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Transfer Courses

All courses numbered 100 or higher are transferable to the California State Universities (CSU). Courses that are transferable to the University of California are designated 'UC.' Some of these courses have limits on the amount of credit that is granted. See the UC Transferable Course List available in the Counseling Center or Transfer Center for these limitations. Courses that are non-credit or not AA degree applicable are designated with the letter 'N' preceding the course number. Identification of courses that have been accepted into the California Articulation Number (CAN) system appears after the course title.

AMERICAN STUDIES

American Studies A100- Institutions (3)
A survey of selected political, social, economic, and cultural institutions of the United States and California. Some topics discussed will include the role of the media in the U.S., 'American national character' and the American political party system. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.