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Certificates and Degrees Duane Short AA or AS Degree Well-defined pattern of learning experiences Focused study in a specialized field (the major coursework) Prepares citizens with a broad educational foundation (general ed) Can
Well-defined pattern of learning experiences Focused study in a specialized field (the
Prepares citizens with a broad educational
Can be intended for transfer, employment
Source: Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, What is the Meaning of a California Community College Degree? Adopted Fall 2015.
Well-defined pattern of learning experiences Statewide alignment Focused study in a specialized field (the
Prepares citizens with a broad educational
Intended for transfer to the CSU system only
Source: Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, What is the Meaning of a California Community College Degree? Adopted Fall 2015.
Well-defined pattern of learning
Focused study in a specialized field Intended for employment preparation
Source: CCC Chancellor’s Office, Program and Course Approval Handbook, 5th ed.
Departmental award only; not approved or
Two or more courses completed within
Variety of purposes
Source: Miramar College Catalog
Type Major units GE units DR units Total units State approval Transcript & Graduation CSU admit priority
AA AS 18+ 18-39 0-7 60+ X X AA-T AS-T 18+ 34-39 60 X X X CA 12+ 12+ X X CP < 18 < 18
SDCCD is shifting fall registration six
The schedule needs to be completed six
The catalog needs to be completed six
All curriculum proposals need to be
Curriculum reviewers (chairs, deans)