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Associate Degree Requirements

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT): AA-T and AS-T Degree Requirements

  • Complete required major with a grade of "C" or better. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a "Pass/No Pass" basis. If the “P” grade was earned at another institution, it must be defined as being equivalent to a “C” or better in the institution’s policy;
  • Complete a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis (see specific degree requirements);
  • Complete a minimum of 34 semester units in the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern, earning grades of "C" or better. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. If the “P” grade was earned at another institution, it must be defined as being equivalent to a “C” or better in the institution’s policy;
  • Earn a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 in degree applicable coursework;
  • Complete at least 60 CSU transferable semester units;
  • Complete a minimum of 12 semester units to be "In Residence" within the College District, including at least two courses (minimum total of 6 semester units) at SJCC.

Associate in Arts (AA) Degree Requirements

  • Complete required major courses with a grade of "C" or better. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a "Pass/No Pass" basis. If the “P” grade was earned at another institution, it must be defined as being equivalent to a “C” or better in the institution’s policy;
  • Complete a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis (see specific degree requirements);
  • Complete a minimum of 34 semester units for the Associate in Arts General Education (AA GE) pattern, earning a grade of “C” or better in Areas: 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade if the course is taken on a "Pass/No Pass" basis. If the “P” grade was earned at another institution, it must be defined as being equivalent to a “C” or better in the institution’s policy; 
  • Earn a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 in degree applicable coursework;
  • Complete at least 60 AA degree applicable semester units;
  • Complete a minimum of 12 semester units to be "In Residence" within the College District, including at least two courses (minimum total of 6 semester units) at SJCC;
  • Satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement by completing two courses that fulfill the US-1, US-2, and US-3 requirements as defined by the CSU system and listed in the catalog.

Associate in Science (AS) Degree Requirements

  • Complete required major courses with a grade of "C" or better. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a "Pass/No Pass" basis. If the “P” grade was earned at another institution, it must be defined as being equivalent to a “C” or better in the institution’s policy;
  • Complete a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis (see specific degree requirements);
  • Complete a minimum of 27 semester units for the Associate in Science General Education (AS GE) pattern, pattern, earning a grade of "C" or better in Areas: 1A, 1B or 1C, and 2. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade if the course is taken on a "Pass/No Pass" basis. If the “P” grade was earned at another institution, it must be defined as being equivalent to a “C” or better in the institution’s policy; 
  • Earn a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 in degree applicable coursework;
  • Complete at least 60 AS degree applicable semester units;
  • Complete a minimum of 12 semester units to be "In Residence" within the College District, including at least two courses (minimum total of 6 semester units) at SJCC;
  • Satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement by completing two courses that fulfill the US-1, US-2, and US-3 requirements as defined by the CSU system and listed in the catalog.

Students who have earned a bachelor's or higher degree will have their General Education and the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement waived by meeting the following conditions:

  • Submit an official transcript showing completion of a bachelor’s or higher degree from a university accredited by one of the seven accrediting organizations that were previously termed “regional”;

  • Complete the requirements for the new major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better. A “P” grade is acceptable if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis;

  • Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence within the College District, including at least two courses (minimum total of 6 semester units) at SJCC.