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DEGREE PROGRAMS - ASSOCIATE OF ARTS I ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE

An Associate Degree is the first college degree you can earn, and it signifies the completion of 60 units of college work in General Education courses (GE) and courses required for your major. Associate of Science degrees are awarded for vocational, semiprofessional, and technical majors. Some students require remedial work to prepare them for college level coursework, and those students may be required to take more than 60 units to complete the Associate Degree. Again, you should work closely with your counselor to plan your educational program and to access a list of all Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree Programs. Once you have nearly finished all of your major requirements, meet with your major advisor to confirm any additional requirements that you need to fulfill. At the beginning of your final semester, you should meet with a counselor and file a petition for graduation with the Office of Admissions and Records.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (NORMALLY 12 TO 30 SEMESTER UNITS)

Students may also earn a Certificate of Completion after completing 12 to 30 semester units of specific courses in a vocational, technical or business field. These programs focus on preparation for a specific occupation or area of employment, and generally do not require many courses outside of the chosen field. See your counselor or visit the Transfer Center for a complete list of Certificate Programs. To obtain a copy of the Vocational Education Program Guide, call 550-4440, or access their website at http://www.ccsf.edu/~voced. Once you have nearly finished your requirements for the certificate, you will need to submit a "Petition for Certificate of Completion" Form with the Office of Admissions and Records. Please consult the Catalog or the Class Schedule for deadline dates.

TRANSFER PROGRAM

At City College you may complete your first two years of university work required for a Bachelor's Degree and transfer as a junior to a Bachelor's degree granting institution. City College of San Francisco offers the lower division courses and prerequisites required to transfer. You may transfer with or without an Associate Degree. Both the College Catalog and the Orientation Handbook (online and hard copy) list the basic requirements for transferring to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems.

California Community College students can transfer a maximum of 70 semester units towards the 120 or more semester units needed to earn the bachelor's degree from the University of California or the California State University.

For additional transfer information, talk to a counselor or drop by the Transfer Center located in Science Hall, Room 5132. Call (415) 239-3748 if you have questions.

NONCREDIT PROGRAMS

The Noncredit Program offers vocational certificate and some apprenticeship programs. It also offers English as a Second Language, the adult High School Diploma and GED programs. Students enrolled in noncredit courses have access to a variety of services which are designed to help each student attain educational and career objectives. There are counseling services for students seeking postsecondary and/or continuing education as well as vocational training. For program and enrollment information, contact the counseling offices at the various campuses that you wish to attend.

THE EDUCATIONAL LADDER

Vocational certificate
A series of special courses, all related to a particular occupational skill. Offered by community colleges and private educational organizations.

Associate degree
General education courses & electives - 60 total units required. Usually referred to as an A.A. or A.S. (Associate of Arts or Science) degree. Offered by community colleges.

Bachelor's Degree
Major courses plus general education & minor or electives 120-132 total units required. Usually referred to as B.S. or B.A. (Bachelor of science or arts) degree. Normally requires four years of full-time work. You may complete the first two years at a community college and then transfer to a four-year university.

Graduate degree
The masters degree (M.A. = master of arts or M.S. = master of science) and doctorate degree (Ph.D.= doctor of philosophy, Ed.D.= doctor of education) are post-graduate degrees.