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LMC Brentwood Center

Servicing the far East Contra Costa County

Degrees

LMC Associate Degree Requirements 2011- 2012

 

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Standard AA/AS Path

A minimum total of 60 degree-applicable units are required for the Associate Degree. Students must complete this coursework, in addition to 18 or more units in a defined major as listed in the catalog. Of the total units completed, 12 units must be at LMC, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Completing the required courses in the boxes below will total between 32-45 units. Please see a counselor for assistance in selecting appropriate courses. Students choosing the transfer track option are strongly encouraged to see a counselor since four-year college requirements vary widely and are subject to change. Courses that double

count are listed in both boxes. This document is subject to change. For updates visit the Counseling Center or www.losmedanos.edu

NOTE: The courses in BOLD can be completed at the LMC Brentwood Center which satisfies the Associate Degree Requirements.



General Education Requirements

  • Communication/Critical Thinking - 3 units
    Many of these courses will also satisfy the CSU requirements in Area A.
    Complete one of:     ENGL 220, 221, JOURN 010, SPCH 038, 040, 120, 150

  • Biological or Physical Science: 3 - 5 Units
    Many of these courses will also satisfy the CSU requirement in Area B
    Complete one of:
    Biological:BIOSC 005, 007, 010
    OR
    Physical: ASTRO 010, ENGIN 010, ENVSCI 010, GEOG 015, GEOL  020, PHYS 015, PHYSC 005

  • Creative Arts/Humanities: 6 units
    Many of these courses will also satisfy the CSU requirement in Area C
    Complete two courses: (one from Creative Arts and one from Humanities)

    Creative Arts: ART 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, DRAMA 015, 016, 070, MUSIC 010, 012, 015
    Humanities: PHIL002*, 033, 040, 042, HUMAN 019, 020, 021, 022, 024, 030, 040, JOURN 035, ENGL 003, 127, 128, 129, 133, 205, 230, 231
    * or completion of Registered Nursing Program

  • Behavioral Science: 3 Units
    Many of these courses will also satisfy the CSU requirement in Area D
    Complete one course: ANTHR 005, 006, 007, CHDEV 010, PSYCH 010, 011, SOCIO 015, 016

  • Social Science/American Institutions & Ideals: 6  Units
    Complete two courses: (one from group A and one from group B)

    Group A: POLSC 010, 020

    Group B: ADJUS 120, ECON 005, 010, 011, HIST  029, 030, 031, 033, 034, 035, 038, 039, 040, POLSC 033, 043,SOCSC 045
    Transfer students should consult with an LMC Counselor regarding meeting the LMC and CSU American Institutions & Ideals requirements.


Graduation and Competency Requirements

 
  • Computer Literacy: 1.5 - 4 Units
    Pass proficiency exam
    OR
    Complete one of: BUS 018, 035, 065, 083, 087, COMSC 010, 040, 049, 060, 090, 091

  • Ethical Inquiry: 3 Units
    Complete one of:  ENGL 003, PHIL 002*
    *or completion of Registered Nursing Program

  • Ethic/Multicultural Studies: 3 Units
    Complete one of:  CHDEV 050, DRAMA 015, 030, ENGL 127, 128, 129, 133, HIST 046, 047, 052, SOCSC 045

  • Health Education: 3 Units
    Complete BIOSC 005
    OR
    Registered Nursing Vocational Nursing or Pass Health Science Exam**
    ** For information on Health Science exam, contact Sharon Wellbrook, extension 3415.

  • Mathematics: 3 - 4 Units
    Pass proficiency exam
    OR
    Complete: Math 026, Math 030 or higher

  • Physical Education: 2 Units
    Complete two units of activity courses or in Athletics, Fire, or Physical Education
    (Does not include lecture/theory courses)

  • Reading – Writing: 3 Units
    This course will also satisfy 3 units of the CSU requirement in Area A
    Complete: ENGL 100


NOTE: The courses in BOLD can be completed at the LMC Brentwood Center which satisfies the Associate Degree Requirements.