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AA and AS Degrees
The Associate in Arts Degree (AA) and the Associate in Science Degree (AS) are designed for students who want a two-year degree or plan to transfer to another college or university and work towards a bachelor’s degree.
AA-T and AS-T Degrees
The Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T) and the Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T) both provide a pathway to the California State University (CSU). Students awarded an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with Junior standing in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses.
Certificates
Cañada College awards two types of certificates (only certificates of 16 or more semester units are eligible for federal Title IV aid):
1. Certificates of Achievement
Certificate programs are designed for students looking for short-term programs of instruction with a high degree of specialization. They are designed to prepare individuals to enter a particular field of employment or provide a level of in-service training or education for those already employed.
Title 5, section 55070 defines Certificate of Achievement as a credit certificate that appears by name on a student transcript, diploma, or completion award. Chancellor’s Office approval is required. The college can develop and propose a Certificate of Achievement that includes coursework taken to satisfy transfer patterns established by the UC, CSU, or accredited public postsecondary institutions in adjacent states. Certificates of Achievement that consist solely of basic skills and/or ESL courses are not permitted.
Certificates of Achievement represent a well-defined pattern of learning experiences designed to develop certain capabilities that may be oriented to career or GE. All Certificates of Achievement programs of 8 or more semester units of degree-applicable coursework must be submitted for Chancellor’s Office approval.
Cañada College awards two thresholds of Certificates of Achievement (only certificates of 16 or more semester units are eligible for federal Title IV aid):
- 10 to less than 16 semester units of degree-applicable credit coursework that have been approved by the State of California as a program leading to a higher level certificate of achievement, and will be posted to the student’s transcript. These certificates are NOT eligible for federal Title IV aid.
- 16 or more semester units of degree-applicable credit coursework that have been approved by the State of California, and will be posted to the student’s transcript. These certificates are eligible for federal Title IV aid.
The Certificates of Achievement are designed on the career ladder concept; all of the course work applied to the certificates can also be applied to Associate Degrees. If no Associate Degree major exists in the area, all of the units can be counted as electives toward any Associate Degree.
2. Skills Certificates
Skills Certificates are CTE credit programs from 6 to less than 10 semester units of course work. These skills certificates have NOT been approved by the State of California, and will NOT be posted to the students’ transcript. These skills certificates are also NOT eligible for federal Title IV aid, and are omitted from the College’s yearly commencement program.
Click the links below to view a list of courses required for a specific program. This list may not include General Education Requirements, Basic Competency Requirements, and Specific Area Requirements needed to attain a degree. For more extensive information, go to DegreeWorks in WebSMART, contact your counselor, or visit the requirement pages within this catalog:
AA/AS Requirements: https://catalog.canadacollege.edu/current/aa-as-degree/
AA-T/AS-T Requirements: https://catalog.canadacollege.edu/current/aat-ast-degree/
Certificates: https://catalog.canadacollege.edu/current/certificates/
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| Accounting | ||
| Accounting Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Accounting Certificate of Achievement
27.5 units
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| Entry Level Bookkeeper Certificate of Achievement
12 units
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| Payroll Specialist Certificate of Achievement
18 units
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| Anthropology | ||
| Anthropology Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Anthropology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Art | ||
| Art History Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Art History Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Studio Arts Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Biological Sciences | ||
| Allied Health Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Biological Sciences Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Biology Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Nutrition and Dietetics Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Professional School Preparation: Pre-Dental, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary,
Pre-Optometry Preparation/Specialization Information
N/A
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| Business Administration/Management | ||
| Business Administration Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Business Assistant Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Business Management Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Marketing Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Business Administration 2.0 Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Business Administration Certificate of Achievement
19 units
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| Business Assistant Certificate of Achievement
18 - 19 units
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| Business Information Worker Certificate of Achievement
18 units
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| Business Management Certificate of Achievement
19 units
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| Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Certificate of Achievement
21 - 22 units
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| Human Relations in the Workplace Certificate of Achievement
18 units
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| Marketing Certificate of Achievement
18 units
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| Chemistry | ||
| Chemistry Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Communication Studies | ||
| Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Communication Studies 2.0 Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Computer Business Office Technology | ||
| Administrative Assistant Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Administrative Support Assistant Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement
27 units
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| Administrative Support Assistant Certificate of Achievement
23.5 units
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| General Office Certificate of Achievement
12 units
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| Computer Science | ||
| Computer Science Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Cloud Computing Certificate of Achievement
15 units
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| Computer Science - C++ Certificate of Achievement
16 units
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| Computer Science - Java Certificate of Achievement
16 units
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| Computer Science - Swift Certificate of Achievement
16 units
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| Digital Art and Animation | ||
| 3D Animation and Videogame Art Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Digital Art and Animation Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| 3D Animation and Videogame Art Certificate of Achievement
42 units
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| Digital Art and Animation Certificate of Achievement
27 units
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| Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement
19.5 units
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| Video Game Design Certificate of Achievement
33 units
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| Earth Science | ||
| Earth Science Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Economics | ||
| Economics Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Economics Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Education and Human Development: Early Childhood Education/Education | ||
| Child and Adolescent Development Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Elementary Teacher Education Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement
27 units
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| Inclusion Support Certificate of Achievement
10 units
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| Multilingual Learner Teaching Certificate of Achievement
10 units
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| Youth and After School Certificate of Achievement
27 units
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| Child Development Permits and Areas of Specialization Preparation/Specialization Information
N/A
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| Engineering | ||
| Engineering Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Engineering Certificate of Achievement
32 - 36 units
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| Math for Surveying and Computer-Aided Design Certificate of Achievement
23 units
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| English | ||
| English Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| English Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Environmental Science and Technology | ||
| Environmental Science Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Environmental Science Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Ethnic Studies | ||
| Ethnic Studies Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Fashion Design and Merchandising | ||
| Custom Dressmaking/Small Business Oriented Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Fashion Design Merchandising Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Technical (Apparel Industry Oriented) Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Theater Costuming Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Custom Dressmaking/Small Business Oriented Certificate of Achievement
34 units
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| Fashion Design Merchandising Certificate of Achievement
18 units
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| Technical (Apparel Industry Oriented) Certificate of Achievement
33 units
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| Theater Costuming Certificate of Achievement
28 units
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| Funeral Services Education | ||
| Funeral Service Education Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Funeral Service Arranger Certificate Certificate of Specialization: Not Transcript Reported
9 units
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| Funeral Service Attendant Certificate Certificate of Specialization: Not Transcript Reported
8 units
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| General Studies | ||
| Pathways to Student Success Certificate of Achievement
16 units
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| Preparation for Academic Scholarship and Success (PASS) Certificate of Achievement
12 units
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| Geography | ||
| Geography Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Geography Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| History | ||
| History Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| History Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Human Services | ||
| Social Work and Human Services Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Interdisciplinary Studies with Areas of Emphasis | ||
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Option 1, Cañada College Pattern: Arts and Humanities Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Interdisciplinary Studies, Option 1, Cañada College Pattern: Natural Science and Mathematics Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Interdisciplinary Studies, Option 1, Cañada College Pattern: Social and Behavioral
Sciences Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Interdisciplinary Studies, Option 2, Transfer Pattern: Arts and Humanities Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Interdisciplinary Studies, Option 2, Transfer Pattern: Natural Science and Mathematics Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Interdisciplinary Studies, Option 2, Transfer Pattern: Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Interior Design | ||
| Interior Design Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Home Staging Certificate of Achievement
24 units
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| Interior Design Certificate of Achievement
41 units
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| Kitchen and Bath Design (Affiliated with NKBA, National Kitchen & Bath Association) Certificate of Achievement
42 units
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| Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance | ||
| Dance Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Kinesiology Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Kinesiology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Latin American and Latino/a Studies | ||
| Latin American and Latino/a Studies Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Latin American and Latino/a Studies Certificate of Achievement
18 - 23 units
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| Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Medical Assisting | ||
| Medical Assisting Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Medical Billing Specialist Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement
21 units
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| Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement
35 units
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| Medical Billing Specialist Certificate of Achievement
21 units
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| Medical Coding Specialist Certificate of Achievement
18 units
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| Music | ||
| Music Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Paralegal Studies | ||
| Paralegal Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Litigation Certificate of Achievement
18 units
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| Paralegal Certificate of Achievement
27 units
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| Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Philosophy Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Photonics and Laser Technology | ||
| Photonics and Laser Technology Certificate of Achievement
18 units
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| Advanced Optics and Photonics Technology Certificate of Achievement
27 units
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| Physics | ||
| Physics Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Physics Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Political Science | ||
| Political Science Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Law, Public Policy, and Society Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Political Science Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Psychology | ||
| Psychology Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Psychology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Radiologic Technology | ||
| Radiologic Technology Associate in Science Degree Program
70.5 units
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| Social Sciences | ||
| International Studies Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Sociology | ||
| Sociology Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Sociology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Spanish | ||
| Spanish Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Spanish Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Bilingualism and Biliteracy in English/Spanish Certificate of Achievement
13 - 15 units
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| Theatre Arts | ||
| Theatre Arts Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Theatre Arts Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| University Transfer | ||
| Option 1: CSU General Education (CSU GE) Certificate of Achievement
39 units
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| Option 2: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) - CSU Certificate of Achievement
37 units
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| Option 3: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) - UC Certificate of Achievement
34 units
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