Degrees and Certificates

San José City College is authorized by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges to confer the Associate in Arts for Transfer degree, the Associate in Science for Transfer degree, the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate in Science Degree, and the Certificates of Achievement upon students who complete the necessary requirements.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs: AA-T and AS-T)

These degrees are conferred upon students who intend to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a California State University (CSU) campus. Students complete a minimum of 60 CSU transferable semester units and earn at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0. Students must earn a “C” grade or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.

Associate in Arts Degree

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree is conferred upon students who complete the minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units, earn at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0, and meet the degree's graduation requirements. Students must earn a “C” grade or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.

Associate in Science Degree

The Associate in Science (AS) degree is conferred upon students who complete the minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units, earn at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0, and meet the degree's graduation requirements. Students must earn a “C” grade or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.

Certificates of Achievement

Certificates of Achievement prepare students for direct job entry. Many certificate programs can be completed in one year, while others are designed to be completed over a longer period of time. Courses must be completed with a "C" grade or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses if taken on a “pass/no pass”.

Certificates of Specialization

Certificates of Specialization are not approved by the State. A certificate will be issued by the department offering the program. All courses within the Certificate of Specialization must be completed with a "C" grade or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses if taken on a “pass/no pass”. Only courses will be posted on the student’s transcripts. Certificates of Specialization will not be posted to transcripts.

Certificate of Competency

Certificates of Competency are not approved by the State. A certificate will be issued by the department offering the program. Certificates of Competency will not be posted to transcripts. 

Certificate of Completion

Certificates of Completion are not approved by the State. A certificate will be issued by the department offering the program. Certificates of Completion will not be posted to transcripts.