Associate Degree
The Associate Degree may be obtained by the completion of all required courses for a major (from 18 to 30 plus units), fulfill general education requirements, satisfy competencies, and sufficient electives to meet a minimum total of 60 units with a grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average). Degrees are designated by "A.A." for Associate in Arts and "A.S." for Associate in Science.

Certificates
Certificate of Achievement, formerly known as Career Certificate, (18 units or more) and the Certificate of Completion* (17.5 units or less) are offered to students completing program requirements.

Certificates of Achievement are intended to certify that students completing all required courses for a major are prepared to enter the careers designated on their certificates. Certificates of Achievement require 18 units or more with grades of "C" or better in each course. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Sacramento City College. Certificates of Achievement are designated with "COA."

Certificates of Completion^ are intended to certify that students completing all required courses for a major are prepared to meet specific occupational needs, upgrade skills, or for advancement in an existing career. Certificates of Completion require 17.5 units or less with grades of "C" or better in each course. The certificate requires completion of all courses listed in the Required Program of study. Certificates of Completion are designated with "COC."

For all Certificates in Levels 1 and 2, all units must be completed at Sacramento City College. For all Certificates in Level 3, 12 units must be completed at Sacramento City College.

Level 1, 3-6 units

Level 2, 7-11 units

Level 3, 12-17.5 units

^Subject to title change; per recent Title V regulatory changes, the title "certificates of completion" may change and be acknowledged in an addendum to the 2008-09 Catalog issued in summer 2008.