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 degrees are general degrees designed for students who plan to attend a four-year college or university.
Associate Degree: Option 1A
The general education breadth requirements are the same as the requirements for the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Refer to section of the catalog for the IGETC requirements. 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 SBVC.
- Earn a letter grade of C or higher in each course.
Associate Degree: Option 1B
The general education breadth requirements for this degree are the same as the requirements for the California State University General Education Breadth Requirements (CSU GE-Breadth). Refer to section of the catalog for the CSU GE-Breadth requirements. 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 SBVC.
- Earn at least a 2.0 grade point average for the CSU GE coursework. Earn a grade of C- or better for each course in the Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking and Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning categories.
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 college coursework, with at least 12-degree applicable semester units in residence at SBVC.
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in the degree-applicable courses.
- 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 27 to 33 of the 60 semester units needed for graduation from the six subject categories as listed below:
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 101 | College Composition | 4 |
| ENGL 101H | College Composition - Honors | 4 |
| 1B: Oral Communication or Critical Thinking | ||
| ENGL 102 | Intermediate Composition and Critical Thinking | 4 |
| ENGL 102H | Intermediate Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors | 4 |
| COMMST 100 | Elements of Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMMST 100H | Elements of Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| COMMST 111 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMMST 111H | Interpersonal Communication - Honors | 3 |
| COMMST 125 | Critical Thinking Through Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| COMMST 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: 4 - 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 108 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 108H | Introduction to Probability and Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| 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 250 | Single Variable Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 251 | Single Variable Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 265 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 266 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 4 |
| PSYCH 105 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 1 | 4 |
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Completed Fall 2009 or later.
Area 3: Arts & Humanities and Social & Behavioral Science
(Minimum: 7 - 9 semester units)
Complete one course from both 3A and 3B categories.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 3A: Arts & Humanities | ||
| ANTHRO 108 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| or ETHS 108 | Introduction to Native American Studies | |
| ANTHRO 109 | Visual Culture and Art | 3 |
| ANTHRO 111 | The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 |
| ANTHRO 111H | The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion - Honors | 3 |
| ARAB 101 | College Arabic I | 5 |
| ARAB 102 | College Arabic II | 5 |
| ARCH 145 | History of Architecture: Early Design Through Gothic | 3 |
| ARCH 145H | History of Architecture: Early Design Through Gothic - Honors | 3 |
| ARCH 146 | History of Architecture: Renaissance Through Modern | 3 |
| ARCH 146H | Architecture History: Renaissance to Modern - Honors | 3 |
| ART 100 | Art History: The Stone Age to the Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 102 | Art History: Renaissance to Present | 3 |
| ART 102H | Art History: Renaissance to Present - Honors | 3 |
| ART 103 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART 105 | History of Modern Art | 3 |
| ART 107 | Art History: Africa, Oceania and the Americas | 3 |
| ART 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 141 | Mystery and Detective Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 151 | Freshman Composition and Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 151H | Freshman Composition and Literature - Honors | 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 Mid 19th Century | 3 |
| ENGL 261 | American Literature from 1865 to Present | 3 |
| ENGL 270 | English Literature: Middle Ages to 18th Century | 3 |
| ENGL 270H | English Literature: Middle Ages to 18th Century - Honors | 3 |
| ENGL 271 | English Literature: 18th Century to Present | 3 |
| ENGL 271H | English Literature: 18th Century to Present - Honors | 3 |
| 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 | |
| FRENCH 101 | College French I | 5 |
| FRENCH 102 | College French II | 5 |
| HIST 100 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 100H | United States History to 1877 - Honors | 3 |
| HIST 101 | United States History: 1865 to Present | 3 |
| HIST 101H | United States History: 1865 to Present - Honors | 3 |
| HIST 107 | Native American Experiences in U.S. History | 3 |
| or ETHS 107 | Native American Experiences in U.S. History | |
| HIST 107H | Native American Experiences in U.S. History - Honors | 3 |
| 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 |
| HIST 140H | Chicano Experiences in U.S. History - Honors | 3 |
| HIST 142 | Experiences of Asian Americans in U.S. History | 3 |
| HIST 145 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST 145H | History of California - Honors | 3 |
| 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 |
| MUS 100H | Music Appreciation - Honors | 3 |
| 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 |
| MUS 121H | Music History and Literature - Middle Ages through Baroque - Honors | 3 |
| MUS 122 | Music History and Literature - Classic through Contemporary | 3 |
| MUS 122H | Music History and Literature - Classic through Contemporary - Honors | 3 |
| MUS 201 | Music Theory III: Basic Harmony | 3 |
| MUS 202 | Music Theory IV: Harmony | 3 |
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 101H | Introduction to Philosophy - Honors | 3 |
| PHIL 105 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 109 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL 112 | Philosophy in Literature | 3 |
| PHIL 180 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| RELIG 100 | Introduction to Religious Studies | 3 |
| RELIG 100H | Introduction to Religious Studies - Honors | 3 |
| 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 157 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers I | 4 |
| SPAN 158 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | 4 |
| THART 100 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| 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 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 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 | ||
| ANTHRO 100 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 102H | Cultural Anthropology - Honors | 3 |
| ANTHRO 103 | Anthropology of Food | 3 |
| ANTHRO 106 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 106H | Biological Anthropology - Honors | 3 |
| ANTHRO 108 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| or ETHS 108 | Introduction to Native American Studies | |
| ANTHRO 109 | Visual Culture and Art | 3 |
| ANTHRO 111 | The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 |
| ANTHRO 111H | The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion - Honors | 3 |
| ANTHRO 125 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| CD 105 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CD 105H | Child Growth and Development - Honors | 3 |
| CD 108 | Early Childhood Development | 3 |
| CD 126 | Child, Family, and the Community | 3 |
| COMMST 135 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| COMMST 174 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMMST 176 | Gender Differences in Communication | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| ECON 200 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 200H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 201H | Principles of Microeconomics - Honors | 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 |
| 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 |
| HIST 100 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 100H | United States History to 1877 - Honors | 3 |
| HIST 101 | United States History: 1865 to Present | 3 |
| HIST 101H | United States History: 1865 to Present - Honors | 3 |
| HIST 107 | Native American Experiences in U.S. History | 3 |
| or ETHS 107 | Native American Experiences in U.S. History | |
| HIST 107H | Native American Experiences in U.S. History - Honors | 3 |
| 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 |
| HIST 140H | Chicano Experiences in U.S. History - Honors | 3 |
| HIST 142 | Experiences of Asian Americans in U.S. History | 3 |
| HIST 145 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST 145H | History of California - Honors | 3 |
| 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 |
| POLIT 100 | American Politics | 3 |
| POLIT 100H | American Politics - Honors | 3 |
| POLIT 110 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| POLIT 110H | Introduction to Political Theory - Honors | 3 |
| POLIT 140 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLIT 141 | Introduction to World Politics | 3 |
| POLIT 141H | Introduction to World Politics - Honors | 3 |
| POLIT 150 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 |
| POLIT 170 | Introduction to the Politics of Race and Gender | 3 |
| POLIT 173 | California Government | 3 |
| PSYCH 100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 100H | General Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| PSYCH 102 | Personal and Social Adjustment | 3 |
| PSYCH 110 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 111 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan | 3 |
| PSYCH 112 | Developmental Psychology: Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 118 | Human Sexual Behavior | 3 |
| PSYCH 119 | Multicultural Psychology | 3 |
| RELIG 115 | Magic, Witchcraft, Cults, and New Religious Movements | 3 |
| RELIG 135 | Religion in America | 3 |
| RELIG 180 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 100H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 110H | Social Problems - Honors | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Health and Social Justice | 3 |
| SOC 130 | Family Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 135 | Introduction to Crime | 3 |
| SOC 141 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| or ETHS 141 | Race and Ethnic Relations | |
| SOC 141H | Race and Ethnic Relations - Honors | 3 |
| or ETHS 141H | Race and Ethnic Relations - Honors | |
| SOC 145 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| SOC 150 | Aging and the Life Course | 3 |
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 | ||
| ASTRON 120 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTRON 125 | Astronomy Laboratory 1 | 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 | ||
| ANTHRO 106 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 106H | Biological Anthropology - Honors | 3 |
| ANTHRO 106L | Biological Anthropology Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| BIOL 100 | General Biology 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 |
| PSYCH 141 | Introduction to Biological Psychology | 3 |
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Laboratory Course
Area 5: Lifelong Learning & Self-Development
(Minimum: 2 - 3 semester units)
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 |
| CD 105 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CD 105H | Child Growth and Development - Honors | 3 |
| CD 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 | ||
| PSYCH 100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 100H | General Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| PSYCH 102 | Personal and Social Adjustment | 3 |
| PSYCH 111 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan | 3 |
| PSYCH 118 | Human Sexual Behavior | 3 |
| READ 103 | Reading and Literacy for Lifelong Learning | 3 |
| SDEV 001 | Orientation to College | 1 |
| SDEV 015 | Puente: Strategies for College Success | 1 |
| SDEV 102 | Pathways for College and Life Success | 3 |
| SDEV 103 | Career Exploration and Life Planning | 3 |
| SDEV 103H | Career Exploration and Life Planning - Honors | 3 |
| SOC 130 | Family Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 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 | 3 |
| or ANTHRO 108 | Introduction to Native American Studies | |
| ETHS 141 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| or ETHS 141H | Race and Ethnic Relations - Honors | |
| or SOC 141 | Race and Ethnic Relations | |
| or SOC 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 | |
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.
- 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.
- 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 at the Records Office. Transcripts are evaluated for equivalency to SBVC courses for general education, and students request an official evaluation from the Records Office.
- 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: A student who is not in attendance for two or more consecutive semesters is subject to the requirements in the catalog at the time of reentry or at the time the graduation petition is submitted. Refer to Graduation Catalog Rights policy in SBVC catalog.