Programs of Study
Degrees
Associate Degrees for Transfer. Associate in Arts Degrees for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science Degrees for Transfer (AS-T) provide you with a clear pathway to a baccalaureate degree. Earning an AA-T or AS-T guarantees acceptance to many four-year universities with junior standing and prepares you to complete a bachelor degree in a similar major at a CSU or a participating UC, HBCU or private university.
While this type of degree guarantees admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and gives priority admission consideration to your local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to your community college major, this does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. To find out which colleges are currently participating in the AD-T program visit the Degree with a Guarantee website.
Cerro Coso offers thirteen associate degrees for transfer.
Requirements for Completion
- Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units (courses numbered 100 and above)
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average) in all courses required for the degree. While a minimum 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA
- At least 12 of the 60 semester units completed at Cerro Coso Community College
- Satisfactory completion of at least 18 semester units in a major program of study as detailed in the AA-T or AS-T degree listing in catalog. All major courses must be completed with a "C" or better
- Satisfactory completion of ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing and any CSU-transferable math course numbered 100 or above. Note that some majors require completion of specific math courses. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to determine the right math class for their educational plans
- Certified completion of one of the following general education patterns:
- CSU General Education Certification (CSU Breadth)
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
Associate in Arts degrees (AA) are general studies degrees that you can use to prepare for a major at a four-year university.
Cerro Coso offers four associate in science degrees.
Requirements for Completion
- Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 associate degree semester units (courses numbered 50 and above). If you intend to transfer to a four-year university, all 60 units must be CSU- or UC-transferable (courses numbered 100 and above)
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average) in all courses required for the degree
- At least 12 of the 60 semester units completed at Cerro Coso Community College
- Satisfactory completion of at least 18 semester units in a major program of study as detailed in the catalog. All major courses must be completed with a "C" or better
- Minimum standards satisfied in English (satisfactory completion of ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing) and math (satisfactory completion of MATH C053 Preparation for Statistics or MATH C055 Intermediate Algebra). Note that these minimum levels are not enough if you want to transfer to a university to pursue a four-year degree. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to determine the right English and math class for their education plans
- Certified completion of one of the following general education patterns:
- Local Cerro Coso General Education
- CSU General Education Certification (CSU Breadth)
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
Associate in Science degrees (AS) can be used to obtain necessary skills to enter the workforce and start a career or they may be used to prepare for a major at a four-year university to further enhance your employability.
Cerro Coso offers eleven associate in science degrees.
Requirements for Completion
- Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 associate degree semester units (courses numbered 50 and above). If you intend to transfer to a four-year university, all 60 units must be CSU- or UC-transferable (courses numbered 100 and above)
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average) in all courses required for the degree
- At least 12 of the 60 semester units completed at Cerro Coso Community College
- Satisfactory completion of at least 18 semester units in a major program of study as detailed in the catalog. All major courses must be completed with a "C" or better
- Minimum standards satisfied in English (satisfactory completion of ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing) and math (satisfactory completion of MATH C053 Preparation for Statistics or MATH C055 Intermediate Algebra). Note that these minimum levels are not enough if you want to transfer to a university to pursue a four-year degree. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to determine the right English and math class for their education plans
- Certified completion of one of the following general education patterns:
- Local Cerro Coso General Education
- CSU General Education Certification (CSU Breadth)
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
Certificates of Achievement prepare you to enter a specific field of endeavor, typically a career field with prospects of employment, or enhance your skills for advancement in your job.
Requirements for Completion
- Satisfactory completion of all courses as detailed in the certificate listing in the catalog with a grade of "C" or better
Job Skills Certificates are short-term awards that give you the knowledge and training to enter a specialized career field in a short period of time.
Cerro Coso offers two job skills certificates.
Requirements for Completion
- Satisfactory completion of all courses as detailed in the certificate listing in the catalog with a grade of "C" or better
- All semester units completed at Cerro Coso Community College
Certificates of Competency and Certificates of Completion are noncredit certificates awarded to students who completed an educational program of noncredit courses that prepares the student to progress in a career path or take degree-applicable credit courses.
Cerro Coso offers one noncredit certificate.
Requirements for Completion
- Satisfactory completion of all courses as detailed in the certificate listing in the catalog with a grade of "C" or better
- All semester units completed at Cerro Coso Community College
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