Transcript English 70 Math 12 Counseling Partnership Outcomes for today  You will know about programs and degrees at LMC and how to transfer to a 4 year.

English 70
Math 12
Counseling
Partnership
Outcomes for today

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

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

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

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
Completion of Math, English and Computer Competency Req’s
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.
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?

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

Final Exam Schedule
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Printed every semester
LMC Catalog


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: CC3 Room 414 (Moving
Soon to CC2)
Office Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday & Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday
We are
here to
support you to
reach your Goals!
Visit the Counseling Center!