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Plan A

Plan A

MiraCosta College General Education Requirements 2023–2024

Plan A will satisfy general education requirements at MiraCosta College but will not satisfy all general education requirements for transfer to a CSU or UC campus and is not intended for students transferring to a four-year institution.

AREA A—Language & Reasoning

These courses develop the principles and applications of language toward

  • Logical thought
  • Clear and precise expression
  • Critical evaluation of communication.

A1.  English Composition

A minimum of 3 semester units is required.

Required courses: 
ENGL 100Composition and Reading *4
or ENGL 100H Composition and Reading (Honors)

A2.  Communication & Analytical Thinking

A minimum of 3 semester units is required. Select one course from any discipline.

Required courses: 
BTEC 180Biostatistics *4
BTEC 180HBiostatistics (Honors) *4
BUS 147Personal Finance *3
BUS 204Business Statistics *3
BUS 204HBusiness Statistics (Honors) *3
COMM 101Public Speaking3
COMM 106Group Communication3
COMM 190Introduction to Persuasion3
COMM 207Interpersonal Communication3
COMM 212Argumentation3
CSIT 123Introduction to Data Analytics3
ENGL 201Critical Thinking, Composition, and Literature *4
ENGL 201HCritical Thinking, Composition, and Literature (Honors) *4
ENGL 202Critical Thinking and Composition *4
ENGL 202HCritical Thinking and Composition (Honors) *4
MATH 64Intermediate Algebra *4
MATH 64SIntermediate Algebra with Integrated Support *6
MATH 102Math Fundamentals: Mathematics for Life *3
MATH 103Statistics *4
MATH 103SStatistics with Integrated Support *5
MATH 105Concepts and Structures of Elementary Mathematics I *3
MATH 106Concepts and Structures of Elementary Mathematics II *3
MATH 112Algebraic Concepts for Problem Solving *3
MATH 115Calculus with Applications *5
MATH 126Pre-Calculus I: College Algebra *4
MATH 126SPre-Calculus I: College Algebra with Integrated Support5
MATH 131Pre-Calculus II: Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry *4
MATH 131HPre-Calculus II: Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry (Honors) *4
MATH 150Calculus and Analytic Geometry I *5
MATH 150HCalculus and Analytic Geometry I (Honors) *5
MATH 155Calculus and Analytic Geometry II *4
MATH 155HCalculus and Analytic Geometry II (Honors) *4
MATH 260Calculus and Analytic Geometry III *4
MATH 260HCalculus and Analytic Geometry III (Honors) *4
PHIL 100Critical Thinking3
PHIL 110Introduction to Logic3
PHIL 110HIntroduction to Logic (Honors)3
PSYC 104Statistics for Behavioral Science *4
PSYC 104HStatistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) *4
PSYC 105Critical Thinking in Psychology3
READ 100Critical Reading and Thinking *3
SOC 125Introduction to Statistics in Sociology *4

AREA B—Natural Sciences

These courses examine the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena. These courses will:

  • Help the student develop an appreciation and understanding of the scientific method
  • Encourage an understanding of the relationships between science and other human activities.

A minimum of 3 semester units is required. Courses with a laboratory component are defined with a #.

Required courses: 
ANTH 101Biological Anthropology3
ANTH 101HBiological Anthropology (Honors)3
ANTH 101LBiological Anthropology Laboratory #1
ANTH 101LHBiological Anthropology Lab (Honors) #1
ANTH 105Evolution of Human Behavior3
ANTH 105HEvolution of Human Behavior (Honors)3
ANTH 190Primate Behavior and Ecology3
ANTH 190HPrimate Behavior and Ecology (Honors)3
ASTR 101Descriptive Astronomy3
ASTR 101LDescriptive Astronomy Laboratory #1
ASTR 120Life in the Universe3
ASTR 201Introductory Astronomy3
BIO 102Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology #4
BIO 103Introductory Biology: Animal Diversity3
BIO 104Introductory Biology: Botany (Plant Life) #4
BIO 105Introductory Biology: Biotechnology in Society3
BIO 106Introductory Biology: Infectious Diseases--A Global Concern3
BIO 107Introductory Biology: Marine Biology #4
BIO 108Introductory Biology: Ocean Ecology and Sustainability3
BIO 108LIntroductory Biology: Ocean Ecology and Sustainability Lab #1
BIO 109Introductory Biology: The Fundamentals of Life on Earth #4
BIO 110Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture/Lab) #4
BIO 111Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture)3
BIO 111LIntroductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lab) #1
BIO 202Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Organismal Biology #4
BIO 204Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology #4
BIO 204HFoundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology (Honors) #4
BIO 220Human Physiology #4
BTEC 108Biomanufacturing: From Gene to Product3
BTEC 108HBiomanufacturing: From Gene to Product (Honors)3
CHEM 103Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors3
CHEM 103LChemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors (Lab) #1
CHEM 112Introductory General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors #5
CHEM 115Introductory General Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors #4
CHEM 115HIntroductory General Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors (Honors) #4
CHEM 116Introductory Organic and Biological Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors #4
CHEM 140Preparation for General Chemistry: For Science Majors #4
CHEM 150General Chemistry I: For Science Majors #5
CHEM 150HGeneral Chemistry I: For Science Majors (Honors) #5
CHEM 151General Chemistry II: For Science Majors #5
CHEM 151HGeneral Chemistry II: For Science Majors (Honors) #5
EART 106Earth and Space Science3
EART 106HEarth and Space Science (Honors)3
GEOG 101Physical Geography3
GEOG 101LPhysical Geography Laboratory #1
GEOL 101Physical Geology3
GEOL 101HPhysical Geology (Honors)3
GEOL 101LPhysical Geology Laboratory #1
HORT 115Soil Science #3
HORT 116Plant Science #4
NURS 153Pathophysiology for Health Professions #3
NUTR 100Nutrition Today3
NUTR 100HNutrition Today (Honors)3
NUTR 120Principles of Food Science with Lab #3
OCEA 101Introduction to Oceanography3
OCEA 101HIntroduction to Oceanography (Honors)3
OCEA 101LIntroductory Oceanography Laboratory #1
PHSN 106Introduction to Physical Science: Physics and Chemistry3
PHSN 108Introduction to Climate Change3
PHSN 108HIntroduction to Climate Change (Honors)3
PHYS 111Introductory Physics I #4
PHYS 111HIntroductory Physics I (Honors)4
PHYS 112Introductory Physics II #4
PHYS 112H Introductory Physics II (Honors)4
PHYS 151Principles of Physics I #4
PHYS 151HPrinciples of Physics I (Honors) #4
PHYS 152Principles of Physics II #4
PHYS 152HPrinciples of Physics II (Honors) #4
PHYS 253Principles of Physics III #4
PHYS 253HPrinciples of Physics III (Honors) #4
PSYC 260Physiological Psychology3

AREA C—Humanities

These courses study the cultural activities and artistic expressions of human beings. These courses will develop:

  • An awareness of the ways in which people throughout the ages and in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation
  • An aesthetic understanding
  • An ability to make value judgments.

A minimum of 3 semester units is required. Select one course from any discipline.

Required courses: 
ART 100Drawing and Composition3
ART 101Design and Color3
ART 1033D Design3
ART 104Artists & Designers Now3
ART 157Art Orientation3
ART 158Traditional Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas3
ART 159Pre-Columbian Art3
ART 159HPre-Columbian Art (Honors)3
ART 201Objects and Ideas in Contemporary Art3
ART 230Installation Art3
ART 232Video Art3
ART 244Digital Media for the Visual Artist3
ART 254Understanding and Appreciating the Photographic Image3
ART 258Ancient to Gothic Art3
ART 259History of Renaissance to Modern Art3
ART 260History of Modern Art3
ART 260HHistory of Modern Art (Honors)3
ART 290Landmarks of Art3
AUTO 110History of the Automobile3
CCS/SOC 230Introduction to Chicana/o Studies3
CCS/SOC 232Critical Issues in Chicana and Latina Studies3
COMM 111Narrative Performance3
COMM 150Communication, Culture, and Leadership3
COMM 215Intercultural Communication3
DESN 107History of Western Architecture-A Sustainable Perspective3
DESN 108World Architecture3
DNCE 100Dance Appreciation3
DNCE 100HDance Appreciation (Honors)3
DNCE 101Dance History3
DNCE 101HDance History (Honors)3
DNCE 104Dance on Film3
DNCE 104HDance on Film (Honors)3
DNCE 105Dance Cultures of the World3
DNCE 105HDance Cultures of the World (Honors)3
DRAM 105Introduction to Theatre3
DRAM 130Acting I3
DRAM 134Introduction to Performance3
DRAM 222Introduction to Black Theater3
ETHN 100Introduction to Ethnic Studies3
FILM 101Introduction to Film3
FILM 101HIntroduction to Film (Honors)3
FILM 106Study of Filmed Plays3
FILM 111Film History I: 1880-19453
FILM 111HFilm History I: 1880-1945 (Honors)3
FILM 112Film History II: 1945-Present3
FILM 112HFilm History II: 1945-Present (Honors)3
FILM 211Identity and Film: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality3
FILM 211HIdentity and Film: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality (Honors)3
FILM 212Women and Film: Representation and Impact3
FILM 212HWomen and Film: Representation and Impact (Honors)3
FREN 101Elementary French (First Semester)4
FREN 102Elementary French (Second Semester)4
FREN 121Introduction to French Culture3
FREN 201Intermediate French (Third Semester)4
FREN 202Intermediate French (Fourth Semester)4
GRMN 101Elementary German (First Semester)4
GRMN 102Elementary German (Second Semester)4
GRMN 121Introduction to German Culture3
GRMN 201Intermediate German (Third Semester)4
HIST 103Early European History and Culture3
HIST 103HEarly European History and Culture (Honors)3
HIST 104Modern European History and Culture3
HIST 104HModern European History and Culture (Honors)3
HUMN 101Introduction to the Arts3
HUMN 101HIntroduction to the Arts (Honors)3
HUMN 201Cultural Eras in the Humanities: Prehistory to 16003
HUMN 202Humanities of the Western World: The Renaissance to the Twentieth Century3
HUMN 205Women in Western Art and Literature3
ITAL 101Elementary Italian (First Semester)4
ITAL 102Elementary Italian (Second Semester)4
ITAL 121Introduction to Italian Culture3
ITAL 201Intermediate Italian (Third Semester)4
ITAL 202Intermediate Italian (Fourth Semester)4
JAPN 101Elementary Japanese (First Semester)4
JAPN 101HElementary Japanese (First Semester) (Honors)4
JAPN 102Elementary Japanese (Second Semester)4
JAPN 121Introduction to Japanese Culture3
JAPN 123Japanese Anime and Manga3
JAPN 123HJapanese Anime and Manga (Honors)3
JAPN 201Intermediate Japanese (Third Semester)4
JAPN 202Intermediate Japanese (Fourth Semester)4
LIT 100Introduction to Chicano Chicana Literature3
LIT 101Introduction to Asian American Literature3
LIT 120Introduction to Literature3
LIT 122Introduction to African American Literature3
LIT 250American Literature: First Contact Through the Civil War3
LIT 250HAmerican Literature: First Contact Through the Civil War (Honors)3
LIT 251American Literature: Mid-1800s to the Present3
LIT 251HAmerican Literature: Mid-1800s to the Present (Honors)3
LIT 260English Literature Through the 18th Century3
LIT 260HEnglish Literature Through the 18th Century (Honors)3
LIT 261English Literature: Romantic to Contemporary3
LIT 261HEnglish Literature: Romantic to Contemporary (Honors)3
LIT 265Shakespeare Studies3
LIT 265HShakespeare Studies (Honors)3
LIT 270World Literature to 16003
LIT 270HWorld Literature to 1600 (Honors)3
LIT 271World Literature Since 16003
MAT 105History of Graphic Design3
MUS 100Introduction to Music Theory3
MUS 112American Popular Music3
MUS 113The Music of America3
MUS 114History of Rock and Roll3
MUS 115History of Classical Music3
MUS 116A Survey of World Music3
MUS 119Jazz History3
MUS 119HJazz History (Honors)3
PHIL 101Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality3
PHIL 101HIntroduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality (Honors)3
PHIL 102Contemporary Moral Problems3
PHIL 221Philosophy of Religion3
RELG 101World Religions3
RELG 101HWorld Religions (Honors)3
RELG 103Religion in America3
RELG 105Eastern Religions3
SOC/CCS 230Introduction to Chicana/o Studies3
SOC/CCS 232Critical Issues in Chicana and Latina Studies3
SPAN 101Elementary Spanish (First Semester)4
SPAN 102Elementary Spanish (Second Semester)4
SPAN 201Intermediate Spanish (Third Semester)4
SPAN 202Intermediate Spanish (Fourth Semester)4
SPAN 205Hispanic Film, Literature, and Composition3
SPAN 221Spanish for Native Speakers4
SPAN 222Spanish for Native Speakers II4

Area D—Social & Behavioral Sciences

These courses focus on people as members of society. These courses will:

  • Develop an awareness of the method of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences
  • Stimulate critical thinking about the ways people act and have acted in response to their societies
  • Promote appreciation of how societies and social subgroups operate.

A minimum of 3 semester units is required. Select one course from any discipline.

ADM 100Introduction to the Administration of Justice3
ADM 100HIntroduction to the Administration of Justice (Honors)3
ADM 200Concepts of Criminal Law3
ANTH 102Cultural Anthropology3
ANTH 102HCultural Anthropology (Honors)3
ANTH 103Introduction to Archaeology3
ANTH 104Native American Cultures3
ANTH 107Gender, Sex, and Sexuality3
ANTH 120Global Health3
ANTH 190Primate Behavior and Ecology3
ANTH 190HPrimate Behavior and Ecology (Honors)3
AUTO 111Car Culture3
CCS/SOC 230Introduction to Chicana/o Studies3
CCS/SOC 232Critical Issues in Chicana and Latina Studies3
CHLD 113Child and Adolescent Growth and Development3
CHLD 235Children in a Diverse Society3
COMM 120Principles of Human Communication3
COMM 135Gender Studies in Communication3
COMM 220Introduction to Mass Communication3
CSIT 160Technology, the Individual, and Society3
ECON 100Survey of Economics3
ECON 101Principles of Economics: MACRO3
ECON 102Principles of Economics: MICRO3
ETHN 100Introduction to Ethnic Studies3
GEOG 102Cultural Geography3
GEOG 104World Geography3
GEOG 108Environmental Sustainability and Society3
GERO 101Introduction to Aging3
GERO 250Intergenerational Issues3
HIST 100World History to 15003
HIST 100HWorld History to 1500 (Honors)3
HIST 101World History Since 15003
HIST 101HWorld History Since 1500 (Honors)3
HIST 102History of the Modern Middle East3
HIST 102HHistory of the Modern Middle East (Honors)3
HIST 105History of England3
HIST 105HHistory of England (Honors)3
HIST 106History of Technology3
HIST 106HHistory of Technology (Honors)3
HIST 107East Asian Societies3
HIST 110United States History to 18773
HIST 110HUnited States History to 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 111United States History Since 18773
HIST 111HUnited States History Since 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 113American Military History3
HIST 113HAmerican Military History (Honors)3
HIST 115Women in American History3
HIST 115HWomen in American History (Honors)3
HIST 116History of the Americas to 18303
HIST 116HHistory of the Americas to 1830 (Honors)3
HIST 117History of the Americas Since 18303
HIST 117HHistory of the Americas Since 1830 (Honors)3
HIST 141Mexican American History Through 18773
HIST 141HMexican American History Through 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 142Mexican American History Since 18773
HIST 142HMexican American History Since 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 145African American History to 18773
HIST 145HAfrican American History to 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 146African American History Since 18773
HIST 146HAfrican American History Since 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 165California History3
PLSC 101Introduction to Political Science3
PLSC 101HIntroduction to Political Science (Honors)3
PLSC 102American Institutions and History4
PLSC 103Comparative Government3
PLSC 150Introduction to International Relations3
PSYC 100Psychology of Personal Growth3
PSYC 101General Psychology3
PSYC 101HGeneral Psychology (Honors)3
PSYC 103Social Psychology3
PSYC 114Abnormal Psychology3
PSYC 115Human Sexuality3
PSYC 121Human Development3
PSYC 121HHuman Development (Honors)3
PSYC 125Psychology of Women3
PSYC 170Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging3
PSYC 211Learning and Behavior Modification3
SOC 101Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 101HIntroduction to Sociology (Honors)3
SOC 102Contemporary Social Problems3
SOC 103Social Psychology3
SOC 105Introduction to Justice Studies3
SOC 120Introduction to Women's Studies3
SOC 130Introduction to Gender Studies3
SOC 140Introduction to LGBT Studies3
SOC/CCS 230Introduction to Chicana/o Studies3
SOC/CCS 232Critical Issues in Chicana and Latina Studies3
SOC 250Introduction to Pacific Studies3

Area E—Lifelong Learning

Courses in this category equip student learners for lifelong understanding and development of themselves as integrated physiological, social, and psychological beings. Technology and information-fluency courses develop the students’ ability to skillfully and effectively make use of two or more technological tools to access, evaluate, analyze, integrate, and utilize information in a variety of contexts in order to apply it to decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving in their lives. Self-development courses encourage attentiveness to health and well-being and to the practical aspects of managing and improving students’ lives.

A minimum of 3 semester units is required. Select one course from either group.

E1.  Technology & Information Fluency

ACCT 101Practical Accounting4
ACCT 145Individual Income Tax4
BUS 133Project Management3
CSIT 101Introduction to Computers3
CSIT 110Computer Applications3
CSIT 120Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems3
CSIT 137Google Apps for Business3
CSIT 155Social Media for Business3
LIBR 101Introduction to Library Research1
LIBR 201Media & Information Literacy3
LIBR 201HMedia & Information Literacy (Honors)3
MAT 120Media Design 1: Production3
MAT 125Web Design 1: Fundamentals3
MAT 150Animation and Interactivity3
MAT 165Web Design 2: WordPress and Site Production3
MAT 180Digital Publishing: Adobe InDesign3

 E2.  Self-Development***

BTEC 107Exploring Biotechnology: Emerging Trends, Careers, and the Local Industry3
BUS 136Human Relations in Business3
BUS 147Personal Finance3
CHLD 113Child and Adolescent Growth and Development3
COMM 144Race and Ethnicity in Communication3
COMM 150Communication, Culture, and Leadership3
COUN 100College and Career Success3
CSIT 160Technology, the Individual, and Society3
CSIT 165Living in an Online World3
GERO 101Introduction to Aging3
GERO 250Intergenerational Issues3
HEAL 101Principles of Health3
HEAL 205Integrative Health and Wellness3
INTR 100Foundation Skills for the College Experience3
NURS 283Medical Surgical Nursing IV7
NUTR 100Nutrition Today3
NUTR 100HNutrition Today (Honors)3
NUTR 105Human Performance and Sports Nutrition3
NUTR 125Nutrition and Aging3
PSYC 100Psychology of Personal Growth3
PSYC 115Human Sexuality3
PSYC 121Human Development3
PSYC 121HHuman Development (Honors)3
PSYC 145Psychology/Sociology of the Family3
PSYC 170Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging3
SOC 145Psychology/Sociology of the Family3

Area F—Cultural Diversity**

Courses in this category demonstrate sensitivity to and promote a climate of cultural diversity. They focus specifically on a multicultural and global perspective and foster an understanding of the student's role in a global community. Courses that fulfill this requirement introduce and examine the intersection of ethnicity, language, or culture with gender, sexuality, class, or other important social categories, such as religion.

A minimum of 3 semester units is required.

ADM 230Policing in a Diverse and Multicultural Society3
BLST/SOC 240Introduction to Black Studies3
BUS 136Human Relations in Business3
BUS 160International Business3
CCS/SOC 230Introduction to Chicana/o Studies3
CCS/SOC 232Critical Issues in Chicana and Latina Studies3
CHLD 210Child, Family, and Community3
CHLD 235Children in a Diverse Society3
COMM 215Intercultural Communication3
DNCE 104Dance on Film3
DNCE 104HDance on Film (Honors)3
DNCE 105Dance Cultures of the World3
DNCE 105HDance Cultures of the World (Honors)3
DNCE 169Introduction to World Dance Forms1
DRAM 222Introduction to Black Theater3
ETHN 100Introduction to Ethnic Studies3
ETHN/SOC 207Race and Ethnic Relations3
FILM 211Identity and Film: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality3
FILM 211HIdentity and Film: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality (Honors)3
FILM 212Women and Film: Representation and Impact3
FILM 212HWomen and Film: Representation and Impact (Honors)3
FREN 121Introduction to French Culture3
GEOG 102Cultural Geography3
GEOG 104World Geography3
GERO 101Introduction to Aging3
GERO 130Caregiving: Techniques for Working with the Frail Elderly3
GRMN 121Introduction to German Culture3
HIST 100World History to 15003
HIST 100HWorld History to 1500 (Honors)3
HIST 101World History Since 15003
HIST 101HWorld History Since 1500 (Honors)3
HIST 102History of the Modern Middle East3
HIST 102HHistory of the Modern Middle East (Honors)3
HIST 103Early European History and Culture3
HIST 103HEarly European History and Culture (Honors)3
HIST 104Modern European History and Culture3
HIST 104HModern European History and Culture (Honors)3
HIST 105History of England3
HIST 105HHistory of England (Honors)3
HIST 110United States History to 18773
HIST 110HUnited States History to 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 111United States History Since 18773
HIST 111HUnited States History Since 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 113American Military History3
HIST 113HAmerican Military History (Honors)3
HIST 115Women in American History3
HIST 115HWomen in American History (Honors)3
HIST 116History of the Americas to 18303
HIST 116HHistory of the Americas to 1830 (Honors)3
HIST 117History of the Americas Since 18303
HIST 117HHistory of the Americas Since 1830 (Honors)3
HIST 141Mexican American History Through 18773
HIST 141HMexican American History Through 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 142Mexican American History Since 18773
HIST 142HMexican American History Since 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 145African American History to 18773
HIST 145HAfrican American History to 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 146African American History Since 18773
HIST 146HAfrican American History Since 1877 (Honors)3
JAPN 121Introduction to Japanese Culture3
JAPN 123Japanese Anime and Manga3
JAPN 123HJapanese Anime and Manga (Honors)3
LIT 122Introduction to African American Literature3
LIT 270World Literature to 16003
LIT 270HWorld Literature to 1600 (Honors)3
LIT 271World Literature Since 16003
MUS 116A Survey of World Music3
MUS 119Jazz History3
MUS 119HJazz History (Honors)3
NUTR 108Cultural Aspects of Foods and Nutrition3
PLSC 102American Institutions and History4
PSYC 121Human Development3
PSYC 121HHuman Development (Honors)3
RELG 101World Religions3
RELG 101HWorld Religions (Honors)3
RELG 105Eastern Religions3
SOC 120Introduction to Women's Studies3
SOC/ETHN 207Race and Ethnic Relations3
SOC/CCS 230Introduction to Chicana/o Studies3
SOC/CCS 232Critical Issues in Chicana and Latina Studies3
SOC/BLST 240Introduction to Black Studies3
SOC 250Introduction to Pacific Studies3
SPAN 101Elementary Spanish (First Semester)4
SPAN 102Elementary Spanish (Second Semester)4
SPAN 201Intermediate Spanish (Third Semester)4
SPAN 205Hispanic Film, Literature, and Composition3

Area G—American Institutions & History**

Courses in this category develop the knowledge and skills necessary for intelligent citizenship. They focus on the major events and issues in U.S. history and the political processes used in the United States.

A minimum of 3 semester units is required.

Required courses: 
HIST 110United States History to 18773
HIST 110HUnited States History to 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 111United States History Since 18773
HIST 111HUnited States History Since 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 116History of the Americas to 18303
HIST 116HHistory of the Americas to 1830 (Honors)3
HIST 117History of the Americas Since 18303
HIST 117HHistory of the Americas Since 1830 (Honors)3
HIST 141Mexican American History Through 18773
HIST 141HMexican American History Through 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 142Mexican American History Since 18773
HIST 142HMexican American History Since 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 145African American History to 18773
HIST 145HAfrican American History to 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 146African American History Since 18773
HIST 146HAfrican American History Since 1877 (Honors)3
HIST 165California History3
PLSC 102American Institutions and History4

Important Information & Footnotes

This general education pattern is subject to change year by year, but students are assured that courses taken to meet this requirement will be honored if they are approved for the academic year that the course is completed. Courses on this list are approved effective fall 2023 and are valid through summer 2024.

Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and the non-honors version of a course.

Courses may be used to satisfy a general education and a major requirement.

Courses listed in two different areas may be used in either area but not both.

*

Courses completed with a "C" or "P" can be used to meet the graduation competency requirements.

**

Courses completed in these categories may also satisfy other general education requirements.

***

Active duty military personnel and U.S. military veterans may satisfy E-2 through submission of a military transcript that demonstrates the completion of Basic Training or Recruit Training (DD214, DD295, or other military transcript). 

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