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Graduation Requirements for the Associate Degree using Distance Learning Courses

The following paragraphs are listed from the 2008/2009 West Valley College Catalog, listing the general graduation requirements for the Associate Degree, followed by the distance learning course(s) fulfilling these requirements.

West Valley College will confer the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree upon a student who successfully completes the requirements listed below and has filed a petition in the Records Office by deadline dates printed in the current Schedule of Classes. A student who has remained in continuous attendance and enrolled in at least one course per academic year may elect to meet the degree requirements in effect at any time during the student’s period of continuous attendance. The associate degree may be sought as either a final educational goal or a major step toward a baccalaureate degree elsewhere. Associate degree general education and proficiency requirements will be waived for students who have previously completed a baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution. For many students, the successful completion of the A.S. degree will result in preparation to enter an occupation.

I. Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees

A. Complete a minimum of 60 passing units of college work, 12 of which must be in residence. A maximum of 20 “CR” units may be applied toward the completion of the associate degree (see Grading Systems).

B. Achieve a “C” (2.00) grade point average in 60 units of work reflected on all college transcripts submitted for graduation.

C. Fulfill a major. Degrees are offered only in majors listed in the college catalog upon completion of all the major requirements.

D. Grades of “C” or better are required for all courses used to satisfy major requirements for the Associate degree.

E. Proficiency in reading, writing, mathematics and information competency is required for graduation with either associate degree.

1. Reading - A grade equivalency score of at least 12th grade level on a standardized test or a grade of C or better in READ 053, Speed and Critical Reading, or the completion with a grade of C or better in a California State University transferable 3 unit reading course taken at an accredited college or university that is substantially equivalent to Reading 053.

2. Writing - Completion of the English composition requirements with a C or better.

The following classes are available via Distance Learning to help satisfy the Reading and Writing requirements:

• English 1A (online)

3. Mathematics - A grade of C or better in Math 104, 105, 106, 106R, 107 or 000G, or higher, or completion of comparable high school courses with a grade of C or better.

The following classes are available via Distance Learning to help satisfy the Mathematics requirement:

• Math 106R (online)

4. Information Competency

a. A grade of C or better in LIBR 004.
b. A minimum of 1 semester unit or more in an information competency infused course.

The following classes are available via Distance Learning to help satisfy the Information Competency requirements:

• LIBR 004 (online)
• ART 001A, Survey of Western Art I (online)
• ART 001B, Survey of Western Art II (online)
• BUS 051, Intro. to Business (online)
• CA 074, Stop Surfing – Start Researching (online)
• COUNS 005, College Success (online)
• ENGL 001B, English Composition (online)
• H.ED 008, Understanding Health (online)
• LIBR 006, Stop Surfing – Start Researching (online)
• PE.TH 051 , Dance in America: A Cultural Perspective (online)

II. General Education Requirements: Minimum 25 units

A. Language and Rationality

A minimum of six (6) semester units. A minimum of three (3) semester units is required in English 1A and a minimum of three (3) semester units in communication and analytical thinking courses:

CIS 002, 004A, 04A1
Comm 001, 001 (Honors), 010, 010 (Honors), 020, 020 (Honors)
Engr 021; Engl 001B, 001C, 001C (Honors)
Mathematics 103/103R, 104, 105, 106/106R, 107, 000D, 000G, 001, 002, 003A, 003B, 004A, 004B, 004C, 008, 010, 010 (Honors), 012, 014, 018; Pkmgt 016A; Phil 002, 003, 017; Read 053

The following classes are available via distance learning to help satisfy the Language and Rationality requirements:

• English 1A (online)
• English 1B (online)
• English 1C (online)
• Mathematics 106R (online)
• Philosophy 3 (online)
• Philosophy 17 (online)

B. Natural Sciences

A minimum of three (3) semester units to include inquiry into the physical universe and its life forms.

Anthropology 1; Astro 001, 002, 010, 010L, 011, 011L, 014
Bio 010, 011, 011 (Honors), 012, 013, 014, 015, 018, 021 (Honors), 022, 023, 024, 034, 035, 036, 041, 042, 043, 045, 046, 047, 048, 050, 055, 056, 057; Chem 001A, 001B, 002, 010, 030A, 030B
Geog 001; Geol 001A, 001A (Honors) 001B, 002B, 003B, 005, 010, 015, 020; HTech 004; NS 015; Ocean 001, 010; Pkmgt 014
Psci 010, 020, 030; Phys 001, 002AB, 004A,B, C, D, 010
Psych 002, 002 (Honors), 007

The following classes are available via distance learning to help satisfy the Natural Science requirement:
• Astronomy 11 (telecourse)
• Biology 24 (online)
• Geography 1 (online)
• Geology 1A (telecourse)
• Nutritional Science 15 (online)
• Nutritional Science 15 (telecourse)
• Oceanography 1 (telecourse)

C. Humanities

A minimum of three (3) semester units which cultivate the intellect, imagination, sensibility and sensitivity.

Art 001A, 001A (Honors), 001B, 001B (Honors), 001D, 001D (Honors), 001G, 001E, 004, 004 (Honors) 007, 010, 012A, 012B, 031A, 031B, 031C, 033A, 033C, 035A, 035B, 035C, 035D, 036, 037, 038, 039A, 039B, 047A, 047B, 047C, 047D, 049A, 049B, 049D, 052, 054, 065A, 065B, 067A, 067B, 075A, 075B, 075C, 075D, 085A, 085B, 088A, 088B
Chin 050A; Engl 002 (Honors), 005A, 005B, 006A, 006A (Honors), 006B, 006B (Honors), 007A, 007B, 010, 012, 013, 016, 018, 041, 043, 043 (Honors), 044, 046, 047, 048, 049, 049 (Honors) 070A, 070B
FD 032; Frnch 001A, 001B, 002A, 002B, 030A, 050A, 050B, 062
Germ 001A, 001B, 002A, 002B, 050A, 050B, 051A, 051B; Greek 050A Human 001A, 001A (Honors), 001B, 001B (Honors)
Ital 001A, 001B, 002A, 002B, 050A, 050B, 051A, 051B
Jpns 001A, 001B, 002A, 002B, 050A, 050B, 051A, 051B; Latin 050A
Music 001, 002, 003A, 004A, 004B, 005, 009, 010, 011, 020, 022, 027, 030A, 030B, 031A, 031B, 032A, 032B, 033A, 033B, 035, 036, 040, 041, 042, 043A, 043B, 048, 049, 051, 053, 054, 055, 060, 061, 063A, 063B
Phil 001, 003, 004, 004 (Honors) 005, 006, 008 (Honors), 012, 022
Photo 001, 001L, 002, 002L, 020A, 020B, 021A, 021B, 030, 045A, 045B, 045C, 070, 071, 072, 073, 074, 075; PE 3.1-3.24, PE. TH 050
Portg 001A, 001B; Russ 001A, 001B, 050A, 050B; SL 060A, 060B
Span 001A, 001B, 002A, 002B, 003A, 003B, 050A, 050B, 051A, 051B
Thear 001, 002A, 003A, 003B, 004,005A, 005B, 006A, 006B, 007A, 007B, 007C, 008A, 008B, 010, 010 (Honors) 014A, 014B, 014C, 015, 015 (Honors), 017A, 017B, 018A, 018B, 019A, 020, 021A, 021B, 022B, 022C, 030, 033A, 033B, 035A, 035B, 040A, 040B, 041A, 041B, 042, 044A, 044B, 047A, 047B, 060-072; WS 001, 002

The following classes are available via distance learning to help satisfy the Humanities requirement:
• Art 1A (online)
• Art 1B (online)
• Art 4 (online)
• Art 12A (online)
• Art 12B (online)
• English 70A (online)
• English 70B (online)
• French 1A (online)
• French 1B (online)
• French 50A (telecourse)
• French 50B (telecourse)
• French 51A (telecourse)
• French 51B (telecourse)
• Music 2 (online)
• Music 5 (online)
• Music 10 (online)
• Music 10 (telecourse)
• Music 54 (online)
• Music 55 (online)
• Philosophy 1 (online)
• Philosophy 3 (online)
• Spanish 50A (telecourse)
• Spanish 50B (telecourse)
• Spanish 51A (telecourse)
• Spanish 51B (telecourse)
• Theatre Arts 6A (online)
• Theatre Arts 6B (online)
• Theatre Arts 14A (online)
• Theatre Arts 14C (online)
• Theatre Arts 15 (online)
• Theatre Arts 19A (online)
• Theatre Arts 30 (online)

D. Social Science

Series 1: Social and Behavioral Sciences:

A minimum of three (3) semester units dealing with human, social, psychological, political, and economic institutions and behavior and their historical backgrounds, selected from among the following:

Admin. of Justice 1; Anthropology 002, 003, 003 (Honors), 004, 055
Econ 001A, 001A (Honors), 001B, 001B (Honors), 045
Geog 002, 002 (Honors), 006
Hist 004B, 004B (Honors), 005B, 008B, 012, 014, 016, 020
Polit 002, 003, 003 (Honors), 004
Psych 001
Soc 001

The following classes are available via distance learning to help satisfy the Social Science Series 1 requirement:
• Administration of Justice 1 (online)
• Anthropology 3 (online)
• Economics 1A (online)
• Economics 1B (online)
• Geography 2 (online)
• Political Science 1 (online)
• Psychology 1 (online)
• Sociology 1 (telecourse)

Series 2: American History and institutions

Complete the American History and Institutions requirement for the California State University OR complete three (3) semester units with a credit or a grade of C or better in one of the following:

Hist 017B, 017B (Honors)
Polit 001, 001 (Honors)

If history is used to fulfill the Series 2 requirement, a course from a discipline other than history must be used to satisfy the Series 1 requirement. If political science is used to fulfill the Series 2 requirement, a course from a discipline other than political science must be used to satisfy the Series 1 requirement.

The following classes are available via distance learning to help satisfy the Social Science Series 2 requirement:
• History 17B (online)
• Political Science 1 (online)

E. Lifelong Understanding and Development

Option 1: Three (3) units from Area A, B, C or D, which are not part of the student's major.

Option 2: Three (3) units from courses listed below which cultivate self-understanding and development of the student as an integrated individual capable of coping with life in our modern society, assist students to acquire the skills necessary to adapt to change, gain self-understanding, and set achievable goals, and which include consideration of such matters as cognitive, affective and psychomotor development, health, stress management, and key relationships of human beings to their social and physical environment.

BUS 061; CA 017; CHS 053
Comm 004, 008, 017, 025
Couns 005, 012, 012A, 012B, 012C, 024, 025
FD 027; H. ED 008, 010, 012; Lead 020A, 020B, 030A
LS 001; Libr 004
PE. TH 042
Psych 012, 025, 030

The following class is available via Distance Learning to help satisfy the Lifelong Understanding and Development requirement:
• Counseling 5 (online)
• Counseling 12 (online)
• Health Education 8 (online)
• Health Education 12 (online)
• Library 4 (online)

F. Cultural Diversity

A minimum of three (3) semester units to prepare students to work effectively and live harmoniously in a pluralistic society, acknowledge the experience, scholarship and accomplishments of the many cultures in our society, promote and foster a sense of inquiry about cultural diversity, and meet the needs of the culturally diverse student population. A course used to fulfill this requirement may not be used to fulfill another associate degree general education requirement. (Double counting is not permitted.)

CHS 005; Comm 012; Couns 050
Engl 012, 013, 018, 046, 046 (Honors)
Hist 003; Phil 016, 021
PE.Th 051, 051 (Honors)
Polit 005; Psych 009
Soc 020
WS 001, 002

The following class is available via Distance Learning to help satisfy the Cultural Diversity requirement:
• Communication Studies 12 (online)
• Counseling 50 (online)
• PE. TH 51 (online)
• Psychology 9 (online)

G. Physical Education Activity

A one (1) semester unit activity course in physical education (P.E. 1.02 -11.10) is required to receive an Associate Degree. A course used to fulfill this requirement cannot be used to fulfill another associate degree requirement. (Double counting is not permitted.)

The following class is available via Distance Learning to help satisfy the Physical Education Activity requirement:
• P.E. 4.12 (telecourse)

In addition, a West Valley Student may also choose to achieve a certificate in the following programs through distance learning:
• Business Management
• Digital Media
• Office Technology

A substantive change proposal has already been submitted and approved for these certificate programs.

Catalog Requirement for Degree Consideration (Continuous Enrollment)

A continuing student for degree consideration is one who attends West Valley College or Mission College at least one semester or summer session each academic year. A returning student for degree consideration is one who drops out for one year or more.

Second Associate Degree

Students may earn a second Associate Degree which recognizes the previously completed general education and major requirements of the first degree. However, major requirements for the second degree must be completed within five years of the awarding of the first Associate Degree. For continuing students, the general education and major requirements for the second degree are those listed in the College Catalog for the academic year in which the student first takes courses for the first degree or any subsequent catalog thereafter. For returning students, the requirements are those listed in the College Catalog for the year in which the student returns or any subsequent catalog thereafter. Students must complete all units required for the second degree. If fewer than 15 units are needed, additional units to total a minimum of 15 units must be completed in an area related to the major.

Double Major

Students may earn a double major, and the requirements for the double major shall be those major requirements listed in the College Catalog for the academic year in which the student begins the course work for the second major.

Graduation Proficiency Requirement

Any student who is a candidate for an associate degree will be required to demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics. Students who intend to complete an associate degree are advised to discuss the proficiency requirements with a College counselor.

Credit for Advanced Placement Tests

You may fulfill part of your degree requirements with credit allowed for the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5.

It is the student's responsibility to check with other institutions to determine the acceptability of any credit earned by examination.

Students must apply for advanced placement credit through the Records Office.


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	GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND DISTANCE LEARNING
	Graduation Requirements for the Associate Degree using Distance Learning Courses The following paragraphs are listed from the 2008/2009 West Valley College Catalog, listing the general graduation requirements for the Associate Degree, followed by the distance learning course(s) fulfilling these requirements. West Valley College will confer the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree upon a student who successfully completes the requirements listed below and has filed a petition in the Records Office by deadline dates printed in the current Schedule of Classes. A student who has remained in continuous attendance and enrolled in at least one course per academic year may elect to meet the degree requirements in effect at any time during the student’s period of continuous attendance. The associate degree may be sought as either a final educational goal or a major step toward a baccalaureate degree elsewhere. Associate degree general education and proficiency requirements will be waived for students who have previously completed a baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution. For many students, the successful completion of the A.S. degree will result in preparation to enter an occupation. I. Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees A. Complete a minimum of 60 passing units of college work, 12 of which must be in residence. A maximum of 20 “CR” units may be applied toward the completion of the associate degree (see Grading Systems). B. Achieve a “C” (2.00) grade point average in 60 units of work reflected on all college transcripts submitted for graduation. C. Fulfill a major. Degrees are offered only in majors listed in the college catalog upon completion of all the major requirements. D. Grades of “C” or better are required for all courses used to satisfy major requirements for the Associate degree. E. Proficiency in reading, writing, mathematics and information competency is required for graduation with either associate degree. 1. Reading - A grade equivalency score of at least 12th grade level on a standardized test or a grade of C or better in READ 053, Speed and Critical Reading, or the completion with a grade of C or better in a California State University transferable 3 unit reading course taken at an accredited college or university that is substantially equivalent to Reading 053. 2. Writing - Completion of the English composition requirements with a C or better. The following classes are available via Distance Learning to help satisfy the Reading and Writing requirements: • English 1A (online) 3. Mathematics - A grade of C or better in Math 104, 105, 106, 106R, 107 or 000G, or higher, or completion of comparable high school courses with a grade of C or better. The following classes are available via Distance Learning to help satisfy the Mathematics requirement: • Math 106R (online) 4. Information Competency a. A grade of C or better in LIBR 004. b. A minimum of 1 semester unit or more in an information competency infused course. The following classes are available via Distance Learning to help satisfy the Information Competency requirements: • LIBR 004 (online) • ART 001A, Survey of Western Art I (online) • ART 001B, Survey of Western Art II (online) • BUS 051, Intro. to Business (online) • CA 074, Stop Surfing – Start Researching (online) • COUNS 005, College Success (online) • ENGL 001B, English Composition (online) • H.ED 008, Understanding Health (online) • LIBR 006, Stop Surfing – Start Researching (online) • PE.TH 051 , Dance in America: A Cultural Perspective (online) II. General Education Requirements: Minimum 25 units A. Language and Rationality A minimum of six (6) semester units. A minimum of three (3) semester units is required in English 1A and a minimum of three (3) semester units in communication and analytical thinking courses: CIS 002, 004A, 04A1 Comm 001, 001 (Honors), 010, 010 (Honors), 020, 020 (Honors) Engr 021; Engl 001B, 001C, 001C (Honors) Mathematics 103/103R, 104, 105, 106/106R, 107, 000D, 000G, 001, 002, 003A, 003B, 004A, 004B, 004C, 008, 010, 010 (Honors), 012, 014, 018; Pkmgt 016A; Phil 002, 003, 017; Read 053 The following classes are available via distance learning to help satisfy the Language and Rationality requirements: • English 1A (online) • English 1B (online) • English 1C (online) • Mathematics 106R (online) • Philosophy 3 (online) • Philosophy 17 (online) B. Natural Sciences A minimum of three (3) semester units to include inquiry into the physical universe and its life forms. Anthropology 1; Astro 001, 002, 010, 010L, 011, 011L, 014 Bio 010, 011, 011 (Honors), 012, 013, 014, 015, 018, 021 (Honors), 022, 023, 024, 034, 035, 036, 041, 042, 043, 045, 046, 047, 048, 050, 055, 056, 057; Chem 001A, 001B, 002, 010, 030A, 030B Geog 001; Geol 001A, 001A (Honors) 001B, 002B, 003B, 005, 010, 015, 020; HTech 004; NS 015; Ocean 001, 010; Pkmgt 014 Psci 010, 020, 030; Phys 001, 002AB, 004A,B, C, D, 010 Psych 002, 002 (Honors), 007 The following classes are available via distance learning to help satisfy the Natural Science requirement: • Astronomy 11 (telecourse) • Biology 24 (online) • Geography 1 (online) • Geology 1A (telecourse) • Nutritional Science 15 (online) • Nutritional Science 15 (telecourse) • Oceanography 1 (telecourse) C. Humanities A minimum of three (3) semester units which cultivate the intellect, imagination, sensibility and sensitivity. Art 001A, 001A (Honors), 001B, 001B (Honors), 001D, 001D (Honors), 001G, 001E, 004, 004 (Honors) 007, 010, 012A, 012B, 031A, 031B, 031C, 033A, 033C, 035A, 035B, 035C, 035D, 036, 037, 038, 039A, 039B, 047A, 047B, 047C, 047D, 049A, 049B, 049D, 052, 054, 065A, 065B, 067A, 067B, 075A, 075B, 075C, 075D, 085A, 085B, 088A, 088B Chin 050A; Engl 002 (Honors), 005A, 005B, 006A, 006A (Honors), 006B, 006B (Honors), 007A, 007B, 010, 012, 013, 016, 018, 041, 043, 043 (Honors), 044, 046, 047, 048, 049, 049 (Honors) 070A, 070B FD 032; Frnch 001A, 001B, 002A, 002B, 030A, 050A, 050B, 062 Germ 001A, 001B, 002A, 002B, 050A, 050B, 051A, 051B; Greek 050A Human 001A, 001A (Honors), 001B, 001B (Honors) Ital 001A, 001B, 002A, 002B, 050A, 050B, 051A, 051B Jpns 001A, 001B, 002A, 002B, 050A, 050B, 051A, 051B; Latin 050A Music 001, 002, 003A, 004A, 004B, 005, 009, 010, 011, 020, 022, 027, 030A, 030B, 031A, 031B, 032A, 032B, 033A, 033B, 035, 036, 040, 041, 042, 043A, 043B, 048, 049, 051, 053, 054, 055, 060, 061, 063A, 063B Phil 001, 003, 004, 004 (Honors) 005, 006, 008 (Honors), 012, 022 Photo 001, 001L, 002, 002L, 020A, 020B, 021A, 021B, 030, 045A, 045B, 045C, 070, 071, 072, 073, 074, 075; PE 3.1-3.24, PE. TH 050 Portg 001A, 001B; Russ 001A, 001B, 050A, 050B; SL 060A, 060B Span 001A, 001B, 002A, 002B, 003A, 003B, 050A, 050B, 051A, 051B Thear 001, 002A, 003A, 003B, 004,005A, 005B, 006A, 006B, 007A, 007B, 007C, 008A, 008B, 010, 010 (Honors) 014A, 014B, 014C, 015, 015 (Honors), 017A, 017B, 018A, 018B, 019A, 020, 021A, 021B, 022B, 022C, 030, 033A, 033B, 035A, 035B, 040A, 040B, 041A, 041B, 042, 044A, 044B, 047A, 047B, 060-072; WS 001, 002 The following classes are available via distance learning to help satisfy the Humanities requirement: • Art 1A (online) • Art 1B (online) • Art 4 (online) • Art 12A (online) • Art 12B (online) • English 70A (online) • English 70B (online) • French 1A (online) • French 1B (online) • French 50A (telecourse) • French 50B (telecourse) • French 51A (telecourse) • French 51B (telecourse) • Music 2 (online) • Music 5 (online) • Music 10 (online) • Music 10 (telecourse) • Music 54 (online) • Music 55 (online) • Philosophy 1 (online) • Philosophy 3 (online) • Spanish 50A (telecourse) • Spanish 50B (telecourse) • Spanish 51A (telecourse) • Spanish 51B (telecourse) • Theatre Arts 6A (online) • Theatre Arts 6B (online) • Theatre Arts 14A (online) • Theatre Arts 14C (online) • Theatre Arts 15 (online) • Theatre Arts 19A (online) • Theatre Arts 30 (online) D. Social Science Series 1: Social and Behavioral Sciences: A minimum of three (3) semester units dealing with human, social, psychological, political, and economic institutions and behavior and their historical backgrounds, selected from among the following: Admin. of Justice 1; Anthropology 002, 003, 003 (Honors), 004, 055 Econ 001A, 001A (Honors), 001B, 001B (Honors), 045 Geog 002, 002 (Honors), 006 Hist 004B, 004B (Honors), 005B, 008B, 012, 014, 016, 020 Polit 002, 003, 003 (Honors), 004 Psych 001 Soc 001 The following classes are available via distance learning to help satisfy the Social Science Series 1 requirement: • Administration of Justice 1 (online) • Anthropology 3 (online) • Economics 1A (online) • Economics 1B (online) • Geography 2 (online) • Political Science 1 (online) • Psychology 1 (online) • Sociology 1 (telecourse) Series 2: American History and institutions Complete the American History and Institutions requirement for the California State University OR complete three (3) semester units with a credit or a grade of C or better in one of the following: Hist 017B, 017B (Honors) Polit 001, 001 (Honors) If history is used to fulfill the Series 2 requirement, a course from a discipline other than history must be used to satisfy the Series 1 requirement. If political science is used to fulfill the Series 2 requirement, a course from a discipline other than political science must be used to satisfy the Series 1 requirement. The following classes are available via distance learning to help satisfy the Social Science Series 2 requirement: • History 17B (online) • Political Science 1 (online) E. Lifelong Understanding and Development Option 1: Three (3) units from Area A, B, C or D, which are not part of the student's major. Option 2: Three (3) units from courses listed below which cultivate self-understanding and development of the student as an integrated individual capable of coping with life in our modern society, assist students to acquire the skills necessary to adapt to change, gain self-understanding, and set achievable goals, and which include consideration of such matters as cognitive, affective and psychomotor development, health, stress management, and key relationships of human beings to their social and physical environment. BUS 061; CA 017; CHS 053 Comm 004, 008, 017, 025 Couns 005, 012, 012A, 012B, 012C, 024, 025 FD 027; H. ED 008, 010, 012; Lead 020A, 020B, 030A LS 001; Libr 004 PE. TH 042 Psych 012, 025, 030 The following class is available via Distance Learning to help satisfy the Lifelong Understanding and Development requirement: • Counseling 5 (online) • Counseling 12 (online) • Health Education 8 (online) • Health Education 12 (online) • Library 4 (online) F. Cultural Diversity A minimum of three (3) semester units to prepare students to work effectively and live harmoniously in a pluralistic society, acknowledge the experience, scholarship and accomplishments of the many cultures in our society, promote and foster a sense of inquiry about cultural diversity, and meet the needs of the culturally diverse student population. A course used to fulfill this requirement may not be used to fulfill another associate degree general education requirement. (Double counting is not permitted.) CHS 005; Comm 012; Couns 050 Engl 012, 013, 018, 046, 046 (Honors) Hist 003; Phil 016, 021 PE.Th 051, 051 (Honors) Polit 005; Psych 009 Soc 020 WS 001, 002 The following class is available via Distance Learning to help satisfy the Cultural Diversity requirement: • Communication Studies 12 (online) • Counseling 50 (online) • PE. TH 51 (online) • Psychology 9 (online) G. Physical Education Activity A one (1) semester unit activity course in physical education (P.E. 1.02 -11.10) is required to receive an Associate Degree. A course used to fulfill this requirement cannot be used to fulfill another associate degree requirement. (Double counting is not permitted.) The following class is available via Distance Learning to help satisfy the Physical Education Activity requirement: • P.E. 4.12 (telecourse) In addition, a West Valley Student may also choose to achieve a certificate in the following programs through distance learning: • Business Management • Digital Media • Office Technology A substantive change proposal has already been submitted and approved for these certificate programs. Catalog Requirement for Degree Consideration (Continuous Enrollment) A continuing student for degree consideration is one who attends West Valley College or Mission College at least one semester or summer session each academic year. A returning student for degree consideration is one who drops out for one year or more. Second Associate Degree Students may earn a second Associate Degree which recognizes the previously completed general education and major requirements of the first degree. However, major requirements for the second degree must be completed within five years of the awarding of the first Associate Degree. For continuing students, the general education and major requirements for the second degree are those listed in the College Catalog for the academic year in which the student first takes courses for the first degree or any subsequent catalog thereafter. For returning students, the requirements are those listed in the College Catalog for the year in which the student returns or any subsequent catalog thereafter. Students must complete all units required for the second degree. If fewer than 15 units are needed, additional units to total a minimum of 15 units must be completed in an area related to the major. Double Major Students may earn a double major, and the requirements for the double major shall be those major requirements listed in the College Catalog for the academic year in which the student begins the course work for the second major. Graduation Proficiency Requirement Any student who is a candidate for an associate degree will be required to demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics. Students who intend to complete an associate degree are advised to discuss the proficiency requirements with a College counselor. Credit for Advanced Placement Tests You may fulfill part of your degree requirements with credit allowed for the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. It is the student's responsibility to check with other institutions to determine the acceptability of any credit earned by examination. Students must apply for advanced placement credit through the Records Office.

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