGETC. IGETC is not appropriate for UC Berkeley’s Collegeof Chemistry, College of Engineering, College of Environmental Design, Collegeof Natural Resources, and the Haas School of Business; UC San Francisco; UCSan Diego’s Eleanor Roosevelt College and Revelle College; and engineeringdepartments at several UC campuses. Also, students pursuing majors thatrequire extensive lower division major preparation may not find the IGETCoption to be advantageous and may be better served by taking courses thatfulfill the general education requirements of the UC or CSU campus to whichthey plan to transfer.

IGETC will probably be most useful for students who want to keep their optionsopen before making a final decision about transferring to a particular CSU orUC campus or choosing a particular major. IGETC does not guarantee admissionto the university. Students must meet admissions requirements, majorprerequisites, and transferable unit requirements.

To be certified under IGETC, all courses must be completed with a grade of Cor better (C– is not acceptable). Students who do not complete three or moreof the IGETC breadth and general education requirements before transferringwill be subject to the regulations regarding breadth and general educationrequirements at the campus to which they have been admitted. Studentsmust request that the IGETC certification be sent to the university they will be attending. The IGETC certification may be obtained through the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus or online atwww.ohlone.edu/admissions/csugeigetccertificationrequest.pdf, and shouldbe submitted at the end of the student’s final semester at Ohlone College,prior to beginning courses at the transfer institution.

Transfer ProgramsWhile at Ohlone College students may complete their lower division (freshmanand sophomore) general education requirements and lower division majorfield courses prior to transfer. Many courses offered at Ohlone have beenarticulated with the University of California, California State University, andprivate institutions. Students may access ASSIST at www.assist.org to seewhich courses transfer, to which CSU and UC campuses, for which majors,and how courses are applied. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselorin order to develop a specific transfer plan. For information on any of thesetransfer programs, students should contact Ohlone’s Counseling Departmentand/or Transfer Center.

Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs)Transfer students have an opportunity to secure a seat at a specific college oruniversity prior to the regular admission application period through theTransfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program. By signing a TAG agreementand meeting TAG requirements, admission to the chosen university is granted.Please visit www.ohlone.edu/transfer/tag for more information.

Participating Universities:

University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz

Cross Registration/Cross EnrollmentStudents may choose to take a course at UC Berkeley through the CrossEnrollment program and/or CSU East Bay through the Cross Registrationprogram. The program has eligibility requirements, and gives students anopportunity to attend a university while being an Ohlone student. See acounselor for details and refer to www.ohlone.edu/transfer/crossenrollmentfor more information.



Ohlone College General Education: Plan AThe general education breadth requirements for this plan are unique to Ohlone.

Students can use this plan to fulfill the General Education (GE) requirements for an associate in arts or science degree (AA or AS) at Ohlone.This GE plan may not be used for the associate degree for transfer (ADT).

Please note: n A letter grade of C or better must be earned for each course used to fulfill Area IV.n Courses used to satisfy Areas I-V with an * may also be used in Areas VI and/or VII.

AREA I NATURAL SCIENCES AA Degree (complete 3 units)AS Degree (complete 6 units)

ANTH 101; ASTR 101A, 101A & 102, 101B, 101B & 102; BIOL 101A, 101B, 102, 103A, 103B, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 114, 130,141, 142; BIOT 100, 105, 114; CHEM 101A, 101B, 102, 106A, 106B, 108, 109, 112A, 112B; CFS 109; CNET 114; ENGI 101, 114;ENVS 101, 107, 108, 110, 142; ETEC 106, 107; GEOG 101, 121; GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103 & 103L, 104, 104 & 104L; PHYS 106,108, 120, 121, 140, 141, 142; PSY 120

AREA II SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AA, AS Degree (complete 3 units)AJ 101, 102, 106, 117, 119; ANTH 102*, 103, 103L, 104*, 105, 106; BA 102A, 102B, 125, 139; BRDC 155; CHS 101*, 102A*,102B*, 112*; COMM 100*, 113, 115*, 118*, 122; ENVS 101, 103*, 105*, 107, 108, 109; GEOG 102, 104, 105, 106*, 107*, 108*;HIST 102A*, 102B*, 105, 114A*, 114B*, 115*, 117A, 117B, 118, 119A*, 119B*; IS 110*, 120*; JOUR 155; PS 102, 103, 104, 105;PSY 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 108, 112, 115, 139; SOC 101*, 102*, 105, 106*; WS 101*, 108*, 120*

AREA III FINE ARTS AND HUMANITIES AA Degree (complete 3 units from A and 1-4 units from B)AS Degree (complete 3 units from A or B)

A. FINE ARTS THEORY: ART 100, 101, 103A*, 103B*, 103C, 131, 135A; ASL 155*; HIST 141, 142, 143; IS 100; MM 100; MUS 100,101, 102, 103, 104*, 106, 121, 125; TD 100, 102, 103*, 109

B. HUMANITIES AND PARTICIPATORY ARTS: ARBC 101A*, 101B*; ART 104A, 105A, 106A, 107A, 108, 109A, 111A, 116A, 121A,133A, 133B, 139A, 140, 150A, 153, 154, 156, 158, 160A, 160B, 161A; ASL 101A, 101A4, 102A, 102A4, 103A, 103A4, 104A,181A, 181B; BRDC 123A, 130, 141, 142, 148, 155; CHIN 101A, 101B, 102A, 102B; CHS 106A*; COMM 130, 132, 134, 193;ECS 310, 314; ENGL 101B, 104, 106, 111A, 111B, 112, 113, 114, 115*, 117, 118, 120A, 120B, 121, 122, 123, 125A, 125B, 127,129, 130*; FREN 101A, 101B, 102A, 102B; GA 109A, 160A, 160B, 161A, 169A; HIST 104A, 104B, 105, 106A, 106B, 107, 109,110, 117A, 117B, 119A**, 119B**, 141, 142, 143; ID 150A, 153, 154, 156, 158; IS 120*, 142, 143; JPNS 101A, 101B, 102A;JOUR 101A, 106, 155; MM 105, 110; MUS 103, 110A, 111A, 122, 123, 125, 160A, 161A, 162A, 166A, 352, 355, 356, 358;PHIL 100, 101, 102, 104, 106, 107, 109A*, 109B*, 110*, 112*, 114*; SPAN 101A, 101B, 102A, 102B, 121A, 121B; TD 107, 110,114, 115A, 119, 120A3, 120B4, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 132, 134, 150, 152, 159, 190; WS 101, 115*, 120*

AREA IV LANGUAGE AND RATIONALITY AA, AS Degree (complete 3 units from A and 3 units from B; complete C)A letter grade of C or better must be earned for each course used to fulfill this area.

A. ENGLISH COMPOSITION: ENGL 101AB. ANALYTICAL THINKING AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: BA 116, 123; COMM 111*, 112, 114, 116; CS 102, 104A, 113; ENGL 101C;

ENVS 102; JOUR 101A; MATH 101A, 101B, 101C, 152 or 152A & 152B, 153, 155, 156, 159, 163, 167, 181, 188; PHIL 104, 107 Completion of the RN Program satisfies this requirement.

C. MATH PROFICIENCY: Placement into MATH 156, 159, 167, 181, 188, 101A via Ohlone College Placement OR complete onecourse: MATH 101A, 101B, 101C, 104, 152, 152A & 152B, 153, 155, 156, 159, 163, 167, 181, 188

AREA V PHYSICAL EDUCATION/WELLNESS AA, AS Degree (complete one of the following options)

A. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Complete any two activity courses: ATHL 220-225, 228-231, 250, 251; HLTH 140, 141; PE 250, 300-388, 393-397; TD 141A, 141B, 142A, 142B, 142C, 143A, 143B, 143C, 144A, 144B, 148A2, 148A3; OR

B. WELLNESS: HLTH 101, 125, 140, 141, 150*, 160; KIN 240, 251, 257, 258; PE 250; WS 150*C. Present DD214 Form (Military Service) to the Office of Admissions and Records. (See a counselor for more details.)

AREA VI INTERCULTURAL/INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AA, AS Degree (complete 3 units) Note: Courses used in this area may also be used in other applicable General Education Areas. Completion of the RN Programsatisfies this requirement.ANTH 102, 104; ARBC 101A, 101B; ART 103A, 103B; ASL 140, 142, 145, 155; CHS 101, 102A, 102B, 106A, 112; COMM 115, 118;DEAF 330; ECS 309; ENGL 115, 130; ENVS 103, 105; GEOG 106, 107, 108; HIST 106A, 106B, 109, 110, 114A, 114B, 115, 119A,119B; HLTH 150; IS 110, 120; MUS 104; NUR 303; PHIL 109A, 109B, 110, 112, 114; PTA 303; RT 107; SOC 101, 102, 106; TD 103;WS 101, 108, 115, 120, 150

AREA VII INFORMATION COMPETENCY AA, AS Degree (complete one of the following options)COMM 100, 111, 116; CS 151; HIST 119A, 119B; LS 101, 151

Additional information: An associate degree requires a minimum of 60 units. After completing all Major and GE requirements some students may needadditional elective units to fulfill this 60 unit requirement. AP (Advanced Placement) exams may be used to satisfy Ohlone CollegeGeneral Education Plan A Requirements (see an Ohlone counselor).

Note: Students who have satisfied the General Education requirement for one of the colleges participating in the reciprocityagreement (Chabot, De Anza, Evergreen, Foothill, Gavilan, Las Positas, Mission, San Jose City, West Valley) OR students who havecompleted a BA/BS from a regionally accredited college and university do not need to fulfill Ohlone’s GE.

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CSU GE (California State University General Education Breadth): Plan BStudents can use this plan to fulfill lower division GE requirements for CSU

and Ohlone College associate in arts or science degrees (AA, AS) and the associate degree for transfer (ADT).Please note: n A letter grade of C or better must be earned in Areas A1, A2, A3, and B4.

n For Areas A-E, if a course is listed in more than one area it may only be counted in one area.

AREA A ENGLISH LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION, AND CRITICAL THINKING (3 courses)Complete one course from A1; one course from A2; one course from A3.All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

A1 ORAL COMMUNICATION: COMM 111, 113, 116A2 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: ENGL 101AA3 CRITICAL THINKING: COMM 112, 114, 116; ENGL 101C; PHIL 104, 107

AREA B SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING (3 courses)Complete one course from B1; one course from B2 (at least one of the two courses must include a laboratory); and one course from B4. Lab courses are underlined.

B1 PHYSICAL SCIENCE: ASTR 101A, 101B, 102; CHEM 101A, 101B, 102, 108, 109, 112A, 112B; CNET 114; ENGI 114; ENVS 110;GEOG 101; GEOL 101, 102, 102L, 103, 103L, 104, 104L; PHYS 108, 120, 121, 140, 141, 142

B2 LIFE SCIENCE: ANTH 101; BIOL 101A, 101B, 102, 103A, 103B, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 114, 130, 141, 142; BIOT 114; ENVS 108, 142

B3 LABORATORY ACTIVITY: One course from B1 or B2 above must include a lab (lab courses are underlined).B4 MATHEMATICS/QUANTITATIVE REASONING: A grade of C or better is required. CS 113; MATH 101A, 101B, 101C, 103, 104,

156, 159, 163, 167, 181, 188

AREA C ARTS AND HUMANITIES (3 courses)Complete three courses, one course from C1 (Arts); one course from C2 (Humanities); and a third course fromC1 (Arts) or C2 (Humanities). Completion of ENGL-101B is highly recommended if a student does not plan oncompleting ENGL-101C to fulfill Area A3. Students should contact a counselor for more information.

C1 ARTS: ART 100, 101, 103A, 103B, 103C, 131, 161A; COMM 132; GA 161A; HIST 107, 141, 142, 143; IS 100, 142, 143; MUS 100, 101, 102, 104, 106, 110A, 122, 123, 125; TD 100, 102, 107, 109, 110, 114, 115A, 120A3, 126, 132, 150, 152, 154,159, 161, 162, 163, 164

C2 HUMANITIES: ARBC 101A, 101B; ASL 101A, 101A4, 101B, 102A, 102A4, 102B, 103A, 103A4, 103B, 104A, 104B, 142, 181A,181B; CHIN 101B, 102A, 102B; CHS 102A, 102B, 106A; COMM 130; DEAF 311; ENGL 101B, 101C, 104, 106, 107, 109, 112,113, 114, 115, 117, 118, 120A, 120B, 121, 122, 123, 125A, 125B, 130; FREN 101A, 101B, 102A, 102B; HIST 102A, 102B,104A, 104B, 105, 106A, 106B, 109, 110, 114A, 114B, 115, 117A, 119A, 119B; JOUR 106; JPNS 101A, 101B, 102A; MM 100; PHIL 100, 101, 102, 106, 109A, 109B, 110, 112, 114; SPAN 101A, 101B, 102A, 102B; TD 130; WS 115

AREA D SOCIAL SCIENCES (3 courses)Complete three courses from at least two different disciplines.

AJ 101, 102, 106, 108, 117; ANTH 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108; BA 102A, 102B, 142; BRDC 155; CHS 101, 102A, 102B,112; CNET 101; COMM 100, 115, 118, 122; CS 101; ECS 301, 303; ENVS 103, 105, 107, 109, 110; GEOG 102, 104, 105, 106, 107,108; HIST 102A, 102B, 105, 106A, 106B, 109, 110, 114A, 114B, 115, 117A, 117B, 118, 119A, 119B; HLTH 160; IS 110, 120; JOUR155; PS 102, 103, 104, 105; PSY 101, 102, 105, 106, 108, 112, 115, 120; SOC 101, 102, 103, 105, 106, 108; WS 101, 108, 120

AREA E LIFELONG UNDERSTANDING AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT (1 course)Complete one course from the following:

ANTH 102; BA 139; BIOL 109; CFS 109; ECS 305; ENVS 109; HLTH 101, 140, 141, 150; IS 120; KIN 240, 251; PD 103, 105; PSY 139; SOC 101, 105; WS 120, 150

U.S. HISTORY, CONSTITUTION, AND AMERICAN IDEALS REQUIREMENT (2 courses)Required for CSU graduation only. Completion is recommended prior to transfer. Courses may also count toward Area C2 (Humanities)and/or Area D. Students should consult a counselor for efficiency of course selection(s).

Complete Option 1, Option 2, or Option 3 below:1. HIST 117A and one course from the following: HIST 105, PS 102 2. HIST 117B and one course from the following: HIST 105, PS 1023. PS 102 and one course from the following: CHS 102A, CHS 102B, HIST 102A, HIST 102B, HIST 114A, HIST 114B, HIST 115,

HIST 117A, HIST 117B, HIST 119A, HIST 119B

Additional information: Completion of CSU GE Breadth Requirements (Plan B) is optional for transfer and may not be recommended for all colleges andmajors (please see a counselor).

AP (Advanced Placement) exams may be used to satisfy CSU GE Breadth Requirements (see an Ohlone counselor).




IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum): Plan CStudents can use this plan to fulfill lower division GE requirements for CSU, UC, some private/out-of-state universities;

and Ohlone College associate in arts or science degrees (AA, AS) and the associate degree for transfer (ADT).Please note: n A letter grade of C or better must be earned in Areas 1-5.

n For Areas 1-5, if a course is listed in more than one area it may only be counted in one area.

IGETC is not recommended for certain colleges and majors. Please see a counselor for more details.

AREA 1 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION (2 or 3 courses)Complete two courses for UC or three courses for CSU.

1A ENGLISH COMPOSITION: ENGL 101A1B CRITICAL THINKING: ENGL 101C1C ORAL COMMUNICATION: COMM 111 (only required for CSU IGETC)

AREA 2 MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING (1 course)Complete one course from the following:

MATH 101A, 101B, 101C, 103, 104, 156, 159, 167, 188

AREA 3 ARTS AND HUMANITIES (3 courses)Complete three courses; one course from 3A (Arts); one course from 3B (Humanities); and a third course from 3A (Arts) or 3B (Humanities).

3A ARTS: ART 100, 101, 103A, 103B, 103C, 131; HIST 141, 142, 143; IS 100, 142, 143; MUS 100, 101, 102, 104, 106, 110A, 122,123, 125; TD 100, 102, 109

3B HUMANITIES: ASL 103A, 104A; CHIN 102A, 102B; CHS 102A, 102B, 106A, 112; ENGL 101B, 104, 106, 107, 109, 112, 113,114, 115, 117, 118, 120A, 120B, 121, 122, 123, 125A, 125B, 130; FREN 102A, 102B; HIST 102A, 102B, 104A, 104B, 105,106A, 106B, 107, 114A, 114B, 115, 117A, 117B, 118, 119A, 119B; JOUR 106; JPNS 102A; MM 100; PHIL 100, 101, 102, 106,109A, 109B, 110, 112, 114; SPAN 102A, 102B; TD 107; WS 115

AREA 4 SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (3 courses)Complete three courses from at least two different disciplines.

AJ 108; ANTH 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 108; BA 102A, 102B, 142; BRDC 155; CHS 101, 102A, 102B; COMM 100, 115, 118,122; ECS 301; ENVS 103, 105, 107, 109; GEOG 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108; HIST 102A, 102B, 105, 106A, 106B, 114A, 114B,115, 117A, 117B, 119A, 119B; IS 110, 120; JOUR 155; PS 102, 103, 104, 105; PSY 101, 102, 105, 106, 108, 112, 115, 120; SOC 101, 102, 103, 105, 106; WS 101, 108, 120

AREA 5 PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (2 courses)Complete one course from 5A and one course from 5B. One course must include a laboratory and laboratory coursesare underlined.

5A PHYSICAL SCIENCE (1 course)Lab: ASTR 101A & 102, 101B & 102; CHEM 101A, 101B, 102, 109, 112A, 112B; GEOG 101; GEOL 101, 102 & 102L, 103 & 103L;

104 & 104L; PHYS 120, 121, 140, 141, 142Non-Lab: ASTR 101A, 101B; CHEM 108; ENVS 110; GEOL 102, 103, 104; PHYS 108

5B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE (1 course)Lab: ANTH 101; BIOL 101A, 101B, 103A, 103B, 104, 106, 130, 142; ENVS 142Non-Lab: BIOL 105, 107, 109, 141; ENVS 108

AREA 6 LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (Required for UC IGETC Certification only)Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the same language with a grade of C– or better OR take onecourse below OR see counselor for other options that fulfill this requirement.

ARBC 101A, 101B; ASL 101A, 101B, 102A, 102B, 103A, 103A4, 103B, 104A, 104B; CHIN 101A, 101B, 102A, 102B; FREN 101A,101B, 102A, 102B; JPNS 101A, 101B, 102A; SPAN 101A, 101B, 102A

US HISTORY, CONSTITUTION, AND AMERICAN IDEALSRequired for CSU graduation only. Completion is recommended prior to transfer. Courses may also count toward Area 3B (Humanities)and/or Area 4. Students should consult a counselor for efficiency of course selection(s).

Complete Option 1, Option 2, or Option 3 below:1. HIST 117A and one course from the following: HIST 105, PS 102 2. HIST 117B and one course from the following: HIST 105, PS 1023. PS 102 and one course from the following: CHS 102A, CHS 102B, HIST 102A, HIST 102B, HIST 114A, HIST 114B, HIST 115,

HIST 117A, HIST 117B, HIST 119A, HIST 119B

Additional information:IGETC may not be advisable for all majors and is not a transfer requirement. See an Ohlone counselor for more information on whichCSU, UC, or private/out-of-state universities accept IGETC.

AP (Advanced Placement) exams may be used to satisfy IGETC Requirements (see an Ohlone counselor).

Transfer credit may be limited by either the UC or CSU. Visit www.assist.org for specific limitations.




Ohlone College Academic Programs

Academic Programs Associate Degreefor Transfer Associate Degree Certificate of

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AAccounting Page 55

Administration of Justice Page 55

Administrative Assistant withSupervisory Focus Page 56 Page 56

Advanced PhotographyPractices Page 107

African American Studies Page 107

American Sign Language andDeaf Studies Page 56 Page 56

Anthropology Page 58

Archaeology Page 107

Art Page 59

Art History Page 59

ASL-English InterpreterPreparation Program Page 60 Page 60

Audio Technician Page 107

BBallet DanceTeacher/Choreographer Page 108

Bioengineering Page 61

Biology Page 62 Page 61

Biology: General Page 108

Biotechnology Page 62

Biotechnology:Bio-Manufacturing Page 63

Biotechnology: Biostatistics Page 63

Biotechnology: BiotechnologyResearch Associate Page 63

Biotechnology Operations Page 64

Broadcasting Page 64 Page 64

Broadcasting: Advanced Filmand Video Page 108

Broadcasting: Digital Video andEditing Page 108

Broadcasting: EntertainmentTelevision Page 109

Broadcasting: Live TelevisionProduction Page 109

Broadcasting: Radio Air Talent Page 109

Broadcasting: Radio DigitalProduction Page 109

Broadcasting: Radio ProgramManagement Page 110

Broadcasting: Radio StudioOperations Page 110

Broadcasting: Sports Television Page 110

Business Page 65

Business Administration Page 65

Business Communication Page 110

Business Information Worker,Introductory Page 111

BusinessSupervision/Management Page 66 Page 66

CCeramics Page 111

Chemistry Page 67

Chemistry Lab Skills: Advanced Page 111

Chemistry Lab Skills: Basic Page 111

Chicano/Latino Studies Page 112



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Cisco Certified NetworkAssociate Page 112

Commercial Music Page 112

Communication Studies Page 68 Page 67 Page 112

Computer Applications inBiotechnology Page 113

Computer Science Page 69

Contemporary DanceTeacher/Choreographer Page 113

Costuming Page 113

Cultural Anthropology Page 113

Customer Service Academy Page 114

Cybersecurity Page 114

DDatabase Administration Page 70 Page 70

Deaf Education Page 114

Design Page 114

Digital Art Page 115

Drawing Page 115

EEarly Childhood Education Page 70

Early Childhood Studies Page 71 Page 71

Economics Page 72

Engineering Page 73 Page 115

Engineering/ManufacturingTechnician Page 115

English Page 75 Page 74

Entertainment Design andTechnology: Audio Technician Page 76 Page 76

Entertainment Design andTechnology: Costuming Page 76 Page 76

Entertainment Design andTechnology: Live EventManagement

Page 76 Page 76

Entertainment Design andTechnology: Moving LightTechnician

Page 76 Page 76

Entertainment Design andTechnology: Stage Craft Page 76 Page 76

Entertainment Design andTechnology: Theatrical and TVLighting Technician

Page 76 Page 76

Environmental Studies Page 77

Environmental Stewardship Page 116

Ethnic Studies Page 116

FFilm, Television, and ElectronicMedia Page 78

Fine Arts Page 78 Page 116

Fitness Instructor Page 117

Forensics Page 117

GGender and Women's Studies Page 118

Geographic InformationSystems (GIS) Page 118

Geography Page 80

Geography: Cultural Page 118

Geography: Physical Page 119

Geology Page 80 Page 119





Accomplishment

Glass Page 119

Global Studies Page 81 Page 81

Graphic Arts/ComputerGraphics Page 82 Page 82

Graphic Design Page 119

HHealth Communication Page 120

Health Information Technology Page 120

History Page 83

Human Development Studies Page 84

IInformation Technology Page 85 Page 85

Intensive University PreparationProgram (IUPP) Page 120

Intercultural Communication Page 121

Interior Design Page 86 Page 86

Interior Design Basics Page 121

Interior DesignCommunications Page 121

Interior Design Technology Page 121

Interpersonal Communication Page 122

IT Program Management Page 122

IT Service and Support Page 86 Page 86

IT Service and SupportTechnician Page 122

JJava Developer Page 122

Jazz DanceTeacher/Choreographer Page 123

Journalism Page 87 Page 87 Page 123

KKinesiology Page 87

Kinesiology: FitnessProfessional Page 88

LLeadership Communication Page 123

Liberal Arts: CommunicationEmphasis Page 89

Liberal Arts: HumanitiesEmphasis Page 89

Liberal Arts: LanguageEmphasis Page 89

Linux (LPI-1 and LPI-2) Page 123

Linux/UNIX SystemAdministration Page 124

Live Event Management Page 124

MMass Communication Page 124

Mathematics Page 90

Mathematics: Applied Page 124

Mathematics: Pure Page 125

MCITP Server Administrator Page 125

Mobile ApplicationDevelopment Page 125

Molecular Biology ResearchTechniques Page 125

Multimedia Page 91 Page 91 Page 126

Music Page 93 Page 92

Music Theory Page 126



Accomplishment

NNatural Resource Conservationand Management Page 126

Natural Science: BiologicalScience Emphasis Page 93

Natural Science: Mathematicsand Technology Emphasis Page 93

Natural Science: PhysicalScience Emphasis Page 93

Network Administrator Page 94 Page 94

OOffice Support Page 126

Oracle Database Operations Page 127

Oral Interpretation Page 127

PPaleobiology/Natural History Page 127

Personal Development Studies Page 95

Philosophy Page 96

Photography Page 127

Physical Anthropology Page 128

Physical Therapist Assistant Page 96

Physics Page 98 Page 97

Physics: Advanced Page 128

Physics: Introductory Page 128

Piano Performance Page 128

Psychology Page 98

RReal Estate Sales Agent Page 129

Real Estate Sales Broker Page 99 Page 99

Real Estate Sales BrokerAssociate Page 129

Registered Nurse Page 99

Respiratory Therapist Page 101

SSocial Science Page 101

Sociology Page 103

Spanish Page 103

Stage Craft Page 129

Studio Arts Page 104

Sustainable Development Page 130

System Administration Page 105 Page 105

TTap DanceTeacher/Choreographer Page 130

Theatre Arts Page 106

Theatrical and TV LightingTechnician Page 130

3D Modeling and Animation Page 130

VVideo Game Development Page 131

Virtualization and StorageAdministration Page 131

Vocal Music Performance Page 131

Vocal Music Performance:Advanced Page 132

WWeb Design Page 132

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