All Program Maps

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)*	Introduction to Statistics	2A	3
LIT 20	Survey of British Literature to 1776	3B & Major	3
Art	Arts GE Course	3A	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1B	4
LIT 21	British Literature from Blake to the Present	3B & Major	3
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1C	3
Social and Behavioral Science	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
English Major	English Major Prep Course	Major	3
Biological Science	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies GE Course	7	3
Literature	Literature Course for Major	Major	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
English Major	English Major Prep Course	Major	3
Social and Behavioral Science	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
Physical Science Lab	Science Lab GE Course	5C	1
Literature	Literature Course for Major	Major	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		2-3

Students can take Math 10 or other math course that meets the UC transfer math requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 200	Pathways to Success	1

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 241	Successful Business Plan	2
ENTR 242	Persuasive Presentations	2

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 200	Pathways to Success	1
ENTR 117	Social Media Marketing	3
ENTR 201	Creativity and Idea Generation	1

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 221	Money, Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs	2
ENTR 241	Success Business Plan	2

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 222	Business Structure and Legal Requirements	1
ENTR 160	Entrepreneurship: Managing Your Business	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENTR 223	Building the Entrepreneurial Team	2
ENTR 212	Market Validation and Research	1

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH 3A	Calculus I	B4	5
ENV 1	Introduction to Enviromental Studies	D	3
Arts	Arts GE Course	3A	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1C	3
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1B	4
CHEM 1A*	General Chemistry I	B1/B3 & Major	5
Social Science	Social Science GE Course	4	3

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
GEOG 1	Physical Geography	B1 & Major	3
GEOG 1 Lab	Physical Geography Lab	B3 & Major	1

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
BIO 80**	Integrated Biology: Organisms to Ecosystems	B2/B3 & Major	4
Physics 2A or 4A**	Introduction to Physics or General Physics	1B	4
Social Science	Social Science GE Course	4	3
Arts/Humanities	Arts or Humanities GE Course	3A or 3B	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
BIO 81**	Integrated Biology: From DNA to Organisms	B2/B3 & Major	4
Physics 2B or 4B**	Introduction to Physics or General Physics	5A/5C & Major	4
Statistics	Various Statistics Courses	B4 & Major	3
Transfer Elective	Transfer Elective Course (Courses 1-199)		1-3

Some CSUs may require or recommend a second semester of chemistry for admissions to their CSU campus.
Students can take Bio 80 & 81 or BIO 2, 5 & 16 as a set to meet the requirements for the Environmental Science AS-T degree. Please see a counselor to see what is your best option.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	1C	3-5
HIST 1 or 1H	History of World Civilizations to 1500	6 & Major	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	1
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1C & Major	4
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1B	3
HIST 2	History of World Civilizations Since 1500	5 & Major	3
Fine Arts	Fine Arts and Languages GE Course	7	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
HIST 10	Western Civilization: Beginnings to the Reformation	6 & Major	3
History Major	History Major Course from List A	Major	3
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
HIST 11	West and the World since the Renaissance	6 & Major	3
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	3
American Institutions	American Institutions GE Course	8	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
FILM 71 or 71H	Introduction to Film	6 & Major	3
Film Major	Film Major Course from List A	Major	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	2

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	1C	3-4
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1B	3
FILM 40	Mass Media and Society	Major	3
Film Major	Film Major Course from List A	Major	3
FILM 70	History of Film	6	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
DMA 70	Digital Video Production	Major	3
Film Major	Film Major Course from List A	Major	3
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3
Fine Arts	Fine Arts and Languages GE Course	7	3
Cultural Diversity	Cultural Diversity GE Course	5	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
Film Major	Film Major Course from List B	Major	3
Film Major	Film Major Course from List B	Major	3
American Institutions	American Institutions GE Course	8	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	3
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

This is only a sample academic plan for students interested in transferring to CSULB as a Film and Electronic Art major. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific education goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	A2	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
FILM 71	Introduction to Film	C2 & Major	3
Learning & Self Development	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	A1	3
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
FILM 40	Mass Media and Society	D	3
FILM 70	History of Film	C2 & Major	3
ART 20 or ARTH 26	Art Appreciation or Art History Survey II: Western	C1 & Major	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
DMA 70 or WR 15	Digital Video Production or Introduction to Screenwriting for Film/TV	Major	3
FILM 72/72H or FILM 75	Film and American Culture or Introduction to TV Studies (Recommended Electives)	C2	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
Physical Science Lab	Physical Science Lab	B3	1
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies GE Course	F	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
FILM 72/72H or FILM 75	Film and American Culture or Introduction to TV Studies (Recommended Electives)	C2	3
Life Science	Life Science GE Course	B2	3
Arts/Humanities	Arts or Humanities GE Course	C1 or C2	3
POLS C1000 (PS 1)	American Government	D	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ACCT 112.1	Spreadsheets I	1.5
ACCT 112.2	Spreadsheets II	1.5

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ACCT 1A	Financial Accounting	4

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ACCT 112.1	Spreadsheets I	1.5
ACCT 112.2	Spreadsheets II	1.5

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ACCT 1A	Financial Accounting	4

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ACCT 1B	Managerial Accounting	4

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area or Elective	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1C	3
ARTS	Arts IGETC GE Course	3A	3
COUN 12	Career Exploration and Life Planning	Elective	3
Elective	Transferable Elective	Elective	2

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area or Elective	Units
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1B	4
MATH*	Math IGETC GE Course	2	3
Humanities	Humanities IGETC GE Course	3B	3
Social Science	Social and Behavioral Sciences IGETC GE Course	4	3
Elective	Transferable Elective	Elective	2

Math course will depend on student major and will vary in units. Please see a counselor to determine the appropriate math course to take.

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area or Elective	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1C	3
MATH*	Math IGETC GE Area	2	4-5
COUN 12	Career Exploration and Life Planning	Elective	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area or Elective	Units
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1B	4
MATH*	Next Level Math Course	2	5
ARTS	Arts IGETC GE Course	3A	3
Physical Science	Chemistry 3	5A and 5C	4

Math course will depend on your math self-placement results and may vary in units. Please see a counselor to determine the appropriate math course to take.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	UNITS
KNES 93	Movement Anatomy	3
KNES 106	Exercise Testing and Prescription	3
NUT 2	Sport Nutrition	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	UNITS
KNES 94	Exercise Physiology	3
KNES 95	Principles of Strength and Conditioning	3
KNES 215	Fitness Professional Internship	3

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
FR 1 or 1H	Beginning French I or I Honors	7 & Major	5
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
FR 2	Beginning French II	Major	5
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking	1C	3-4
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1B	3
American Institutions	American Institutions GE Course	8	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
FR 3	Intermediate French I	Major	5
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	6	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	1
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
FR 4	Intermediate French II	Major	5
FR 10	Intermediate Conversational French	Major	3
Cultural Diversity	Cultural Diversity GE Course	5	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		2

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
FR 1 or 1H	Beginning French I or I Honors	6 & Major	5
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)*	Introduction to Statistics	2A	3
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1C	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
FR 2	Beginning French II	3B & Major	5
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1B	4
Arts	Arts GE Course	3A	3
Social Science**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
FR 3	Intermediate French I	3B & Major	5
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
Social Science**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3
Major/Elective	UC Transfer Major or Elective Course	Various	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		1

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
FR 4	Intermediate French II	Major	5
Social Science**	Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	4	3
Biological Science	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
Biological Science Lab	Biological Science Lab	5C	1
Major/Elective	UC Transfer Major or Elective Course	Various	3

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the UC math transfer requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.
Students are required to take courses from two different categories in IGETC GE Area 4. Please refer to the IGETC GE Pattern for details.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
FR 1 or 1H	Beginning French I or I Honors	C2 & Major	5
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	A2	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
Learning & Self Dev.	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
FR 2	Beginning French II	C2 & Major	5
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	A1	3
Arts	Arts GE Course	C1	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
FR 3	Intermediate French I	Major	5
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
Science Lab	Physical Science Lab	B3	1
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies GE Course	F	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
FR 4	Intermediate French II	Major	5
FR 10	Intermediate Conversational French	Major	3
POLS C1000 (PS 1)	American Government	D	3
Social Science	Life Science GE Course	B2	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		2

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU math transfer requirement in CSU GE Area B4.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH GE	Various (Degree Applicable Math Related GE Course)	1C	3-5
IMA 40	Introduction to Game Design	Major Course	3
IMA 98	3D Modeling for Games and Film	Major Course	3
IMA 30	3D Animation	Major Course	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
COMMUNICATION/THINKING	Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course	1B	3-4
MAJOR ELECTIVE	Pipeline Specialization Elective from Major	Major Elective	3
IMA 99	Virtual Film Production	Major Elective	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES	Social Sciences GE Course	3	3
ACCT 112.1	Spreedsheets 1	Major Course	1.5
ACCT 112.2	Spreedsheets 2	Major Course	1.5

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
MGT 12A or MGT 12AH	The Legal Environment of a Business	Major Course	3
IMA 22	Basic Game Engine	Major Course	3
NATURAL SCIENCES	Natural Sciences GE Course	2	3
MAJOR ELECTIVE	Production Management Elective from Major	Major elective	3
MAJOR ELECTIVE	Pipeline Specialization Elective from Major	Major elective	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
IMA 191	Portfolio Development	Major Course	3
ARTS/HUMANITIES	Arts or Humanities GE Course	4	3
ETHNIC STUDIES	Ethnic Studies 10, 20, 30 or 40	GE Course	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		2

Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 40	Introduction to Game Design	3
IMA 98	3D Modeling for Games and Film	3
IMA 22	Basic Game Engine	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 99	Virtual Film Production	3
ACCT 112.1	Spreedsheets 1	1.5
ACCT 112.2	Spreedsheets 2	1.5

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
IMA 191	Portfolio Development		3
MGT 12A or MGT 12AH	The Legal Environment of a Business		3

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
IMA 40	Introduction to Game Design		3
IMA 98	3D Modeling for Games and Film		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
IMA 22	Basic Game Engine		3
IMA 99	Virtual Film Production		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
IMA 191	Portfolio Development		3

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)*	Introduction to Statistics	2	3
GEOG 2	Cultural Geography	4 & Major	3
GEOG 3	World Regional Geography	4 & Major	3
LIFELONG HEALTH **	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	8 A/B/C	2-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	1C	3-4
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1B	3
GEOG 1	Physical Geography	5 & Major	3
GEOG 1L	Physical Geography Laboratory	5 & Major	1
GEOG 10 or GEOG 12	Introduction To Weather and Climate or Introduction to GIS (Spring Only)	Major	2-3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
GEOG 102	Geography Field Studies: Western United States (Summer Only)		2

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
GEOG 20	Global Environmental Problems (Fall Only)	4 & Major	3
HUMANITIES	Humanities GE Course	3B	3
ARTS/LANGUAGES	Arts and Languages GE Course	3A	3
LIFELONG HEALTH **	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	8 A/B/C	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
GEOG 3	World Regional Geography	4 & Major	3
GEOG 38	California Geography (Spring Only)	4 & Major	3
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS	American Institutions GE Course	7	3
ETHNIC STUDIES	Ethnic Studies GE Course	6	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Students can take STAT C1000 (MATH 10) or any other math course that meets the AA general education math requirement in GE Area 2.
Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 8A, 8B, and 8C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor and check the catalog for full requirements.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)*	Introduction to Statistics	2	3
GEOG 3	World Regional Geography	4 & Major	3
ARTS	Arts GE Course	3A	3
TRANSFER ELECTIVE	CSU Transferable Elective		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1C	3
ENGL C1001 (WR2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1B	4
GEOG 1	Physical Geography	5A & Major	3
GEOG 1L	Physical Geography Laboratory	5C & Major	1
GEOG 2	Cultural Geography	4 & Major	3

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
GEOG 102	Geography Field Studies: Western United States (Summer Only) (Recommended Elective)		2

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
GEOG MAJOR	Geography AA-T Major Course from List A	Major	3
GEOG MAJOR	Geography AA-T Major Course from List A	Major	3
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	3B	3
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
ETHNIC STUDIES	Ethnic Studies GE Course	6	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
GEOG MAJOR	Geography AA-T Major Course from List A or B	Major	3
GEOG MAJOR	Geography AA-T Major Course from List A or B	Major	3
POLS C1000 (PS 1)	American Government	4	3
TRANSFER ELECTIVE	CSU Transferable Elective		3
TRANSFER ELECTIVE	CSU Transferable Elective		3

Students can take STAT C1000 (MATH 10) or any other math course that meets the CSU transfer math requirement in CSU GE Area B4.

IVC and CSU students who maintained continuous enrollment before Fall 2025 may continue following the CSU GE or IGETC GE pattern or choose to complete Cal-GETC, though it is not required. However, new students starting in Fall 2025, as well as students from UC, in-state private institutions, or out-of-state institutions, must complete Cal-GETC. To see the list of approved courses by catalog year for CSU GE, IGETC, and Cal-GETC, visit www.assist.org.

This is only a sample academic plan. Some UC majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor and check ASSIST.org to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)*	Introduction to Statistics	2 & Major	4
GEOG 3 or 3H	World Regional Geography	4 & Major	3
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1C	3
TRANSFER ELECTIVE	UC Transferable Elective		2-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	College Writing Critical Thinking	1B	4
GEOG 1	Physical Geography	5A & Major	3
GEOG 1L	Physical Geography Laboratory	5C & Major	1
GEOG 2	Cultural Geography	4 & Major	3
HUMANITIES	Humanities GE Course	3B	3

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
GEOG 102	Geography Field Studies: Western United States (Summer Only) (Recommended Course: However, Non-UC Transferable)		2

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Unit3s
GEOG 20	Global Environmental Problems (Fall Only)	4 & Major	3
LIFE SCIENCE	Life Science GE Course	5B	3
MAJOR/ELECTIVE	UC Transfer Major or Elective Course	Various	3
ARTS	Arts GE Course	3	3
TRANSFER ELECTIVE	UC Transfer Elective		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
GEOG 10	Introduction to Weather and Climate (Spring Only)	Major	3
GEOG 12	Introduction to GIS (Spring Only)		2
MAJOR/ELECTIVE	UC Transfer Major or Elective Course	Various	3
ETHNIC STUDIES	Ethnic Studies GE Course	6	3
TRANSFER ELECTIVE	UC Transfer Elective		1

Students can take STAT C1000 (MATH 10) or any other math course that meets the UC transfer math requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH 3A*	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I	1C & Major	5
GEOL 1	Physical Geology	2 & Major	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
Communication/Thinking	Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course	1B	3-4
MATH 3B	Analytic Geometry and Calculus II	Major	5
PHYS 2A or 4A	Physics Course	Major	4
GEOL 23	Natural Disasters		3

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
GEOL 60, 65, 66, 169 or 181	Various Geology Field Studies Class (Offered Fall, Spring and Summer)	Major	1

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
GEOL 2	Historical Geology	2 & Major	4
CHEM 1A	General Chemistry I	Major	5
PHYS 2B or 4B	Physics Course	Major	4
GEOL 3	Geology of California		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
CHEM 1B	General Chemistry II	Major	5
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	3	3
Arts/Humanities	Arts or Humanities GE Course	4	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		2-3

This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	A2	4
MATH 3A*	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I	B4 & Major	5
GEOL 1	Physical Geology	B1/B3 & Major	4
Learning & Self Dev	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
MATH 3B	Analytic Geometry and Calculus II	Major	5
GEOL 2	Historical Geology	Major	4
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	A1	3

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies GE Course	F	3
Arts	Arts GE Course	C1	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
CHEM 1A	General Chemistry I	B1/B3 & Major	5
Humanities	Humantiies GE Course	C2	3
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
Life Science	Life Science GE Course	B2	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
CHEM 1B	General Chemistry II	B1/B3 & Major	5
GEOG Major	Geology Major Course from List B	Major	3
POLS C1000 (PS 1)	American Government	D	3
Arts/Humanities	Arts or Humanities GE Course	C1 or C2	3

This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH 3A*	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I	2A & Major	5
GEOL 1	Physical Geology	5A and Major	4
Arts or Humanities or Social and Behavioral Science	Arts or Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course	3A or 3B or 4	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1B	4
MATH 3B	Analytic Geometry and Calculus II	2A & Major	5
BIOLOGY - TBD**	Various Biology Course or Courses		3-4

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
MATH 4A	Analytic Geometry and Calculus III	2A & Major	5

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
CHEM 1A	General Chemistry I	5A and Major	5
PHYS 4A	General Physics	5A and Major	4
GEOL 2	Historical Geology	5A and Major	3
GE or MAJOR	GE or Geology Major Course	Various	3-4

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
CHEM 1B	General Chemistry II	5A and Major	5
PHYS 4B and/or 4C	General Physics	5A and Major	4-8
GE or MAJOR	GE or Geology Major Course	Various	3-4

This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.
Different UC campuses may require or recommend different biology course/s for Geology or Geology related majors.

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10) or PSYCH 10*	STAT C1000 (MATH 10)or Statistical Methods	2	3
GLBL 1	Introduction to Global Studies (Fall Only)	4 & Major	3
PS 21	Model United Nations	Major	3
LIFELONG HEALTH**	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	8 A/B/C	2-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	1C	3-4
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1B	3
GLBL 2	Introduction to Global Issues (Spring Only)	5 & Major	3
PS 14	International Relations	4 & Major	3
ARTS/LANGUAGES	Arts and Languages GE Course	3A	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ANTH 2 or GEOG 3	Cultural Anthropology or World Regional Geography	4 & Major	3
ECON 2	Principles of Economics	4 & Major	3
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS	American Institutions GE Course	8	3
NATURAL SCIENCES	Natural Sciences GE Course	5	3
LIFELONG HEALTH**	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	8 A/B/C	1-3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
PS 12	Comparative Politics	4 & Major	3
ECON 13	Global Economics	4 & Major	3
HUMANITIES	Humanities GE Course	3B	3
ETHNIC STUDIES	Ethnic Studies GE Course	6	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Students can take Math 10, PSYC 10 or any other math course that meets the AA GE Area 2 requirement; however, Math 10 or Psyc 10 is recommended.
Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor, check ASSIST.org, and check IVC's catalog to create a customized education plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	A2	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10) or PSYC 10*	Introduction to Statistics or Statistical Methods	2 & Major	3
GLBL 1	Introduction to Global Studies (Fall Only)	4 & Major	3
TRANSFER ELECTIVE	CSU Transferable Elective		3
PS 21	Model United Nations (Recommended extra-curricular elecive course)		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1C	3
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1B	3-4
GLBL 2	Introduction to Global Issues (Spring Only)	4 & Major	3
PS 14	International Relations	4 & Major	3
ECON 1	Principles of Economics - Macro	Major	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
PS 12	Comparative Politics	D & Major	3
ECON 1	Principles of Economics	Major	3
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	3B	3
PHYSICAL SCIENCE	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
SCIENCE LAB	Physical Science Lab	5C	1
ARTS	Arts GE Course	3A	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
GLBL MAJOR	Global Studies AA-T Major Course from List A: Area 1, 2 or 5	Major	3
POLS C1000 (PS 1)	American Government	4	3
HUM 1	Introduction to Humanities	3B	3
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE	Biological Science GE Coursece GE Course	5B	3
GEOG 3	World Regional Geography	4	3

Students can take STAT C1000 (MATH 10), PSYC 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU math transfer requirement.in CSU GE Area B4; however, STAT C1000 (MATH 10)or PSYC 10 is recommended.

IVC and CSU students who maintained continuous enrollment before Fall 2025 may continue following the CSU GE or IGETC GE pattern or choose to complete Cal-GETC, though it is not required. However, new students starting in Fall 2025, as well as students from UC, in-state private institutions, or out-of-state institutions, must complete Cal-GETC. To see the list of approved courses by catalog year for CSU GE, IGETC, and Cal-GETC, visit www.assist.org.

This is only a sample academic plan. Some UC majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor and check ASSIST.org to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH 3A*	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I	2 & Major	5
GLBL 1	Introduction to Global Studies (Fall Only)	4 & Major	3
PS 21	Model United Nations (Recommended extra-curricular, can only be taken once for credit but can be repeated with credit)		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1B	4
GLBL 2	Introduction to Global Issues (Spring Only)	4 & Major	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE	Foreign Language Course - 1st Semester	3B	5
ARTS	Arts GE Course	3A	3

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
FOREIGN LANGUAGE	Foreign Language Course - 2nd Semester	3B	5
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Communication Fundalmentals	1C	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
PS 12 or PS 14	Comparative Politics or International Relations	4	3
PS 5, 17 or 41	PS Course in Middle East, Latin American, or East Asia	3B or 4	3
BIO SCIENCE	Biological Science Course	5B	3
BIO SCIENCE LAB	Biological Science Lab Course	5C	1
FOREIGN LANGUAGE	Foreign Language Course - 3nd Semester	3B	5

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
PS 12 or PS 14	Comparative Politics or International Relations	4	3
ECON 13	Global Economics (Spring Only)	4	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE	Foreign Language Course - 4th Semester	3B	5
PHYSICAL SCIENCE	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3

This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10) or PSYC 10	Introduction to Statistics or Statistical Methods in Behavioral Sciences	2 & Major	3
BIO 10 or CHEM 4	Biochemistry for Health Sciences or Introduction to General & Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry	5 & Major	4-5
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
Communications/Thinking	Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course	1B	3-4
BIO 11	Human Anatomy	5 & Major	4
HLTH 5	Introduction to Public Health	4 & Major	3
CS 1 or CIM 107	Introduction to Computer Systems or Introduction to Personal Computer Applications		3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
BIO 15	General Microbiology	5 & Major	5
PSYC C1000 (PSYC 1) or SOC 1	Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology	4 & Major	3
ETHNIC STUDIES	Ethnic Studies GE Course	6	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
BIO 12	Human Physiology	5 & Major	4
Arts/Humanities	Arts or Humanities GE Course	3	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	A2	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
HIST 20**	American History Through the Civil War	D & Major	3
Learning & Self Development	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	A1	3
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
HIST 21**	American History Since the Civil War	D & Major	3
Arts	Arts GE Course	C1	3
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies GE Course	F	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
HIST 1 or 1H**	History of World Civilizations to 1500	C2 & Major	3
History Major	History AA-T Major Course from List B: Area 1	Major	3
Physical	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
Science Lab	Physical Science Lab	B3	1
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
HIST 2**	History of World Civilizations Since 1500	C2 & Major	3
History Major	History AA-T Major Course from List B: Area 1 or 2	Major	3
POLS C1000 (PS 1)	American Government	D	3
Arts/Humanities	Arts or Humanities GE Course	C1 or C2	3
Life Science	Life Science GE Course	B2	3

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU transfer math requirement.in CSU GE Area B4.
Students can take History 1, 2, 20, or 21 in any order.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10)*	Introduction to Statistics	2A	3
HIST 1/1H or HIST 10	World Civilization to 1500 or Western Civilization Beginnings To The Reformation (Fall Only)	3B & Major	3
Arts	Arts GE Course	3A	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1B	4
HIST 2 or HIST 11	World Civilization since 1500 or The West And The World Since The Renaissance (Spring Only)	3B & Major	3
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1C	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
HIST 20 or 21	American History Through the Civil War or American History Since the Civil War	4 & Major or Elective	3
History Major	History Major Preparation Course (if necessary)	4 & Major	3
Biological Science	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
Science Lab	Science Lab GE Course	5C	1
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies for Major	7	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		2-3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
HIST 20 or 21	American History Through the Civil War or American History Since the Civil War	4 & Major or Elective	3
Physical	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
Social and Behavior Sciences	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course (Non-History Course)	4	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Students can take Math 10 or other math course that meets the UC transfer math requirement.

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UC Transfer: English, Major*

Entrepreneurial Planning and Presentation, COP

Entrepreneurship Skills, COP

CSU Transfer: Environmental Science, AS-T*

European History, AA

Film and Digital Media, AA

CSU Transfer: Film and Electronic Art* (CSULB Only)

Financial Accounting, COP

Financial/Managerial Accounting, COP

First Year Undecided, Non-Stem

First Year Undecided, STEM

Fitness Professional, COA

French, AA

UC Transfer: French, Major*

CSU Transfer: French, Major*

Game and Interactive Media Arts Design, Production Management, AS

Game Design, COA

Game Design, COP

Geography, AA

CSU Transfer: Geography, AA-T*

UC Transfer: Geography, Major*

Geology, AS

CSU Transfer: Geology, AS-T*

UC Transfer: Geology, Major*

Global Studies, AA

CSU Transfer: Global Studies, AA-T*

UC Transfer: Global Studies, Major*

Health Sciences, AS

CSU Transfer: History, AA-T*

UC Transfer: History, Major*

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