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Languages & Learning Resources
Explore and learn other languages and their cultures. Students who complete an area of study in Languages will be able to engage in basic interpersonal communication including comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Additionally, language study increases critical thinking and creativity. Students will also gain cultural insight and a global perspective. Potential careers that benefit from or require language fluency include health care, national security, tourism and hospitality, education, law enforcement and international relations. Areas of study include American Sign Language, Chinese, French, Japanese or Spanish.
The ESL/AESL program supports non-native English speakers with English language course work to help them succeed in college, at their jobs, and in the community. In the AESL Program, students earn Certificates of Competency by completing a course sequence at the beginning, intermediate, or advanced level.
IVC students, including students taking a language or ESL/AESL class, are supported by a variety of learning resources on campus. Students may seek specialized assistance at the following learning centers: Language Acquisition Center, Math Center, Adult ESL Center, Student Success Center, Writing Center, CAANAPI, and the Library. Eligibility for some services is based on current course enrollment.
- AA = Associate of Arts
- AS = Associate of Science
- AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
- AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
- COA = Certificate of Achievement
- COP = Certificate of Proficiency
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Interested in improving your English skills while taking tuition free classes? Enroll in AESL courses! You will acquire the English language skills you need to advance your education or your career. By completing AESL courses, you can also earn an AESL Certificate of Competency.
View Transfer Options, Degrees & CertificatesThe AESL (Adult English as a Second Language) Program provides noncredit course work on English and American culture lessons to help students at work and school, with their family, and in society. Course work includes:
- Interviewing for a job
- Conferencing with a child's teacher
- Reviewing for the U.S. Citizenship Exam
- Filling out forms and applications
- Writing personal or professional emails
- Reading prescription labels and medication directions
- Learning about U.S. culture and government
- Improving computer skills
AESL students practice their English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in class while learning about English grammar, pronunciation, conversation, and vocabulary. Students also learn about U.S. culture and government, and improve their computer skills by using English learning software in a computer lab one day a week.
There are five levels of core, multi-skills courses from beginning to advanced. Course offerings also include Digital Literacy, U.S. Citizenship, Conversation, Pronunciation, Grammar, and Idioms.
Certificates
The AESL program offers three certificates of competency. To earn a Certificate of Competency for each level, a student will take a year-long course sequence.
Adult English as a Second Language: Beginning Certificate of Competency Noncredit
This sequence of courses is designed to help non-native English language learners acquire basic communication skills and cultural/civic proficiencies used in everyday life situations encountered at home, at school, at work, and in the community. The program prepares students to participate in simple conversations, read and understand basic directions and texts, fill out basic forms, and write simple sentences. It also prepares students for the intermediate level program.
Complete the following courses:
- AESL Beginning Adult ESL Skill Course
- AESL 501 Beginning Adult ESL Level 1
- AESL 502 Beginning Adult ESL Level 2
Adult English as a Second Language: Intermediate Certificate of Competency Noncredit
This sequence of courses is designed to help non-native English language learners strengthen communication skills and cultural/civic proficiencies used in everyday life situations encountered at home, school, at work, and in the community. The program prepares students to engage in conversations on a variety of subjects beyond that of personal experience, read and understand texts from different genres, and write basic paragraphs. It also prepares students for the advanced level program.
Complete the following courses:
- AESL Intermediate Adult ESL Skill Course
- AESL 503 Intermediate Adult ESL Level 3
- AESL 504 Intermediate Adult ESL Level 4
Adult English as a Second Language: Advanced Certificate of Competency Noncredit
This sequence of courses is designed to help non-native English language learners refine communication skills and cultural/civic proficiencies used in everyday life situations they will encounter at home, school, at work, and in the community. The program prepares students to develop extended oral fluency, read and understand work-specific and simple academic texts, and write extended paragraphs. It prepares students for ESL academic credit courses and oral and written communication needs in the workplace.
Complete the following courses:
- AESL Advance Adult ESL Skills Course
- AESL 504 Intermediate Adult ESL Level 4
- AESL 505 Advanced Adult ESL Level 5
Transfer Options
Students who complete AESL classes can transfer to credit ESL, other credit courses, or to another certificate program (e.g. Accounting, Culinary Arts, Clinical/Medical, Dental).
Program Specific Support
Your Support Team
Your success is our priority! Whether you are just starting, in the middle of, or completing your time at IVC, we have a team of people in your corner to help keep you on-track to reach your goals at IVC and beyond!
Coming Soon: Completion Teams to get students from start to goal! Look for your team beginning fall 2021!
Not sure if AESL is the right fit?
That's OK!
Begin with the Exploratory Interest Area and explore AESL while still working toward your academic goals.
Or speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
Library & Information Science
Languages & Learning ResourcesLearn how to be an information ninja! Library and Information Science will prepare you to be a more successful student with the option of pursuing a career as an information professional.
View Transfer Options, Degrees & CertificatesIf you like finding the truth, solving puzzles, and helping people, then Library and Information Science (LIS) might be for you! LIS professionals do much more than check out books. In fact, there are multiple career paths requiring different levels of education. Students may use their coursework immediately by working as a Library Assistant or Technologist. Students wishing to pursue a career as a librarian or professor of LIS will need a Master’s in LIS. Librarians do not just work in libraries, they may also have a specialization and work in museums, law firms, hospitals, large corporations or universities. Become a library professional and help people find the information they need!
Library courses help all students obtain the essential research skills required to be successful. In particular, transfer students will be expected to be ready to conduct their own research using library databases and credible online sources.
Transfer Options
LIB 10: Introduction to Information Literacy and Research, LIB 11: Introduction to Electronic Databases and LIB 20H: Advanced Research and Information Competency are all UC and CSU transferable. Students planning to transfer to a 4-year college are highly encouraged to enroll in a library course. All transfer students will be expected to know how to conduct research and properly cite their sources. Students wishing to prepare for a career in Library and Information Science, may obtain an undergraduate degree in any discipline prior to starting graduate work for a Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) at an American Libraries Association (ALA) accredited university. There are a number of online programs, the largest in California is at San Jose State University’s School of Library and Information Science (SLIS). Both UCLA and USC offer in-person masters degrees in Information Science.
Program Specific Support
Research librarians are available to provide individual and group student support that includes personalized research assistance, evaluating sources for credibility and citation formatting.
Your Support Team
Your success is our priority! Whether you are just starting, in the middle of, or completing your time at IVC, we have a team of people in your corner to help keep you on-track to reach your goals at IVC and beyond!
Coming Soon: Completion Teams to get students from start to goal! Look for your team beginning fall 2021!
Not sure if Library & Information Science is the right fit?
That's OK!
Begin with the Exploratory Interest Area and explore Library & Information Science while still working toward your academic goals.
Or speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
Languages
Languages & Learning ResourcesLearn how to comprehend and communicate in a new language while acquiring cultural knowledge that will improve your interpersonal relations and enrich your global perspective.
View Transfer Options, Degrees & CertificatesA student who majors in a language will be able to successfully comprehend and communicate with speakers of that language. Additionally, a student will acquire cultural understanding and expand their global point of view. Language study also benefits creative thought and mental flexibility. Majoring in a language increases job opportunities in many areas: education, translation and interpreting, tourism and hospitality, public health, business, sales, law enforcement, national security, international relations, among others.
Program Length
Four semesters.
Transfer Options
A student who follows this course of study will be ready to transfer to any UC, CSU, many out-of-state colleges and universities, and private institutions. IVC has transfer agreements with UCI (TAG), UCLA (TAP) and CSUs (AA-T).
Program Specific Support
A student taking a language course will have access to free in-person tutoring in Japanese, Sign Language, and Spanish, and free online tutoring in Spanish. Additionally, students may have opportunities to participate in on campus clubs and conversational groups.
Your Support Team
Your success is our priority! Whether you are just starting, in the middle of, or completing your time at IVC, we have a team of people in your corner to help keep you on-track to reach your goals at IVC and beyond!
Coming Soon: Completion Teams to get students from start to goal! Look for your team beginning fall 2021!
Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
- This is only a sample academic plan. Some UC majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 1 or 1H | Beginning French I or I Honors | 6 & Major | 5 |
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH 10* | Introduction to Statistics | 2A | 3 |
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1C | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 2 | Beginning French II | 3B & Major | 5 |
| WR 2 | College Writing Critical Thinking | 1B | 4 |
| ARTS | Arts GE Course | 3A | 3 |
| Social Science** | Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 3 | Intermediate French I | 3B & Major | 5 |
| Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | 5A | 3 |
| Social Science** | Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Major/Elective | UC Transfer Major or Elective Course | Various | 3 |
| Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 1 |
Semester 4
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 4 | Intermediate French II | Major | 5 |
| Social Science** | Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Biological Science | Biological Science GE Course | 5B | 3 |
| Biological Science Lab | Biological Science Lab | 5C | 1 |
| Major/Elective | UC Transfer Major or Elective Course | Various | 3 |
- Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the UC math transfer requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.
- Students are required to take courses from two different categories in IGETC GE Area 4. Please refer to the IGETC GE Pattern for details.
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Language Other than English requirement necessary to meet Full IGETC Certification.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 1 or 1H | Beginning French I or I Honors | C2 & Major | 5 |
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | A2 | 4 |
| MATH 10* | Introduction to Statistics | B4 | 3 |
| Learning & Self Dev. | Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course | E | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 2 | Beginning French II | C2 & Major | 5 |
| Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking GE Course | A3 | 3-4 |
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | A1 | 3 |
| ARTS | Arts GE Course | C1 | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 3 | Intermediate French I | Major | 5 |
| HIST 20 or HIST 21 | American History Course | D | 3 |
| Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | B1 | 3 |
| Science Lab | Physical Science Lab | B3 | 1 |
| Social Science | Social Science GE Course | D | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 4 | Intermediate French II | Major | 5 |
| FR 10 | Intermediate Conversational French | Major | 3 |
| PS 1 | American Government | D | 3 |
| Social Science | Life Science GE Course | B2 | 3 |
| Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 2 |
- Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU math transfer requirement in CSU GE Area B4.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 1 or 1H | Beginning French I or I Honors | 7 & Major | 5 |
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH | Math GE Course | 2 | 3-5 |
| Lifelong Health* | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 2 | Beginning French II | Major | 5 |
| Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking | 1C | 3-4 |
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1B | 3 |
| American Institutions | American Institutions GE Course | 8 | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 3 | Intermediate French I | Major | 5 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Humanities | Humanities GE Course | 6 | 3 |
| Lifelong Health* | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 1 |
| Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 4 | Intermediate French II | Major | 5 |
| FR 10 | Intermediate Conversational French | Major | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity | Cultural Diversity GE Course | 5 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
- Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.
*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Some UC majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA 1 or 1H | Beginning Japanese I or I Honors | 6 & Major | 5 |
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH 10* | Introduction to Statistics | 2A | 3 |
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1C | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA 2 or 2H | Beginning Japanese II or II Honors (JA 2H Spring Only) | 3B & Major | 5 |
| WR 2 | College Writing Critical Thinking | 1B | 4 |
| Arts | Arts GE Course | 3A | 3 |
| Social Science** | Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA 3 | Intermediate Japanese I | 3B & Major | 5 |
| Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | 5A | 3 |
| Social Science** | Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Major/Elective | UC Transfer Major or Elective Course | Various | 3 |
| Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 1 |
Semester 4
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA 4 | Intermediate Japanese II (JA 4 Spring Only) | Major | 5 |
| Social Science** | Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Biological Science | Biological Science GE Course | 5B | 3 |
| Biological Science LAB | Biological Science Lab | 5C | 1 |
| Major/Elective | UC Transfer Major or Elective Course | Various | 3 |
- Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the UC math transfer requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.
- Students are required to take courses from two different categories in IGETC GE Area 4. Please refer to the IGETC GE Pattern for details.
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Language Other than English requirement necessary to meet Full IGETC Certification.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA 1 or 1H | Beginning Japanese I or I Honors | C2 & Major | 5 |
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | A2 | 4 |
| MATH 10* | Introduction to Statistics | B4 | 3 |
| Learning & Self Dev | Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course | E | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA 2 or 2H | Beginning Japanese II or II Honors (JA 2H Spring Only) | C2 & Major | 5 |
| Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking GE Course | A3 | 3-4 |
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | A1 | 3 |
| Arts | Arts GE Course | C1 | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA 3 | Intermediate Japanese I | Major | 5 |
| HIST 20 or HIST 21 | American History Course | D | 3 |
| Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | B1 | 3 |
| Science Lab | Physical Science Lab | B3 | 1 |
| Social Science | Social Science GE Course | D | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA 4 | Intermediate Japanese II (JA 4 Spring Only) | Major | 5 |
| JA 10 | Intermediate Conversational Japanese (JA 10 Fall Only) | Major | 3 |
| PS 1 | American Government | D | 3 |
| Life Science | Life Science GE Course | B2 | 3 |
| Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 2 |
- Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU math transfer requirement in CSU GE Area B4.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA 1 or 1H | Beginning Japanese I or I Honors | 7 & Major | 5 |
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH | Math GE Course | 2 | 3-5 |
| Lifelong Health* | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA 2 or 2H | Beginning Japanese II or II Honors (JA 2H Spring Only) | Major | 5 |
| Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking | 1C | 3-4 |
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1B | 3 |
| American Institutions | American Institutions GE Course | 8 | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA 3 | Intermediate Japanese I | Major | 5 |
| JA 10 | Intermediate Conversational Japanese (JA 10 Fall Only) | Major | 3 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Lifelong Health* | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 | 1 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA 4 | Intermediate Japanese II (JA 4 Spring Only) | Major | 5 |
| Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity | Cultural Diversity GE Course | 5 | 3 |
| Humanities | Humanities GE Course | 6 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
- Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.
*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Some UC majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 1 or 1H | Beginning Spanish I or I Honors (SPAN 1H Fall Only) | 6 & Major | 5 |
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH 10* | Introduction to Statistics | 2A | 3 |
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1C | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 2 or 2H | Beginning Spanish II or II Honors (SPAN 2H Spring Only) | 3B & Major | 5 |
| WR 2 | College Writing Critical Thinking | 1B | 4 |
| Arts | Arts GE Course | 3A | 3 |
| Social Science** | Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 3 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3B & Major | 5 |
| Biological Science | Biological Science GE Course | 5B | 3 |
| Social Science** | Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Major/Elective | Transfer Major or Elective Course | Various | 3 |
| Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 1 |
Semester 4
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 4 | Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 4 Spring Only) | Major | 5 |
| SPAN 10 | Intermediate Conversational Spanish (SPAN 10 Spring Only) | Major | 3 |
| Social Science** | Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | 5A | 3 |
| Physical Science Lab | Physical Science Lab | 5C | 1 |
- Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the UC math transfer requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.
- Students are required to take courses from two different categories in IGETC GE Area 4. Please refer to the IGETC GE Pattern for details.
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Language Other than English requirement necessary to meet Full IGETC Certification.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 1 or 1H | Beginning Spanish I or Beginning Spanish I Honors (SPAN 1H Fall Only) | C2 & Major | 5 |
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | A2 | 4 |
| MATH 10* | Introduction to Statistics | B4 | 3 |
| Learning and Self Dev | Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course | E | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 2 or 2H | Beginning Spanish II or Beginning Spanish II Honors (SPAN 2H Spring Only) | C2 & Major | 5 |
| Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking GE Course | A3 | 3-4 |
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | A1 | 3 |
| Arts | Arts GE Course | C1 | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 3 | Intermediate Spanish I | Major | 5 |
| HIST 20 or HIST 21 | American History Course | D | 3 |
| Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | B1 | 3 |
| Science Lab | Physical Science Lab | B3 | 1 |
| Social Science | Social Science GE Course | D | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 4 | Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 4 Spring Only) | Major | 5 |
| SPAN 10 | Intermediate Conversational Spanish (SPAN 4 Spring Only) | Major | 3 |
| PS 1 | American Government | D | 3 |
| Life Science | Life Science GE Course | B2 | 3 |
| Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 2 |
- Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU math transfer requirement in CSU GE Area B4.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 1 or 1H | Beginning Spanish I or Beginning Spanish I or I Honors (SPAN 1H Fall Only) | 7 & Major | 5 |
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH | Math GE Course | 2 | 3-5 |
| Lifelong Health* | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 2 or 2H | Beginning Spanish II or Beginning Spanish II or II Honors (SPAN 2H Spring Only) | Major | 5 |
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1B | 3 |
| Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking | 1C | 3-4 |
| American Institutions | American Institutions GE Course | 8 | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 3 | Intermediate Spanish I | Major | 5 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity | Cultural Diversity GE Course | 5 | 3 |
| Lifelong Health* | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 1 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 4 | Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 4 Spring Only) | Major | 5 |
| SPAN 10 | Intermediate Conversational Spanish (SPAN 10 Spring Only) | Major | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| Humanities | Humanities GE Course | 6 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
- Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.
*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.
- AA = Associate of Arts
- AS = Associate of Science
- AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
- AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
- COA = Certificate of Achievement
- COP = Certificate of Proficiency
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- 1%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 84%
- Master's Degree
- 13%
Immigration and Customs Inspectors
Median Salary
$126,929
Job Growth
+6%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 39%
- Certificate
- 10%
- Some College
- 14%
- Associate's Degree
- 7%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 29%
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