Degrees & Certificates

The Associate in Arts Degree in History is pending approval from the State Board of Governors.

Associate in Arts Degree in History

Major Code: 220500

Plan A

The Associate in Arts degree in History is designed for students who plan to transfer to the UC or CSU system as History majors, specifically to campuses such as CSUDH, CSULB, UCLA or UCI. The AA degree consists of a core general education component, 18 units in the major, and additional elective units as needed to reach a minimum of 60 units overall. 

All students are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for academic planning. Students who plan to transfer will need to consult a counselor and the Transfer Center for specific information regarding preparation for the intended major at the colleges/universities of choice, in order to facilitate a seamless transition.

Choose either option 1 or 2 or 3 for the General Education Core:

1.     LAHC G.E. Plan A (30 units)

2.     CSU G.E. Breadth -- including Health or Nutrition,  

        P.E. and U.S. History or U.S. Government (39-41 units)

3.     IGETC -- including Health or Nutrition, P.E. and U.S.

        History or U.S. Government    (34-41 units)

Courses required for the major (18 units):

Three courses (9 units) from the following list:

Three additional courses (9 units), not selected above, from the following list:

History 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 011*, 012*, 013*, 014*, 019, 020, 021, 023, 024, 041*, 042*, 043*, 044*, 052, 086, 087

* Credit limit may apply.

The UC system imposes the following credit limits:

History 011, 041 and 043 combined: maximum credit, one course  

History 012, 013, 042 and 044 combined: maximum credit, one course                    

No credit for History 014 if taken after History 011, 041 or 043

For information on Student Learning Outcomes for this program, go to http://www.lahc.edu/slo/program.html

Associate in Arts Degree in Psychology

The Associate in Arts Degree in Psychology is pending approval from the State Board of Governors.

Major Code: 209900

The Associate in Arts degree in Psychology will give students a foundation for more advanced psychology courses and a foundation for optimal human interaction in the workplace and/or in their own personal relationships. Students who complete this degree will be prepared to transfer to the CSU system campuses, or other 4-year institutions, as a Psychology major. The AA degree consists of a core general education component, 18 units in the major, and additional elective units as needed to reach a minimum of 60 units overall.

All students are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for academic planning. Students who plan to transfer will need to consult a counselor and the Transfer Center for specific information regarding preparation for the intended major at the colleges/universities of choice, in order to facilitate a seamless transition.

Choose either option 1 or 2 or 3 for the General Education Core:

1.  LAHC G.E. Plan A (30 units)

2.  CSU G.E. Breadth -- including Health or Nutrition, P.E.  and

     U.S. History or U.S. Government (39-41 units)

3.  IGETC -- including Health or Nutrition, P.E. and U.S. History

     or U.S. Government   (34-41 units)

Courses required for the major (18 units):

Core Major Requirements (12 units):

A minimum of three additional units in Psychology from, but not limited to:

Three additional units, in Anthropology or Sociology, from the following:

Major Code: 210500

Plan A

degree program, students must complete 30 units of General Education requirements from Graduation Plan A.

+ Recommended Electives: The following courses may be selected to meet degree and/or Career Education certificate requirements: Administration of Justice 003, 004, 005, 006, 008, 037, 047, 072, 075, 086 and Sec 003, Soc 007 and 911-941 (Cooperative Work Experience Education).

Major Code: 213300

Plan A

Associate in Science Degree in Fire Technology

Students wanting a transfer major must see a counselor for requirements. The Fire Technology Program is designed to prepare persons for positions in the various branches of the fire-fighting industry , to upgrade the competency of those already employed in the field to qualify for promotion, and to prepare individuals for employment in certain industrial occupations. As of Fall 2000, the Fire Technology Program follows the recommended State Curriculum devised by the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges. Students completing the Hazardous Materials course may also be eligible for a State Certificate in that area. Courses of study may be selected and scheduled in any order based on course prerequisites, the available class schedule, and/or academic and technical competencies. As part of the degree program, students must complete 30 units of General Education requirements from Graduation Plan A and meet college graduation requirements in Written Communication and the Mathematics competency requirement. Students must have earned a “C” or better in the required Fire Tech courses listed, as well as the other classes listed in the degree or certificate electives.

FOR STUDENTS COMPLETING DEGREES/CERTIFICATES AS OF FALL 2010 AND AFTER.

^ Required for students beginning Fall 2010

** English 101 meets both the graduation requirement in English Composition or Written Communication transfer requirement. 

Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology

Major Code: 213300

The certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of 24 units of technical course work in Fire Technology, Cooperative work experience education, plus on course in written communications (English 28 or English 101 and one course in mathematics (E.T 49 or Math 123 A and Math 123 B or a more advanced course in mathematics.

Required Courses

^ Required for students beginning Fall 2010