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Graduation Requirements

Major and Area of Emphasis current or future, may be used by students to satisfy this
A minimum of 18 semester units must be concentrated in requirement even if that course first appears in a Catalog
a designated field of study, as outlined in one of the two- subsequent to the beginning of the student’s course of
year degree programs. All courses in the major or area of study.
emphasis must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better
(or a ‘P’ if the course is taken on a pass/no pass basis). General Education Structure
There are three options available for completing the
General Education Philosophy and Criteria Statements General Education requirements for the Associate Degree.
General education represents the breadth component of a Requirements for Option A, Option B, and Option C are as
liberal arts education as compared with the in-depth study follows:
required for a major. The purpose of this requirement is to
give students the opportunity to become acquainted with Option A – See next page
intellectual, social, and aesthetic perspectives that can form
the basis of an expanded plan for lifelong learning and Option B
enjoyment. In addition, it is designed to assist students in To satisfy the general education requirements for the
achieving an expanded context within which to explore Associate Degree, completion of Intersegmental General
their majors so as to enrich these specialized viewpoints. Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements
This philosophy is intrinsic to the development of the may be used in lieu of the Solano Community College
following basic educational abilities and skills: requirements listed in Option A.

• To improve the essential communication skills of Please see the IGETC requirements listed on the pages
speaking, writing, reading, and listening. entitled “Transfer to Four-Year Colleges and Universities.”
• To understand the heritage and culture of one’s
own society and the society of others. Cross-Cultural Studies Requirement
• To provide opportunities to gain information At least one of the following cross-cultural courses must be
which could aid students in making realistic career completed in order to use this option to fulfill the Solano
decisions. Community College general education requirement:
• To provide the opportunity for students to achieve
competence in mathematics and analytical thinking ART 012, CDFS 053, CINA 011, COMM 012, COUN 015,
appropriate to their needs. ENGL 036, HUMN 003, MUSC 013, PLSC 005, PYSC 007,
• To provide educational experiences for students to THEA 013.
gain understanding and appreciation in the basic
areas of knowledge: the social and behavioral Option C
sciences, the natural sciences, and the humanities To satisfy the general education requirements for the
which will provide an opportunity for cultural, Associate Degree, completion of the California State
intellectual and personal growth. University (CSU) general education 39-unit breadth
• To develop insight and knowledge in the area of pattern may be used in lieu of the requirements listed in
self-understanding. Option A or B. In order to use this option, these courses
• To develop the knowledge and understanding of must be completed with the grades required for admission
the rights, responsibilities and privileges involved to the CSU campuses. Please see a counselor for further
in becoming a participating citizen in a democratic information.
society.
• To develop an understanding of technological Please see the CSU GE requirements listed on the pages
developments and the effects these will have on entitled “Transfer to Four-Year Colleges and Universities.”
society today and in the future.
Cross-Cultural Studies Requirement
Cross-Cultural Studies Requirement At least one of the following cross-cultural courses must be
The general education requirement for an Associate completed in order to use this option to fulfill the Solano
Degree from Solano Community College includes a 3 unit Community College general education requirement:
Cross–Cultural Studies course. Courses that satisfy this
requirement are listed under “Area E.” Additional courses ART 012, CINA 011, COMM 012, COUN 015,
will be developed and added to the curriculum in the ENGL 036, HIST 037, HUMN 003, MUSC 013,
future; however, any Cross–Cultural Studies course, either PLSC 005, PYSC 007, THEA 013.

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