Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CRW150 | Introduction to Creative Writing | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level | If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended. | 3–5 | ||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
CRW160 or CRW170 |
Introduction to Writing Poetry or Introduction to Writing Fiction | Critical course | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level | If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended. | 3–5 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or L | 0–3 | ||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 201 Level | If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended. | 3–5 | ||
HU or L |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design or Literacy & Critical Inquiry | HU or L | 0–3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CRW160 or CRW170 |
Introduction to Writing Poetry or Introduction to Writing Fiction | Critical course | 3 | ||
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 202 Level | If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended. | 3–5 | ||
HU or L |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design or Literacy & Critical Inquiry | HU or L | 0–3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CRW150 | Introduction to Creative Writing | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or L | 0–3 | ||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
CRW160 or CRW170 |
Introduction to Writing Poetry or Introduction to Writing Fiction | Critical course | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level | If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended. | 3–5 | ||
CRW160 or CRW170 |
Introduction to Writing Poetry or Introduction to Writing Fiction | Critical course | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level | If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended. | 3–5 | ||
HU or L |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design or Literacy & Critical Inquiry | HU or L | 0–3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–3 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 201 Level | If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended. | 3–5 | ||
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 202 Level | If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended. | 3–5 | ||
HU or L |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design or Literacy & Critical Inquiry | HU or L | 0–3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative