Transcript Transfer Strategies - Allan Hancock College

University Transfer Center
Advanced Transfer
• General Education Patterns
• Major Preparation
• Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs)
• CSU Associate of Arts/Science for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T)
• Transfer to Out of State or Private Universities
• Important Deadlines
General Education (GE) Courses
• Prior to transferring you are strongly recommended to
complete either the CSU or IGETC pattern.
– Some majors like Engineering and Science-related majors
discourage students from completing general education
courses and would prefer that they focus on major
preparation courses instead.
• Each university has their own GE pattern. However, we
recommend you follow either the…
– CSU GE pattern (if transferring to a CSU), or
– IGETC GE pattern (if transferring to either a UC or CSU)
CSU General Education
Category Subject Area
Sample Course
Units
A1
Oral Communication
Speech 101
3
A2
Written Communication
English 101
4
A3
Critical Thinking
English 103
3
B1
Physical Science
Chemistry 120
4
B2
Life Science
Biology 100
4
B3
Laboratory Activity
Biology 100
1-4
B4
Mathematics
Math 123
4
C1
Arts
Music 100
3
C2
Humanities
Philosophy 105
3
C1/C2
Arts or Humanities
Art 101
3
D
Social Science
Psychology 101
3
D
Social Science
History 107
3
D
Social Science
Political Science 103
3
E
Lifelong Learning
Personal Development 101
3
Total units=39
In Addition…
• Students earning a bachelor’s degree from
any CSU are required to complete the U.S.
History and American Institutions
requirement. You must select 1 course from
each section:
– History 107, 108, or 118, &
– Political Science 101 or 103
IGETC Pattern
Area
Subject Area
Sample Course
Units
1-A
English Composition
English 101
4
1-B
Critical Thinking
English 103
3
1-C
Oral Communication (CSU only)
Speech 102
3
2
Mathematics
Math 131
3
3-A
Arts
Film 101
3
3-B
Humanities
History 101
3
3-A/3-B
Arts/Humanities
Art 101
3
4
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Psychology 101
3
4
Social and Behavioral Sciences
History 107
3
4
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Sociology 101
3
5-A
Physical Science
Chemistry 120
4
5-B
Biological Science
Biology 120
3
6
Language Other than English
Spanish 101
5
Major Preparation…
• Now that you have selected your major, what classes
do you have to take to prepare yourself for that
major?
• www.assist.org
– This website site allows you to see what courses
are required for your major at all CSU’s and UC
campuses.
For Example…
Here is an example of an agreement between AHC and Cal Poly,
SLO. This information came from the ASSIST website.
Business Administration (Major Prep)
Accounting 130
Accounting 140
Economics 101
Economics 102
Math 123
Business 110
Math 135
3 units
3 units
3 units
3 units
4 units
3 units
4 units
Total= 23 units
UC TAGS : Transfer Admission Guarantees
BASIC REQUIREMENTS for the TAG
• Available at 7 of the 9 UC’s (not UCLA or UCB)
• Must have 30 units at time of application, 60 units total by spring
prior to fall transfer
• GPA ( 3.o with some exceptions)
UC Davis 3.2-3.3 (depends on major)
UC Irvine 3.4
UC Merced 2.8-3.0 (depends on major)
UC Riverside 3.0-3.2 (depends on major)
UC Santa Barbara 3.2
UC Santa Cruz 3.0
UC Transfer Admission Guarantees
(TAGS) Cont.
• English/Math completed (varies by school)
• Major Preparation
• Process (Online Application); file TAG between
Sept. 1- 30 for fall
• YOU MUST ALSO APPLY TO UNIVERSITY WITHIN
TIME FRAME (Nov. 1-30)
PREPARATION FOR TAGS
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Make an appointment with a counselor.
Meet with university representatives.
Use the University Transfer Center.
Attend TAG workshops.
Complete English/Math GE requirements.
Complete IGETC.
Complete Major Prep --use assist.org.
Keep up your GPA!
California State University:
What is a Transfer Associate Degree?
• California Community College students that earn a
transfer associate (AA-T/AS-T) degree are guaranteed
junior standing and priority admission consideration over
all other transfer students when applying to a CSU
baccalaureate degree program.
• Students will be admitted to a bachelor’s program similar
to the student’s community college area of emphasis.
• Students will only be required to complete 60 additional
prescribed units to qualify for the similar bachelor’s
degree.
AA-T/AS-T: How does it work?
Lower
Division
Major
Coursework
CSU General
Ed or IGETC
Electives
+
Upper
Division
Major
Coursework
60 units @ a California
Community College
Bachelors Program
Upper
Division
General
Education
60 units @ a California State
University
Does the Transfer Degree GUARANTEE
admission to a specific school?
• The AA-T/AS-T degree does not guarantee
admission to a specific CSU or major, only to
the CSU system.
Associate of Arts/Science for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T)
• Make an
appointment with a counselor for more information
•Check out the website: ADegreeWithAGuarantee.com
Majors approved for AA-T/AS-T at Allan Hancock College to
date:
Approved AHC AA-Ts:
•Anthropology AA-T
•Communication Studies AA-T
•History AA-T
•English AA-T
•History AA-T
•Kinesiology AA-T
•Political Science AA-T
•Sociology AA-T
•Spanish AA-T
Associate of Arts/Science for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T)
Approved AS-Ts:
•Administration of Justice AS-T
•Business Administration AS-T
•Early Childhood Education AS-T
•Mathematics AS-T
•Physics AS-T
Private/Out-of-State
• If you are planning to transfer to a college/university
outside the CSU and UC system, see a counselor right
away.
• Some Private and Out-of-State schools do not
recognize either the CSU or IGETC pattern, therefore
you are required to follow their native GE pattern.
Things To Consider…
• It could take longer than 2 years to meet the transfer
requirements depending on factors such as…
– Your assessment results in English and math
– The amount of classes you take each semester
– Your major requirements
• It is strongly advised that you meet with a counselor
in order to create a Student Education Plan (SEP).
The SEP will help you stay on track.
– Advise the counselor of any AP scores.
Things To Consider…
• Make sure that the university you would like
to transfer to offers your major. Not all
universities offer every major. Do research.
• Frequently meet with a
counselor to help ensure a
smooth transition to the
university.
Applying to UC/CSU for Fall 2014?
September 2013: Submit UC TAG
October-November 2013: Submit CSU
applications
November 2013: Submit UC
applications
QUESTIONS?