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 Degree Progress Report 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.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
INS100 | Insurance Industry Profession | Gateway course | 3 | ||
INS200 | Principles of Property and Liability Insurance | Critical course | 3 | ||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
CIS105 or BPC110 |
Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Usage and Applications | CS or CS | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
INS205 | Personal Insurance | 3 | |||
INS210 | Commercial Insurance | 3 | |||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
MA | Mathematics | Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area | MA | 3–6 | |
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Students must choose a total of 24 credits from list of options below.
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
INS+++++ | Any INS Insurance Studies course |
Must complete 6-9 credits in this subject Any INS Insurance Studies course except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area. |
6–9 | ||
CIS113DE or CIS114DE or CIS117DM |
Microsoft Word: Word Processing or Excel Spreadsheet or Microsoft Access: Database Management | Maximum of 3 credits for this option | 0–3 | ||
ACC+++++ | Any ACC Accounting course | Maximum of 9 credits in this subject | 0–9 | ||
COM+++++ | Any COM Communication course | Maximum of 3 credits in this subject | 0–3 | ||
EPS+++++ | Any EPS Entrepreneurial Studies course | Maximum of 6 credits in this subject | 0–6 | ||
GBS+++++ | Any additional GBS General Business course |
Maximum of 6 credits in this subject Recommend GBS120 or GBS233 as one of the course options |
0–6 | ||
IBS+++++ | Any IBS International Business course | Maximum of 3 credits in this subject | 0–3 | ||
MGT+++++ | Any MGT Management course | Maximum of 6 credits in this subject | 0–6 | ||
MKT+++++ | Any MKT Marketing course | Maximum of 6 credits in this subject | 0–6 | ||
REA+++++ | Any REA Real Estate course | Maximum of 6 credits in this subject | 0–6 | ||
SBS+++++ | Any SBS Small Business Management course | Maximum of 6 credits in this subject | 0–6 | ||
TQM+++++ | Any TQM Total Quality Management course | Maximum of 6 credits in this subject | 0–6 |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
INS100 | Insurance Industry Profession | Gateway course | 3 | ||
INS200 | Principles of Property and Liability Insurance | Critical course | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
INS205 | Personal Insurance | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
INS210 | Commercial Insurance | 3 | |||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS105 or BPC110 |
Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Usage and Applications | CS or CS | 3 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MA | Mathematics | Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area | MA | 3–6 | |
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 10
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Students must choose a total of 24 credits from list of options below.
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
INS+++++ | Any INS Insurance Studies course |
Must complete 6-9 credits in this subject Any INS Insurance Studies course except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area. |
6–9 | ||
CIS113DE or CIS114DE or CIS117DM |
Microsoft Word: Word Processing or Excel Spreadsheet or Microsoft Access: Database Management | Maximum of 3 credits for this option | 0–3 | ||
ACC+++++ | Any ACC Accounting course | Maximum of 9 credits in this subject | 0–9 | ||
COM+++++ | Any COM Communication course | Maximum of 3 credits in this subject | 0–3 | ||
EPS+++++ | Any EPS Entrepreneurial Studies course | Maximum of 6 credits in this subject | 0–6 | ||
GBS+++++ | Any additional GBS General Business course |
Maximum of 6 credits in this subject Recommend GBS120 or GBS233 as one of the course options |
0–6 | ||
IBS+++++ | Any IBS International Business course | Maximum of 3 credits in this subject | 0–3 | ||
MGT+++++ | Any MGT Management course | Maximum of 6 credits in this subject | 0–6 | ||
MKT+++++ | Any MKT Marketing course | Maximum of 6 credits in this subject | 0–6 | ||
REA+++++ | Any REA Real Estate course | Maximum of 6 credits in this subject | 0–6 | ||
SBS+++++ | Any SBS Small Business Management course | Maximum of 6 credits in this subject | 0–6 | ||
TQM+++++ | Any TQM Total Quality Management course | Maximum of 6 credits in this subject | 0–6 |
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.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative