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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Administrative Policy
AP 4100
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
The District grants the degrees of Associate in Arts or Associate in Science to those students who
have completed the following requirements:
Units
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At least 60 semester units of college work. “College work” is defined as work that has
been properly approved as acceptable toward the associate degree pursuant to Title 5
Section 55002(a), or, if completed at other than a California community college, would
reasonably be expected to meet the standards of that section.
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At least 18 semester units in General Education from each of the five defined GE areas:
Natural Science; Social Science; Humanities; Language, Communication, and
Rationality; Multicultural Understanding.
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Area A: Natural Science
Area B: Social Science
Area C: Humanities
Area D1: Writing
Area D2: Oral Communication
Area D3: Analytical Thinking
Area E: Multicultural Understanding
at least three (3) units
at least three (3) units
at least three (3) units
at least three (3) units
at least three (3) units
at least three (3) units
at least one of the above courses must also
satisfy Area E
Alternatively, most students can satisfy CSU or UC GE requirements 1.
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At least 18 semester units in a major that corresponds to an instructional program listed in
the California Community College “Taxonomy of Programs.”
Minimum GPA
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A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (both cumulative and for all degree-applicable
work) at College of the Redwoods and a grade of C or higher in each course required for
the degree except for unrestricted electives.
Any of the three GE patterns is sufficient to satisfy requirements for the AA:LA, AA-T, AS-T degrees; only the CR
GE pattern satisfies the requirements of the AS degree.
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Residency
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At least 15 semester units and a minimum of 12 of the required units in the major field of
study completed at College of the Redwoods (exceptions to the residence requirement
can be made by the Office of Admissions and Records when an injustice or undue
hardship would result).
Certificates of Achievement are designed to help students develop career technical competency.
The District grants Certificates of Achievement to those students who have completed the
following requirements:
Units
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18 or more semester units of degree-applicable coursework, or,
12 or more semester units for certain low-unit certificates
Minimum GPA
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A minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a grade of C or higher in each course required
for the certificate
Residency
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At least 12 semester units must be completed at College of the Redwoods
These degree and certificate requirements are evaluated and approved by the Curriculum
Committee and published in District catalogs and other resources that are accessible to students.
References:
Title 5 Sections 55060 et seq.
New Procedure 11/13/15
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REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
AP 4100
Board Policy
Graduation Requirements for Degrees and Certificates
For the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree, a student must demonstrate competence
in reading, in written expression, and in mathematics.
The student must satisfactorily complete at least 60 semester units of college work.
A definition of “college work” that provides that courses acceptable toward the associate degree
include those that have been properly approved pursuant to Title 5 Section 55002(a), or, if
completed at other than a California community college, would reasonably be expected to meet
the standards of that section.
The work must include at least 18 semester units in general education and at least 18 semester
units in a major listed in the Community Colleges “Taxonomy of Programs.”
The work must include at least 12 15 semester units of study in residence, with 12 of those
semester units occurring in the major or Area of Emphasis; exceptions to the residence
requirement can be made by the Office of Admissions and Records when an injustice or undue
hardship would result.
The general education requirements must include a minimum of work in the natural sciences, the
social and behavioral sciences, humanities, and language and rationality.
Ethnic studies Multicultural Understanding must be offered.
District policies and procedures regarding general education and degree requirements are
published in the School.
For a certificate of achievement, a student must successfully complete a course of study or
curriculum that consists of 18 or more semester units of degree-applicable credit coursework, 12
or more semester units for “Low Unit” certificates. The certificate of achievement shall be
designed to demonstrate that the student has completed coursework and developed capabilities
relating to career or general education.
Shorter credit programs that lead to a certificate may be established by the District.
Content and assessment standards for certificates shall ensure that certificate programs are
consistent with the mission of the college, meet a demonstrated need, are feasible, and adhere to
guidelines on academic achievement.
Certificates for which California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office approval is not
sought may be given any name or designation deemed appropriate except for certificate of
achievement, certificate of completion, or certificate of competency.
References: Title 5 Sections 55060 et seq.
Procedure replaces old number 508