• 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 1 or 1HCollege Writing 11A4
MATH Math GE Course23-5
English MajorEnglish Major Course from List AMajor3
Lifelong Health*Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course9 A/B/C1
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 2 or 2HCollege Writing 21C & Major4
COMM 1Communication Fundamentals1B3
LIT 1Introduction to Literature6 & Major3
ENGL Major CourseEnglish Major Course from List AMajor3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
English MajorENGL Major Course from List BMajor3
Social SciencesSocial Sciences GE Course43
American InstitutionsAmerican Institutions GE Course83
Lifelong HealthLifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course93
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
LIT 46Ethnicity and Literature of the US (Spring Only)53
English MajorEnglish Major Course from List CMajor3
Natural SciencesNatural Sciences GE Course33
Fine Arts ArtsFine Arts and Languages GE Course73
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. 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 1 or 1HCollege Writing 11A4
MATH Various (Math/Math Related GE Course)1C3-5
WR 10Introduction to Creative Writing7 & Major3
Lifelong Health*Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course9 A/B/C1
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 2 or 2HCollege Writing 21C & Major4
COMM 1Communication Fundamentals1B3
LIT 1Introduction to Literature6 & Major3
American InstitutionsAmerican Institutions GE Course83
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
English MajorEnglish Major Course from List AMajor3
English MajorEnglish Major Course from List BMajor3
Social SciencesSocial Sciences GE Course43
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
English MajorEnglish Major Course from List CMajor3
English MajorEnglish Major Course from List DMajor3
Natural SciencesNatural Sciences GE Course33
Cultural DiversityCultural Diversity GE Course53
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 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 Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH 3A*Analytic Geometry and Calculus I2A & Major5
Arts, Humanities, or Social & Behavorial SciencesArts, Humanities, or Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course3 or 43
CS 36 C ProgrammingMajor3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
WR 2College Writing Critical Thinking 1B4
MATH 3BAnalytic Geometry and Calculus II2A & Major5
PHYS 4A**General Physics5A & Major4
CS 37***C++ ProgrammingMajor3
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
MATH 4A Analytic Geometry and Calculus III2A & Major5
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
MATH 26 Introduction to Linear Algebra2A & Major4
CS 6BComputer Discrete Mathematics IIMajor3
CS 40AComputer Organization and Assembly Language IMajor3
CS 41***Data StructuresMajor3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
MATH 24Elementary Differential Equations2A & Major4
CS 6AComputer Discrete Mathematics IMajor3
CS 40BComputer Organization and Assembly Language IIMajor3
CS 10***Introduction to Programming using PythonMajor3
  1. This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.
  2. UCI does not require physic courses for computer science majors; however, some other UC campuses will require or recommend physic courses for transfer admissions.
  3. UCI required CS 37, CS 41, and CS 10 in that specific order to receive articulation credit for UCI's I&C SCI 31 and 32

*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
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH 3A*Analytic Geometry and Calculus I2A & Major5
Arts, Humanities, or Social & Behaviorial SciencesArts, Humanities, or Social and Behavioral Sciences GE Course3 or 43
CS 36 C ProgrammingMajor3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
WR 2College Writing Critical Thinking 1B4
MATH 3BAnalytic Geometry and Calculus II2A & Major5
PHYS 4AGeneral Physics5A & Major4
CS 37C++ ProgrammingMajor3
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
MATH 4A Analytic Geometry and Calculus III2A & Major5
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
PHYS 4B**General Physics5A and Major4
MATH 26 Introduction to Linear Algebra2A & Major4
CS 6AComputer Discrete Mathematics 1Major3
CS 40AComputer Organization and Assembly Language IMajor3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area/MajorUnits
PHYS 4C**General Physics5A and Major4
MATH 24Elementary Differential Equations2A & Major4
CS 40BComputer Organization and Assembly Language IIMajor3
CS 41Data StructuresMajor3
  1. This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.            
  2. Some UC campuses may require or recommend two or three physics course for transfer admissions for computer science majors. Please check assist.org and each UC campus transfer admissions website 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. 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.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH 3AAnalytic Geometry and Calculus I1C & Major5
CS 10Introduction to Programming using PythonMajor3
CS 1Introduction to Computer ScienceMajor3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
Communication/ThinkingCommunication/Analytical Thinking GE Course1B3-4
MATH 3BAnalytic Geometry and Calculus IIMajor5
PHYS 4AGeneral PhysicsArea B & Major4
CS 36C ProgrammingMajor3
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
CS 38Java ProgrammingMajor3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
MATH 4AAnalytic Geometry and Calculus IIIMajor5
PHYS 4BGeneral PhysicsMajor4
CS 40AComputer Organization and Assembly Language IMajor3
CS 37C++ Programming Major3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
PHYS 4CGeneral PhysicsMajor4
Social SciencesSocial Sciences GE CourseArea D3
CS 40B or CS6A or CS6BComputer Organization and Assembly Language II or Computer Discrete Mathematics I or Computer Discrete Mathematics IIMajor3
Arts/HumanitiesArts or Humanities GE CourseArea C3
CS 41Data StructuresMajor3
  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 Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
  • 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
CIM 103Introduction to Windows1.5
CIM 107Introduction to Personal Computer Applications3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
CIM 112.1Spreadsheets I1.5
CIM 112.2Spreadsheets II1.5
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
CIM 115Databases3
CIM MajorCIM Major Course from List A0.5-3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
CIM 117Social Media Marketing3
CIM 144Web Development - WordPress3
CIM 210.2Word Processing II1.5
  • 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.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH Math GE CourseIC3-5
CIM 103Introduction to WindowsMajor1.5
CIM 107Introduction to Personal Computer ApplicationsMajor3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
Communication/ThinkingCommunication/Analytical Thinking GE Course1B3-4
CIM 112.1Spreadsheets IMajor1.5
CIM 112.2Spreadsheets IIMajor1.5
Arts/HumanitiesArts or Humanities GE Course43
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
CIM 115DatabasesMajor3
CIM MajorCIM Major Course from List AMajor0.5-3
Social SciencesSocial Sciences GE Course33
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
CIM 117Social Media MarketingMajor3
CIM 144Web Development - WordPressMajor3
CIM 210.2Word Processing IIMajor1.5
Natural SciencesNatrual Sciences GE Course23
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)2
  • Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
  • 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
HD 7Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence3
HD 15Socialization of the Child - Child, Family, Community3
HD 110Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
HD 101Observation and Assessment of Young Children (Spring and Summer)3
HD 130Teaching in a Diverse Society (Spring Only)3
HD 150Health, Safety and Nutrition of Children3
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
HD 131Creative Development in Young Children (Summer Only)3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
HD 120Child Guidance and Discipline3
HD 115Introduction to Curriculum Fall3
HD 145Language and Literacy Foundations3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
HD 160Advanced Curriculum Planning (Spring Only)3
HD 168Cooperative Work Experience: Human Development (Spring Only)1
HD 181Practicum: Early Childhood Programs (Spring Only)3

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.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH 5, 10 or 20Various Math GE Courses1C3
HD 7Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence3 & Major3
HD 15Socialization of the Child - Child, Family, CommunityMajor3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)2-3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
Communication/ThinkingVarious Communication/Critical Thinking GE Courses1B3-4
HD 110Principles and Practices of Teaching Young ChildrenMajor3
Arts/HumanitiesArts or Humanities GE Course43
HD 130Teaching in a Diverse Society (Spring Only)Major3
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
HD 131Creative Development in Young Children (Summer Only)Major3
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
HD 115Introduction to CurriculumMajor3
HD 150Health, Safety and Nutrition of ChildrenMajor3
HD 120Child Guidance and DisciplineMajor3
HD 145Language and Literacy Foundations (Fall Only)Major3
Natural SciencesNatural Sciences GE Course23
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAS GE Area/MajorUnits
HD 101Observation and Assessment of Young Children (Summer + Spring only)Major3
HD 160Advanced Curriculum Planning (Spring Only)Major3
HD 168Cooperative Work Experience: Human DevelopmentMajor1
HD 181Practicum: Early Childhood Programs (Spring Only)Major3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)2
  • Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
  • 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
WR 1College Writing 14
CIM 201BIntroduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word II1
CIM 201CIntroduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word III1
CIM 103Introduction to Windows1.5
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
CIM 107Introduction to Personal Computer Applications3
CIM 209Introduction to Outlook0.5
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
CIM 210.1Word Processing I1
CIM 210.2Word Processing II1.5
MGT 104Business Communication3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
CIM 112.1Spreadsheets I1.5
CIM 112.2Spreadsheets II1.5
MGT 125Organizational Behavior3
  1. This sample academic plan shows additional units for this certificate as compared to the IVC catalog due to prerequisite requirements.