University Studies
The Associate in Arts in University Studies Degree is designed for students planning to transfer to the California State University system, the University of California system, or an independent college or university. The degree enables students to complete necessary transfer admissions requirements in combination with Cañada College Associate Degree requirements.
Completion of either option below does not guarantee admission to specific university campuses and majors.
The options below must include Associate Degree requirements in residency, scholarship, basic competency, ethnic studies, and physical education. Review the options and general outline below and work with a College Counselor to ensure completion of degree requirements.
California State University (CSU)
To meet the requirements, students must complete a total of 60 semester units and those units must be CSU transferable and include either “A” or “B” below.
A: CSU GE Pattern, 39 units:
Area A - 9 units (A1, A2, A3)
Area B - 9 units (B1, B2, Lab B3, B4)
Area C - 9 units (C1, C2, C1 or C2)
Area D - 9 units (at least 2 disciplines)
Area E - 3 units (E1, E2-limit 1 unit)
Or:
B: IGETC for CSU, 37 units
(Require a grade of "C" or better.)
Area 1 - 9 units (1A, 1B, 1C)
Area 2 - 3 units
Area 3 - 9 units (3A, 3B, 3A or 3B)
Area 4 - 9 units
Area 5 - 7 units (5A, 5B)
