This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor (Link to Counseling Dept. Page) to develop your individualized Student Education Plan (Link to Counseling Dept. Page SEP definition). It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

The courses have been intentionally placed and should be prioritized in the order in which they appear. If you are unable to take all the courses in a semester, you should prioritize enrolling in the courses in the order below. Some courses have been noted as “Appropriate for Intersession” IN. Should you need (or want) to take classes in the summer and/or winter intersessions, the program recommends these courses as appropriate for the condensed schedule of the intersessions.

Some pathways combine a “Certificate of Achievement” and an “Associate Degree”. If you are pursuing only the Certificate of Achievement, you are only required to take the courses marked “Program Requirement” ?.

All pathways include at least one “Gateway Course” !which introduces you to the program and/or field of study and helps you decide if you want to continue with this Academic and Career Path.

Most Associate degrees (though not Associate Degrees for Transfer) require satisfying the SMC Global Citizenship requirement. If the Program Requirements do not include a “Global Citizenship course”, be sure to select a General Education course that also satisfies Global Citizenship.

O Available Online GE General Education M Major Requirement

1st Semester
Semester Units: 13.0
For UC Transferable Electives, refer to the Credit Courses list found in the Current College Catalog by going to: craftonhills.smartcatalogiq.com/en/
ARTS (IGETC 3A)
 
GE
3.0
COMMST 100 or 100H - Elements of Public Speaking
 
GEM
3.0
COMMST 100
Elements of Public Speaking (Historical)
O
3.0
OR
COMMST 100H
Elements of Public Speaking - Honors (Historical)
3.0
ENGLISH COMPOSITION (IGETC Area 1A)
 
GE
4.0
PSYCH 100 or 100H or SOC 100 or 100H
 
GEM
3.0
PSYCH 100 or PSYCH 100H - General Psychology
 
3.0
PSYCH 100
General Psychology (Historical)
O
3.0
OR
PSYCH 100H
General Psychology - Honors (Historical)
3.0
OR
SOC 100 or SOC 100H - Introduction to Sociology
 
3.0
SOC 100
Introduction to Sociology (Historical)
O
3.0
OR
SOC 100H
Introduction to Sociology-Honors (Historical)
3.0
2nd Semester
Semester Units: 16.0
ARTS or HUMANITIES (IGETC Area 3A or 3B)
 
GE
3.0
COMMST 111 or 111H - Interpersonal Communication
 
M
3.0
COMMST 111
Interpersonal Communication (Historical)
3.0
OR
COMM 111H
Interpersonal Communication - Honors (Historical)
3.0
CRITICAL THINKING (IGETC Area 1B) - Department Recommended Course: ENGL 1B
 
GE
4.0
Department Recommended Course: ENGL 1B
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (IGETC Area 5A)
 
GE
3.0
One course from IGETC Area 5A Physical or 5B Biological Science must include a laboratory.
UC TRANSFERABLE ELECTIVE
 
3.0
Choose any (3 unit) UC Transferable Course. Please refer to the Credit Courses list found in the Current College Catalog by going to: https://craftonhills.smartcatalogiq.com/en/. (1) Select the Current Catalog. (2) Select Credit Courses. (3) Choose a Discipline and select the course to access the course description. (4) Ensure that the description states UC, CSU, Associate Degree Applicable.
Prepare to Apply for Transfer!
Semester Units:  
Congratulations on your current progress! It's time to apply for transfer during your final year at Crafton. Schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss your transfer options. Also, review the Fall Step-by-Step Transfer Process to help you complete your transfer applications. Sign up for the non-graded Transfer Canvas to stay current with transfer deadlines and events. 

Remember: you must apply a year in advance to transfer to California State Universities and Universities of California!
3rd Semester
Semester Units: 15.0
COMMST 120 or 120H - Oral Interpretation of Literature
 
M
3.0
COMMST 120
Oral Interpretation of Literature (Historical)
3.0
OR
COMM 120H
Oral Interpretation of Literature - Honors (Active)
3.0
COMMST 125 or 125H or 140
 
M
3.0
COMMST 125 or COMMST 125H - Critical Thinking Through Argumentation and Debate
 
3.0
COMM 125
Critical Thinking Through Argumentation and Debate (Active)
O
3.0
OR
COMM 125H
Critical Thinking Through Argumentation and Debate - Honors (Active)
3.0
OR
COMMST 140
Small Group Communication (Historical)
3.0
MATHEMATICS Requirement - Department Recommended Courses: MATH 110 or PSYCH 120
 
GE
3.0
Math courses depend on the Placement Process. Please see a Counselor for further guidance. Department Recommended Courses: MATH 110 or PSYCH 120
UC TRANSFERABLE ELECTIVE - HIST 100 or HIST 101 Recommended to also satisfy CSU Graduation Requirement
 
3.0
Choose any (3 unit) UC Transferable Course. Please refer to the Credit Courses list found in the Current College Catalog by going to: https://craftonhills.smartcatalogiq.com/en/. (1) Select the Current Catalog. (2) Select Credit Courses. (3) Choose a Discipline and select the course to access the course description. (4) Ensure that the description states UC, CSU, Associate Degree Applicable. HIST 100 or HIST 101 Recommended to also satisfy CSU Graduation Requirement
UC TRANSFERABLE ELECTIVE
 
3.0
Choose any (3 unit) UC Transferable Course. Please refer to the Credit Courses list found in the Current College Catalog by going to: https://craftonhills.smartcatalogiq.com/en/. (1) Select the Current Catalog. (2) Select Credit Courses. (3) Choose a Discipline and select the course to access the course description. (4) Ensure that the description states UC, CSU, Associate Degree Applicable.
Apply for Graduation!
Semester Units:  
Now that you are enrolled in your last semester of classes, it's time to apply for Graduation! Schedule an appointment with a counselor to complete a Graduation Check to make sure you are on track towards earning your degree/certificate. During your appointment, the counselor can assist you with submitting your Graduation Application. Feel free to review the Steps to Graduation prior to your appointment and be aware of the Graduation Application Deadlines found on Step 2.

Remember: you must RSVP in March if you would like to participate in the Commencement Ceremony held in May! We look forward to celebrating with you.
4th Semester
Semester Units: 16.0
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE w/ LAB (IGETC Area 5B and 5C)
 
GE
4.0
One course from IGETC Area 5A Physical or 5B Biological Science must include a laboratory.
COMMST / JOUR 135 or COMMST 174
 
GEM
3.0
COMMST 135 or JOUR 135 - Mass Communication in Society
 
3.0
COMMST 135
Mass Communication in Society (Historical)
O
3.0
OR
JOUR 135
Mass Communication in Society (Historical)
O
3.0
OR
COMMST 174
Communication in a Diverse World (Historical)
O
3.0
ETHNIC STUDIES (IGETC Area 7)
 
GE
3.0
UC TRANSFERABLE ELECTIVE - POLIT 100 Recommended to also satisfy CSU Graduation Requirement
 
3.0
Choose any (3 unit) UC Transferable Course. Please refer to the Credit Courses list found in the Current College Catalog by going to: https://craftonhills.smartcatalogiq.com/en/. (1) Select the Current Catalog. (2) Select Credit Courses. (3) Choose a Discipline and select the course to access the course description. (4) Ensure that the description states UC, CSU, Associate Degree Applicable. POLIT 100 Recommended to also satisfy CSU Graduation Requirement
UC TRANSFERABLE ELECTIVE
 
3.0
Choose any (3 unit) UC Transferable Course. Please refer to the Credit Courses list found in the Current College Catalog by going to: https://craftonhills.smartcatalogiq.com/en/. (1) Select the Current Catalog. (2) Select Credit Courses. (3) Choose a Discipline and select the course to access the course description. (4) Ensure that the description states UC, CSU, Associate Degree Applicable.
Total Units: 60.0