Student Pathway 2021−2022 Liberal Studies AA

Liberal Studies Associate in Arts Degree

Students completing the Liberal Studies associate degree will have the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to successfully transfer into the elementary school teaching programs offered at four-year institutions. In addition, students will obtain a strong foundation for other professions inn fields of public services. Please consult with a counselor for specific information regarding your intended major at the specific college/ university of your choice.


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Recommended Pathway

Semester 1:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
English 1A/1AH Reading and Composition 4 CCC General Education – Area DI & Competence Requirement
Math 103 Intermediate Algebra 5 CCC General Education – Area DII & Competence Requirement
CCC General Education - Area G Communication 3 -
Major List E 3 Select 1 course from:
Child Development 39 (ECE 2) or
Education 10 or Health 1 or
Geography 6 or Psychology 2/2H
Semester Units: 15
  • Meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)

Semester 2:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Major List A - 3 Select 1 course from:
Communications 25 or English 3/3H
or Philosophy 2, 4, or 6
Major List B - 4 Select 1 course from:
Biology 10/10L or Biology 3 or
Geology 9 or Science 1A
CCC General Education – Area A
Major List C - 3 Select 1 course from:
Art 2, 5, 6/6H or Mus 12
CCC General Education Area C
Information Systems 15 Computer Concepts 3 Major List E
CCC General Education – Digital Technology Literacy
Elective - 3 Check with Counselor for Options
Semester Units: 16
  • Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP

Semester 3:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Major List D - 3 Select 1 course from:
English 1B/1BH or History 11, 20
CCC General Education - Area B Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 This area could be met by a course taken for the major – Check with Counselor
Elective - 3 Check with Counselor for Options
Elective - 3 Check with Counselor for Options
PE/Dance - 1 Select 1 course from CCC General Education Area E1
Political Science 2/2H American Government 3 CCC General Education – Area F
Semester Units: 15
  • Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP

Semester 4:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
CCC General Education – Area EII Transferable course numbered 1-99 3 Check with Counselor for Options
Elective - 3 Check with Counselor for Options
Elective - 3 Check with Counselor for Options
Elective - 3 Check with Counselor for Options
Elective - 3 Check with Counselor for Options
Semester Units: 15
  • Apply for degree and Certificate: March 1st Deadline

**Please Note – Both the CSU General Education Pattern or the IGETC Pattern will also meet the General Education Requirements for the Degree.