Graduates from San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) receive an Associate of Arts degree or an Associate of Science degree. To earn an Associate degree, students must complete general education breadth requirements as specified in Option #1 or Option #2 below, as well as additional units of electives and/or lower division requirements for a major.
Students must file a Graduation Application in the Records Office by the deadlines listed below:
| Graduation | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall Graduation | October 1 |
| Spring Graduation | March 1 |
| Summer Graduation | July 1 |
When printed deadlines fall on either Saturday or Sunday, the filing period will be extended to the Monday following the deadline date.
Associate Degree: Option #1
The Option 1 Associate Degree is designed for students who plan to attend a four-year college or university.
The general education breadth requirements are the same as the requirements for the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). In the process of completing this coursework, the student must fulfill these general requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 60 transferable semester units of college coursework, with at least 12-degree applicable semester units in residence at San Bernardino Community College District.
- Earn a letter grade of C or higher in each course.
Associate Degree: Option #2
To earn an Associate Degree and graduate from SBVC students must complete general education breadth requirements specified below. Note: additional requirements such as lower division major courses, 60 degree-applicable units, and a minimum overall grade point average must also be completed (refer to detailed information listed below).
- SDEV 001 is required of all students taking nine (9) or more units per semester. This course must be completed within a student's first two semesters of coursework.
- Exempt from this requirement upon completion of 30+ units of college credit or AA/AS degree or BA/BS degree.
- Career-track students with vocational disciplines, which have articulated programs with four-year colleges or universities, apply for an exemption through the Department Chair or Division Dean of the area of study.
- Complete a minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable lower division credit courses, with at least 12-degree applicable semester units in residence at San Bernardino Community College District.
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in the degree-applicable courses. Note: To meet graduation requirements, students must earn a grade of C or higher in both English C1000/C1000H (or equivalent course) and in a Mathematics course that satisfies Area 2 of the SBVC local GE/Graduation requirements.
- Complete coursework for an AA or an AS major as listed in Part IV of the San Bernardino Valley College Catalog. Note: Satisfactory completion of each course counted toward the major or area of emphasis requirement with a grade of “C” or better, or of “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no pass” basis.
- Complete 26-34 units of the minimum 60 semester units needed for graduation from the following six subject areas.
Area 1: English Composition, Oral Communication, and Critical Thinking
(Minimum: 7 - 8 semester units)
Complete one course from both 1A and 1B categories.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1A: English Composition | ||
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| or ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | |
| 1B: Oral Communication or Critical Thinking | ||
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| or ENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | |
| COMM 125 | Critical Thinking Through Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| COMM 140 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Introduction to Logic: Argument and Evidence | 3 |
| READ 100 | College Academic Reading | 3 |
| READ 102 | Critical Reading as Critical Thinking | 3 |
| READ 104 | Critical Reading, Thinking and Literacy | 3 |
Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
(Minimum: 3 - 5 semester units)
Complete a Mathematical Concept or Quantitative Reasoning course from 2A.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 2A: Mathematical Concepts or Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| ECON 208 | Business and Economic Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 102 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 103 | Plane Trigonometry | 4 |
| MATH 106 | Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers | 3 |
| MATH 115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 120 | Mathematical Financial Planning | 4 |
| MATH 141 | Business Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 151 | Precalculus | 4 |
| MATH 180 | Introduction to Data Science | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 265 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 266 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| PSYC 105 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | |
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Completed Fall 2009 or later.
Area 3: Arts & Humanities and Social & Behavioral Science
(Minimum: 7 - 9 semester units)
Complete three (3) courses: one 3A, one 3B, and choose one from 3A and 3B.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 3A: Arts & Humanities | ||
| ANTH 108 | Introduction to Native American Studies 1 | 3 |
| or ANTH 108H | Introduction to Native American Studies - Honors | |
| or ETHS 108 | Introduction to Native American Studies | |
| ANTH 109 | Visual Culture and Art | 3 |
| ANTH 111 | The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 |
| or ANTH 111H | The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion - Honors | |
| ARAB 101 | College Arabic I | 5 |
| ARAB 102 | College Arabic II | 5 |
| ARCH 145 | History of Architecture: Early Design through Gothic | 3 |
| or ARCH 145H | History of Architecture: Early Design through Gothic - Honors | |
| ARCH 146 | History of Architecture: Renaissance through Modern | 3 |
| or ARCH 145H | History of Architecture: Early Design through Gothic - Honors | |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| or ARTH C1200H | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors | |
| ARTH 103 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ARTH 105 | History of Modern Art | 3 |
| ARTH 107 | Art History: Africa, Oceania and the Americas | 3 |
| ARTH 108 | Art of Mexico and Mesoamerica | 3 |
| ASL 109 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL 110 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL 111 | American Sign Language III | 4 |
| ASL 112 | American Sign Language IV | 4 |
| CHIN 101 | College Mandarin Chinese I | 5 |
| CHIN 102 | College Mandarin Chinese II | 5 |
| DANCE 100 | Dance History and Appreciation | 3 |
| ENGL 140 | Exploring the World of Science Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL C1002H | Introduction to Literature - Honors | |
| ENGL 141 | Mystery and Detective Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 153 | Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENGL 161 | Women Writers | 3 |
| ENGL 163 | Chicana/o Literature | 3 |
| or ETHS 163 | Chicana/o Literature | |
| ENGL 165 | African-American Literature | 3 |
| or ETHS 165 | African-American Literature | |
| ENGL 175 | The Literature and Religion of the Bible | 3 |
| ENGL 232 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 260 | American Literature to 1865 | 3 |
| or ENGL 260H | American Literature to 1865 - Honors | |
| ENGL 261 | American Literature from 1865 to Present | 3 |
| ENGL 270 | English Literature: Middle Ages to 18th Century | 3 |
| or ENGL 270H | English Literature: Middle Ages to 18th Century - Honors | |
| ENGL 271 | English Literature: Late 18th Century to Present | 3 |
| or ENGL 271H | English Literature: Late 18th Century to Present - Honors | |
| FTVM 102 | Introduction to Film and Media Aesthetics | 3 |
| FTVM 103 | Ethnicity and Identity in Media | 3 |
| or ETHS 103 | Ethnicity and Identity in Media | |
| FTVM 104 | Women in Cinema | 3 |
| FRENCH 101 | College French I | 5 |
| FRENCH 102 | College French II | 5 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 1 | 3 |
| or HIST C1001H | United States History to 1877 - Honors | |
| HIST C1002 | United States History Since 1865 1 | 3 |
| or HIST C1002H | United States History Since 1865 - Honors | |
| HIST 107 | Native American Experiences in U.S. History | 3 |
| or HIST 107H | Native American Experiences in U.S. History - Honors | |
| or ETHS 107 | Native American Experiences in U.S. History | |
| or ETHS 107H | Native American Experiences in U.S. History - Honors | |
| HIST 137 | Experiences of Racial and Ethnic Groups in U.S. History | 3 |
| HIST 138 | The African American Experience in U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 139 | The African American Experience in U.S. History from 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 140 | Chicano Experiences in U.S. History | 3 |
| or HIST 140H | Chicano Experiences in U.S. History - Honors | |
| HIST 142 | Experiences of Asian Americans in U.S. History | 3 |
| HIST 145 | History of California | 3 |
| or HIST 145H | History of California - Honors | |
| HIST 150 | Introduction to Latin American History | 3 |
| HIST 170 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 171 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 176 | Comparative History of Genocide and War Crimes | 3 |
| HIST 185 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| MUS 100 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| or MUS 100H | Music Appreciation - Honors | |
| MUS 101 | Music Theory I: Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUS 102 | Music Theory II: Scales and Modes | 3 |
| MUS 104 | History of Rock and Roll | 3 |
| MUS 105 | American Popular Music | 3 |
| MUS 106 | History of Jazz | 3 |
| MUS 107 | Music Cultures of the World | 3 |
| MUS 108 | History of Hip Hop Music | 3 |
| MUS 121 | Music History and Literature - Middle Ages through Baroque | 3 |
| or MUS 121H | Music History and Literature - Middle Ages through Baroque - Honors | |
| MUS 122 | Music History and Literature - Classic through Contemporary | 3 |
| or MUS 122H | Music History and Literature - Classic through Contemporary - Honors | |
| MUS 201 | Music Theory III: Basic Harmony | 3 |
| MUS 202 | Music Theory IV: Harmony | 3 |
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| or PHIL 101H | Introduction to Philosophy - Honors | |
| PHIL 105 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 109 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL 180 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| RELIG 100 | Introduction to Religious Studies | 3 |
| or RELIG 100H | Introduction to Religious Studies - Honors | |
| RELIG 101 | Introduction to World Religions | 3 |
| RELIG 115 | Magic, Witchcraft, Cults, and New Religious Movements | 3 |
| RELIG 135 | Religion in America | 3 |
| RELIG 150 | Introduction to Mythology | 3 |
| RELIG 175 | The Literature and Religion of the Bible | 3 |
| RELIG 176 | Jesus and His Interpreters | 3 |
| RELIG 180 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| SPAN 101 | College Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 101H | College Spanish I - Honors | 5 |
| SPAN 102 | College Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 102H | College Spanish II - Honors | 5 |
| SPAN 103 | College Spanish III | 4 |
| SPAN 103H | College Spanish III - Honors | 4 |
| SPAN 104 | College Spanish IV | 4 |
| SPAN 109 | Spanish Civilization and Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 110 | Latin American Civilization and Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 157 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers I | 4 |
| SPAN 158 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | 4 |
| THART 100 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| or THART 100H | Introduction to Theatre - Honors | |
| THART 105 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THART 110 | Voice and Diction for Actors | 3 |
| 3A: Arts & Humanities - Applied Courses (MAX - 1 course) | ||
| ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 121 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 124A | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART 124B | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| ART 124C | Advanced Drawing | 3 |
| ART 126A | Beginning Painting | 3 |
| ART 126B | Intermediate Painting | 3 |
| ART 126C | Advanced Painting | 3 |
| ART 132A | Beginning Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART 132B | Intermediate Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART 132C | Advanced Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART 145 | Introduction to Digital Applications for Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 148 | Fundamental Graphic Design Principles and Digital Practices | 3 |
| ART 149 | Design Thinking in Visual Communication | 3 |
| ART 161 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 175A | Beginning Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 175B | Intermediate Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 175C | Advanced Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 212A | Beginning Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 212B | Intermediate Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 212C | Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 212D | Advanced Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 240A | Beginning Glassblowing | 3 |
| ART 240B | Intermediate Glassblowing | 3 |
| ART 240C | Intermediate/Advanced Glassblowing | 3 |
| ART 240D | Advanced Glassblowing | 3 |
| ART 270A | Beginning Design in Glass | 3 |
| ART 270B | Intermediate Design in Glass | 3 |
| ART 270C | Intermediate/Advanced Design in Glass | 3 |
| ART 270D | Advanced Design in Glass | 3 |
| ART 280 | Beginning 3D Digital Animation and Visualization | 3 |
| FTVM 122 | Acting and Directing for Television and Film | 3 |
| FTVM 131 | Cinematography | 3 |
| MUS 101L | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUS 102L | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUS 117A | Elementary Acoustic Guitar | 1 |
| MUS 117B | Intermediate Acoustic Guitar | 1 |
| MUS 117C | Intermediate/Advanced Acoustic Guitar | 1 |
| MUS 117D | Advanced Acoustic Guitar | 1 |
| MUS 120 | Songwriting | 3 |
| MUS 123 | Electronic Music I | 3 |
| MUS 124 | Electronic Music II | 3 |
| MUS 130 | Elementary Voice | 3 |
| MUS 131 | Intermediate Voice | 3 |
| MUS 133 | Elementary Piano | 1 |
| MUS 134 | Intermediate Piano | 1 |
| MUS 135 | Advanced Piano | 1 |
| MUS 141X2 | Applied Music I | 0.5 |
| MUS 150X4 | Mixed Chorus | 1 |
| MUS 152X4 | Chamber Singers | 1 |
| MUS 153X4 | Chamber Chorale | 1 |
| MUS 154X4 | College Singers | 1 |
| MUS 156X4 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| MUS 158X4 | Gospel Choir | 1 |
| MUS 159X4 | Theatrical Music Workshop | 1 |
| MUS 160X4 | Commercial Music Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 162X4 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 166X4 | Concert Band | 1 |
| MUS 167X4 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUS 168X4 | Jazz Band | 1 |
| MUS 170X2 | Jazz Improvisation and Theory I | 1 |
| MUS 171X2 | Jazz Improvisation and Theory II | 1 |
| MUS 180X4 | Instrumental Chamber Music | 1 |
| MUS 201L | Musicianship III | 1 |
| MUS 202L | Musicianship IV | 1 |
| MUS 210 | Conducting | 3 |
| MUS 241X2 | Applied Music II | 0.5 |
| THART 114X4 | Rehearsal and Performance | 4 |
| THART 120 | Acting Fundamentals I | 3 |
| THART 121 | Acting Fundamentals II | 3 |
| THART 132 | Lighting Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| THART 135 | Directing Fundamentals | 3 |
| THART 136 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THART 139 | Fundamentals of Costume Design | 3 |
| THART 147 | Theatre Movement | 3 |
| THART 160X4 | Technical Theatre in Production | 3 |
| THART 165 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THART 166 | Improvisational Acting | 3 |
| 3B: Social & Behavioral Science | ||
| ANTH C1001 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology 2 | 3 |
| or ANTH C1001H | Introduction to Biological Anthropology - Honors | |
| ANTH 100 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH 102H | Cultural Anthropology - Honors | |
| ANTH 103 | Anthropology of Food | 3 |
| ANTH 108 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| or ANTH 108H | Introduction to Native American Studies - Honors | |
| ANTH 109 | Visual Culture and Art | 3 |
| ANTH 111 | The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 |
| or ANTH 111H | The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion - Honors | |
| ANTH 125 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| or CDEV C1000H | Child Growth and Development - Honors | |
| CDEV 108 | Early Childhood Development | 3 |
| CDEV 126 | Child, Family, and the Community | 3 |
| COMM 135 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| COMM 174 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 176 | Gender Differences in Communication | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON C2001H | Principles of Microeconomics - Honors | |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | |
| EDUC 103 | Education, Society, and Culture | 3 |
| ETHS 100 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETHS 104 | Latina/o/x Studies | 3 |
| ETHS 105 | Introduction to Asian American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS 106 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| ETHS 109 | Introduction to Oceania and Pacific Islander Studies 3 | 3 |
| FTVM 101 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 106 | Geographic Perspectives on the Environment | 3 |
| GEOG 118 | California Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 120 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GLST 101 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLST 102 | Global Issues | 3 |
| HEALTH 113 | Social Determinants of Health, Disparities and Equities | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST C1001H | United States History to 1877 - Honors | |
| HIST C1002 | United States History Since 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST C1002H | United States History Since 1865 - Honors | |
| HIST 107 | Native American Experiences in U.S. History | 3 |
| or HIST 107H | Native American Experiences in U.S. History - Honors | |
| or ETHS 107 | Native American Experiences in U.S. History | |
| HIST 137 | Experiences of Racial and Ethnic Groups in U.S. History | 3 |
| HIST 138 | The African American Experience in U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 139 | The African American Experience in U.S. History from 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 140 | Chicano Experiences in U.S. History | 3 |
| or HIST 140H | Chicano Experiences in U.S. History - Honors | |
| HIST 142 | Experiences of Asian Americans in U.S. History | 3 |
| HIST 145 | History of California | 3 |
| or HIST 145H | History of California - Honors | |
| HIST 150 | Introduction to Latin American History | 3 |
| HIST 170 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 171 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 176 | Comparative History of Genocide and War Crimes | 3 |
| HIST 185 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| KIN 202 | History of Physical Education and Sport in the United States | 3 |
| PHIL 180 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | |
| POLS 110 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| or POLS 110H | Introduction to Political Theory - Honors | |
| POLS 140 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLS 141 | Introduction to World Politics | 3 |
| or POLS 141H | Introduction to World Politics - Honors | |
| POLS 150 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 |
| POLS 170 | Introduction to the Politics of Race and Gender | 3 |
| POLS 173 | California Government | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
| PSYC 102 | Personal and Social Adjustment | 3 |
| PSYC 110 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan | 3 |
| PSYC 112 | Developmental Psychology: Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 118 | Human Sexual Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 119 | Multicultural Psychology | 3 |
| RELIG 115 | Magic, Witchcraft, Cults, and New Religious Movements | 3 |
| RELIG 180 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| SOCI 110 | Social Problems | 3 |
| or SOCI 110H | Social Problems - Honors | |
| SOCI 120 | Medical Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 130 | Family Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 135 | Introduction to Crime | 3 |
| SOCI 141 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| or SOCI 141H | Race and Ethnic Relations - Honors | |
| SOCI 145 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| SOCI 150 | Aging and the Life Course | 3 |
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HIST C1001, HIST C1001H, HIST C1002, HIST C1002H, ANTH 108, ANTH 108H, and ETHS 108 will be removed from Area 3A starting Fall 2028.
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ANTH C1001 and ANTH C1001H will be removed from Area 3B starting Fall 2028.
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ETHS 109 is not approved for Area 6 - Ethnic Studies.
Area 4: Natural Sciences
(Minimum: 4 - 6 semester units)
Complete one course from both 4A and 4B without a lab or complete one course from either 4A or 4B with a lab.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 4A: Physical Science | ||
| ASTR C1001 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR C1001L | Introduction to Astronomy Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 101 | Introductory Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 104 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 105 | Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry 1 | 5 |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry I 1 | 5 |
| CHEM 151 | General Chemistry II 1 | 5 |
| ENVSCI 100 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| FN 162 | Introduction to Food and Nutrition | 3 |
| GEOG 110 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 111 | Physical Geography Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| GEOG 111H | Physical Geography Laboratory - Honors 1 | 1 |
| GEOG 114 | Weather and Climate 1 | 4 |
| GEOL 101 | Introduction to Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 111 | Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| GEOL 112 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 122 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 140 | Earth Science | 3 |
| GEOL 141 | Earth Science Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| GEOL 250 | Geology of California | 3 |
| GEOL 251 | Geology of the National Parks and Monuments | 3 |
| OCEAN 101 | Elements of Oceanography | 3 |
| OCEAN 111 | Elements of Oceanography Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| PHYSIC 101 | Introductory Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYSIC 151 | General Physics for the Life Sciences I 1 | 4 |
| PHYSIC 152 | General Physics for the Life Sciences II 1 | 4 |
| PHYSIC 202 | Physics I 1 | 4 |
| 4B: Life Science | ||
| ANTH C1001 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH C1001H | Introduction to Biological Anthropology - Honors | |
| ANTH C1001L | Biological Anthropology Lab 1 | 1 |
| BIOL C1000 | Introduction to Biology with Lab 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 104 | Human Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL 141 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 155 | Introductory Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 205 | Cell and Molecular Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 206 | Organismal Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 207 | Evolutionary Ecology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 250 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 251 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 260 | Human Anatomy 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 261 | Human Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 270 | Microbiology 1 | 5 |
| PSYC 141 | Introduction to Biological Psychology | 3 |
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Laboratory Course
Area 5: Lifelong Learning & Self-Development
(Minimum: 2 - 3 semester units)
(Note: A maximum of four semester units of Kinesiology activity courses can apply for graduation requirements.)
Students are exempt from this requirement if they have completed any of the following programs of study at SBVC: Nursing, Psychiatric Technology, or POLICE 002. KIN 231 does not satisfy this graduation requirement. A DD214 waives this requirement for former military personnel.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 5A: Lifelong Learning & Self-Development | ||
| BUSAD 039 | Strategies for Successful Employment | 3 |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| or CDEV C1000H | Child Growth and Development - Honors | |
| CDEV 126 | Child, Family, and the Community | 3 |
| DANCE 101A | Beginning Modern Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 101B | Beginning/Intermediate Modern Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 102A | Intermediate Modern Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 102B | Intermediate/Advanced Modern Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 103A | Beginning Ballet | 2 |
| DANCE 103B | Beginning/Intermediate Ballet | 2 |
| DANCE 105A | Beginning Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 105B | Beginning/Intermediate Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 106A | Intermediate Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 106B | Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 107X2 | Beginning Tap Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 114X4 | Dance Rehearsal and Performance | 4 |
| DANCE 206X4 | Dance Production | 4 |
| FN 162 | Introduction to Food and Nutrition | 3 |
| GEOG 106 | Geographic Perspectives on the Environment | 3 |
| HEALTH 101 | Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HEALTH 103 | Introduction to Holistic Health | 3 |
| HEALTH 104 | Women's Health | 3 |
| KIN 236 | Stress Management and Wellness | 3 |
| KINA (all courses) 1 | ||
| KINF (all courses) 1 | ||
| KINS (all courses) 1 | ||
| KINX (all courses) 1 | ||
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| PSYC 102 | Personal and Social Adjustment | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan | 3 |
| PSYC 118 | Human Sexual Behavior | 3 |
| READ 103 | Reading and Literacy for Lifelong Learning | 3 |
| SDEV 001 | Orientation to College | 1 |
| SDEV 102 | Pathways for College and Life Success | 3 |
| SDEV 103 | Career Exploration and Life Planning | 3 |
| or SDEV 103H | Career Exploration and Life Planning - Honors | |
| SOCI 130 | Family Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 150 | Aging and the Life Course | 3 |
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List of all Kinesiology Courses.
Area 6: Ethnic Studies
(Minimum of 3 semester units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ETHS 100 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETHS 103 | Ethnicity and Identity in Media | 3 |
| or FTVM 103 | Ethnicity and Identity in Media | |
| ETHS 104 | Latina/o/x Studies | 3 |
| ETHS 105 | Introduction to Asian American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS 106 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| ETHS 107 | Native American Experiences in U.S. History | 3 |
| or ETHS 107H | Native American Experiences in U.S. History - Honors | |
| or HIST 107 | Native American Experiences in U.S. History | |
| or HIST 107H | Native American Experiences in U.S. History - Honors | |
| ETHS 108 | Introduction to Native American Studies 1 | 3 |
| or ANTH 108 | Introduction to Native American Studies | |
| or ANTH 108H | Introduction to Native American Studies - Honors | |
| ETHS 141 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| or ETHS 141H | Race and Ethnic Relations - Honors | |
| or SOCI 141 | Race and Ethnic Relations | |
| or SOCI 141H | Race and Ethnic Relations - Honors | |
| ETHS 163 | Chicana/o Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 163 | Chicana/o Literature | |
| ETHS 165 | African-American Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 165 | African-American Literature | |
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ETHS 108, ANTH 108, and ANTH 108H will be removed from Area 6 starting Fall 2028.
Graduation Information:
- A single course cannot be used in more than one general education area, even if the course is approved in multiple general education areas. Consult with a counselor for more Information.
- Students may receive credit for knowledge or skills acquired through a district's procedures for awarding credit for prior learning.
- Courses that meet or exceed the standards of the California Community Colleges completed at other institutionally accredited institutions shall be counted toward associate degree unit requirements.
- Students who have been awarded a bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited institution shall be deemed to have fulfilled the general education course requirements for the associate degree. However, students who intend to transfer shall be advised of limitations transfer institutions may place on the transferability of credits, based on institutional accreditation, course modality, and any other relevant factors.
- Students file a graduation and/or certificate application at the A&R Office, AD/SS 100. An education plan or graduation check must be attached to the graduation/certificate application. Check the school calendar in the Schedule of Classes or the college catalog for deadline filing dates.
- Official transcripts from other colleges must be on file in the A&R Office. Students must request an evaluation to determine if courses meet the SBVC GE requirements.
- In order for course work completed at other colleges to be applied toward a major, a Modification of Major form must be approved.
Catalog Rights: Catalog Rights at San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) are determined by the first term a student registers for courses at SBVC and/or Crafton Hills College (CHC), including courses offered through dual enrollment. Catalog rights remain with a student as long as they maintain continuous enrollment. A student may choose to fulfill graduation requirements from any academic year for which continuous enrollment is met.
Understanding Continuous Enrollment:
- Continuous enrollment is defined as enrolling in at least one course during each academic year at SBVC and/or CHC, including courses offered through dual enrollment (Fall, Spring, Summer).
- Any academic record symbol (A, B, C, D, F, CR, NC, P, NP, I, IP, EW, FW, or W) counts as enrollment.
Please Note: Catalog rights do not guarantee the availability of discontinued or significantly modified programs, courses, or requirements.