Transcript Los Medanos College

English 70
Math 12
Counseling
Partnership
Outcomes for today
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You will know about programs and
degrees at LMC and how to transfer to a
4 year university
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You will understand the importance of
having an Educational Plan
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You will follow up and make a
Counseling appointment if you have not
already
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You will know about LMC Resources
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You will understand the connection
between majors and careers
Los Medanos College
WHERE ARE THE
COUNSELING OFFICES
LOCATED?
HOW MANY UNITS DO
YOU NEED TO BE A FULL
TIME STUDENT?
WHICH ENGLISH/ MATH
CLASS SHOULD YOU
TAKE NEXT SEMESTER?
WHAT ARE THE 4
EDUCATIONAL GOAL
CHOICES AT LMC?
Educational Goals at Los Medanos College
 College Skills Certificate
 Certificate of Achievement
 Associate Degree
 Transfer to a CSU, UC, Private
or Out of State College
College Skills Certificates
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Available through various occupational programs
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Examples: Business Computer Skills, Web Design
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Less than 18 units of course work
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Check with the Department for more information
Certificate of Achievement
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A program of study in a vocational, technical or business field.
Certificates prepare you for a specific occupation or area of
employment.
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Examples: Recording Arts, Auto Tech, Accounting
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More than 18 units
Cumulative grade point average of 2.0
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WHAT IS THE MINIMUM
GPA TO GET AN
ASSOCIATE DEGREE?
Associate Degrees
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in
Science (A.S.) is the first college
degree you earn at LMC.
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Requires the completion of 60
semester units including general
education
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18 units or more in a specific major.
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Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or
higher.
Associates Degrees for Transfer—
AAT/AST
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Something New!
Guaranteed admission to the CSU System!
Earn 2 degrees after completing just 120 units (60 for
Associates + 60 for bachelors)
LMC currently offers 4 of these degrees—and more
coming:
Communication Studies
Early Childhood Education
Psychology
Sociology
TRUE OR FALSE:
PEOPLE WITH BACHELOR’S
DEGREES ALWAYS EARN
MORE MONEY?
Career Technical (CTE) Programs
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Programs include:
 Nursing
 Appliance Service
 Automotive Technology
 Welding Technology
 Fire Academy
 Process Technology (PTEC)
 Electrical/Electronic Technology (EETEC)
 Administration of Justice
 Recording Arts
 Consult LMC catalog for more information
HOW MANY UNITS DO
STUDENTS NEED TO
TRANSFER?
What if you are transferring?
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Usually complete the first two years of
general education and major preparation
with 60 transferable units at a community
college.
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Transfer as a Junior to a University
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Follow CSUGE or IGETC class guides for
General Ed requirements
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Take Major Prep courses (www.assist.org)
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Learn more at your counseling appointment!
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Counseling 33: Transfer Planning
Educational Pyramid
Doctorate
Master’s
Degree
BA/BS
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Requires 120+ units
90-120 units= Senior
60-90 units=Junior
AA/AS (Associates Degree)
Requires 60+ units
30-60 units= Sophomore
0-30 units= Freshman
California College System
Community College
Los Medanos College
Associate’s Degree
California State
University (CSU)
(CSUGE)
EX: San Francisco State
Bachelor’s, Master’s
Doctorates
Univ. of California
(IGETC)
Private College or
University
EX: UC Berkeley
Bachelor’s, Master’s
Doctorates
EX: St. Mary’s
Bachelor’s, Master’s
Doctorates
Counselor Check-In:
Write down a question for me
OR
Write down your dream
career and what you would
be doing in 5 years
WHAT ENGLISH CLASS
IS REQUIRED FOR AN
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE?
English Sequence
English 220 or 221
(or Phil 41 CSU)
English 100
Transfer &
Associate Degree
Requirement
English 90
Certificate Requirement
English 70
NAME ONE MATH
CLASS THAT WILL
ALLOW YOU TO
TRANSFER
Math Sequence
Math 12
Pre-Algebra
No Pre-Req.
Math 4 or 7
Arithmetic
Math 25
Elementary Algebra
Math 30
Intermediate Algebra
Transfer Math
Math 34
Statistics
Associates requirement
Math 40
Pre-Calculus
If you successfully completed Algebra 2 in High School you can begin at transfer level math.
What is an Educational Plan?
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A visual guide of the courses needed to successfully reach
your educational goal.
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Visit a counselor to begin your educational planning!
Schedule of Classes
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Listing of days, times and
locations of the courses
offered that semester
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Final Exam Schedule
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Printed every semester
LMC Catalog
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Lists the courses required for
each major to earn a
certificate or degree. Also
includes general education
courses for transfer.
Includes college policies
 Printed once per year
 Catalog rights
How Do I Choose My Major?
• Major should be related to career interests.
• Majors do not necessarily lead to Careers.
• National statistics vary but up to 50% of entering college
students are undecided about education and career
goals.
• 50-70% will change their majors at least once (on
average they will change majors 3 or more times before
they graduate).
• Coun. 32 Class, Career Center, Counseling Appt.
• LMC Career Center Website
HOW DO YOU MAKE A
COUNSELING
APPOINTMENT?
Call or drop in to make an appointment
(925) 439-2181, extension 3334
Office location: CC2 Room 270
Office Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon, Tues & Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Friday
When you make your appointment, make sure to
say that you are in English 70 or Math 12.
We are
here to
support you to
reach your Goals!
Visit the Counseling Center!