• 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
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH Math GE Course23-5
ARTH 25Art History Survey I: Western7 & Major3
ARTH 4Introduction to Art TheoryMajor3
Lifelong Health*Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course9 A/B/C2
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking1C3-4
COMM 1Communication Fundamentals1B3
ARTH 26Art History Survey II: WesternMajor3
ARTH MajorArt History Major Course from List AMajor3
Cultural DiversityCultural Diversity GE Course53
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
ARTH 27Art History Survey III: Non-WesternMajor3
ARTH MajorArt History Major Course from List AMajor3
American InstitutionsAmerican Institutions GE Course83
Lifelong Health*Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course9 A/B/C3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
ARTH MajorArt History Major Course from List AMajor3
Natural SciencesNatural Sciences GE Course33
Social SciencesSocial Sciences GE Course43
HumanitiesHumanities GE Course63
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
  1. Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.
  • 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
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 1A24
MATH 10*Introduction to StatisticsB43
ARTH 25Art History Survey I: WesternC1 & Major3
Learning & Self DevLifelong Learning and Self Development GE CourseE3
Transfer ElectiveCSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)1-3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking GE CourseA33-4
COMM 1Communication FundamentalsA13
ARTH 26Art History Survey II: WesternC1 & Major3
HumanitiesHumanities GE Course C23
Transfer ElectiveCSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
ART 80Drawing FundamentalsC1 & Major3
ARTH 27Art History Survey III: Non-Western (Typically Offered Spring)C1 & Major3
Physical SciencePhysical Science GE CourseB13
Physical Science LABPhysical Science LabB31
HIST 20 or HIST 21American History CourseD3
Transfer ElectiveCSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
ARTH MajorArt History Major AA-T Course from LIST BMajor3
ARTH MajorArt History Major AA-T Course from LIST B or CMajor3
Life ScienceLife Science CourseB23
PS 1American Government D3
Social ScienceSocial Science GE CourseD3
  1. Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU transfer math requirement from CSU GE Area B4.

*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. 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
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
IMA 20Writing and Storyboarding for Games3
IMA 22Video Scripting for Games3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
IMA 40Introduction to Game Design3
IMA 983D Modeling for Games and Film3
IMA 99Game Design II3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
IMA 191Portfolio Development - Game Level Design2.5
  • 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
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
IMA 90Organic Modeling3
IMA 27Environmental Texturing and Lighting3
IMA 46Concept Design and Visual Development3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
IMA 40Introduction to Game Design3
IMA 983D Modeling for Games and Film3
  • 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
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
IMA 20Writing and Storyboarding for Games3
IMA 303D Animation3
IMA 89Rigging for 3D Animation3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
IMA 79Character Design and Layout3
IMA 883D Character Animation II3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
IMA 192Portfolio Development - 3D Motion2.5

Note: This sample academic plan shows additional units for this certificate as compared to the IVC catalog due to prerequisite requirements.

  • 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
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
IMA 20Writing and Storyboarding for Games3
IMA 962D Animation Principles3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
IMA 79Character Design and Layout3
ART 85Life Drawing I3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
IMA 193Portfolio Development - 2D Motion2.5
  • 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
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH 3AAnalytic Geometry and Calculus I2A & Major5
GLBL 1Introduction to Global Studies (Fall Only)4 & Major3
PS 21Model United Nations (Recommended extra-curricular, can only be taken once for credit but can be repeated with credit)3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 2College Writing 2 - Critical Thinking 1B4
GLBL 2Introduction to Global Issues (Spring Only)4 & Major3
Foreign LanguageForeign Language Course - 1st Semester3B5
Arts Arts GE Course3A3
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
Foreign LanguageForeign Language Course - 2nd Semester3B5
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC GE Area/MajorUnits
PS 12 or PS 14Comparative Politics or International Relations43
PS 5, 17 or 41PS Course in Middle East, Latin American, or East Asia 3B or 43
Biologicial ScienceBiologicial Science Course5B3
Biologicial Science LabBiologicial Science Lab Course5C1
Foreign LanguageForeign Language Course - 3nd Semester3B5
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC GE Area/MajorUnits
PS 12 or PS 14Comparative Politics or International Relations43
ECON 13Global Economics (Spring Only)43
Foreign LanguageForeign Language Course - 4th Semester3B5
Physical SciencePhysical Science GE Course5A3
  1. This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.
  • Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Language Other than English requirement necessary to meet Full IGETC Certification.

*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. 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
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
SRM 85Culture and Zero Waste3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
SRM 90Resource Management and Zero Waste for Communities3
SRM 95Business Case for Sustainability3
Summer 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
SRM 80Introduction to Recycling and Resource Management3
  • 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
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
SRM 85Society and Sustainability3
ENV 6 or GEOG 20Environmental and Resource Economics or Global Envirormental Problems3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
SRM 90Resource Management and Zero Waste for Communities3
SRM 95Business Case for Sustainability3
SRM 168Cooperative Work Experience: Sustainability and Resource Management1-3
Summer 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
SRM 80Introduction to Recycling and Resource Management3
  • 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
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH 10 or PSYCH 10*Introduction to Statistics or Statistical Methods23
GLBL 1Introduction to Global Studies (Fall Only)4 & Major3
PS 21Model United NationsMajor3
Lifelong Health*Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course9 A/B/C3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking1C3-4
COMM 1Communication Fundamentals1B3
GLBL 2Introduction to Global Issues (Spring Only)5 & Major3
PS 14International Relations4 & Major3
Fine ArtsFine Arts and Languages GE Course73
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
ANTH 2 or GEOG 3Cultural Anthropology or World Regional Geography4 & Major3
ECON 2Principles of Economics4 & Major3
American InstitutionsAmerican Institutions GE Course83
Natural SciencesNatural Sciences GE Course33
Lifelong Health*Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course9 A/B/C1-3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
PS 12Comparative Politics4 & Major3
ECON 13Global Economics4 & Major3
HumanitiesHumanities GE Course63
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
  1. Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.