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Chabot College
AA
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
DEGREE OF ASSOCIATE IN ARTS
2007-08
A student is eligible for graduation with the ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE after completing all General Education requirements and all MAJOR
requirements, plus electives to total 60 semester units of work with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better. The General Education
Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree are listed below.
Requirements for the Degree of Associate in Arts
General Education and Graduation requirements Check List
Area A: Language & Rationality
A.1. English Composition A.2. Writing & Critical Thinking A.3. Communications & Analytical Thinking Area B: Natural Science
Area C: Humanities Area D: Social & Behavioral Sciences Area E: WELLNESS
E.1. Areas of Health
E.2. Physical Education American Institutions
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American Cultures requirement (grade of “C” is required) - Course can be counted in appropriate GE area
Math Proficiency requirement (grade of “C” is required; Math units can be counted in Area A.3) [ ]
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See below and back for list of course to satisfy each area. Except for American Cultures and Math Proficiency, courses may be used in
only one area.
AMERICAN CULTURES (For new and returning students effective Fall 1995 and thereafter)
Complete one course identified as meeting the American Cultures requirement* with a grade of “C” or higher or “CR”. Where it is
appropriate, the course can simultaneously satisfy other graduation or disciplinary requirements. Other courses meeting this requirement
may be added during the academic year.
ANTH 5
ENGL 32, 33
ES 1
HIS 5, 7, 8, 12, 27
HUMN 65
PSCN 1, 13
SOCI 1, 3, 30
Spch 11
Courses taken at Las Positas, even with the same
course number, may not satisfy this requirement.
See a counselor for assistance.
MATHEMATICS PROFICIENCY:
Proficiency in mathematics is required by passing one of the following courses with a grade of “C” or higher or “CR”. When appropriate, the course
can simultaneously satisfy other graduation or disciplinary requirements.
BUS 16
ELEC 65
INDT 74
MTH 1, 2, 20, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 40, 43, 54, 54L, 55, 55A, 55B, 57, 65, 65B, 65L
PSYC 5
ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. For career majors, all requirements for the major must be met plus electives to total 60 semester units.
2.In reference to unit requirements the Title V regulations state that at least 12 semester units must be completed in residence at the college
granting the degree.
3. All official transcripts from other colleges must be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office before a graduation evaluation may be
complete.
4. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Students earning a certificate, AA or AA Degree in an Occupational/Technical area must complete
a minimum of 12 units in residency at Chabot College within the major or certificate program. Students in articulated degree/
transfer or Liberal Studies programs will need a total of 12 units of resident at Chabot College in general education, major or
elective courses.
OTHER GRADUATION INFORMATION:
1. Commencement exercises are held in late May or early June. All students receiving degrees during the current academic year are cordially
invited to participate.
2. Students may receive degrees or certificates at the end of any semester or the summer session. Students must petition no later than the
fifth instructional week of the semester in which they plan to complete the requirements. The “Request for course evaluation for AA/AS
degree or certificate” forms are available at the Admissions & Records Office.
The material in this publication has been prepared from the 2006-07 catalog. However, Chabot College does not assume responsibility for
inaccuracies or changes in the information contained herein after the date of publication.
[A.] LANGUAGE AND RATIONALITY
A.1 English Composition:
Complete a minimum of 3 units
ENGL 1A or 52A or 70
A.2. Writing & Critical Thinking:
Complete a minimum of 3 units.
BUS 10
ENGL 4, 7, 52B
FREN 2A*, 2B
Span 2A*, 2B
A.3. Communication and Analytical Thinking:
Complete a minimum of 3 units.
BUS 14, 16, 31
CAS 8, 91
CSCI 8, 10, 14, 15, 19A, 91, 92
ELEC 65
Foreign Language 1A*, 1B*
GEOG 20*, 21*, 22*
HIS 5*, 12*
INDT 74
LIBS 3
MCOM 8, 32
MTH 1, 2, 12, 20, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 40, 43,
54, 54L, 55, 55A, 55B, 57, 65, 65B, 65L
PHIL 12
PSYC 5
SPCH 1, 2B, 10, 11*, 30, 46
THTR 3, 25*
B. NATURAL SCIENCE
Complete a minimum of 3 units
ANAT 1
ANTH 1*, 1L
ASTR 1, 10, 20, 30
BIOL 2AB, 5, 10, 20, 30, 31, 50
CHEM 1A, 8, 10, 30A, 30B, 31
ECOL10, 11, 12
GEOG 1*, 1L, 8, 20*, 21*, 22*
GEOL 1A, 10, 10L
MICR 1
PHED 17
PSCI 15
PHYS 2A, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5, 11
PHSI 1
C. HUMANITIES
Complete a minimum of 3 units
ARCH 2AB, 4AB, 8AB, 12, 14, 16
ART 2A, 3A, 10, 16A, 17, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 67
ART H 1, 4, 5, 6, 20, 50, 51, 52
ENGL 12, 13, 20, 21, 22, 32, 33, 34, 38, 45, 47, 48
FREN 1A*, 1B*, 2A*
GNST 30*, 31
HIS 1*, 2*
HUMN 50, 65, 72, 75
ITAL 1A*, 1B*
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C. HUMANITIES (continued)
JAPN 1A*, 1B*
MUSL 1, 2ABCD, 3, 4
MUSP 12A, 14A, 43, 44, 45, 50
PHIL 2, 50, 65, 70
PHOT 50, 53A, 67
RELS 7, 50, 64, 65, 70, 72
SL 64, 65
SPAN 1A*, 1B*, 5, 2A*
SPCH 2A, 5
THTR 1, 10, 12, 25*, 47, 48, 50
D. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Complete a minimum of 3 units
ADMJ 50, 60
ANTH 1*, 2, 3, 5, 8, 12
BUS 17, 36, 40
ECD 40, 87
ECON 1, 2, 5, 10, 12
ES 1, 2, 3
GEOG 1*, 2, 3, 5, 12
GNST 30*, 39
HLTH 8
HIS 1*, 2*, 5*, 7*, 8*, 12*, 19, 20*, 21*, 22*, 25*,
27*, 44
MCOM 31
POLI 1*,2*, 12, 20, 25, 30, 40
PSYC 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 12, 18, 33, 45
PSCN 1, 4, 13
SOC 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 30, 31, 32
SPCH 11*
E. WELLNESS
E.1. Areas of Health:
Complete a minimum of 3 units
a. HLTH 1, 4 or PHED 18, 59 OR
b. AA Degree in Nursing or Dental Hygiene
E.2. PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Complete a minimum of 1 unit
PHED 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 13R, 14,
30-48, 50, 62
Exemption is allowed for illness or physical disability
by requesting a waiver in the Counseling Division.
You will need to provide a physician’s statement. See
a counselor for assistance. Students who hold an
AA/AS Degree or higher are also exempt.
American Institutions
Complete a minimum of 3 units
HIST 7*, 8*, 12, 20*, 21*, 22*, 25*, 27* OR
POLI 1*, 2*
* May be used to fulfill one area only unless stated otherwise.