Plan A
MiraCosta College General Education Requirements 2018–2019
Plan A will satisfy general education requirements at MiraCosta College but will not satisfy all general education requirements for transfer to a CSU or UC campus and is not intended for students transferring to a four-year institution.
AREA A—Language & Reasoning
These courses develop the principles and applications of language toward
- Logical thought
- Clear and precise expression
- Critical evaluation of communication.
A1. English Composition
A minimum of 3 semester units is required.
| Required courses: | ||
| ENGL 100 | Composition and Reading * | 4 |
| or ENGL 100H | Composition and Reading (Honors) | |
A2. Communication & Analytical Thinking
A minimum of 3 semester units is required. Select one course from any discipline.
| Required courses: | ||
| BTEC 180 | Biostatistics | 4 |
| BUS 204 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 106 | Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM 207 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 212 | Argumentation | 3 |
| CSIT 123 | Introduction to Applied Data Analytics | 3 |
| ENGL 201 | Critical Thinking, Composition, and Literature * | 4 |
| ENGL 201H | Critical Thinking, Composition, and Literature (Honors) * | 4 |
| ENGL 202 | Critical Thinking and Composition * | 4 |
| ENGL 202H | Critical Thinking and Composition (Honors) * | 4 |
| MATH 64 | Intermediate Algebra * | 4 |
| MATH 102 | Math Fundamentals II: Mathematics for Life * | 4 |
| MATH 103 | Statistics * | 4 |
| MATH 105 | Concepts and Structures of Elementary Mathematics I * | 3 |
| MATH 106 | Concepts and Structures of Elementary Mathematics II * | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Mathematical Analysis * | 3 |
| MATH 115 | Calculus with Applications * | 4 |
| MATH 126 | Pre-Calculus I: College Algebra * | 4 |
| MATH 131 | Pre-Calculus II: Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry * | 4 |
| MATH 131H | Pre-Calculus II: Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry (Honors) * | 4 |
| MATH 150 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I * | 5 |
| MATH 150H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry (Honors) * | 5 |
| MATH 155 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II * | 4 |
| MATH 260 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III * | 4 |
| MATH 260H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (Honors) * | 4 |
| PHIL 100 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL 110 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 110H | Introduction to Logic (Honors) | 3 |
| PSYC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science | 4 |
| PSYC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) | 4 |
| READ 100 | Critical Reading and Thinking * | 3 |
| SOC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science | 4 |
| SOC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) | 4 |
AREA B—Natural Sciences
These courses examine the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena. These courses will
- Help the student develop an appreciation and understanding of the scientific method
- Encourage an understanding of the relationships between science and other human activities.
A minimum of 4 semester units is required. Courses with a laboratory component are defined with a #.
| Required courses: | ||
| ANTH 101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 101H | Biological Anthropology (Honors) | 3 |
| ANTH 101L | Biological Anthropology Laboratory # | 1 |
| ANTH 101LH | Biological Anthropology Lab (Honors) | 1 |
| ANTH 105 | Evolution of Human Behavior | 3 |
| ANTH 105H | Evolution of Human Behavior (Honors) | 3 |
| ANTH 190 | Primate Behavior and Ecology | 3 |
| ANTH 190H | Primate Behavior and Ecology (Honors) | 3 |
| ASTR 101 | Descriptive Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR 101L | Descriptive Astronomy Laboratory # | 1 |
| ASTR 120 | Life in the Universe | 3 |
| ASTR 201 | Introductory Astronomy | 3 |
| BIO 102 | Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology # | 4 |
| BIO 103 | Introductory Biology: Animal Diversity | 3 |
| BIO 104 | Introductory Biology: Botany (Plant Life) # | 4 |
| BIO 105 | Introductory Biology: Biotechnology in Society | 3 |
| BIO 106 | Introductory Biology: Infectious Diseases--A Global Concern | 3 |
| BIO 107 | Introductory Biology: Marine Biology # | 4 |
| BIO 108 | Introductory Biology: Ecology of the Oceans | 3 |
| BIO 110 | Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture/Lab) # | 4 |
| BIO 111 | Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture) | 3 |
| BIO 111L | Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lab) # | 1 |
| BIO 202 | Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Organismal Biology # | 4 |
| BIO 204 | Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology # | 4 |
| BIO 204H | Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology (Honors) # | 4 |
| BIO 220 | Human Physiology # | 4 |
| CHEM 103 | Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors | 3 |
| CHEM 103L | Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors (Lab) | 1 |
| CHEM 112 | Introductory General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors | 5 |
| CHEM 115 | Introductory General Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 115H | Introductory General Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors (Honors) | 4 |
| CHEM 116 | Introductory Organic and Biological Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 140 | Preparation for General Chemistry: For Science Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry I: For Science Majors | 5 |
| CHEM 150H | General Chemistry I: For Science Majors (Honors) | 5 |
| CHEM 151 | General Chemistry II: For Science Majors | 5 |
| CHEM 151H | General Chemistry II: For Science Majors (Honors) | 5 |
| EART 106 | Earth and Space Science | 3 |
| GEOG 101 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 101L | Physical Geography Laboratory # | 1 |
| GEOL 101 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 101H | Physical Geology (Honors) | 3 |
| GEOL 101L | Physical Geology Laboratory # | 1 |
| HORT 115 | Soil Science | 3 |
| HORT 116 | Plant Science # | 4 |
| OCEA 101 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
| OCEA 101H | Introduction to Oceanography (Honors) | 3 |
| OCEA 101L | Introductory Oceanography Laboratory # | 1 |
| PHSN 101 | Introduction to Physical Science: Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Space Science | 3 |
| PHSN 106 | Introduction to Physical Science: Physics and Chemistry | 3 |
| PHSN 106L | Introduction to Physical Science: Physics and Chemistry (Lab) # | 1 |
| PHSN 108 | Introduction to Climate Change | 3 |
| PHSN 108H | Introduction to Climate Change (Honors) | 3 |
| PHYS 111 | Introductory Physics I # | 4 |
| PHYS 112 | Introductory Physics II # | 4 |
| PHYS 151 | Principles of Physics I # | 4 |
| PHYS 151H | Principles of Physics I (Honors) # | 4 |
| PHYS 152 | Principles of Physics II # | 4 |
| PHYS 152H | Principles of Physics II (Honors) # | 4 |
| PHYS 253 | Principles of Physics III # | 4 |
| PHYS 253H | Principles of Physics III (Honors) # | 4 |
| PSYC 260 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
AREA C—Humanities
These courses study the cultural activities and artistic expressions of human beings. These courses will develop
- An awareness of 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 creation
- An aesthetic understanding
- An ability to make value judgments.
A minimum of 3 semester units is required. Select one course from any discipline.
| Required courses: | ||
| ART 100 | Drawing and Composition | 3 |
| ART 101 | Design and Color | 3 |
| ART 103 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 104 | Artists & Designers Now | 3 |
| ART 157 | Art Orientation | 3 |
| ART 158 | Traditional Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas | 3 |
| ART 177 | Art in the Elementary Schools | 3 |
| ART 201 | Objects and Ideas in Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 230 | Installation Art | 3 |
| ART 232 | Video Art | 3 |
| ART 244 | Digital Media for the Visual Artist | 3 |
| ART 254 | Understanding and Appreciating the Photographic Image | 3 |
| ART 258 | Ancient to Gothic Art | 3 |
| ART 259 | History of Renaissance to Modern Art | 3 |
| ART 260 | History of Modern Art | 3 |
| ART 260H | History of Modern Art (Honors) | 3 |
| ART 290 | Landmarks of Art | 3 |
| CHNS 101 | Elementary Chinese (First Semester) | 4 |
| CHNS 102 | Elementary Chinese (Second Semester) | 4 |
| CHNS 121 | Introduction to Chinese Culture | 3 |
| CHNS 201 | Intermediate Chinese (Third Semester) | 4 |
| COMM 111 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| COMM 215 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| DESN 107 | History of Western Architecture -A Sustainable Perspective | 3 |
| DNCE 100 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DNCE 100H | Dance Appreciation (Honors) | 3 |
| DNCE 101 | Dance History | 3 |
| DNCE 104 | Dance on Film | 3 |
| DNCE 105 | Dance Cultures of the World | 3 |
| DRAM 105 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| DRAM 120 | Dramatic Literature (Ancient Greeks to Shakespeare) | 3 |
| DRAM 121 | Dramatic Literature (Restoration to Present) | 3 |
| DRAM 130 | Acting I | 3 |
| DRAM 134 | Introduction to Performance | 3 |
| FILM 101 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| FILM 101H | Introduction to Film (Honors) | 3 |
| FILM 106 | Study of Filmed Plays | 3 |
| FILM 111 | Film History I: 1880-1945 | 3 |
| FILM 111H | Film History I: 1880-1945 (Honors) | 3 |
| FILM 112 | Film History II: 1945-Present | 3 |
| FILM 112H | Film History II: 1945-Present (Honors) | 3 |
| FILM 211 | Identity and Film: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality | 3 |
| FILM 211H | Identity and Film: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality (Honors) | 3 |
| FILM 212 | Women and Film: Representation and Impact | 3 |
| FILM 212H | Women and Film: Representation and Impact (Honors) | 3 |
| FREN 101 | Elementary French (First Semester) | 4 |
| FREN 102 | Elementary French (Second Semester) | 4 |
| FREN 121 | Introduction to French Culture | 3 |
| FREN 201 | Intermediate French (Third Semester) | 4 |
| FREN 202 | Intermediate French (Fourth Semester) | 4 |
| GRMN 101 | Elementary German (First Semester) | 4 |
| GRMN 102 | Elementary German (Second Semester) | 4 |
| GRMN 121 | Introduction to German Culture | 3 |
| GRMN 201 | Intermediate German (Third Semester) | 4 |
| HIST 103 | Early European History and Culture | 3 |
| HIST 103H | Early European History and Culture (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 104 | Modern European History and Culture | 3 |
| HIST 104H | Modern European History and Culture (Honors) | 3 |
| HUMN 101 | Introduction to the Arts | 3 |
| HUMN 101H | Introduction to the Arts (Honors) | 3 |
| HUMN 201 | Humanities of the Western World: Pre-History Through the Middle Ages | 3 |
| HUMN 202 | Humanities of the Western World: The Renaissance to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| HUMN 205 | Women in Western Art and Literature | 3 |
| HUMN 250 | American Studies: First Contact Through the Civil War | 3 |
| HUMN 251 | American Studies: 1870s to the Present | 3 |
| ITAL 101 | Elementary Italian (First Semester) | 4 |
| ITAL 102 | Elementary Italian (Second Semester) | 4 |
| ITAL 103 | Elementary Italian for Spanish speakers (First Semester) | 4 |
| ITAL 121 | Introduction to Italian Culture | 3 |
| ITAL 201 | Intermediate Italian (Third Semester) | 4 |
| ITAL 202 | Intermediate Italian (Fourth Semester) | 4 |
| JAPN 101 | Elementary Japanese (First Semester) | 4 |
| JAPN 102 | Elementary Japanese (Second Semester) | 4 |
| JAPN 121 | Introduction to Japanese Culture | 3 |
| JAPN 201 | Intermediate Japanese (Third Semester) | 4 |
| JAPN 202 | Intermediate Japanese (Fourth Semester) | 4 |
| LIT 100 | Introduction to Chicano Chicana Literature | 3 |
| LIT 101 | Introduction to Asian American Literature | 3 |
| LIT 120 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| LIT 250 | American Literature: First Contact Through the Civil War | 3 |
| LIT 251 | American Literature: Mid-1800s to the Present | 3 |
| LIT 260 | English Literature Through the 18th Century | 3 |
| LIT 260H | English Literature Through the 18th Century (Honors) | 3 |
| LIT 261 | English Literature: Romantic to Contemporary | 3 |
| LIT 261H | English Literature: Romantic to Contemporary (Honors) | 3 |
| LIT 265 | Shakespeare Studies | 3 |
| LIT 265H | Shakespeare Studies (Honors) | 3 |
| LIT 270 | World Literature to 1600 | 3 |
| LIT 271 | World Literature Since 1600 | 3 |
| MAT 105 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| MUS 100 | Introduction to Music Theory | 3 |
| MUS 112 | American Popular Music | 3 |
| MUS 113 | The Music of Multicultural America | 3 |
| MUS 114 | History of Rock and Roll | 3 |
| MUS 115 | Introduction to Western Music | 3 |
| MUS 116 | A Survey of World Music | 3 |
| MUS 119 | Jazz History | 3 |
| MUS 119H | Jazz History (Honors) | 3 |
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality | 3 |
| PHIL 101H | Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality (Honors) | 3 |
| PHIL 102 | Contemporary Moral Problems | 3 |
| PHIL 221 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| RELG 101 | World Religions | 3 |
| RELG 101H | World Religions (Honors) | 3 |
| RELG 103 | Religion in America | 3 |
| RELG 105 | Eastern Religions | 3 |
| SPAN 101 | Elementary Spanish (First Semester) | 4 |
| SPAN 102 | Elementary Spanish (Second Semester) | 4 |
| SPAN 201 | Intermediate Spanish (Third Semester) | 4 |
| SPAN 202 | Intermediate Spanish (Fourth Semester) | 4 |
| SPAN 203 | Spanish for Native Speakers | 4 |
| SPAN 205 | Hispanic Film, Literature, and Composition | 3 |
Area D—Social & Behavioral Sciences
These courses focus on people as members of society. These courses will
- Develop an awareness of the method of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences
- Stimulate critical thinking about the ways people act and have acted in response to their societies
- Promote appreciation of how societies and social subgroups operate.
A minimum of 3 semester units is required. Select one course from any discipline.
| ADM 100 | Introduction to the Administration of Justice | 3 |
| ADM 100H | Introduction to the Administration of Justice (Honors) | 3 |
| ADM 200 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| ANTH 102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 102H | Cultural Anthropology (Honors) | 3 |
| ANTH 103 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 104 | Native American Cultures | 3 |
| ANTH 107 | Gender, Sex, and Sexuality | 3 |
| ANTH 190 | Primate Behavior and Ecology | 3 |
| ANTH 190H | Primate Behavior and Ecology (Honors) | 3 |
| CHLD 113 | Child and Adolescent Growth and Development | 3 |
| CHLD 235 | Children in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| COMM 120 | Principles of Human Communication | 3 |
| COMM 135 | Gender Studies in Communication | 3 |
| COMM 220 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| CSIT 160 | Technology, the Individual, and Society | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Survey of Economics | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Principles of Economics: MACRO | 3 |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Economics: MICRO | 3 |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 104 | World Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 108 | Environmental Sustainability and Society | 3 |
| GERO 101 | Introduction to Aging | 3 |
| GERO 250 | Intergenerational Issues | 3 |
| HIST 100 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 100H | World History to 1500 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 101 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 101H | World History Since 1500 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 102 | History of the Modern Middle East | 3 |
| HIST 102H | History of the Modern Middle East (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 105 | History of England | 3 |
| HIST 105H | History of England (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 106 | History of Technology | 3 |
| HIST 106H | History of Technology (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 107 | East Asian Societies | 3 |
| HIST 110 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 110H | United States History to 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 111 | United States History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 111H | United States History Since 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 113 | American Military History | 3 |
| HIST 113H | American Military History (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 115 | Women in American History | 3 |
| HIST 115H | Women in American History (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 116 | History of the Americas to 1830 | 3 |
| HIST 116H | History of the Americas to 1830 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 117 | History of the Americas Since 1830 | 3 |
| HIST 117H | History of the Americas Since 1830 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 141 | Mexican American History Through 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 141H | Mexican American History Through 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 142 | Mexican American History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 142H | Mexican American History Since 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 145 | African American History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 145H | African American History to 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 146 | African American History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 146H | African American History Since 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 165 | California History | 3 |
| PLSC 101 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| PLSC 101H | Introduction to Political Science (Honors) | 3 |
| PLSC 102 | American Institutions and History | 4 |
| PLSC 103 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| PLSC 150 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PSYC 100 | Psychology of Personal Growth | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 101H | General Psychology (Honors) | 3 |
| PSYC 103 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 121 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC 125 | Psychology of Women | 3 |
| PSYC 170 | Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging | 3 |
| PSYC 211 | Learning and Behavior Modification | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 101H | Introduction to Sociology (Honors) | 3 |
| SOC 102 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 103 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 105 | Introduction to Justice Studies | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Comparative Cultures | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| SOC 130 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 3 |
| SOC 140 | Introduction to LGBT Studies | 3 |
Area E—Lifelong Learning
Courses in this category equip student learners for lifelong understanding and development of themselves as integrated physiological, social, and psychological beings. Technology and information-fluency courses develop the students’ ability to skillfully and effectively make use of two or more technological tools to access, evaluate, analyze, integrate, and utilize information in a variety of contexts in order to apply it to decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving in their lives. Self-development courses encourage attentiveness to health and well-being and to the practical aspects of managing and improving students’ lives.
A minimum of 3 semester units is required. Select one course from either group.
E1. Technology & Information Fluency
| ACCT 101 | Practical Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 145 | Individual Income Tax | 4 |
| BUS 133 | Project Management | 3 |
| CSIT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CSIT 110 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| CSIT 120 | Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CSIT 137 | Google Apps for Business | 3 |
| CSIT 155 | Social Media for Business | 3 |
| LIBR 101 | College Research Skills | 1 |
| LIBR 201 | Research in the Digital Age | 3 |
| LIBR 201H | Research in the Digital Age (Honors) | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Media Design 1: Production | 3 |
| MAT 125 | Web Design 1: Fundamentals | 3 |
| MAT 150 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 |
| MAT 165 | Web Design 2: Tools and Techniques | 3 |
| MAT 180 | Digital Publishing: Adobe InDesign | 3 |
E2. Self-Development***
| BUS 136 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS 147 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| CHLD 113 | Child and Adolescent Growth and Development | 3 |
| COUN 100 | College and Career Success | 3 |
| CSIT 165 | Living in an Online World | 3 |
| GERO 101 | Introduction to Aging | 3 |
| GERO 250 | Intergenerational Issues | 3 |
| HEAL 101 | Principles of Health | 3 |
| INTR 100 | Foundation Skills for the College Experience | 4 |
| NURS 283 | Medical Surgical Nursing IV | 6 |
| NUTR 100 | Nutrition Today | 3 |
| NUTR 100H | Nutrition Today (Honors) | 3 |
| NUTR 105 | Human Performance and Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR 125 | Nutrition and Aging | 3 |
| PSYC 100 | Psychology of Personal Growth | 3 |
| PSYC 121 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC 145 | Psychology/Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| PSYC 170 | Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging | 3 |
| SOC 145 | Psychology/Sociology of the Family | 3 |
Area F—Cultural Diversity**
Courses in this category demonstrate sensitivity to and promote a climate of cultural diversity. They focus specifically on a multicultural and global perspective and foster an understanding of the student's role in a global community. Courses that fulfill this requirement introduce and examine the intersection of ethnicity, language, or culture with gender, sexuality, class, or other important social categories, such as religion.
A minimum of 3 semester units is required.
| ADM 230 | Policing in a Diverse and Multicultural Society | 3 |
| BUS 136 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS 160 | International Business | 3 |
| CHLD 210 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CHLD 235 | Children in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| COMM 215 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| DNCE 104 | Dance on Film | 3 |
| DNCE 105 | Dance Cultures of the World | 3 |
| DNCE 169 | Introduction to World Dance Forms | 1 |
| FILM 211 | Identity and Film: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality | 3 |
| FILM 211H | Identity and Film: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality (Honors) | 3 |
| FILM 212 | Women and Film: Representation and Impact | 3 |
| FILM 212H | Women and Film: Representation and Impact (Honors) | 3 |
| FREN 121 | Introduction to French Culture | 3 |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 104 | World Geography | 3 |
| GERO 101 | Introduction to Aging | 3 |
| GERO 130 | Caregiving: Techniques for Working with the Frail Elderly | 3 |
| GRMN 121 | Introduction to German Culture | 3 |
| HIST 100 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 100H | World History to 1500 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 101 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 101H | World History Since 1500 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 102 | History of the Modern Middle East | 3 |
| HIST 102H | History of the Modern Middle East (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 103 | Early European History and Culture | 3 |
| HIST 103H | Early European History and Culture (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 104 | Modern European History and Culture | 3 |
| HIST 104H | Modern European History and Culture (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 105 | History of England | 3 |
| HIST 105H | History of England (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 110 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 110H | United States History to 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 111 | United States History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 111H | United States History Since 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 113 | American Military History | 3 |
| HIST 113H | American Military History (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 115 | Women in American History | 3 |
| HIST 115H | Women in American History (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 116 | History of the Americas to 1830 | 3 |
| HIST 116H | History of the Americas to 1830 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 117 | History of the Americas Since 1830 | 3 |
| HIST 117H | History of the Americas Since 1830 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 141 | Mexican American History Through 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 141H | Mexican American History Through 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 142 | Mexican American History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 142H | Mexican American History Since 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 145 | African American History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 145H | African American History to 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 146 | African American History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 146H | African American History Since 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| JAPN 121 | Introduction to Japanese Culture | 3 |
| LIT 270 | World Literature to 1600 | 3 |
| LIT 271 | World Literature Since 1600 | 3 |
| MUS 116 | A Survey of World Music | 3 |
| MUS 119 | Jazz History | 3 |
| MUS 119H | Jazz History (Honors) | 3 |
| NUTR 108 | Cultural Aspects of Foods and Nutrition | 3 |
| PLSC 102 | American Institutions and History | 4 |
| PSYC 121 | Human Development | 3 |
| RELG 101 | World Religions | 3 |
| RELG 101H | World Religions (Honors) | 3 |
| RELG 105 | Eastern Religions | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Comparative Cultures | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| SOC 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SOC 230 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | 3 |
| SOC 240 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| SPAN 101 | Elementary Spanish (First Semester) | 4 |
| SPAN 102 | Elementary Spanish (Second Semester) | 4 |
| SPAN 201 | Intermediate Spanish (Third Semester) | 4 |
| SPAN 203 | Spanish for Native Speakers | 4 |
| SPAN 205 | Hispanic Film, Literature, and Composition | 3 |
Area G—American Institutions & History**
Courses in this category develop the knowledge and skills necessary for intelligent citizenship. They focus on the major events and issues in U.S. history and the political processes used in the United States.
A minimum of 3 semester units is required.
| Required courses: | ||
| HIST 110 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 110H | United States History to 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 111 | United States History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 111H | United States History Since 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 116 | History of the Americas to 1830 | 3 |
| HIST 116H | History of the Americas to 1830 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 117 | History of the Americas Since 1830 | 3 |
| HIST 117H | History of the Americas Since 1830 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 141 | Mexican American History Through 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 141H | Mexican American History Through 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 142 | Mexican American History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 142H | Mexican American History Since 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 145 | African American History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 145H | African American History to 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 146 | African American History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 146H | African American History Since 1877 (Honors) | 3 |
| HIST 165 | California History | 3 |
| PLSC 102 | American Institutions and History | 4 |
Important Information & Footnotes
This general education pattern is subject to change year by year, but students are assured that courses taken to meet this requirement will be honored if they are approved for the academic year that the course is completed. Courses on this list are approved effective fall 2018 and are valid through summer 2019.
Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and the non-honors version of a course.
Courses may be used to satisfy a general education and a major requirement.
Courses listed in two different areas may be used in either area but not both.
| * | Courses completed with a "C" or "P" can be used to meet the graduation competency requirements. |
| ** | Courses completed in these categories may also satisfy other general education requirements. |
| *** | Active duty military personnel and U.S. military veterans may satisfy E-2 through submission of a military transcript that demonstrates the completion of Basic Training or Recruit Training (DD214, DD295, or other military transcript). |
| # | Laboratory course. |
