Dear Senate Presidents and Curriculum Chairs
Subject: First Five TMC (Transfer Model Curriculum) Available for Review
Please forward this message on to all interested parties.
In response to Senate Bill 1440 (Padilla, 2010) – the CCC transfer degree we are pleased to announce
that “transfer model curriculum” (TMC) in five disciplines ----Communication Studies, Geology, Math,
Psychology, and Sociology ----are now available for faculty review on the C-ID website. The TMC are
intended to facilitate implementation of SB1440 (Padilla, 2010). The TMC were developed by teams of
intersegmental discipline faculty and are presently in draft form. Given the aggressive deadline created
by the Legislature (Fall 2011), we ask that faculty provide input on the TMC no later than December 1,
2010. Once finalized, colleges may choose to adopt the TMC (developing a degree that aligns with the
proposed curriculum) and, as a consequence, benefit from a fast-tracked process through the
Chancellor’s Office. The details of this process are still being finalized. For more information about the
development of the TMC and the role of C-ID, please see below.
How was the TMC developed?
C-ID is providing the forum and infrastructure for the intersegmental dialog and vetting that is necessary
to inform the TMC development. The following two ways were used to develop the current TMCs:
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Current FDRG Process: The Communication Studies and Sociology TMC were developed by the
FDRGs that were previously convened to develop course descriptors for their disciplines. These
groups initially met in person to develop descriptors for C-ID and then continued their work via
phone meetings and email. C-ID’s process has been to bring faculty together for the initial
development of course descriptors and then to vet these on the C-ID website so as to allow all
faculty a chance to participate. The field has been informed through senate presidents,
articulation officers, and the former IMPAC listservs. Both Communication Studies and Sociology
have finalized C-ID descriptors. CCC faculty are currently being asked to review these descriptors
and to consider submitting their courses immediately (through their articulation officers) for a CID designation number. The process of reviewing CCC course outlines of record for C-ID
designations is scheduled to begin on November 19.
Discipline Input Groups (DIGs): Geology, Mathematics, and Psychology were 3 of the 11
disciplines that were convened in early October as part of the DIG process. Faculty were
convened in the North and South for the purpose of reviewing draft descriptors and drafting a
transfer model curriculum (TMC) which identifies the courses that would fit in the required
associate degree major under SB 1440. The work of these groups was then reviewed and
reconciled by the existing FDRGs. The products of this work – both the TMC and draft
descriptors – are now available for review in the first five disciplines.
We anticipate that in the future, both of the above processes (FDRGs and DIGs), will be used to draft
and review descriptors, as well as create the discipline TMC. If you’re interested in either serving on an
FDRG or attend a DIG, please email info@C-ID.net. It is important to note that the members of the
FDRG are appointed by the respective academic senate, so your interest will be shared with those
bodies. In addition, please go to c-id.org to sign up for your discipline listserv and we will push out
information to you regarding your discipline.
How do you serve on the discipline faculty group creating and maintaining the discipline information?
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If you are interested in serving on the Faculty Discipline Review Group (FDRG) that will finalize the TMC,
please contact us at info@c-id.net. We anticipate needing additional faculty on all FDRGs. For more
information about the FDRGs, please visit our website at: ADD LINK.
How do you review the TMC?
Please go to the “Degree Review” tab at www.c-id.net in order to provide feedback (by December 1) on
the TMC for Communication Studies, Geology, Math, Psychology, and Sociology.
How do I hear more about the TMC and other information about my discipline?
Faculty and other interested staff are encouraged to sign up for the discipline listservs to receive
relevant communications. To sign up, please go to http://www.c-id.net/listserv.html. Please note that
listservs have been created for those disciplines that are currently active in C-ID. More listservs will be
created as more disciplines are added. If you don’t see your discipline, we encourage you to visit the
website often as more disciplines will be added for spring.
Your participation and support are most appreciated as we seek to meet the aggressive timeline of SB
1440 in an effective and efficient manner.
Please send general questions to info@C-ID.net.
Thank you for your participation.
Jane Patton, ASCCC President
Michelle Pilati, C-ID Coordinator and ASCCC Vice president
C-ID Transfer Model Curriculum Review Area
In response to Senate Bill 1440 (Padilla, 2010), the C-ID infrastructure is being used to vet
transfer model curriculum – proposed community college majors or areas of emphasis that
consist of courses appropriate for an associate degree, providing a foundational understanding of
the discipline, and prepare the student for transfer to any CSU. Due to the fast timeline imposed
by this legislation, transfer model curricula will be available for review for a limited time only.
Be sure to sign up on our list serv page to not miss announcements related to your discipline.
C-ID invites all California post-secondary faculty and appropriate staff to participate in the
transfer model curriculum review process by viewing and commenting on the majors or areas of
emphasis as they are made available.
Group 1: Review Period November 2 – November 29, 2010
Sociology - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K52B8C7
Communications – http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/88Y68LF
Psychology - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KZ8SXPC
Geology - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KZXWPFX
Math - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8KPQKNQ
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Communication Studies – DRAFT Transfer Model Curriculum
Required Core: Public Speaking
Category A
Two of:
Argumentation Or Argumentation and Debate Or Persuasion
Interpersonal Communication
Small Group Communication
Category B
Two of:
(Any course that is CSU major prep - in or out of the major - including
courses not used to fulfill Category A. The list provided is a sample - for
illustrative purposes.)
Forensics
Intercultural Communication
Oral Interpretation
Introduction to Communication Studies
Mediated Communication
Reader's Theatre
Category C
One of:
Any course not used in Category A or B.
2nd semester English Composition
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Cultural Anthropology
Any transfer-level communication studies course (Must be 3 units)
Total Units = 18-19
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Geology Transfer Model Curriculum
CCC Major or Area of Emphasis:
Geology - DRAFT
CSU Major or Majors: Geology, Geophysics, Earth Science are possibilities
Total units
32-44 (all units are semester units)
Any course listed in this transfer model may be double-counted with appropriate general
education requirements.
Geology will be a high unit major. Ideally students need to complete an entire year of geology
(C-ID Geology 101 & 111) along with an entire year of general chemistry, calculus, calculusbased physics and possibly mineralogy (C-ID Geology 280), if it is taught at the institution, to be
prepared for junior year coursework. The “Core Courses” listed below are the requirements for
an ideal preparation transfer degree.
“Core” Courses:
32-44 units (depending upon the units for general chemistry, calculus, physics and the
availability of mineralogy courses)
Title (units)
Physical Geology with Lab (4)
OR
Physical Geology (3) AND
Physical Geology Lab (1)
C-ID Designation
C-ID GEOL 101
OR
C-ID GEOL 100 AND
C-ID GEOL 100L
Historical Geology with Lab (4)
OR
Historical Geology (3) AND
Historical Geology Lab (1)
C-ID GEOL 111
OR
C-ID GEOL 110 AND
C-ID GEOL 110L
Universally required in the
majority of CSUs and UCs
One year of General Chemistry
(8-10)
C-ID CHEM XXX
Universally required
One year of Calculus (8-10 )
C-ID MATH XXX
Universally required
One year of Calculus-based
Physics (8-12)
RECOMMENDED WHERE
AVAILABLE
Mineralogy (4)
Rationale
Universally required
C-ID PHYS XXX
Universally required
Universally required, but
C-ID GEOL 280
sophomore-level at most UC
and some CSU campuses and
junior-level at the rest
(With the completion of general education requirements there are no units left to
reasonably list any more courses.)
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Psychology Transfer Model Curriculum
NOTES
CORE
C-ID
MATH
XXX
PSY 110
PSY 200
or 205
CORE Course Title
Possible GE Application
Units
CSU
CSU-GE
UC
IGETC
Elementary Statistics (Psychological stats preferred)
General Psychology
3-4
3
X
X
B4
D9
X
X
2
4I
Research Methods in Psychology (with or without lab)
(Lab course preferred
Total Core Units:
3-4
Units
3-4
3-4
3
CSU
CSU-GE
B2
UC
X
IGETC
5B
B2
X
5B
Units
CSU
CSU-GE
UC
IGETC
Stats descriptor to be
developed.
9-11
LIST A - Select One of:
C-ID
BIOL XXX
BIOL XXX
PSY 150
LIST A Course Title
Introduction to Biology
Human Biology
Introduction to Biological Psychology
LIST B - Select One of:
C-ID
LIST B Course Title
*All courses are CSU major
prep.
Any List A course not used above.
MATH
XXX
PHIL XXX
Introduction to Biostatistics (CSUCI)
Introduction to Critical Thinking (Cal Poly, Sonoma)
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3
PSY XXX
PSY XXX
PSY XXX
PSY XXX
PSY 170
PSY XXX
PSY 180
SOC XXX
Introduction to Child Development (CSUCI, CSUSB,SLO)
Introduction to Cognition and Learning (CSUCI)
Introduction to Family Psychology (SLO)
Introduction to Learning (SDSU)
Introduction to Social Psychology (SLO)
Introduction to Theories of Personality (CSUCI)
Lifespan Psychology (CSUSB,SDSU)
Introduction to Sociology (Cal Poly, Stanislaus)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
X
D9/E
X
4I
X
X
X
N/A
D9/E
D9/E
X
X
X
N/A
4I
4I
SELECT ONE OF
Any courses not selected above, any transferable psychology courses, and/or other courses that are
major prep at a university - in or outside of the major.
TOTAL COURSES = 6 TOTAL UNITS = 18-21
*All rare or 1-unit courses have
been ignored.
Units
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Sociology Transfer Model Curriculum
CCC Major or Area of Emphasis: Sociology
CSU Major or Majors: Sociology
Total units: 18- 20 (all units are semester units)
“Core” Courses: 9-11 units (3 units required; 6-8 of 9-11 units selected)
Title (units)
REQUIRED
Intro to Sociology (3)
CHOOSE 2 of 3 courses
Social Problems (3)
Intro to Statistics or Math Stat or Social Sci Stat (3-4)
Introduction to Research Methods (3-4)
C-ID Designation
Rationale
110
(6-7 units)
115
SOCI 125 or Math?
120
Universally required/Fulfills GE requirement
Often required
Often required/Fulfills GE requirement
Often required
Select 6-7units or 2 courses from the following:
*Social Problems (3)
115
Often required
*Introduction to Research Methods (3-4)
120
Often required
*Intro to Statistics or Math Stat for Social Sci Stat (3-4)
SOCI 125 or Math?
Often required/Fulfills GE requirement
* if not included as part of the “Core Courses” above
Marriage and Family (3)
130
Can also fulfill GE
Introduction to Gender (3)
140
Can also fulfill GE
Introduction to Race & Ethnicity (3)
150
Can also fulfill GE/Can also fulfill Diversity
Introduction to Crime (3)
160
Can also fulfill GE
Social Psychology (3)
PSYC 170
Can also fulfill GE
Popular Culture (3)
Can also fulfill GE
Global Change (3)
Can also fulfill GE
Note: could include other Sociology courses taught at the community college and not listed here
Select 3 units or 1 course from the following:
Cultural Anthropology (3)
CID ?
U.S. Ethnic History (3)
CID ?
Intro to Psychology (3)
PSYC 110
American Government (3)
CID?
Principles of Economics (3)
CID ?
Or other Introductory Social Science course as define by the community college
Can also fulfill GE
Can also fulfill GE
Can also fulfill GE
Can also fulfill GE & American Institutions
Can also fulfill GE
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