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Special Regulations for Courses in Specific Subject Areas
The following guidelines pertain to courses
particularly at lower division, in subject areas that have special
regulations to be articulated for transfer credit to the University
of California. These guidelines should be used in conjunction with
the general information already provided regarding the awarding
of transfer credit keeping in mind that transferable courses should
be comparable in terms of their purpose, scope and depth appropriate
to lower-division courses in the UC system.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Outlines should be current (not more than five years old).
- Main text for the course must be dated within 5 years for most
course submissions
- All lab courses must have a prerequisite/corequisite of a corresponding
lecture course.
- Advisory prerequisite/corequisite courses cannot be considered.
- Field courses must have a prerequisite/corequisite of an introductory
course in the related discipline.
ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Only one introductory course to the profession is allowed for transfer
credit. The content of these courses should not specifically deal
with the applied, functional aspects of law enforcement. See Criminology/Law
and Society.
AGRICULTURE
The primary focus of these courses must be theoretical, although
the course may contain some elements of an applied nature. Courses
should be compared to those at UC Colleges of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences or Natural and Agricultural Sciences or UC Departments
such as Botany, Environmental Science or Plant Science.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Appropriate courses must be in American Sign Language, not signed
English, and cover the deaf culture as well as the phonology, vocabulary,
and grammar of American Sign Language. Courses which cover signed
exact English or finger spelling are not acceptable. ASL courses
can be use to satisfy the LOTE requirement as identified on the
UC TCAs posted at www.assist.org.
ARCHITECTURE
Courses in this subject should emphasize architectural design and
theory, rather than applied aspects such as drafting or building/construction
technology. These types of courses may be found in UC departments
such as Architecture and Civil Engineering. Credit for variable
topics is not usually allowed due to credit limitations in this
area.
ART
Transferable courses in this area should stress aesthetic intent
and content over technique. In addition to knowledge and appreciation,
courses should stress principles and concepts that unify knowledge
as well as the methods of investigation that characterize specific
disciplines. Courses on the history of photography, color photography,
mixed media and digital and computer art are acceptable. Commercial
or professional art courses (Advertising, Commercial Photography,
Interior Design, etc.) are not appropriate, nor are craft courses
(Calligraphy, Jewelry Making, Weaving, etc.).
BIOLOGICAL (LIFE) SCIENCES
Courses in this area should teach fundamental concepts and principles
of the Biological Sciences discipline, how these were derived and
how they are applied. Although specific prerequisites are not required
for introductory courses, these courses are expected to be at the
baccalaureate level in content and scope. It is not appropriate
for courses in this area to be primarily professional or technical.
While courses generally are expected to have a laboratory or field
component where appropriate, lab or fieldwork are not required for
elective credit. Courses proposed for lower-division preparation
for Biological Sciences majors must have Intermediate Algebra as
a prerequisite.
BUSINESS
Transfer credit will be allowed for an introductory business course,
provided it focuses on the role of business as it relates to the
greater society and includes topics on ethics, labor, finance marketing,
etc. Credit is granted for up to one year in Principles of Accounting
and one course in Business Law. Calculus and some computer systems
courses offered through a business department are transferable,
if the majority of the content is math or computer-oriented and
not business-oriented.
CHEMISTRY
Courses in this subject should cover the basic principles of chemistry.
UC allows only one introductory or survey course prior to the general
course series for the major or non-major. Courses designated as
applied, remedial/review or for certification are not considered
appropriate. Courses proposed for lower-division preparation for
Chemistry majors must have intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite.
COLLEGE SUCCESS
Courses (up to 4.5 quarter/3 semester units maximum) should cover
topics such as critical thinking, perceptions of the value of a
college degree, university history/policies, student culture, communication,
health and wellness, sex, diversity, life planning, campus resources
and student responsibility for education. Primary focus should not
be career development and course should focus on the theories of
succeeding in college. Community college catalog is a required text
for this course.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Courses in this area should cover topics such as introductory
theory of the computer; its organization and logic; or development
of a high-level programming language. Credit for one course in computer
literacy may be granted. Courses that provide technical training
or are primarily business-oriented are not considered appropriate
for transfer. Courses such as data processing and desktop publishing
are not appropriate for transfer.
CRIMINOLOGY/LAW AND SOCIETY
The content of these courses should focus on criminal theory and
not specifically with the functional aspects of law enforcement
or administration of justice. UC grants credit for one course in
each of the following areas; an introduction, Law and Society and
Criminal Justice System. These courses are found in UC departments
of Criminology, Law and Society, Legal Studies and Sociology. See
Administration of Justice.
DANCE
Theory, history, choreography, notation or performance courses offered
in any department are acceptable.
EDUCATION
Courses should focus on education within the context of its history,
politics, culture, and effect on the individual and society. One
introductory education course is allowed for transfer. Courses
which combine the introductory teaching information, CSTP, and K12
Content Standards, as well as field experience in a "diverse
public school setting", could be acceptable as an additional
course.
ENGINEERING
Courses in this area must have a strong theory component, but may
include some application. Surveying courses must have a prerequisite
of at least Trigonometry. Most other engineering courses must have
a prerequisite of at least introduction to calculus. These include
Circuits, Statics and Properties of Materials. One course in Introduction
to the Engineering Profession and one course in Introduction to
Engineering CAD are also acceptable. Courses primarily skills-oriented,
such as manufacturing technology or practical mappings are not considered
appropriate for transfer.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
UC Academic Senate regulations allow a maximum of 12 quarter/8 semester
units of transfer credit for courses that emphasize writing. Only
the highest levels of ESL, which prepare students for transferable
English composition, may be approved for UC transferability. In
order to approve ESL course work, paragraph development and progression
to essay writing is needed. Courses that focus exclusively on listening,
reading, or speaking skills are not appropriate for UC credit.
ENGLISH COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE
Courses in English composition must have a prerequisite of a course
or examination comparable to the UC Entry Level Writing Requirement.
Although such a prerequisite is not currently required for literature
courses, the expectation is that they too will be of a college level.
Courses should require extensive practice in writing and require
a substantial amount of reading of significant literature. Children’s
Literature courses are acceptable as a genre but not as a teaching/selection
guide for teachers/parents. Remedial work in English is defined
as work primarily focused on topics in spelling, punctuation, and
usage, and in the basic structures of sentences, paragraphs, and
short essays.
ENGLISH/WRITING
These courses are also called: "Writing", "Creative
Writing", "Script Writing", "News writing"
etc. All courses in which writing is the primary focus must have
a minimum prerequisite or eligibility for a transferable English
composition course. One course in Journalism is allowed for transfer
credit. Courses may include topics such as fundamentals, history
or media studies. Commercially oriented writing courses are not
appropriate. Courses in this area may not be used to meet the English
composition requirement for eligibility.
HEALTH EDUCATION/FIRST AID/LIFE SAVING
Credit may be granted for one course in Health Education, one course
in First Aid and one course in Life Saving. Courses may include
topics in community, general, personal or public health. Comparable
courses may be found in UC departments such as Physical Education,
School of Public Health, Social and Administrative Health Science,
Sociology, etc.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study courses will usually be undertaken after
completion of basic courses in the subject area. It is a means of
meeting special curricular needs and not a replacement for standard
courses. Courses should be in areas for which transfer credit is
granted to the University and which have appropriate and sufficient
readings, papers and/or tests. Granting of credit is determined
based on course content upon petition to the enrolling UC campus
usually after transfer. A course syllabus must be submitted by the
student for campus consideration. This area includes courses in
Directed Study, Experiential Learning, Field Studies, Independent
Study, Individual Projects, Internship, Special Studies, Special
Topics, Tutorial, etc.
LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH
Language courses should provide instruction in the written and oral
language as well as history and cultural traditions of the country
associated with the language studied. Languages other than English
for Native Speakers are appropriate for transfer. Courses primarily
conversational must have as prerequisite a course equivalent to
the third year of high school study or one year of college level
coursework in the language. Also, the content of conversation courses
should not be primarily business or travel-oriented.
Split level courses:
In May 2005, UC faculty confirmed that foreign language is an area
of sequential knowledge and validation in this area is acceptable.
During the 2005-06 TCA update, agreements were adjusted to reflect
this understanding. Courses that are equivalent to 2 years
of high school study are identified by a footnote and with the IGETC
area 6A designation for each foreign language at each CCC.
In addition, courses beyond the proficiency level as well as the
second half of split courses are also identified with the IGETC
area 6A designation. UCOP no longer requires both courses
of a split sequence to be taken in order for credit to be granted.
The second half of a split course sequence may now validate the
first half.
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics courses including statistics must have a prerequisite
course equivalent to intermediate algebra or higher. These courses
will employ topics of advanced algebra as found in courses such
as college algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, linear algebra, discrete
mathematics, analytic geometry or elementary functions. One year
in Elementary Math for Teacher Education may be considered for credit.
Math for Teacher Education is not appropriate for Quantitative Reasoning.
Remedial work in mathematics is defined as work in topics from
arithmetic, beginning and intermediate algebra, plane geometry,
and trigonometry. A pre-calculus course, with intermediate algebra
as a prerequisite, containing topics from advanced algebra, elementary
functions (logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), and analytic
geometry, is not considered remedial. Credit for trigonometry is
not allowed if taught as a separate course. In the past, UC deducted
one unit for courses which contained trigonometry content. Beginning
fall 2006, based on UC faculty clarification credit will be granted
for College Algebra and Precalculus courses as offered. A student
may only receive credit for either college algebra or pre-calculus.
MILITARY
Military Language
Specialized and Military Language Schools should be held to the
same standards as indicated above in the Language Other Than English
section.
Military Science
Courses are acceptable in the following areas of academic disciplines:
literature, history, sociology, psychology, ethics, or engineering
in the military services. Some courses of a practical nature may
also be acceptable. Comparable courses may be found in the Military
Science department or ROTC at UCB, UCSB and UCLA. Courses such as
Land Navigation and Orienteering, Basic Mountaineering, Basic Leadership,
Basic and Advanced Military Physical Conditioning are acceptable.
Military Service
General military credit is not granted upon admission however credit
may be granted using the ACE Armed Services Guides based on departmental
or UC school or college recommendation after enrollment. If the
student requests a review of this course work, advise the student
to submit supplemental information upon which to make a decision
similar to Independent Study. CLEP is not accepted.
MINERALOGY
Courses in this subject require a prerequisite of either physical
geology or chemistry 1.
MUSIC
UC does not limit credit for the number of appropriate music courses
a student may transfer. Theory and performance courses are appropriate
for transfer credit. Electronic music courses should have prerequisites
or include music theory and history. Courses that focus primarily
on the commercial aspect of music are not considered appropriate
for transfer.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Courses may fall into three categories: 1) Activities, 2) Theory,
and 3) Academic/Scholarly. Credit for Activity courses is acceptable
when physical movement is indicated in the course outline and is
limited to 4 semester/6 quarter units. Theory courses are limited
to 8 semester units/12 quarter units. Courses primarily vocational
such as Aerobic Instructor Training or Fire Academy Protection Preparation
are not considered appropriate for transfer credit.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Courses in this area should teach fundamental concepts and principles
- how these were derived, and how they are applied. Although a specific
prerequisite is not required for introductory courses, these courses
are expected to be at the baccalaureate level in content and scope.
It is not appropriate for courses in this area to be primarily professional
or technical in nature. Credit will not be given for introductory
courses taken after more advanced level courses in this area.
PHYSICS
UC allows only one introductory or survey course prior
to the general course series for the major or non-major. Major courses
in this area should teach fundamental concepts and principles –
how these were derived, and how they are applied. Physics for Physicists
and Engineers must have a prerequisite of calculus; Physics for
Biologists must have a prerequisite of trigonometry; and Physics
for Liberal Arts Students must have a prerequisite of intermediate
algebra. No credit for an introductory course following any course
for the major or a more advanced level course.
PSYCHOLOGY
All courses must be academic in content focusing on research, theory
and analysis. Courses should include the theory and application
of information. Courses in which the student is a recipient of therapy
or instruction aimed at personal improvement or information about
the health aspects of psychology are not appropriate for transfer.
RELIGION
Courses in this area should focus on religion in an objective and
scholarly manner. Courses should approach religion from a historical
and literary point of view that is comparative and cultural. Courses
that approach religion from a dogmatic, sectarian point of view
meant to indoctrinate or convert are not appropriate for transfer.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Courses should provide students with an understanding of the development
and basic features of societies and cultures. Courses may include
an examination of the historic and contemporary ideas that have
shaped our world, an examination of the nature and principles of
individual and group behaviors, or a study of social science methodologies.
Courses that are primarily for personal enrichment are not appropriate
for transfer.
STATISTICS
These courses may be found in the social sciences, mathematics,
economics and science departments. At minimum, statistics courses
must have a prerequisite of intermediate algebra or its equivalent.
A second course in statistics may be acceptable if content is sequential
and not duplicative.
THEATER ARTS
Theory courses, as well as performance and production
courses, are appropriate for transfer. Courses may include directing,
film making, history, performance, production/stagecraft, costume
design and makeup, theory and scriptwriting. Practical courses in
Broadcasting such as radio/TV or other commercially oriented courses
are not appropriate for transfer.
VARIABLE TOPICS COURSES
These courses are also called "Independent Studies", "Special
Studies", "Special Topics", "Internships",
etc. Credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review
of the scope and content of the course by the enrolling UC campus.
This usually occurs after transfer and may require recommendations
from faculty. UC does not grant credit for variable topics courses
in Journalism, Photography, Health, Business Administration, Architecture,
Administration of Justice (Criminology) or Library Departments because
of credit restrictions in these areas. Each UC campus will determine
credit for these courses based on information provided by the student,
usually after they have been admitted at UC. Credit is granted only
if it is determined that the content of the course is appropriate
for transfer at the individual UC campus.
Variable Topic courses are not posted on the TCA. In their place,
a note is included on the TCA describing the UC credit granting
policy for these types of courses. The note appears under the appropriate
department on ASSIST and on the first page of the TCA paper copy.
The note reads:
Variable Topics Courses
These courses are also called "Independent Studies",
"Special Studies", "Special Topics", "Internships",
etc. Credit for variable topics courses is given only after a
review of the scope and content of the course by the enrolling
UC campus. This usually occurs after transfer and may require
recommendations from faculty. UC does not grant credit for variable
topics courses in Journalism, Photography, Health, Business Administration,
Architecture, Administration of Justice (Criminology) or Library
Departments because of credit restrictions in these areas.
NOTE:
DISTANCE EDUCATION/TELECOURSES
Title 5, Section 55376 requires that:
(a) Each distance education/telecourse shall include the use of
appropriate texts, supplemental assigned readings, and/or enrichment
materials and activities including examples of reading and writing
assignments as required by section 55002(a) and (b).
(b) Each distance education/telecourse shall include regular personal
contact between instructor and students through group or individual
meetings, orientation and review sessions, supplemental seminar
or study sessions, field trips, library workshops, telephone, correspondence
or other in-person activities. Personal contact may be supplemented
by telephone contact and correspondence.
Additional information about the revised Title V regulations for
distance education courses can be found online at:
http://www.asccc.org/Publications/Papers/good_practice_distance.html
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