ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Major or Area of Emphasis: Approaches to Compliant Degrees Dave DeGroot, Articulation Officer, Allan Hancock College Michelle Pilati, Psychology, Rio Hondo College Angel Lujan, Counseling, Mt. San Antonio College Beth Smith, Math, Grossmont College

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, /3/2015 Overview Why your degree is suddenly “noncompliant” (or why it seems that way..) Why your degree is suddenly “noncompliant” (or why it seems that way..) The “parts” of a degree The “parts” of a degree Who should be involved? Who should be involved? Approaches to new degrees Approaches to new degrees

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Why Your Degree May Be Noncompliant Regulations and legal opinions mandate the changes. Regulations and legal opinions mandate the changes. Title 5, § Title 5, § “The awarding of an Associate Degree is intended to represent more than an accumulation of units. It is to symbolize a successful attempt on the part of the college to lead students through patterns of learning experiences designed to develop certain capabilities and insights… “The awarding of an Associate Degree is intended to represent more than an accumulation of units. It is to symbolize a successful attempt on the part of the college to lead students through patterns of learning experiences designed to develop certain capabilities and insights…

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Why Your Degree May Be Noncompliant …Among these are the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding… …Among these are the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding…

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Why Your Degree May Be Noncompliant … In addition to these accomplishments, the student shall possess sufficient depth in some field of knowledge to contribute to lifetime interest.” … In addition to these accomplishments, the student shall possess sufficient depth in some field of knowledge to contribute to lifetime interest.”

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, /3/2015 More Regulations Minimum Requirements for the Associate Degree (§ 55806). Each associate in arts or associate in science degree must include a major of at least 18 semester units or 27 quarter units of study in a single discipline or related disciplines. Minimum Requirements for the Associate Degree (§ 55806). Each associate in arts or associate in science degree must include a major of at least 18 semester units or 27 quarter units of study in a single discipline or related disciplines. Note - Old Title 5 section and language. Note - Old Title 5 section and language.

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, /3/2015 And Legal Opinions IGETC/CSU GE – Advisory This requirement disallows "majors" with no discernible focus or majors constructed of loosely structured items of interest selected individually by students. Districts should ensure that this requirement is observed and that a well-defined pattern of learning is described in connection with each associate degree offered. This requirement disallows "majors" with no discernible focus or majors constructed of loosely structured items of interest selected individually by students. Districts should ensure that this requirement is observed and that a well-defined pattern of learning is described in connection with each associate degree offered.

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 A Key Phrase “a well-defined pattern of learning..” “a well-defined pattern of learning..” Implies planning – not random unit accumulation. Implies planning – not random unit accumulation.

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 What’s in a degree? General Education General Education Major or Area of Emphasis Major or Area of Emphasis Competencies Competencies Local requirements Local requirements

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, /3/2015 Parts of Degree A major may be defined A major may be defined by the lower-division requirements of a specific major at the University of California or California State University by the lower-division requirements of a specific major at the University of California or California State University 18 units in a field or related fields selected by the community college 18 units in a field or related fields selected by the community college

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, /3/2015 Parts of a Degree An area of emphasis is considered to be a broader group of courses and may be defined as 18 units in related fields intended to… An area of emphasis is considered to be a broader group of courses and may be defined as 18 units in related fields intended to…

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, /3/2015 Parts of the Degree 1. prepare for a particular major at 4- year institution or 2. prepare for a particular field as defined by the community college. It is not expected that all courses in an area of emphasis will articulate for transfer in a major, although they may.

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, /3/2015 Parts of the Degree The Area of Emphasis may be as broad as "social sciences" or theme-based interdisciplinary grouping of courses The Area of Emphasis may be as broad as "social sciences" or theme-based interdisciplinary grouping of courses " American Studies“ " American Studies“ "International Business“ "International Business“ “Gender Studies” “Gender Studies” Etc… Etc… The option of an Area of Emphasis permits degrees to be created that are not bound by the requirements of transfer institutions. The option of an Area of Emphasis permits degrees to be created that are not bound by the requirements of transfer institutions.

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, /3/2015 Who should be involved in developing new degrees? Articulation Officers Articulation Officers Counseling faculty Counseling faculty Discipline faculty Discipline faculty Others? Others?

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Approaches to New Degrees Create certificates to recognize GE completion. Create certificates to recognize GE completion. Modify existing degrees to reflect the requirement of a “C” in all courses for the “major”. Modify existing degrees to reflect the requirement of a “C” in all courses for the “major”. Look to developing new degree options for students. Look to developing new degree options for students.

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Basic Principles Academic Integrity Academic Integrity Avoid requiring excess units Avoid requiring excess units Collegiality – neither counseling nor discipline faculty working alone Collegiality – neither counseling nor discipline faculty working alone

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Starting Points Vary RHC – nothing close compliant RHC – nothing close compliant Allan Hancock - Allan Hancock - Mt. SAC – close to compliant degrees Mt. SAC – close to compliant degrees Grossmont - Grossmont -

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 RHC IF RHC is to offer a degree designed for transfer, it must be based on IGETC or CSU Breadth IF RHC is to offer a degree designed for transfer, it must be based on IGETC or CSU Breadth “Local GE” includes reading, math, and English competencies – and 2 PE activity courses “Local GE” includes reading, math, and English competencies – and 2 PE activity courses Approaches? Approaches?

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Some possibilities Provide students with 3 GE options – local, IGETC, CSU Provide students with 3 GE options – local, IGETC, CSU Remove the “extras” from RHC GE and make them “RHC Graduation Requirements” that must be completed in addition to GE and major/AoE Remove the “extras” from RHC GE and make them “RHC Graduation Requirements” that must be completed in addition to GE and major/AoE

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Interdisciplinary Studies w/AoE The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for the transfer-oriented student who seeks to explore either a general area of study or focus on a specific theme. All courses required for the degree are transferable. The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for the transfer-oriented student who seeks to explore either a general area of study or focus on a specific theme. All courses required for the degree are transferable.

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Interdisciplinary Studies w/AoE Students should meet with a counselor for academic planning and to ensure appropriate course selection. In order to earn an AA in IS, the student most complete.. and one of the following… Students should meet with a counselor for academic planning and to ensure appropriate course selection. In order to earn an AA in IS, the student most complete.. and one of the following…

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Areas Social Sciences Social Sciences Arts and Humanities Arts and Humanities Gender Studies Gender Studies Life Sciences Life Sciences Math and Science Math and Science American Studies American Studies

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 General Studies w/AoE The General Studies degree is designed for the student who does not intend to transfer, but seeks to further their understanding of a given discipline or theme.. The General Studies degree is designed for the student who does not intend to transfer, but seeks to further their understanding of a given discipline or theme..

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 “Majors” New language permits more flexibility – not tied to transfer. New language permits more flexibility – not tied to transfer. Consider how courses would work for students.. Consider how courses would work for students..

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Psychology PSY 101 (Soc Sci GE) PSY 101 (Soc Sci GE) PSY 210 or ANTHRO 101 (Life Sci GE) PSY 210 or ANTHRO 101 (Life Sci GE) PSY 200 PSY 200 MATH 130 (Quan Reasoning) MATH 130 (Quan Reasoning) PHIL (Humanities GE) PHIL (Humanities GE) One psychology elective (varies) One psychology elective (varies)

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Considerations… Degree with various AoE – for a limited time, these can be submitted without course outlines – existing degrees would be “converted” using a temporary form. Degree with various AoE – for a limited time, these can be submitted without course outlines – existing degrees would be “converted” using a temporary form. Each AoE needs an overview/justification Each AoE needs an overview/justification How transcripted? How transcripted? Others? Others?

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Mt. SAC Currently has broad degrees – but they are too broad. Currently has broad degrees – but they are too broad. Social & Behavioral Sciences Social & Behavioral Sciences Fine Arts & Humanities Fine Arts & Humanities Language Arts & Communication Language Arts & Communication Natural Science & Mathematics Natural Science & Mathematics

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 Mt. SAC Major Requirement: A minimum of 18 units chosen from the appropriate list of courses for the major. Major Requirement: A minimum of 18 units chosen from the appropriate list of courses for the major. A list of the courses found on page 30 of this catalog. A list of the courses found on page 30 of this catalog.

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 What’s the problem? Too broad – not consistent with the philosophy of the degree. Too broad – not consistent with the philosophy of the degree. How can this be fixed? How can this be fixed?

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, 2008 What’s your starting point? What’s your starting point? Discussion/questions Discussion/questions

ASCCC Spring Plenary April 17, /3/2015 Important notes.. Non-compliant degrees need to be out of catalogues by Fall Non-compliant degrees need to be out of catalogues by Fall Effective Fall 2009: Effective Fall 2009: (a)(2)Grade of C or better (a)(2)Grade of C or better Freshman Composition Freshman Composition Intermediate Algebra Intermediate Algebra