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Pierce College offers Associate in Arts and Associate in
Science degrees.
Continuing students should refer to the graduation
requirements listed in the catalog in effect at the time of
their initial enrollment. A continuing student is one who
has completed a minimum of one course per calendar year.
Students who interrupt their attendance, except as noted
above, become subject to any new requirements which are in
effect at the time they re-enroll.
PROCEDURE FOR RECEIVING THE DEGREE
■ You must file a petition for the degree in the Graduation
Office. To graduate in Fall or Spring, a petition should be
submitted at the beginning of the previous semester. The
student’s academic record will be reviewed and the student
will
receive a "grad check" letter listing outstanding degree
requirements that should be met during his/her final
semester.
Graduation Petition
■ If you have completed coursework at other schools that you
believe meets some of your degree requirements, you may
petition for course substitution. For guidance, please
consult a counselor either in person or online @
http://www.piercecollege.edu/offices/counseling.
Petition to Substitute Graduation RequirementStudents should choose one of the following degree options.
Which option should you choose? It depends on your academic
and career goals. Meet with a counselor to determine which
plan best meets your needs.
Associate Degree Requirements
Three Pathways to the Associate Degree:
1. Transfer Option: for students planning to transfer to a
California State University or University of California
campus.
2. Occupational/Vocational Option: for students planning to
complete an Program at Pierce College that includes 36 or
more units in the major.
3. General Studies Option: for students planning to complete
a degree at Pierce College but do not intend to transfer
to
a California public university or complete an
occupational/vocational program.
All Three Have the Following Common Requirements:
- Unit Requirement: A minimum of 60 units in degree
applicable courses.
- General Education Requirement: The general education
requirement is satisfied within the design of each option
plan.
- Major Requirement: Major requirements for each degree are
detailed in the College Catalog.
- Scholarship Requirement: A minimum C (2.0) cumulative
grade point average in all courses used toward the degree.
- Residency Requirement: A minimum of 12 of the units used
toward the degree must be completed in residence at Pierce College.
- Competency Requirement: You must demonstrate competence in
reading, written expression and mathematics..
General Degree Requirements
Degree Major Details
Catalog may be purchased at the College Bookstore or call
818-347-0313
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