Associate Degree Programs
Start the Transfer Process or Kickstart Your Career
Earn Your Associate Degree at Coastline
Associate degrees in arts or science (AA or AS) are some of the most popular offerings at Coastline. That's because of the incredible flexibility we provide. Certain AA and AS programs are designed for transfer to four-year institutions. Coastline even has collaborative partnerships to get you on the fast track to a bachelor's degree. But transferring is just one of your options. An associate degree can also launch your career, or lead to that big promotion.
Associate Degrees for Transfer
Associates in Arts or Science (AA or AS)
Associates to Bachelor Online
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A.A. and A.S. Degrees Requirements
The following requirements for AA and AS degrees are in accordance with the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges and the Board of Trustees of the Coast Community College District.
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General Education
Talk to an advisor. Requirements depend on you whether you intend to transfer and, if so, to the UC or CSU system, or an independent college. Contact the Counseling Department for more information.
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Major Field of Study
Complete required coursework in your chosen major. All coursework must be completed with a C grade or higher.
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Units
Complete at least 60 units of acceptable college work with a minimum of 12 Coastline units.
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Electives
Complete additional courses to meet the 60 unit requirement (must be AA or AS applicable).
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Global & Multicultural Studies
Complete at least 2.5 units from Global and Multicultural Studies:
- Anthropology C100, C150; Art C100, C101, C103, C104, C105, C109, C135, C136, C137, C138, C175, C233, C235, C236, C237, C260, C261,C262, C265
- Criminal Justice C148
- English C144, C145
- Foreign Language—any over C100
- Geography C185
- Gerontology C140
- History C115, C122, C124, C128, C130, C160, C165, C180, C185
- Humanities C100;
- Human Services C100; Music C103
- Philosophy C100, C113
- Sociology C130
Additional Graduation Requirements
- Achieve an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher (from all colleges).
- Achieve a grade point average of 2.0 or higher at Coastline.
- Forward all official college transcripts from other schools to Coastline.
- Be in good academic standing (i.e., not on probation and/or disqualification) during the semester of your intended graduation.
- Petition for the degree at the beginning of the semester when you will complete your final requirements.