Associate Degrees and Certificates” Section
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ASSOCIATE DEGREES residence at the campus granting the degree, certificate, general education certification, or application of AND CERTIFICATES alternative education credit. Credit that does not satisfy the residency credit Students wishing to receive an associate degree or requirement: certificate must complete the Cuesta College Associate Degree Application or Certificate Application in order • Advanced Placement for the Evaluations Office to perform an official final evaluation of the student’s record for completion of • Credit-by-Exam requirements. Students must be within two terms of • Military completing requirements before the application will be accepted, and should consult with a counselor for • Other alternative education credit verification. The applications are available on the Office Residency credit required for the awarding of Cuesta of Admissions and Records’ website and in the Student College degrees, certificates and general education Services Center at all campus locations. See “List of certifications: Degrees and Certificates”. • DEGREES - Minimum of 12 semester credits Degrees and certificates are awarded two to three months after the completion of the term in which requirements • CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - Minimum of two of were met. Posting dates reflect the final date of the the required courses traditional semester or session in which the requirements • CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION - Minimum of one were completed (certain exceptions may apply). of the required courses Degree candidates are encouraged to participate in • CSU GENERAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION - the Cuesta College Commencement Ceremony which Minimum of one course (at least three semester credits) takes place each May on the San Luis Obispo campus. Commencement information is available on the • IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Evaluations Office website or in the Commencement Curriculum) – Minimum of one course (at least three Channel in myCuesta. semester credits) Residency credit required for the application of alternative Catalog Rights education credit: A student who satisfies the following definition of attendance will follow the Cuesta College curriculum for • CREDIT-BY-EXAM – Minimum 12 semester credits with degrees and certificates in effect: “C” average work • ADVANCED PLACEMENT – Minimum 12 semester • at the time the student began attendance at a California credits Community College, California State University, Univer- sity of California, or other regionally accredited college • MILITARY CREDIT - Minimum 12 semester credits of or university; or “C” average work • as outlined in a subsequent Cuesta College catalog Requirements For the Associate Degree “Attendance” means attendance in at least one semester Graduates from Cuesta College have conferred upon them or two quarters each academic year. A student who the degree of Associate in Arts or Associate in Science. misses two consecutive semesters, or three quarters in Requirements for graduation are prescribed by the Board an academic year, excluding summer school, will lose of Governors of the California Community Colleges and catalog rights. In that case, the student must follow (1) the the District Board of Trustees. Cuesta College catalog that coincides with the student’s date of re-enrollment in a regionally accredited college Designated Degree Requirements or university or (2) a subsequent Cuesta College catalog. • 60 semester degree applicable credits overall A total withdrawal in a semester does not constitute a - lower division coursework only (use of upper division one-semester break in enrollment when “Ws” are posted credits is subject to appeal) on the student record. Campus authorities may authorize or require substitutions for discontinued courses in • 18 credits of Cuesta general education coursework with certificate or degree programs. a minimum overall GPA of 2.00 • Prescribed coursework in a specific major with grades Residency credit requirements for degree, certifi- of “C” or better cate, GE certification and application of alterna- tive education credit • Residency Residency credit does not refer to with whether or not a • Health Education student is a resident of the State of California. • Diversity Residency credit is defined as credits earned while in CUESTA COLLEGE | 2013-2014 CATALOG | www.cuesta.edu 59 • English Competency consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. • Math Competency This priority does not guarantee admission to specific • American Ideals/Institutions majors or campuses. • 2.00 GPA overall Students who have been awarded an AA-T or AS-T are able to complete their remaining requirements for the A.A., Liberal Arts (Non-Transfer) Requirements 120-credits baccalaureate degree within 60 semester or 90 • 60 semester degree applicable credits overall quarter credits. - lower division coursework only (use of upper division credits is subject to appeal) To view the most current list of Cuesta College Associate Degrees for Transfer and to find out which • 18 semester credits of Cuesta general education CSU campuses accept each degree, please go to www. coursework with a minimum overall GPA of 2.00 californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/Students/ AssociateDegreeforTransfer.aspx. Current and prospective • 18 semester credits of coursework in one of the community college students are encouraged to meet with following Areas of Emphasis with grades of “C” or a counselor to review their options for transfer and to better: develop an educational plan that best meets their goals - Arts and Humanities and needs. - Mathematics and Sciences - Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements: For Depth, two courses must be from a single discipline For Breadth, at least three disciplines must be selected (1) Completion of 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits that are eligible for transfer to the California • Residency State University, including both of the following: • Health Education (A) The California State University General Education Breadth Requirements (CSU GE) or the • Diversity Intersegmental General Education Transfer • English Competency Curriculum (IGETC), and • Math Competency (B) A minimum of 18 semester credits or 27 quarter credits in a major or area of emphasis, as • American Ideals/Institutions determined by the community college district. • 2.00 GPA overall (2) A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0. A.A., Liberal Arts (Transfer) Requirements (3) A “C” or better grade in all courses required for the • 60 semester transferable credits overall (CSU or UC) major or area of emphasis; a “P” (Pass) grade is not an - lower division coursework only (use of upper division acceptable grade for courses in the major. External credit is subject to appeal) exams such as Advanced Placement, etc. are not • Completion of the CSU GE with an overall minimum subject to this grade restriction. GPA of 2.00, or Student pursing the Associate Degree for Transfer are • Completion of IGETC (minimum grade of “C” required also required to complete a minimum of 12.0 credits in in all coursework) residence at Cuesta College. • 18 semester credits of coursework in one of the Consult with the Cuesta College Transfer Center for following Areas of Emphasis with grades of “C” or mandatory application, evaluation and notification better: deadlines. - Arts and Humanities Important Information for Transfer-bound Students - Mathematics and Sciences - Social and Behavioral Sciences Earning an associate degree may not guarantee transfer readiness into a particular CSU or UC campus or major. For Depth, two courses must be from a single discipline Consult with an academic counselor for details and a For Breadth, at least three disciplines must be selected thorough evaluation of your transferable credits, grade A.A. for Transfer and A.S. for Transfer point average, and lower division major preparation. California Community Colleges offer the Associate Required Records for Degree Evaluation Degrees for Transfer to the CSU. This includes Associate in Arts (AA-T) and Associate in Science (AS-T) degrees. Cuesta College incorporates all associate degree These degrees are designed to provide a clear pathway applicable coursework from all regionally accredited to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. California institutions attended, into overall totals for the degree. Community College students who are awarded an AA-T Official transcripts are required from all post secondary or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior institutions attended. Incomplete or missing transcripts standing in the CSU system and given priority admission and other records will cause the degree to be denied. CUESTA COLLEGE | 2013-2014 CATALOG | www.cuesta.edu 60 Official documentation is required for Advanced using scientific principles. Placement scores and other sources of alternative • demonstrate understanding of the empirical bases for education. current scientific theories, how those theories develop Any foreign credentials must be independently evaluated and change, and how they explain the natural world. and the official independent evaluation submitted to the • appreciate the influence of scientific knowledge on the Evaluations Office. Academic Credentials Evaluation development of civilization. Institute, Inc. (ACEI) is the preferred provider for independent evaluation of foreign credentials (http://www.acei1.com), and AREA B: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL STUDIES a “comprehensive” evaluation is required. After