Transfer to a University

Liberal Arts

Since new placement methods provide you access to transfer level math right away, it is important that you understand the math requirements of your educational program. Most Liberal Arts majors require Math 10 or 15 which is reflected in the sequence chart below. Transfer math requirements vary by four-year universities; please meet with a counselor to determine the required course(s) for your chosen university.

Math Level	Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)	Business	Liberal Arts	Associates Degree (without transfer)
Four Levels Below Transfer	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓
Three Levels Below Transfer	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓
Two Levels Below Transfer	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓
One Level Below Transfer	Math 154 (8 units) Elementary & Intermediate Algebra ^{(Math 154 is a combination of Math 150 & 156)} OR Math 156 (5 units) Intermediate Algebra for BSTEM ↓	Math 154 (8 units) Elementary & Intermediate Algebra ^{(Math 154 is a combination of Math 150 & 156)} OR Math 156 (5 units) Intermediate Algebra for BSTEM ↓	Math 161 (4 units) Statistics & Liberal Arts Math Prep ↓	Math 101 (3 units) Math for AA/AS Degree OR Any math course at this level: 154, 156, 161, or higher
Transfer Level Math	Math 27 (6 units) Precalculus Algebra & Trigonometry ^{(Math 27 is a combination of Math 25 & Math 58)} OR Math 25 (4 units) Precalculus Algebra ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 200 (2 units)} AND* Math 58 (3 units) Precalculus Trigonometry ^{(Math 25 is the prerequisite to Math 58)} ↓	Math 9 (3 units) Finite Mathematics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 200 (2 units)} OR Math 15 (4 units)* Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)} OR Math 16 (4 units**) Intro to Math Analysis	Math 10 (3 units) Nature of Mathematics OR Math 15 (4 units) Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)**}	Math 10 (3 units) Nature of Mathematics OR Math 15 (4 units) Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)**}
Higher Level Math	Math 1A (5 units) Calculus, First Course OR Other higher-level math course	—	—	—

*Math 200 (2 units) B-STEM Concurrent Support, may be required with your Math 9 & Math 25 course. Please refer to the Math Placement Calculations to learn more.

**Math 215 (2 units) Elementary Statistics Concurrent Support, is required for students who did not pass Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 and is recommended for students with a GPA less than a 2.7.

Business & Hospitality

Since new placement methods provide you access to transfer level math right away, it is important that you understand the math requirements of your educational program. Math requirements for Business Majors vary according to the Transfer Institution.

• CSU’s typically require Math 15 and one more math course (often 9 or 16 or Math 1A)
• UC’s typically require Math 15 and Math 1A
• Private and Out of State Universities vary widely

Please meet with a counselor to help you choose the required course for your college.

Math Level	Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)	Business	Liberal Arts	Associates Degree (without transfer)
Four Levels Below Transfer	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓
Three Levels Below Transfer	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓
Two Levels Below Transfer	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓
One Level Below Transfer	Math 154 (8 units) Elementary & Intermediate Algebra ^{(Math 154 is a combination of Math 150 & 156)} OR Math 156 (5 units) Intermediate Algebra for BSTEM ↓	Math 154 (8 units) Elementary & Intermediate Algebra ^{(Math 154 is a combination of Math 150 & 156)} OR Math 156 (5 units) Intermediate Algebra for BSTEM ↓	Math 161 (4 units) Statistics & Liberal Arts Math Prep ↓	Math 101 (3 units) Math for AA/AS Degree OR Any math course at this level: 154, 156, 161, or higher
Transfer Level Math	Math 27 (6 units) Precalculus Algebra & Trigonometry ^{(Math 27 is a combination of Math 25 & Math 58)} OR Math 25 (4 units) Precalculus Algebra ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 200 (2 units)} AND* Math 58 (3 units) Precalculus Trigonometry ^{(Math 25 is the prerequisite to Math 58)} ↓	Math 9 (3 units) Finite Mathematics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 200 (2 units)} OR Math 15 (4 units)* Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)} OR Math 16 (4 units**) Intro to Math Analysis	Math 10 (3 units) Nature of Mathematics OR Math 15 (4 units) Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)**}	Math 10 (3 units) Nature of Mathematics OR Math 15 (4 units) Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)**}
Higher Level Math	Math 1A (5 units) Calculus, First Course OR Other higher-level math course	—	—	—

*Math 200 (2 units) B-STEM Concurrent Support, may be required with your Math 9 & Math 25 course. Please refer to the Math Placement Calculations to learn more.

**Math 215 (2 units) Elementary Statistics Concurrent Support, is required for students who did not pass Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 and is recommended for students with a GPA less than a 2.7.

Education, Communication, Arts & Humanities

Since new placement methods provide you access to transfer level math right away, it is important that you understand the math requirements of your educational program. Most Education, Communication, Arts, and Humanities majors require Math 10 or 15 which is reflected in the sequence chart below. Please meet with a counselor to help you choose the required course for your major.

Math Level	Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)	Business	Liberal Arts	Associates Degree (without transfer)
Four Levels Below Transfer	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓
Three Levels Below Transfer	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓
Two Levels Below Transfer	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓
One Level Below Transfer	Math 154 (8 units) Elementary & Intermediate Algebra ^{(Math 154 is a combination of Math 150 & 156)} OR Math 156 (5 units) Intermediate Algebra for BSTEM ↓	Math 154 (8 units) Elementary & Intermediate Algebra ^{(Math 154 is a combination of Math 150 & 156)} OR Math 156 (5 units) Intermediate Algebra for BSTEM ↓	Math 161 (4 units) Statistics & Liberal Arts Math Prep ↓	Math 101 (3 units) Math for AA/AS Degree OR Any math course at this level: 154, 156, 161, or higher
Transfer Level Math	Math 27 (6 units) Precalculus Algebra & Trigonometry ^{(Math 27 is a combination of Math 25 & Math 58)} OR Math 25 (4 units) Precalculus Algebra ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 200 (2 units)} AND* Math 58 (3 units) Precalculus Trigonometry ^{(Math 25 is the prerequisite to Math 58)} ↓	Math 9 (3 units) Finite Mathematics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 200 (2 units)} OR Math 15 (4 units)* Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)} OR Math 16 (4 units**) Intro to Math Analysis	Math 10 (3 units) Nature of Mathematics OR Math 15 (4 units) Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)**}	Math 10 (3 units) Nature of Mathematics OR Math 15 (4 units) Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)**}
Higher Level Math	Math 1A (5 units) Calculus, First Course OR Other higher-level math course	—	—	—

*Math 200 (2 units) B-STEM Concurrent Support, may be required with your Math 9 & Math 25 course. Please refer to the Math Placement Calculations to learn more.

**Math 215 (2 units) Elementary Statistics Concurrent Support, is required for students who did not pass Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 and is recommended for students with a GPA less than a 2.7.

Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math

Since new placement methods provide you access to transfer level math right away, it is important that you understand the math requirements of your educational program. Most Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) majors require the courses reflected in the sequence chart below. Please meet with a counselor to help you choose the required course for your major.

Math Level	Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)	Business	Liberal Arts	Associates Degree (without transfer)
Four Levels Below Transfer	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓
Three Levels Below Transfer	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓
Two Levels Below Transfer	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓
One Level Below Transfer	Math 154 (8 units) Elementary & Intermediate Algebra ^{(Math 154 is a combination of Math 150 & 156)} OR Math 156 (5 units) Intermediate Algebra for BSTEM ↓	Math 154 (8 units) Elementary & Intermediate Algebra ^{(Math 154 is a combination of Math 150 & 156)} OR Math 156 (5 units) Intermediate Algebra for BSTEM ↓	Math 161 (4 units) Statistics & Liberal Arts Math Prep ↓	Math 101 (3 units) Math for AA/AS Degree OR Any math course at this level: 154, 156, 161, or higher
Transfer Level Math	Math 27 (6 units) Precalculus Algebra & Trigonometry ^{(Math 27 is a combination of Math 25 & Math 58)} OR Math 25 (4 units) Precalculus Algebra ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 200 (2 units)} AND* Math 58 (3 units) Precalculus Trigonometry ^{(Math 25 is the prerequisite to Math 58)} ↓	Math 9 (3 units) Finite Mathematics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 200 (2 units)} OR Math 15 (4 units)* Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)} OR Math 16 (4 units**) Intro to Math Analysis	Math 10 (3 units) Nature of Mathematics OR Math 15 (4 units) Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)**}	Math 10 (3 units) Nature of Mathematics OR Math 15 (4 units) Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)**}
Higher Level Math	Math 1A (5 units) Calculus, First Course OR Other higher-level math course	—	—	—

*Math 200 (2 units) B-STEM Concurrent Support, may be required with your Math 9 & Math 25 course. Please refer to the Math Placement Calculations to learn more.

**Math 215 (2 units) Elementary Statistics Concurrent Support, is required for students who did not pass Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 and is recommended for students with a GPA less than a 2.7.

Social Sciences, Public Safety, Allied Health

Since new placement methods provide you access to transfer level math right away, it is important that you understand the math requirements of your educational program. Most Social Sciences, Public Safety, and Allied Health majors require Math 10 or 15 which is reflected in the sequence chart below. Please meet with a counselor to help you choose the required course for your major.

Math Level	Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)	Business	Liberal Arts	Associates Degree (without transfer)
Four Levels Below Transfer	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓	College Skills 371 (3.5 units) General Arithmetic ↓
Three Levels Below Transfer	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓	College Skills 372 (3.5 units) Pre-Algebra OR College Skills 373 (3.5 units) Arithmetic Foundation ^{(CSKLS 373 is a combination of CSKLS 371 & 372)} ↓
Two Levels Below Transfer	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓	Math 150 (4 units) Elementary Algebra ↓
One Level Below Transfer	Math 154 (8 units) Elementary & Intermediate Algebra ^{(Math 154 is a combination of Math 150 & 156)} OR Math 156 (5 units) Intermediate Algebra for BSTEM ↓	Math 154 (8 units) Elementary & Intermediate Algebra ^{(Math 154 is a combination of Math 150 & 156)} OR Math 156 (5 units) Intermediate Algebra for BSTEM ↓	Math 161 (4 units) Statistics & Liberal Arts Math Prep ↓	Math 101 (3 units) Math for AA/AS Degree OR Any math course at this level: 154, 156, 161, or higher
Transfer Level Math	Math 27 (6 units) Precalculus Algebra & Trigonometry ^{(Math 27 is a combination of Math 25 & Math 58)} OR Math 25 (4 units) Precalculus Algebra ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 200 (2 units)} AND* Math 58 (3 units) Precalculus Trigonometry ^{(Math 25 is the prerequisite to Math 58)} ↓	Math 9 (3 units) Finite Mathematics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 200 (2 units)} OR Math 15 (4 units)* Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)} OR Math 16 (4 units**) Intro to Math Analysis	Math 10 (3 units) Nature of Mathematics OR Math 15 (4 units) Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)**}	Math 10 (3 units) Nature of Mathematics OR Math 15 (4 units) Elementary Statistics ^{May be required to take concurrent support, Math 215 (2 units)**}
Higher Level Math	Math 1A (5 units) Calculus, First Course OR Other higher-level math course	—	—	—

*Math 200 (2 units) B-STEM Concurrent Support, may be required with your Math 9 & Math 25 course. Please refer to the Math Placement Calculations to learn more.

**Math 215 (2 units) Elementary Statistics Concurrent Support, is required for students who did not pass Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 and is recommended for students with a GPA less than a 2.7.

Undecided

If you are currently undecided on your major, please meet with a counselor to help you choose the right math course for you.

Assessment

Assessment

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