Division of Arts and Sciences
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The primary function of the Division of Arts and Sciences is to provide two years of study leading to the associate degree and/or transferability to a university. Another function of this division is to provide developmental courses for students whose high school grades, admission test scores, placement test scores and counseling interviews show them to need help in obtaining proficiency in the basic skills of reading, English and mathematics before attempting standard college courses.
Developmental courses are required when educational background and/or test scores indicate a weakness in the basic skills of English, mathematics or reading.
Courses of Study
The curricula listed for the Division of Arts and Sciences are designed for students pursuing the associate degree and/or transfer to a university. On the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, there may be certain specializations in the division for which a package of courses is recommended. If the student has not selected a specialization or if a package of courses has not been recommended for the specialization the student has chosen, the general Associate in Arts plan should be followed.
Suggested Transfer Plans
The Suggested Transfer Plans reflect the most current information at publication. Additional details concerning course transfer to other institutions are available in the Student Enrollment Center or from academic advisors in the instructional departments. Authoritative information on course transferability should be obtained from the institution to which the student plans to transfer. Disputes concerning course transferability are addressed in the Transfer Disputes section of this Catalog.