Programs, Degrees, and Transfer Information


GENERAL EDUCATION 

STATEMENT of PHILOSOPHY & RATIONALE 

(Adopted 3/17/99) 

OPENING STATEMENT 

General Education is an essential part of the curriculum atOxnard College. A rich variety of general education coursesis arranged under the headings of Natural Sciences, Socialand Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Language and Rationality, Physical Education and Health, and Ethnic/Women’sStudies. Each of these areas of study represents a distinctiveprocess of learning developed by scholars using theirdiscipline’s accepted methods of research. Completion of thegeneral education requirements listed under the ApprovedGeneral Education Course List for A.A. and A.S. DesignatedDegrees is required for graduation from Oxnard College 

The framework of general education is based upon Title Vrequirements in the California Education Code and corresponds to the general education patterns of the University ofCalifornia, California State University, and other four yearcolleges and universities throughout the nation. Several general education patterns including the IGETC format are listedin this Catalog. Students seeking to transfer to any four yearschool are advised to complete their general education beforethey transfer. Counseling assistance in planning general education choices is available. 

The rationale for general education requirements is ancientand deeply rooted in a positive affirmation of human potential. Developing this potential has been linked to the study ofthe imaginatively-rich and culturally-diverse heritage of humanity. The academies of Greece and Rome and the earlyuniversities of Europe (Bologna, Paris, Salamanca, Oxford)
and the universities established in the Americas (Mexico,
San Marcos, Harvard) required their students to complete aliberal arts curriculum which is remarkably similar to present-
day patterns of general education. The expectation then andnow was that by completing a curriculum that includedlanguage arts, fine and performing arts, natural sciences,
social sciences, mathematics, logic, analytical philosophyand physical education, a student would develop an honest,
insightful, sensitive and moral capacity to think, communicate and live a fully human life. A well-educated humanbeing would understand the value of participating in the civiclife of the community and contributing to the well being ofothers. 

These goals of general education are promoted and keptrelevant by an on-going revision and expansion of the content of general education courses. In this way new researchand vital perspectives on all the cultures evident in worldhistory and human experience are included in the curriculum. 

To simply regard general education as a set of burdensomerequirements and limit one’s own exploration of the generaleducation curriculum is to short-change one’s educationalopportunities at Oxnard College. Students are advised tochoose their general education courses with an imaginativesense of their own authentic interests and well-being. Aliberal arts education can help a student develop an innercapacity for both thoughtful contentment and flexible perseverance in living through the changing cycles of human 

experience. Through the assimilation of general educationsubjects and methods of inquiry, students can become wiser,
more creative, more tolerant, happier, and more responsibleparticipants in human history. 

SPECIFIC AIMS 

To promote a rich and effective general education program,
the following aims have been defined by the faculty ofOxnard College: 

GENERAL 

To introduce students to several areas of academic discourse 
and the methods of inquiry developed in each area. 

To illustrate the depth, breadth, and diversity of knowledgeinherited from centuries of human effort to learn. 

To offer universal access to a broad range of interesting andacademically sound college-level courses to all members ofthe community, including those with specialized educationneeds. 

To demonstrate the connections between ideas and historical 
reality and between ethical values and social experience. 

To educate broad-minded and insightful students who arecapable of reasoned and responsible decisions in many arenas of life. 

TRANSFER EDUCATION 

To enable students to complete, in an accessible, affordableand achievable way, the general education courses neededfor transfer to a four-year institution. 

To prepare students for the academic rigors of higher levelsof education including professional schools. 

To provide a diverse and well-rounded education for alltransfer students as a foundation and supplement to theirtechnical or specialized course work. 

INDIVIDUAL GROWTH & CAREER 
DEVELOPMENT 

To develop in students an awareness of their potential forlearning and intellectual understanding based upon the skillsand insights they can develop within themselves. 

To awaken creativity, sensitivity, and communication skillsin each student. This includes a capacity for confident accessto all modes of information technology. 

To enable students to make an informed judgment about thepurpose and requirements for continuing their college education. 

To encourage students to actively pursue life-long learningabove and beyond the requirements of career education. 

To develop in students the learning skills and the broad baseof knowledge that will promote success in their chosencareer or profession. 

To enable students to participate both competitively andcooperatively in the work place and global economy of the21st century. 

To help students see the interdependence between theirindividual efforts to earn a living and the macro-dynamics ofthe global economy. 

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CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS 

To teach students how to recognize clear and defensiblemodes of reasoning as distinguished from fallacies and rationalizations. 

To encourage students to articulate their own thoughts clearlyand reasonably and to analyze fairly the statements andarguments of others. 

To teach the distinction between facts and values, descriptivestatements and prescriptive norms, relative values and absolute values in order to help students engage in scientific,
social, and moral discourse more effectively. 

To develop the critical thinking and problem solving skillswhich enhance the influence of students in work and community activities. 

MULTI-CULTURAL APPRECIATION 

To introduce students to a wide range of cultures as presentedin art, literature, religion, mythology, music, drama, dance,
and social practice. 

To encourage understanding and tolerance of the variety ofviewpoints arising from both individual and cultural diversity. 

To invite appreciation of the ideas and values implicit in themulti-cultural heritage of humanity. 

To teach the relevance of multi-cultural sensitivity to arewarding and effective life in the global community. 

To encourage students to explore their own cultural identityand consider ways of transposing their cultural heritage intocontemporary expressions of value. 

To provide students with continuous opportunities to develop themselves through involvement in art, music, dance,
drama, debate, and creative writing. 

COMMUNITY LIFE 

To promote students’ awareness of the educational and cultural activities in their community and to encourage them tobecome life-long supporters of public access to the arts. 

To enhance general education at Oxnard College by invitingon campus a variety of speakers and groups to providecultural and civic vitality to campus life. 

CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY 

To develop informed and responsible citizens who understand and value the need for active participation in the publicand political life of the community, the nation, and the world. 

To help students understand that there are a great variety ofways to participate in civic life ranging from creative imagination and expression to direct action. 

To teach students the fundamental concepts of authority,
law, and justice that support constitutional and representativeinstitutions of government. 

To educate students about universal declarations of human 
rights and the world-wide aspirations for human freedom andopportunity expressed in such declarations. 

To promote the understanding that cooperation and peacefulresolution of disputes are the most morally defensible andpractical ways to work through conflicts at all levels of socialexperience. 

To generate in students a desire to give something back to thesociety that has offered them the opportunity to educatethemselves, choose a livelihood and settle into a life of 
family, religious and community interests. 

Programs 

Oxnard College offers a wide variety of general and occupational programs leading to a certificate of achievement or anassociate degree. These programs, which can be completedin two years or less, prepare the graduate for many excellentcareer opportunities in the community. 

Oxnard College offers courses, designated degrees andcertificates, and license/permit preparation as indicated inthe chart on the following page. 

Graduation Requirements 

As authorized by the California Education Code and Title Vof the California Code of Regulations, Oxnard College andthe Ventura County Community College District GoverningBoard confers the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate inScience degree, and Certificates of Achievement on studentswho provide the required transcripts, meet the respectiverequirements as listed below, and who file with the appropriate college official a notice of intent to graduate or receive acertificate. 

While counselors are available for assistance at all times, 
the college expects every student to be familiar withgraduation requirements and to assume the responsibility 
for their completion. 

Graduation Application Procedures 

Students may apply for graduation by scheduling a counseling appointment to submit an application for graduation. Thestudent may elect to be either a fall graduate or a springgraduate, depending upon the completion of all necessarygraduation requirements; however, formal graduation ceremonies are conducted only at the conclusion of each academicyear. The deadline dates for submission of graduation applications are printed in the Oxnard College schedule of classes.
If for any reason a student fails to submit an application priorto the published deadline, he/she may submit the applicationfor the following graduation period. 

The Executive Vice President of Student Learning shallmake determinations regarding major requirements and general education. The Dean of Student Services shall be the 
arbiter when questions of interpretation arise concerningcourses from other colleges and universities, lower divisiontransfer requirements, major requirements and all other questions which may arise involving graduation. 

It is the responsibility of the graduating student to process theapplication for graduation through a counseling appointmentand then file it with the Admissions and Records Office. 
Applications can be made for graduation in the spring, summer or fall terms. Filing should be completed during the termthe graduating student is completing the final classes required, no less than eight (8) weeks prior to the completion ofthat term. 

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OC Curriculum, Degrees and Certificates


coursesassociate degree 
associate degreecertificatecoursescertificatepermit/licensing 
permit/licensing 
Addictive Disorders Studies 
•Addictive Disorders Studies X X X 
•Addictive Disorders Studies in the 
Criminal Justice System 
X X X 
African-American Studies X 
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 
• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration X X X 
American Sign Language X 
Anthropology 
• Anthropology X X 
Area Studies X 
Art 
• Art X X 
•Art Two-Dimensional Studio X X 
• Art Three-Dimensional Studio X X 
Asian-American Studies X 
Astronomy X 
Automotive 
•Automotive Body Repair & Paint X X X 
• Automotive Technology X X X 
Biological Sciences 
• Anatomy X 
• Biology X X 
• Botany X 
• Microbiology X 
• Physiology X 
Business 
• Accounting X X X 
• Business X X 
• Business Management X X X 
• Marketing X X X 
Chemistry X 
Chicano Studies X 
Child Development 
• Child Development X X X 
•Family Day Care Provider Option X X X 
Communications – Radio, Motion 
Picture and Television 
• Television Production Option X X X 
Computer Information Systems 
• Administrative Assistant X X X 
• Computer Information Systems X X X 
• Office Automation X 
• Office Microcomputers X X X 
• Word Processing X 
• Information Processing X 
Computer Science X 
Cooperative Work Experience X 
Dental Hygiene 
• Dental Hygiene X X 
Disability Studies X 
Economics 
• Economics X X 
Education X 
Educational Assistance Center 
• Assistive Computer Technology X 
• Learning Skills X 
Employment Preparation X 
Engineering X 
Engineering Technology 
•Computer Networking (CISCO 
Option) 
X X X 
• Engineering Technology X X X 
English 
• English X X 
English as a Second Language X 
Environmental Technology 
• Environmental Technology X X X 
Fire Technology 
• Fire Technology (Pre-Service) X X X 
• Fire Technology (Administrative 
Fire Services) 
X X X 
• Fire Technology (In-Service) X X X 
Geography X 
Geology X 
Health Education X 
•Health Information Technology X 
History 
• History X X 
Hotel & Restaurant Management 
• Culinary Arts X X X 
• Restaurant Management X X X 
• Hotel Management X X X 
Interdisciplinary Studies X 
Japanese X 
Legal Assisting 
• Legal Assisting X X X 
Library Instruction X 
Marine Studies 
• Marine Studies X X 
Mathematics 
• Mathematics X X 
ASSOCIATE DEGREES CERTIFICATES LICENSE/PERMIT PREPARATIONS 

Awarded to students who have successfully com-Awarded to students who have successfullySuccessful completion of course(s) prepares
pleted a minimum of 60 semester units in general completed a minimum of 18 units in an students to take necessary exams.
education courses with at least 18 units in one occupational curriculum.
curriculum area.


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OC Curriculum, Degrees and Certificates


coursesassociate degree 
associate degreecertificatecoursescertificatepermit/licensing 
permit/licensing 
Multimedia Studies 
• Art/Graphics Option X X X 
• Broadcast/Television Option X X X 
• Business Option X X X 
• Music Option X X X 
• Programming Option X X X 
• Web Design Option X X X 
Music X 
Personal Growth/ Leadership X 
Philosophy 
• Philosophy X X 
Physical Education X 
Physical Science X 
Physics X 
Political Science 
• Political Science X X 
Psychology 
• Psychology X X 
Sociology 
• Sociology X X 
Spanish 
• Spanish X X 
Special Education X 
Speech X 
Television (see Communications) 
Travel & Tourism X 
ASSOCIATE DEGREES CERTIFICATES LICENSE/PERMIT PREPARATIONS 

Awarded to students who have successfully com-Awarded to students who have successfullySuccessful completion of course(s) prepares
pleted a minimum of 60 semester units in general completed a minimum of 18 units in an students to take necessary exams.
education courses with at least 18 units in one occupational curriculum.
curriculum area.



Members of the Oxnard College Ballet Folklóricophoto by Cathy Garnica 
Mestizo Dance Group perform at the second annualOxnard College Multicultural Arts Day. 

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Associate in Arts 

Associate in Science Degree 

Basic Requirements 

1. Units: Complete 60 degree-applicable units of collegelevel work. 
2. Scholarship: A cumulative Grade Point Average(GPA) of not less than 2.0 (C) for all college levelwork attempted. 
3. Competency: Demonstrated competency in reading,
written expression, and mathematics as follows: 
Language and Rationality 

Written Expression - Minimum competency in writingis satisfied by completion of the requirements for theAssociate Degree, including 3 units from Area D1:
English Composition. 

Reading - Minimum competency in reading is satisfiedby completion of the requirements for the AssociateDegree, including 6 units from Area D: Language andRationality. 

Mathematics: minimum competency in mathematicsis satisfied by successful completion (A, B, C, orcredit) of a mathematics course in elementary algebra(or a higher mathematics course) which includesdemonstrated ability to: 

• Perform operations with polynomials; 
• Solve rational equations or quadratic equations; 
• Perform operations with real numbers; 
• Solve linear equations and inequalities of onevariable; 
• Solve problems containing ratios; 
• Solve equations containing proportions; and 
• Graph linear equations. 
Students will be advised to visit a counselor for 
information on options for meeting this Math requirement. 

4. General Education: Complete the general educationpattern as required for the Oxnard College (OC) major. 
5. Major: Completion of all of the courses required asspecified in the college catalog. The major courses canalso be counted to fulfill general education requirements. 
6. Residency: Completion of the last 12 semester units inresidence at the college granting the degree selectedfrom courses required for graduation, if in attendance atthe time of qualifying for graduation. If the studentdesignates a specific major, then at least 6 of the 12units must be selected from major courses. 
If not in attendance at the time of qualifying forgraduation, completion of 24 units in residence at thecolleges of the Ventura County Community Collegedistrict to include at least 12 semester units in residence 
at the college granting the degree, selected fromcourses required for graduation. If the student designates a specific major, then at least 6 of the 12 unitsmust be selected from major courses. 

The governing board may make exceptions to theresidency requirements in any instance in which it isdetermined that an injustice or hardship would otherwise be placed upon an individual student. 

Specific Major (A.A. or A.S.) 
General Education Requirements 

A. Natural Sciences—a minimum of 6 units 
1. One course in a Biological Science
2. One course in a Physical Science
B. Social and Behavioral Sciences—a minimum of 6 
units 
1. One course in American History and Institutions
2. One other course in Social and Behavioral Sciences 
C. Humanities—a minimum of 6 units 
1. One course in Fine or Performing Arts
2. One other course in Humanities 
D. Language and Rationality—a minimum of 6 units 
1. One course in English Composition
2. One course in Communication and AnalyticalThinking
E. Health/Physical Education—a minimum of two 
courses 
1. One course in Health Education 
2. One course in Physical Activity 
General Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree 
(A.A.) 
General Education Requirements 

In addition to the general education requirements listed forthe specific major A.A./A.S. degree, completion of at least12 additional units selected as follows: 9 units from the 
natural sciences and/or social and behavioral sciences and/orhumanities and/or language and rationality areas; and 3 unitsfrom the designated ethnic/women's studies course list (cannot be "double-counted"). Completion of the degree requiresa total of at least 36 units in the four areas as well as two 
courses from the health/physical education area. 

Transfer Students—General Liberal Arts and 
Sciences Degree (A.A.) 

All transfer students may earn a General Liberal Arts andSciences degree by doing one of the following: 

1. Completion of the college's General Liberal Arts andSciences AA degree pattern above; or,
2. Completion of at least 36 units of coursework selectedfrom the general education/breadth pattern of a transferinstitution plus the physical education/health requirements specified.
a. If the general education/breadth pattern of a transferinstitution requires fewer than 36 units, additionalcourses may be selected from courses required inpreparation for the student's selected major.
b. If the general education/breadth pattern of a transferinstitution and the units required for the transfermajor total fewer than 36 units, the student mustselect additional coursework from the approvedcourse lists of general education courses specifiedfor either the associate or the transfer degree.
c. At a minimum, general education courses mustinclude: natural sciences (3 units); social andbehavioral sciences (3 units); humanities (3 units);
courses in language and rationality from Englishcomposition (3 units) and from communication andanalytical thinking (3 units); one course in healtheducation and one course in physical activity; andone course from ethnic/women's studies whichcannot be "double-counted" to satisfy other generaleducation requirements above. 
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AA/AS REQUIREMENTS 2006-2007 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Completion of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college work with not less than a 2.00 GPAand completion of residence and competency requirements. Always check with your counselor for current information. 

AA/AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: The completion of at least 24 units of general education from A-Dplus PE/Health, in addition to those units used to satisfy the requirements for the major. 

A – NATURAL SCIENCES (a minimum of 6 units with one course from sections 1 and 2.) 
1. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE: ANAT R100, R100L; ANTH R101; BIOL R100, R100L, R101, R101L, R106, R106L, R120, R120L, 
R122, R122L, R130, R135, R135L, R140L, R145L, R150L, R170; BOT R100, R100L; MICR R100, R100L; MST R100, R100L 
R122, R122L, R175, R190, R195; PHSO R100, R100L; PSY R105 
2. PHYSICAL SCIENCE: AST R101, R101L; CHEM R100, R100L, R110, R112, R120, R122, R124L, R130, R132; GEOG R101, R101L 
R103; GEOL R101, R101L, R102, R103, R103L, R104, R105, R107, R110; MST R103, R103L, R160; PHYS R101, R101L, R102, 
R102L, R121, R122, R131, R132, R133; PHSC R170 
B – SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (a minimum of 6 units with one course from sections 1 and 2.) 
1. AMERICAN HISTORY/INSTITUTIONS: AAS R101; CHST R107; HIST R102, R103, R107, R108, R117, R121; POLS R100, R101, 
R102, R107 
2. SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE: AAS R101; AFAM R101; ANTH R102, R103, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R113, 
R114, R189B, R189C; BUS R110, R186; CD R102, R103, R106, R108, R130; CHST R101, R108, R114; ECON R100, R101, R102, 
R103; EDU R122; GEOG R102, R104; HIST R100A, R100B, R104, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R117, 
R118, R119, R120, R121; IDS R102, R150, R151; PHIL R109, R110, R114; POLS R100, R101, R102, R104, R105, R106, R107, 
R108, R189A; PSY R101, R102A, R102B, R104, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R130, R131; SOC R101, 
R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R118, R121, R122; TV R100 
C – HUMANITIES (a minimum of 6 units with one course from sections 1 and 2.) 
1. FINE ARTS: ART R100A, R101, R102, R103, R104A, R104B, R106A, R106B, R118, R150A, R152A, R152B, R152C, R189A; 
ENGL R112; MUS R101, R102A, R102B, R102C, R102D, R103A, R103B, R104, R105, R106, R107A, R107B, R107C, R107D, 
R110A, R115, R116, R119, R124, R189A; SPCH R104, R109; TV R102, R103, R104 
2. OTHER HUMANITIES: ASL R101, R102, R103, R104, R105; ENGL R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, 
R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R117, R118, R120, R123, R130, R131, R132, R150, R151, R152, R153, R154, R155, R156, 
R189A, R189D, R189H; HIST R100A, R100B, R105, R106, R109, R111, R117, R118, R119; IDS R101A, R101B, R110; JAPN 
R101, R102; PHIL R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R108, R110; SPAN R101, R101A, R101B, R102, R102A, R102B, R103, 
R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R117, R118; SPCH R101, R102, R104, R105, R108; TV R100, R105 
D – LANGUAGE & RATIONALITY (a minimum of 6 units with one course from sections 1 and 2.) 
1. ENGLISH COMPOSITION: BUS R104, R140; ENGL R096, R101, R102, R140 
2. COMMUNICATION/ANALYTIC THINKING: ANTH R115; BUS R062, R140; CS R110, R122, R128, R142, R144; ECON R103; 
ENGL R101, R102, R130; IDS R110; LIB R100; MATH R014, R023, R101, R102, R103, R105, R106, R115, R116, R118, R118A, 
R118B, R120, R121, R122, R125, R134, R139, R143; PG R101A, R101B, R102; PHIL R107, R111, R112, R121; PSY R103, R104; 
SPCH R101, R102, R104, R105, R107, R108, R111, R113; TV R105 
E – PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH (a minimum of 2 courses one course from section 1 and one course from section 2.) 
1. HEALTH EDUCATION: HED R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106 
2. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: All Physical Education activity courses; MST R120L 
F – WOMEN'S STUDIES/ETHNIC STUDIES (choose one course) – General Liberal Arts & Science Majors ONLY; not required 
for other degrees. 
AAS R101; AFAM R101; ANTH R105, R107, R109, R114, R189D; CD R107; CHST R101, R107, R108, R114; ENGL R109, R110, 
R112, R114, R117, R121, R122; HED R103; HIST R107, R108, R109, R112, R117, R120, R121; IDS R189C; MUS R189A; PSY 
R107, R110, R114; SOC R103, R104, R107, R108, R112; SPAN R107, R117; TV R117 
5/25/06 
G – FOR GENERAL LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE MAJORS ONLY (Select 9 additional units from Areas, A, B, C, D) 

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Guidelines for Additional Degrees 

Any college in the Ventura County Community CollegeDistrict will award an additional associate degree under thefollowing conditions: 

A. A student who has earned an associate degree at anyregionally accredited institution may earn an additionalassociate degree.
B. A student who holds a higher degree from any regionally accredited institution may earn an additionalassociate degree in a specific major.
C. General Education requirements earned for one degreemay be applied toward another degree.
D. A candidate for an additional degree must complete 12or more units of credit, in residence, concurrent with or 
after completion of requirements for the first associatedegree. In addition, a candidate must be in attendancein the semester during which graduation requirementsfor the additional degree are completed.
E. A student must complete all the required courses listedin the catalog for the specific majors. In the event thatunmet requirements for a specific major do not total 12units, a student must complete the remaining units fromelectives listed under the major or courses as approvedby the appropriate division.
F. In the case of degrees offering two or more options, astudent may earn an additional degree within the samefield by completing the requirements for that option(the additional degree) and all other requirementsspecified herein. 
Appeals to the above policy may be submitted on a petitionavailable in the Counseling Office for approval by the Executive Vice President of Student Learning. Waivers may begranted under extenuating circumstances or when there hasnot been sufficient opportunity to enroll in required courses. 

NOTE: Verification of extenuating circumstances, e.g., medical, should be attached to the petition. 

Continuous Enrollment 

A student remaining in continuous enrollment in regularsessions (fall and spring semesters; summer session notcounted), at one or more of the colleges of the VenturaCounty Community College District, or at any other regionally accredited college or university, may meet the VCCCDgraduation requirements in effect at the time of his or herentering or at any time thereafter. This applies only to graduation requirements and to remedial coursework. 

Continuous enrollment is defined as attendance in at least 
one semester each calendar year. Any academic record symbol entered on a transcript (A through F, CR, NC, I, IP, RD,
W) shall constitute enrollment or attendance. 

A student who has not maintained continuous enrollment is 
considered to be under new requirements unless the studentis granted a petition/waiver for extenuating circumstances.
This petition must be initiated by the student through acollege counselor and approved by the appropriate dean ordesignee. 

Students must be aware that other governing agencies impose more restrictive limitations concerning the definitionsof continuous enrollment or continuous attendance. Some 
agencies define continuous enrollment as remaining in attendance both fall and spring semesters. Some will not acceptselected academic record symbols (such as Ws). Those affected by more restrictive guidelines include students receivingfinancial aid and international students. 

Remedial Limitations 

The colleges of the Ventura County Community CollegeDistrict offer courses which are defined as remedial. "Remedial coursework" refers to pre-collegiate basic skills coursesin reading, writing, computation, learning skills, study skills,
and English as a second language which are designated bythe college district as not applicable to the associate degree.
Students enrolled in remedial courses will receive unit credit 
and will be awarded an academic record symbol on transcripts as defined under other academic policies. However,
the units earned in these remedial courses do not applytoward certificates of achievement or associate degrees. 

No student shall receive more than 30 semester units of credit 
for remedial coursework. This limitation of 30 units appliesto all remedial coursework completed at any of the campusesof the college district (Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura Colleges). It does not apply to remedial coursework completed atcolleges outside the district. Students transferring from othereducational institutions outside VCCCD shall be permittedto begin with a "clean slate" with regard to the remediallimitation. The 30-unit limit applies to all remedial courseworkattempted; however, in the event that some of these 30 unitsare substandard and a student successfully repeats one ormore courses in which substandard grades were earned, thenthe 30-unit limit would be modified by the application of thepolicy for course repetition. 

Students who exhaust the unit limitation shall be referred to 
appropriate adult non-credit educational services providedby adult schools or other appropriate local providers withwhich the colleges have an established referral agreement.
Such a student may, upon successful completion of appropriate"remedial coursework" or upon demonstration of skills levelswhich will reasonably assure success in college-level courses,
request reinstatement to proceed with college-levelcoursework. Procedures relating to dismissal andreinstatement are specified in the college catalog under policiesgoverning probation, dismissal, and reinstatement. Thepetition for this purpose, petition for continued enrollment orreadmission, is available in the Counseling Office. 

The following students are exempted from the limitation onremedial coursework: students enrolled in one or more courses 
of English as a second language; and/or students identifiedby one of the colleges as having a learning disability. 

Double Counting 

When a course required for a specific major is also on the listof approved general education courses, the course may beused to satisfy both major and general education requirements, if the student satisfies the minimum 18-unit requirementfor the major. 

Certificate Programs 

Oxnard College offers a variety of occupational programsleading to a Certificate of Achievement. These programs,
which may be completed in two years or less, prepare graduates for career opportunities in the community in skilled orsemiprofessional occupations. 

A number of these programs can be completed in two semesters. The attainment of a “C” (2.0) average for all certificateprogram work is required for a certificate, and all can becounted toward a degree as well as the certificate. 

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Certificate programs are developed by the college in closecooperation with employers and industry advisory committees. The courses are reviewed on a continuing basis toensure currency of content and local employer and industrytraining needs. In addition, the advisory committees makerecommendations on equipment and materials for each program to provide state-of-the-art education for students. 

Many students combine work toward a certificate with workleading to an associate degree. 

Specific requirements are as follows: 

Certificates of Achievement 

A Certificate of Achievement will be granted in specificvocational areas to any student who meets the followingrequirements: 

1. Scholarship—A cumulative grade point average of notless than 2.0 in all college and university work attempted.
2. Major—Completion of all courses required in acurriculum specified in this college catalog.
3. Residence—Completion of at least 12 semester units inresidence at the college granting the certificate.
4. Application for Certificate—The student must file a 
formal written application in the Counseling Office.
Work counted toward the granting of a certificate byone college cannot be used at another college for aduplicate certificate. 
Certificates of Completion 

Instructional divisions may award Certificates of Completion to students who have satisfactorily completed a course ora sequence of courses designed to lead them to specific typesof employment or to an upgrading of skills. 

See page 43, 44 for a list of the certificates offered byOxnard College. 
Curriculum Patterns 

The Curriculum Patterns are designed to help students plan aprogram which will prepare them for gainful employment ina wide variety of careers. These programs have been designed to assist in upgrading persons already employed inbusiness, industry, or governments, or those preparing foremployment who desire to take all their course work inspecialized pre-employment programs. 

Students planning to transfer should contact the CounselingOffice for general information regarding transfer requirements at the various state colleges and universities. 

These programs have been designed to provide flexibility forthe students and may be used three different ways: 

1. A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded a student 
who completes at least 18 units in a curriculum. Thisshould include all of the “Required Courses” and anadditional number of courses from the “Electives” list 
to complete the total required of at least 18 units.
Maintenance of a 2.0 grade point average in thespecified courses is required. The major completed isprinted on the certificate.
2. The major for an Associate in Science degree isfulfilled upon completion of at least 18 units in acurriculum. This should include all of the “RequiredCourses” and a number of courses from the “Electives” 
list to complete the total required of at least 18 units. 
The major completed is printed on the Associate inScience degree. (See Associate in Science degreerequirements.)

3. The major for an Associate in Arts degree is fulfilledupon completion of 18 units in a curriculum. Thisshould include 9 units from the “Required Courses”
and 9 units from the “Electives” list to complete thetotal required units of 18. 
General Liberal Arts and Sciences Major*+ 
Required Courses: Units 

A. Natural Sciences 6 
Biological Science (one course)
Physical Science (one course)
B. Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 
American History and Institutions (one course)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one other course)
C. Humanities 6 
Fine or Performing Arts (one course)
Humanities (one other course)
D. Language and Rationality 6 
English Composition (one course)
Communication and Analytical Thinking (one course)
E. Health/Physical Education (two courses)
Health Education (one course) 2-3 
Physical Activity (one course) .5-3 
F. Ethnic/Women’s Studies 3 
G. General Liberal Arts and Sciences 
(from A, B, C &/or D) 9 
38.5 -42 
*No Certificate of Achievement awarded. 
+Transfer Students 

All transfer students may earn a General Liberal Arts andSciences degree by completing one of the following patterns: 

1. Completion of the associate degree pattern specified
above; 
or 

2. Completion of at least 36 units of coursework selectedfrom the general education/breadth pattern of a transferinstitution, plus the physical education/health requirements specified.
a. If the general education/breadth pattern of a transferinstitution requires fewer than 36 units, additionalcourses may be selected from courses required inpreparation for the student's selected major.
b. If the general education/breadth pattern of a transferinstitution and the units required for the transfermajor total fewer than 36 units, the student mustselect additional coursework from the approvedcourse lists of general education courses specified foreither the associate or the transfer degree.
c. At a minimum, general education courses mustinclude: natural sciences (3 units); social andbehavioral sciences (3 units); humanities (3 units);
courses in language and rationality from Englishcomposition (3 units) and from communication andanalytical thinking (3 units); one course in healtheducation and one course in physical activity; andone course from ethnic/women's studies whichcannot be "double-counted" to satisfy other generaleducation requirements above. 
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Transfer Preparation 

Transferability of Courses 

Community colleges, including Oxnard College, offer curriculums paralleling the first two years of four-year Bachelor’sdegree (BA, BS) programs as well as those preparing for astudent’s employment at the completion of the Associatedegree. These categories are not mutually exclusive, however, as many courses included in occupational programs arealso transferable to four-year colleges. For this and otherreasons, the definition of a transfer course is somewhat 
complicated. 

Each four-year institution decides for itself on the acceptanceof courses from other colleges. In general, the policy, whetherliberal or restrictive, will apply equally to entrants fromcommunity colleges and from other four-year colleges withtwo exceptions. All four-year colleges impose a ceiling (between 60 and 70 units) on the acceptance of communitycollege credits, and all recognize that community collegesoffer remedial and vocational courses usually not intendedfor transfer. 

Oxnard College courses can be “transferable” in any one ofthe following ways: 

1. The course meets lower-division requirements in thefour-year college major.
2. The course applies to one of four-year collegegeneral education requirements. Oxnard offers the 
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum, the University of California Core Program, andthe California State University General EducationCertification Pattern. Students can also take classes that 
will fit into the general education patterns for individual four-year colleges, both public and private.
3. The course is acceptable as an elective at four-yearcolleges. Courses not accepted as major requirement ormeeting general education requirements may beaccepted as elective credit at four-year colleges. Theseunits will be applied to the total unit requirement forthe Bachelor’s degree.
4. The course is acceptable for subject credit only.
Courses accepted for subject credit only are not given

unit credit. 

Summary 

Generally speaking, the answer to the question “Is this coursetransferable?” depends on several reference points includingwhen did you take it, where did you take it, where do you planto transfer to and what purpose do you plan to use it for whenyou transfer? Reading the four-year catalogs, the transferguides in the Counseling Office and the Transfer Center, and/
or articulation agreements will be of assistance to the transferring student. 

Articulation Agreements 

Oxnard College has negotiated articulation agreements withmany of the four-year colleges, CSU, UC and private colleges within the state of California. An articulation guaranteesthe transfer of specific courses to special colleges. Theseagreements are available in Counseling and the TransferCenter. 

Transfer Center 

The Oxnard College Transfer Center, located in the LearningResources Center (LRC-1), links Oxnard with campuses ofthe University of California, the California State University,
and private colleges and universities. 

The Center provides current information on transfer programs and general education requirement information andadvising. In addition, the Center has university and collegerepresentatives on campus to assist you in making successfultransfer plans by offering to help with admissions procedures, program planning, financial aids, housing, transcriptevaluations, and more. 

Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAGs) Programs 

The Colleges of Ventura County Community College District have secured partnerships with several four-yearinstitutions, providing qualified students with guaranteedadmission, once specified general education requirementsare met. Typically, TAG students need to earn a minimumnumber of transferable units, need to be general educationcertified and need to have met all lower-division preparationfor the student's chosen major. In addition, students typicallyneed to attain an average GPA of at least 2.60 with notransferable course having a grade lower than a "C". Eachfour-year institution has its own set of specific criteria,
including if there is a limit on which majors are acceptable aspart of the existing TAG program. 

Currently, Oxnard College students can explore TAG Programs with Northridge (CSUN) as well as with University ofCalifornia at Riverside, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz and 
Cal Lutheran University. A counselor can help students takeadvantage of these transfer opportunities by clarifying eachtransfer institution's requirements and deadlines and by initiating appropriate paperwork. Call (805) 986-5816 or (805)
986-5837 to make a counseling appointment. 

General Education Breadth Requirements for 
Four-Year Colleges 

This section contains specific requirements of lower-division General Education courses that can be completed atOxnard College prior to transfer to the four-year collegeswhere the majority of Oxnard College students transfer. If aninstitution is not mentioned here, students should contact a 
counselor for information about the GE requirements. 

Intersegmental General Education Transfer 
Curriculum (IGETC) 

Students also have the option of taking courses that willsatisfy the GE requirements of the transfer college to whichthe student plans to transfer. In some major fields studentswill find that fulfilling the IGETC or CSU Certification willplace them at a disadvantage. 

The IGETC 2006-2007 Certification Plan appears on page53. 
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California State University General Education 
Transfer Certification 

Students who are specifically planning to transfer to one ofthe 23 CSU campuses may choose to complete the CSU G.E.
Transfer Certification Pattern either on a partial or full basis.
The CSU G.E. Certification is an official agreement betweenOxnard College and all California State Universities whichpermits a student to complete his/her lower-division generaleducation requirements prior to transferring. Students will besubject to the same upper-division general requirements asstudents who started at CSU as freshmen. This is another 
option, not a requirement. 

The OC/CSU General Education Certification Pattern is onthe following page. 
Transfer General Education Requirements 
Admissions Information 
California State University System 

The California State University and College system has agreedto accept those courses classified by each community collegeas transferable. All Oxnard College (OC) R100-level coursesare transferable to the CSU system. 

These courses will be accepted for unit credit at the CSUcolleges and universities. How they will be applied at thecollege or university depends on other agreements madebetween OC and that college. Students should consult acounselor and the specific agreements regarding the collegeof their choice. A maximum of 70 semester units (105 quarterunits) can be transferred for credit toward a degree at a seniorinstitution. 

Students who were eligible to enter a state university ongraduation from high school may transfer at any time with a

2.0 grade point average or higher in all acceptable collegework attempted at a community college. This eligibility fromhigh school is based upon a combination of the grade pointaverage of work completed in the last three years of highschool (excluding Physical Education and Military Science)
and the SAT total or the ACT composite score. 
Effective fall 1984 and thereafter, students NOT admissible 
on high school graduation must complete at a communitycollege a minimum of 60 baccalaureate degree level semesterunits with a 2.0 grade point average. The state colleges anduniversities have instituted new graduation requirements inEnglish and Math. Students are advised to check with thesenior institution to which they are planning to transferconcerning these new graduation requirements. Oxnard College counselors are available to assist in understanding thesenew requirements. Students must demonstrate competencyin writing skills as a baccalaureate requirement for graduation. 

Transfer Admission Requirements to: 
California State University 

1. Students who have completed fewer than 60 transferablesemester units must have a grade point average of 2.0 (C) orbetter in all transferable units attempted, be in good standingat the last college attended and meet any of the following 
eligibility standards:
A. Transfer based on current admission criteria: Applicantmeets the freshman admission requirements in effect for 
the term for which the application is being made; or 
B. Transfer based on high school eligibility: Applicant waseligible as freshman at the time of high school graduationand has been in continuous attendance in an accredited 
college since high school graduation; or
C. Transfer based on making up missing subjects: Applicant had a qualifiable eligibility index at the time of highschool graduation and has made up any of the missingcollege preparatory subjects with a grade of C or better,
and has been in continuous attendance in an accredited 
college since high school graduation.
2. Transfer applicants with 60 or more transferable semesterunits must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 orbetter (2.4 for nonresidents) in transferable units attempted,
be in good standing at the last college or university attended 
and meet any of the following standards:
A. Complete all subject requirements in effect at the time ofhigh school graduation (both high school and collegecourse work may be used to meet the college preparatory 
course requirements), or
B. Complete with a grade of C or better in each course aminimum of 30 semester units selected from courses in 
English, arts and humanities, social science, science andmathematics or at least equivalent level to courses thatmeet CSU General Education, Breadth or IntersegmentalGeneral Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements. All CSU general education requirements incommunication in the English language (at least 9 semester units) and in mathematics (usually 3 semester units)
must be completed as part of the 30-semester unit requirement. The remainder of the units can be selectedfrom any of the designated areas. 
General Education Requirements for the 
Bachelor’s Degree at the California State 
Universities and Colleges 

The California Code of Regulations, Title V, relating to theState University and College general education breadth requirements, authorizes Oxnard College to present to studentsa maximum 39 unit pattern of general education courseswhich is acceptable for the Bachelor’s degree requirementsat the state university. 

Certification is an official agreement between Oxnard College and all California State Universities which protectstransfer students who have completed appropriate GeneralEducation requirements. Students will complete nine additional upper-division units of general education at the CSUinstitution upon transferring as a junior. 

Students are not required to follow Oxnard College’s patternof area units in order to satisfy the requirements at the CSUcampus to which they transfer. 

General Transfer Information 

Complete Certification 

Students who complete 39 units, of which 30 units must be inCategories B, C, D, will be fully certified to any of the 23CSU campuses as having fulfilled the General Educationrequirement. The following colleges have additional GErequirements (check with a counselor for further information): CSU Bakersfield, CSU Chico, CSU East Bay, CSUFullerton, CSU Humboldt, CSU Pomona, CSU Sacramento, 
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California State University (CSU) 2006 - 2007
TRANSFER GENERAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION PLAN


Students transferring to a California State University are permitted to complete their lower division general education transfer coursesby completing the plan of courses listed below. In addition a transfer student will have pre-major transfer courses to complete. Lowerdivision pre-major courses can also be used as general education courses. Check with your counselor for updated information. 

AREA A – Communication & Critical Thinking (Choose onecourse from each group. Grades lower than “C” are not accepted in 
Area A.) 
Group 1: Oral Communication: SPCH R101, R102, R104, 
R111 
Group 2: Written Communication: ENGL R101 
Group 3: Critical Thinking: ENGL R102; IDS R110; PHIL R107, 
R111, R112, R121; SPCH R107 
Group 1: Anthropology & Archaeology: AFAM R101; ANTH 
R102, R103, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R113, 
R114, R189B, R189C; SOC R104 
Group 2: Economics: ECON R100, R101, R102 
Group 3: Ethnic Studies: AAS R101; AFAM R101; ANTH 
R107, R114, R189D; CD R107; CHST R101, R107, R108, 
R114; ENGL R109, R114, R117, R121, R122; HIST R107, 
R108, R109, R121; MUS R189A; PSY R114; SOC R103, 
R107, R108; SPAN R107; THA R127 
Group 4: Gender Studies: ANTH R105; ENGL R110; HED 
R103; HIST R112, R117; PSY R110; SOC R112 
Group 5: Geography: GEOG R102, R104; HIST R104 
Group 6: History: AAS R101; CHST R107; HIST R100A, 
R100B, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, 
R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R117, R118, 
R119, R120, R121; SOC R112 
Group 7: Interdisciplinary, Social, or Behavioral Science: 
BUS R186; CHST R108; IDS R101A R101B, R102, R110; 
JOUR R100, R186; SOC R105, R108 
Group 8: Political Science, Government, Legal Institutions: 
POLS R100, R101, R102, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, 
R189A 
Group 9: Psychology: CHST R114; PSY R101, R104, R106, 
R107, R108, R110, R114, R130, R131; SOC R104, R113 
AREA B – Physical Universe & It’s Life Forms (Choose one course 
from each group. Grades lower than “C” are not accepted in Group 4.) 
Group 1: Physical Science: AST R101; CHEM R100, R110, 
R112, R120; GEOG R101, R103; GEOL R101, R102, R103, 
R104, R105, R107, R110; MST R103; PHYS R101, R102, 
R121, R122, R131; PHSC R170 
Group 2: Life Science: ANAT R100; ANTH R101; BIOL R100, 
R101, R106, R120, R130, R135; BOT R100; MICR R100; 
MST R100; PHSO R100; PSY R105 
Group 3: Lab Experience: ANAT R100L; AST R101L; BIOL 
R100L, R101L, R106L, R120L, R135L; BOT R100L; CHEM 
R100L, R110, R112, R120; GEOG R101L; GEOL R101L, 
R103L, R106A; MICR R100L; MST R100L, R103L; PHSO 
R100L; PHYS R101, R102, R121, R122, R131; PHSC R170 
Group 4: Math: MATH R102, R103, R105, R106, R115, R116, 
R118, R120, R121, R122, R125, R134, R143; PSY R103 
AREA C – Arts, Literature, Philosophy and Foreign Language(One course from C1, one course from C2 and one course from 
either C1 or 2) 
Group 1: Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater): ART R100A, 
R101, R102, R103, R118, R157B; ENGL R119, R130; MUS 
R101, R102A, R102B, R102C, R102D, R103A, R103B, R104, 
R105, R106, R110A, R116, R119, R120, R121, R124, R125, 
R189A; SPAN R118; THA R101, R102A, R105, R106, R107, 
R103A, R103B, R127; TV R105 
Group 2: Humanities (Literature, Philosophy, Foreign 
Language): ART R108A; ASL R101, R103, R104; ENGL 
R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, 
R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R117, R118, R119, 
R120, R121, R122, R123, R131, R132, R150, R151, R152, 
R153, R154, R155, R156, R189A, R189D; HIST R100A, 
R100B, R108, R119, R120; JAPN R101, R102; PHIL R101, 
R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R108, R109, R110, R114; 
SOC R114; SPAN R101, R101A, R101B, R102, R102A, 
R102B, R103, R104, R108, R117, R120; SPCH R105 
AREA E – Lifelong Understanding & Self-Development (3 units 
are required. Only one unit can be applied from P.E. activity 
courses or MST R120L.) 
ART R104A, R106A, R150A, R157A; CD R130; HED R101, 
R102, R103, R104, R105; MST R120, R120L; MUS R107A, 
R108, R110A, R112, R114, R117; PG R101A, R102; PE R100, 
R101, R102A, R102B, R103, R104, R105, R115, R116A, 
R116B, R118A, R118B, R119A, R119B, R124, R130, R131A, 
R133A, R136, R138, R140A, R140B, R141A, R141B, R142, 
R143, R146A, R146B, R147, R148, R149, R150, R151, R152, 
R153, R154, R155A, R155B, R156A, R156B, R159A, R159B, 
R160, R161A, R161B, R163, R165, R166, R167, R168, R169, 
R170, R171, R172, R173, R174, R175, R177; PSY R101, 
R102A, R107, R108, R109, R112, R113, R130; SOC R104, 
R105, R106 
In addition to CSU GE certification, the CSU universities require 
one course in American History and one course in American 
Government. The following courses will meet the requirements 
and will also allow these courses to double count for Area D. 
Additional combinations are pending approval. See ASSIST or 
the Counseling Office. 
U.S. History: CHST R107; HIST R102, R103, R107, R108, R117 
U.S. Government: POLS R100, R101, R102, R107 
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AREA D – Social, Political, and Economic Institutions & Behavior: 
Historical Background. Choose one course from three different 
groups. (One course in US History and one in US Government 
is a CSU graduation requirement.) 
Group 0: Sociology & Criminology: CHST R108; HIST R112; 
PSY R106, R107; SOC R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, 
R106, R107, R108, R109, R111, R112, R113, R115, R116, 
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Partial Certification 

It is possible to complete separately any of the first four areasor sections at Oxnard College and receive partial certificationin each of those areas; it will be necessary to complete theremaining areas after transferring, as defined by the catalogof the transfer school. 

Certified Courses 

Courses completed at other colleges may be applicable toward meeting these Oxnard College requirements; appropriatecourses completed at Ventura College and Moorpark College are applicable. If you have completed college coursesoutside this district, consult your counselor and the catalog ofthe four-year school you plan to attend since the GE requirements listed here may not be applicable. 

Course Restrictions 

While a course may satisfy more than one general educationgroup and/or area requirement, it shall not be counted morethan once and any excess units in one area shall not apply toanother area. 

Use of Major Courses 

Courses taken in preparation for a student’s major generallymay not be used to fulfill GE requirements. In conjunctionwith general education requirements, students will completepreparation courses for their transfer major. Counselors areavailable to provide accurate information regarding pre-
major courses and certification procedures. The combinationof general education units plus the units for pre-majorpreparation usually amounts to 60-70 units; the completionof 60 transferable units qualifies students for “junior”-levelstanding upon transferring. 

Additional Requirements 

Students are advised to consult their counselor and the catalog of the state college or university which they plan to attendfor requirements unique to that school. (Example: Completion of Social Sciences section may not satisfy History andInstitutions requirements.) Additional courses are requiredfor preparation for a major and/or as electives. 

Transfer Courses 

The approved transfer lists in this section designate courseswhich may be used to meet GE requirements; they are not acomplete listing of all courses which transfer to CSU. Transferability of courses may be checked in the CounselingOffice and the Transfer Center. 

Other Colleges 

Students who plan to attend one of the campuses of theUniversity of California or a private or out-of-state schoolshould consult a counselor and the catalog of the particularschool to determine the course work needed to meet GE 
requirements of that institution. While many of the courseslisted transfer to UC and other institutions, they do notnecessarily satisfy the GE requirements. 

Transcripts 

You must make a written request of the Office of Admissionsand Records to forward your transcript. Oxnard College cansend official transcripts of work completed only at this college. You must request transcripts of work completed at anyother colleges to be sent to the transfer institution. 

Associate Degree 

Although it is not necessary for you to complete an associatedegree in order to transfer to a four-year school, many of thecourses taken to satisfy associate degree requirements aretransferable and, in many cases, may be used to meet transferGE requirements. 

More Information 

If you have any questions, check with a counselor. 

Intersegmental General Education Transfer 
Curriculum 

The Intersegmental Committee of the Academic Senatesapproved the Intersegmental General Education TransferCurriculum which was implemented in Fall 1991. The IGETC is a series of courses that community college studentscan use to satisfy lower-division general education requirements at any CSU or UC campus. The IGETC provides anoption to the California State University General EducationRequirements. 

The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculumpermits a student to transfer from a community college to acampus in either the California State University or the University of California system without the need, after transfer,
to take additional lower-division general education coursesto satisfy campus GE requirements. 

Completion of the IGETC is not a requirement for transfer toCSU or UC, nor is it the only way to fulfill the lower-divisiongeneral education requirements of CSU or UC prior to transfer. 

The IGETC 2006-2007 Certification Plan is on the following 
page. 
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Graduation 

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Oxnard College
University of California and California State University
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
IGETC 2006-2007 CERTIFICATION PLAN
Check with your counselor for updated information to the IGETC Certification Plan.


1. English Communication (CSU – Complete groups A, B, and C. UC – Complete groups A and B.) 1 course, minimum 3 semester units 
(4 - 5 quarter units.) 
A. English Composition: ENGL R101. 
B. Critical Thinking–English Composition: 1 course, 3 semester units (4 - 5 quarter units.) ENGL R102; PHIL R111 
C. Oral Communication (CSU Requirement only): 1 course, 3 semester units. SPCH R101, R102, R111 
2. Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning (One course, minimum 3 semester units (4 - 5 quarter units.) 
MATH R103, R105, R106, R115, R118, R118B, R120, R121, R122, R125, R134, R143 
3. Arts & Humanities (At least 3 courses, with at least one course from the Arts and one course from the Humanities, 9 semester units 
(12 - 15 quarter units.) 
A. Arts: ART R100A, R101, R102, R103, R118; MUS R101, R102A, R102B, R102C, R102D, R103A, R103B, R104, R105, R116, R119, 
R189A; SPAN R118; THA R101, R103A, R103B, R105, R106, R107, R127 
B. Humanities: ANTH R105, R107, R108, R109, R110, R113, R189C; ENGL R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, 
R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R117, R118, R119, R121, R122, R123, R131, R132, R150, R151, R152, R153, R154, R155, R156; 
HIST R100A, R100B, R105, R106, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R118, R119; IDS R101A, R101B, R102; 
JOUR R100; PHIL R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R108, R109, R110, R114; PSY R107; SPAN R103, R104, R107, R117; 
SOC R104, R112, R114; SPCH R105 
4. Social & Behavioral Sciences At least three courses from at least 2 disciplines or an interdisciplinary sequence; 9 semester units 
(12 - 15 quarter units) 
A. Anthropology and Archaeology: AFAM R101; ANTH R102, R103, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R113, R114, R115, 
R189C 
B. Economics: ECON R100, R101, R102 
C. Ethnic Studies: AAS R101; AFAM R101; ANTH R114; CHST R101, R107, R108, R114; HIST R107; PSY R114; SOC R108 
E. Geography: GEOG R102, R104 
F. History: CHST R107; HIST R100A, R100B, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, 
R115, R116, R117, R118, R119, R120, R121; SOC R112 
G. Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences: IDS R101A, R101B, R102, R110 
H. Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions: POLS R100, R101, R102, R104, R105, R106, R108 
I. Psychology: PSY R101, R104, R106, R107, R108, R110, R114, R130, R131; SOC R104, R113 
J. Sociology & Criminology: BUS R186; CHST R108, R114; CD R102, R106; HIST R112; JOUR R100, R189; PHIL R114; PSY R107; 
SOC R101, R102, R103, R104, R106, R107, R108, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R121 
5. Physical & Biological Sciences (At least 2 courses, one Physical Science course and one Biological Science course; one of which 
must include a laboratory corresponding to selected lecture (circle appropriate laboratory); 7 - 9 semester units (9 - 12 quarter units). 
A. Physical Science: AST R101, R101L; CHEM R100, R110, R112, R120, R122, R130, R132; GEOG R101, R101L, R103; GEOL R101, 
R101L, R102, R103, R103L, R105, R107, R110; MST R103, R103L; PHYS R101, R102, R121, R122, R131, R132, R133; PHSC R170 
B. Biological Science: ANAT R100, R100L; ANTH R101; BIOL R100, R100L, R101, R101L, R106, R106L, R120, R120L, R122, 
R122L, R130, R135, R135L; BOT R100, R100L; MICR R100, R100L; MST R100, R100L; PHSO R100, R100L; PSY R105 
6. Languages other than English. (UC requirement only.) Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the same 
language with a C or better or complete one of the following courses with a C or better: ASL R101, R102, R103, R104, R105; JAPN 
R101, R102; SPAN R101, R101A and R101B, R105 
CSU graduation requirement in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals (not part of IGETC; may be completed prior to transfer.) 
Additional combinations are pending approval. See ASSIST or the Counseling Office. 
6 units, one course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2. Group 1- POLS R100, R101, R102, R107. Group 2 -AAS R101, 
CHST R107, HIST R102, R103, R107, R108, R117. 
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Transfer Admission Requirements to: 

University of California 

The following information refers to minimum eligibilityrequirements. It is important that students try to make themselves competitive to the UC system to have the best chanceat being admitted to the campus and major of their choice.
Meeting minimum eligibility does not guarantee admission. 

1. Students who were eligible for the University of California from high school are eligible if they have a collegegrade point average of at least a 2.0 in transferablecollege courses.
2. Students who met the Scholarship Requirement but whodid not complete all the Subject Requirements must takeappropriate college courses in the missing subjects andearn a C or better in each course as well as an overall C 
average (2.0) in transferable courses.
3. Students who met the Scholarship Requirement but notthe Examination Requirement must complete a minimumof 12 semester units of transferable work and earn an 
overall C average (2.0) in all transferable collegecoursework completed.
4. Students who were not eligible for the University ofCalifornia from high school because they did not meetthe Scholarship Requirement must:
(a) Complete 60 transferable units with a grade pointaverage of at least 2.4, and 
(b) Complete the following course pattern, earning atleast a C (2.0) or better in each course: 
• two transferable college courses in English
Composition;
and


• one transferable college course in mathematicalconcepts and quantitative reasoning; and 

• four transferable college courses (3 semester unitseach) chosen from at least two of the followingsubject areas: the arts and humanities, the social 
and behavioral sciences, the physical and biological sciences. 

Students who satisfy the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum prior to transferring to UC willautomatically satisfy option 4B above. 

The University of California System Transferable CourseList is on the following page. 
Out-of-State Schools 

The application and admission process to out-of-state publicor private schools varies with each school. Students shouldconsult their counselor and the Transfer Center for the specific college catalog. 

Private Colleges and Universities 

The application and admission process to private collegesand universities varies with each transfer school. Students 
should consult their counselor and the college catalog forspecific requirements. 

California Lutheran University General EducationRequirements are listed on page 57-58. 
A Scottish bagpipe brigadephoto by Cathy Garnica 
leads the "Procession of 
Cultures" at the second 
annual Oxnard CollegeMulticultural Arts Day. 

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University of California System 
2005-2006 Transfer Course Agreement 

The University of California system has reviewed Oxnard College courses and determined which courses will transfer to any oneof the campuses in the system. Students should consult a counselor for determination of how a course will be applied at aspecific campus. 

African-American Studies 
AFAM R101 
American Sign LanguageASL R101, R102, R103, R104, R105 
AnatomyANAT R100, R100L 
AnthropologyANTH R101, R102, R103, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R113, R114, R115, R189B, R189C 
Area Studies 
AS R102A-Z 
Art 
ART R100A, R101, R102, R103, R104A, R104B, R106A, R106B, R106C, R107A, R107B, R107C, R108A, R108B, 
R108C, R109A, R109B, R109C, R110A, R110B, R110C, R112A, R112B, R112C, R113A, R113B, R114A, R114B, 
R114C, R115A, R115B, R116A, R116B, R117A, R117B, R118, R123A, R123B, R124A, R124B, R124C, R125A, 
R125B, R125C, R126A, R126B, R126C, R127A, R127B, R127C, R128A, R128B, R128C, R129A, R129B, R129C, 
R150A, R150B, R151A, R151B, R152A, R152B, R152C, R153, R154A, R154B, R155, R156A, R156B, R157A, 
R157B, R189A 
Asian-American Studies 
AAS R101 
AstronomyAST R101, R101L 
BiologyBIOL R100, R100L, R101, R101L, R106, R106L, R120, R120L, R122, R122L, R130, R135, R135L 
BotanyBOT R100, R100L 
Business 
BUS R101A, R101B, R111A, R120, R121, R186 
ChemistryCHEM R100, R100L, R110, R112, R120, R122, R130, R132 
Chicano Studies 
CHST R101, R107, R108, R114 
Child DevelopmentCD R102, R106 
Computer Information SystemsCIS R100, R101, R110A, R110B, R110C, R111A, R112A, R112B, R114A, R114B 
Computer ScienceCS R110, R115, R122, R128, R142, R144 
Economics 
ECON R100, R101, R102 
EngineeringENGR R100, R105, R110, R115 
EnglishENGL R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, 
R117, R118, R121, R122, R123, R131, R132, R140, R150, R151, R152, R153, R154, R155, R156 
GeographyGEOG R101, R101L, R102, R103, R104 
GeologyGEOL R101, R101L, R102, R103, R103L, R105, R107, R110 

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University of California System (Cont.)


Health Education 
HED R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106 
HistoryHIST R100A, R100B, 102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, 
R116, R117, R118, R119, R120, R121 
Interdisciplinary StudiesIDS R101A, R101B, R102, R110 
JapaneseJAPN R101, R102 
Journalism 
JOUR R100, R186 
Library InstructionLIB R100 
Marine Studies 
MST R100, R100L, R103, R103L, R116, R116L 
Mathematics 
MATH R102, R103, R105, R106, R115, R118, R118A, R118B, R120, R121, R122, R125, R134, R143 
MicrobiologyMICR R100, R100L 
Music 
MUS R101, R102A, R102B, R102C, R102D, R103A, R103B, R104, R105, R106, R107A, R107B, R107C, R107D, 
R108, R110A, R110B, R110C, R110D, R111, R112, R114, R115, R116, R117, R118, R119, R120, R121, R124, 
R125, R189A 
PhilosophyPHIL R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R114, R121 
PhotographyPHOT R100 
Physical EducationPE R103, R104, R116A, R116B, R118A, R118B, R119A, R119B, R124, R131A, R133A, R183A, R183B, R184A, 
R184B, R185A, R185C, R185D 
Physical SciencePHSC R170 
PhysicsPHYS R101, R102, R121, R122, R131, R132, R133 
PhysiologyPHSO R100, R100L 
Political Science 
POLS R100, R101, R102, R104, R105, R106, R108, R189A 
PsychologyPSY R101, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R110, R114, R130, R131 
SociologySOC R101, R102, R103, R104, R106, R107, R108, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R121 
SpanishSPAN R101, R101A, R101B, R102, R102A, R102B, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R117, R118 
SpeechSPCH R101, R102, R104, R105, R107, R109, R111, R113 
Theatre Arts 
THA R101, R102A, R102B, R103A, R103B, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110A, R110B, R110C, 
R110D, R112, R115, R120A, R120B, R121A, R121B, R122, R127 
Some restrictions on units may apply; see a counselor. 

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California Lutheran University
General Education Requirements


Cal Lutheran accepts IGETC certification for either CSU or UC. Students must be IGETC certified with prior to enrollingat Cal Lutheran in order to get credit for IGETC certification. Students with IGETC certification will have their remaininggeneral education courses at Cal Lutheran waived except speech, foreign language, and religion. Students with IGETCcertification must also meet Cal Lutheran's GPA requirement. Cal Lutheran will need proof of the student's IGETCcertification. 
Area I. Proficiencies 
A. Written Communication 
1. Freshman English. One course with a grade of C or higher.
ENGL R101 
2. Writing-intensive courses; one upper division. 
B. Oral Communication 
1. One course or passing score on the Oral Communication Proficiency Test to be taken at CLU (no credit given).
SPCH R101, R102, R105, R109 
C. Foreign Language1. Two sequential courses in one foreign language or successful completion of a foreign language course at the secondsemester level. 
ASL R101, R102, R103, R104, R105; JAPN R101, R102; SPAN R101, R101A, R101B, R102, R102A, R102B, 
R103, R104 
OR Score on the CLU Foreign Language Placement Test indicating proficiency at the second semester level. 
D. Mathematical Reasoning1. College level math course or qualifying score on the CLU Math Placement Test. MATH R014 is required foradmission but units will not transfer. 
MATH R101, R102, R103, R105, R106, R115, R116, R118, R118A, R118B, R120, R121, R122, R125, R134, 
R143 
Area II. Perspectives 
A. Humanities 
1. History—one courseHIST R100A, R100B, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, 
R115, R116, R117, R118, R119, R120, R121 
2. Literature—one course 
ENGL R102, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R117, R118, 
R121, R122, R123, R150, R151, R152, R153, R154, R155, R156, R189D; SPAN R117 
3. Philosophy—one coursePHIL R101, R102, R105, R106, R107, R108, R111, R112, R114, R121 
B. Natural Sciences 
1. Two courses from different disciplines, each with lab componentsANTH R101; ANAT R100, R100L; AST R101, R101L; BIOL R101, R101L, R106, R106L, R116, R116L, R120; 
R120L, R122, R122L, R130, R135, R135L; BOT R100, R100L; CHEM R100, R100L, R110, R112, R120, R122, 
R130, R132; GEOG R101, R101L, R103, R104; GEOL R101, R101L, R102, R103, R103L, R104, R105, R107, 
R110; MST R103, R103L, R116, R116L; MICR R100, R100L; PHYS R101, R102, R121, R122, R131, R132, 
R133; PHSO R100, R100L; PHSC R170 
Transfers with 58 or more transferable units upon enrollment at CLU only need one lab. 
C. Social Sciences 
1. Two courses from different disciplinesANTH R102, R105, R106; CHST R108, R114; ECON R101, R102; GEOG R102; POLS R100, R101, R102, 
R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R189A; PSY R101, R102A, R102B, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, 
R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R130, R131; SOC R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, 
R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R118 

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General Education Requirements (Cont.) 

D. Visual and Performing Arts1. Two courses, one of which must include participation in one of the visual or performing arts, and only one of whichmay be a one-credit course.
ART R100A, R101, R102, R103, R104A, R104B, R105A, R105B, R106A, R106B, R106C, R107A, R107B, 
R107C, R108A, R108B, R108C, R109A, R109B, R109C, R110A, R110B, R110C, R112A, R112B, R112C, 
R113A, R113B, R114A, R114B, R114C, R123A, R123B, R123C, R124A, R124B, R124C, R125A, R125B, 
R125C, R126A, R126B, R126C, R127A, R127B, R127C, R128A, R128B, R128C, R129A, R129B, R129C, 
R150A, R150B, R151A, R151B, R152A, R152B, R152C, R155, R156A, R156B, R157A, R157B; MUS R101, 
R103A, R103B, R104, R105, R106, R107A, R107B, R107C, R107D, R108, R110A, R110B, R110C, R110D, 
R111, R112, R114, R115, R116, R117, R118, R119, R120, R121, R125, R189A 
E. Health and Well-Being1. HED R102 
2. Two activity courses3. A second PE activity course or a course in health and well-being.
A second PE activity course or HED R101-R105 
NOTE: Any student over the age of 25 at entrance will have the Health and Well-Being requirement waived. 
Area III. Cultures and Civilization 
A. Global Studies: “The World and the West” 
1. One year-long course. This course sequence may also be used to meet a Perspectives requirement.
No Oxnard College equivalent available. However, this requirement is waived for those students entering with 28 ormore units. 
B. U.S Diversity*
1. One course. This course may also be used to meet a Perspectives requirement.
AAS R101; ANTH R114; CHST R101, R107, R108, R114; ENGL R121, R122; HIST R107, R108, R112, R120; 
SOC R103, R107, R108, R112; SPAN R107, R117 
Area IV. Integrated Studies 
A. Freshman Cluster* 
1. One cluster 
No Oxnard College equivalent available. However, this requirement will be waived for those students who havecompleted ENGL R101 before transferring, or have completed over 28 transferable units. 
B. Integrated Studies Capstone*
1. One upper-division course available at CLU.
No Oxnard College equivalent. 
*The courses marked with an asterisk are not additional course requirements. They are content requirements which must bemet through selection of courses which also meet major, elective or other core requirements. 
General Transfer Information 
1. A maximum of 70 semester credits may be transferred from a community college.
2. Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit courses may not be used to meet general education or major requirements.
3. Both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees are offered.
4. Most majors require at least 32 credits with 20-24 credits at the upper division (junior/senior) level. Consult the CLUcatalog for specific departmental requirements.
5. A personal preliminary transfer evaluation may be provided by contacting the Director of Transfer Programs at (805)
493-3135. 
6. Courses which are technical, vocational, or “personal enrichment” in nature are not transferable.
7. Courses that are transferable but do not meet Cal Lutheran's general education or major requirements will be creditedas elective courses, and will be counted toward the total number of units needed for graduation. 

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CALIFORNIA ARTICULATION NUMBER SYSTEM
2003-2004


The California Articulation Number (CAN) System is a statewide numbering system independent from course numbers assignedby local colleges. A CAN number signals that participating California colleges and universities have determined that coursesoffered by other campuses are equivalent in content and scope to courses offered on their own campuses, regardless of theirunique titles or local identifying numbers. Thus, if a schedule of classes or catalog lists a course bearing a CAN number, studentson one campus can be assured that it will be accepted in lieu of the comparable CAN course noted in the catalog or schedule of 
classes of another campus. For example, CAN ECON 2 on one campus will be accepted as meeting the requirement of thedesignated CAN ECON 2 course on other participating community college or university campuses. 

The CAN numbering system is obviously useful for students attending more than one community college and is applied to manyof the transferable, lower division courses students needed as preparation for their intended major. Because these course 
requirements may change, however, and because courses are continually being redefined, qualified for or deleted from the CANdatabase, students should always check with their campus counselors, articulation officer, or the Transfer Center director todetermine how CAN-designated courses fit into their educational plans for transfer. 

Students should consult the ASSIST database at www.assist.org for specific information on course agreements. The collegestaff will help students interpret this information. 

CALIFORNIA OC CALIFORNIA OC 
ARTICULATION COURSE ARTICULATION COURSE 
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER 

CAN ANTH 2 ................................................. ANTH R101
CAN ANTH 4 ................................................. ANTH R102
CAN ANTH 6 ................................................. ANTH R103


CAN ART 2 ........................................................ ART R102
CAN ART 4 ........................................................ ART R103
CAN ART 6 ..................................................... ART R150A
CAN ART 8 ..................................................... ART R106A
CAN ART 10 ................................................... ART R108A
CAN ART 14 ................................................... ART R104A
CAN ART 24 ................................................... ART R126A
CAN ART SEQ A ................................... ART R102+R103


CAN BIOL 2 ..................................... BIOL R120 + R120L
CAN BIOL 10 ................................... ANAT R100+R100L
CAN BIOL 12 ................................... PHSO R100 +R100L
CAN BIOL 14 .................................. MICR R100 + R100L


CAN BUS 2 ..................................................... BUS R101A
CAN BUS 4 ......................................................BUS R101B
CAN BUS 8 ..................................................... BUS R111A
CAN BUS SEQ A .............................. BUS R101A+R101B


CAN CHEM 2 ................................................ CHEM R120
CAN CHEM 4 ................................................ CHEM R122


CAN DRAM 18 .................................................. THA R101


CAN ECON 2 .................................................. ECON R101
CAN ECON 4 .................................................. ECON R102


CAN ENGL 2 .................................................. ENGL R101
CAN ENGL 6 .................................................. ENGL R103
CAN ENGL SEQ A ............................. ENGL R101+R102
CAN ENGL SEQ C .............................. ENGL R107+R108


CAN GEOG 2 ................................................. GEOG R101
CAN GEOG 4 ................................................. GEOG R102


CAN GEOL 2 ..................................... GEOL R101+R101L
CAN GEOL 6 .................................................. GEOL R101


CAN HIST 2 ...................................................... HIST R105
CAN HIST 4 ...................................................... HIST R106
CAN HIST 8 ...................................................... HIST R102
CAN HIST 10 .................................................... HIST R103
CAN HIST SEQ A ................................. HIST R105+R106
CAN HIST SEQ B ................................. HIST R102+R103


CAN JOUR 2.................................................... JOUR R101
CAN JOUR 4.................................................... JOUR R100


CAN MATH 16 .............................. MATH R118A+R118B
CAN MATH 18 .............................................. MATH R120
CAN MATH 20 .............................................. MATH R121
CAN MATH 22 .............................................. MATH R122
CAN MATH 24 .............................................. MATH R143
CAN MATH 26 .............................................. MATH R134
CAN MATH 30 .............................................. MATH R106
CAN MATH SEQ C ................. MATH R120+R121+R122


CAN PHIL 2 ...................................................... PHIL R101


CAN PHYS 2 ................................................... PHYS R101
CAN PHYS 4 ................................................... PHYS R102
CAN PHYS SEQ A ............................... PHYS R101+R102


CAN PSY 2 .........................................................PSY R101
CAN PSY 8 .........................................................PSY R104


CAN SOC 2 ........................................................ SOC R101


CAN SPAN 8 ................................................... SPAN R103
CAN SPAN SEQ A ............................... SPAN R101+R102


CAN SPCH 4.................................................... SPCH R101


CAN STAT 2.................................................. MATH R105


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