Career Counseling: 408-741-2009

Please schedule a appointment to meet with a counselor if you are working toward a A. A. Degree in Digital Media. Some of the Requirements in General Education might be waived if you already have a degree. If you are only seeking Career Certificate, 17 units are the minimum, please contact Jeff Rascov (jeff.rascov@wvm.edu).

 

West Valley College will confer the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree upon a student who successfully completes the requirements listed below and has filled a petition in the record Office by deadline dated in the Current Schedule of Classes. A student who has remained in continuous attendance and enrolled in at least one course per academic year may elect to meet the degree requirements in effect at any time during the student's period of continuous attendance. The associate may be sought as either a final educational goal or a major step toward a baccalaureate degree elsewhere. Associate degree general education and proficiency requirements will be waived for students who have previously completed a baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution. For many students, the successful completion of the A. A. or A. S. degree will result in preparation to enter an occupation.

 

I. Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees

 

  1. Complete a minimum of 60 passing units of college work. 12 of which must be in residence. A maximum of 20 "CR" units maybe applied toward the complete of the associate degree (see Grading Systems).
  2. Achieve a "C" (2.00) grade point average in 60 units of work reflected on all college transcripts submitted for graduation.
  3. Fulfill a major. Degrees are offered only in majors listed in the college catalog upon completion of all the major requirements.
  4. Grades of "C" or better are required for all courses used to satisfy major requirements for the associate degree.
  5. Proficiency in reading, writing, mathematics and information competency is required for graduation with either associate degree.
    1. Reading
      A grade equivalency score of at least 12th grade level on a standardized test or a grade of C or better in Read 053, Speed and Critical reading, or the completion with a grade of C or better in a California state University transferable 3 unit reading course taken at an accredited college or university that is substantially equivalent to Read 053.
    2. Writing
      Completion of the English composition requirements with a "C" or better.
    3. Mathematics
      A grade of C or better in math 104, 105, 106, 106R, 107 or 000G, or higher, or completion of comparable high school courses with a grade of C or better.
    4. Information Competency
      1. A grade of C or better in LIBR 004.
      2. A minimum of 1 semester unit of more in an information competency infused course. To see a current list of courses, go to http://www.westvalley.edu/library/ and click on the Information Competency link.

 

II. Minimum Requirements: 25 units

 

  1. Language and Rationality
    1. English Composition (written composition) (3)
    2. Communication and Analytical Thinking (3)
  2. Natural Sciences (3)
  3. Humanities (3)
  4. Social and behavioral Sciences (3-6)
  5. Lifelong Understanding and development (3) or select three (3) units from areas A, B, C, or D that are nor part of the student major.
  6. Intercultural Studies (3)
  7. Physical Education Activity (1)