Associate Degree Requirements
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT): AA-T and AS-T Degree Requirements
- Complete required major courses earning 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;
- Complete a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis (see specific degree courses and units);
- Complete a minimum of 34 semester units of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern with a grade of "C" or better. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade if the course is taken on a "Pass/No Pass" basis;
- Earn a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0;
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU transferable semester units;
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units In Residence within the College District with at least, two (2) courses (minimum of six [6] semester units total) at SJCC.
Associate in Arts (AA) Degree Requirements
- Complete required major courses earning 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;
- Complete a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis (see specific degree courses and units);
- 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 each course. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade if the course is taken on a "Pass/No Pass" basis;
- Earn a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0;
- Complete a minimum of 60 AA degree applicable semester units;
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units In Residence within the College District with at least, two (2) courses (minimum of six [6] semester units total) at SJCC;
- Complete two courses for the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement (US-1, US-2, and US-3 as defined by the CSU system and listed in the catalog).
Associate in Science (AS) Degree Requirements
- Complete required major courses earning 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;
- Complete a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis (see specific degree courses and units);
- 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;
- Earn a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0;
- Complete a minimum of 60 AS degree applicable semester units;
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units In Residence within the College District with at least, two (2) courses (minimum of six [6] semester units total) at SJCC;
- Complete two courses for the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement (US-1, US-2, and US-3 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 satisfying the following:
- Submit an official transcript showing completion of a bachelor’s or higher degree from an university that is accredited by one of the seven accrediting organizations that were previously termed “regional”;
- Complete the requirements as set forth in the new major or area of emphasis 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;
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units In Residence within the College District with at least, two (2) courses (minimum of six [6] semester units total) at SJCC.