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2025-2026 Catalog
2025-2026
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    • Accounting
      • Accounting -​ Associate in Science
      • Advanced Taxation-​Certificate of Achievement
      • Bookkeeping -​ Certificate of Achievement
    • Administration of Justice
      • Administration of Justice -​ Associate in Arts
      • Administration of Justice -​ Associate in Science
      • Administration of Justice -​ Associate In Science for Transfer
      • Law, Public Policy and Society -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Community Service Officer-​Certificate of Achievement
    • Anthropology
      • Anthropology -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Art
      • Studio Arts -​ Associate in Arts
      • Studio Arts -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Automotive Technology
      • American Honda -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Automotive Technology -​ Drivetrain and Chassis -​ Associate in Science
      • Automotive Technology -​ Drivetrain and Chassis -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Automotive Technology -​ Electrical-​Engine Performance -​ Associate in Science
      • Automotive Technology -​ Electrical-​Engine Performance -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Automotive Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Service-​Certificate of Achievement
      • Automotive Foundational Skills – Certificate of Achievement
      • Electric Vehicle Service (Tesla Start), Certificate of Achievement
    • Biology
      • Biology -​ Associate in Arts
      • Biology -​ Associate in Science for Transfer
      • General Studies with Emphasis in Health Science -​ Associate in Arts
      • General Studies with Emphasis in Natural Science -​ Associate in Arts
    • Building Information Modeling
      • Building Information Modeling (BIM) -​ Certificate of Achievement
    • Business
      • Business Administration -​ Associate in Arts
      • Business Administration 2.0 -​ Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Entrepreneurship -​ Certificate of Achievement
    • Business Information Systems
      • Office Administration: Management -​ Associate in Science
      • BIS -​ Information Processing Specialist -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Business Communications and Marketing -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Medical Assistant -​ Front Office -​ Certificate of Achievement
    • Chemistry
      • Chemistry -​ Associate in Arts
      • Chemistry – Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Foundational Chemistry – Certificate of Achievement
    • Communication Studies
      • Communication Studies 2.0 – Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Computer Aided Design and Drafting
      • CADD -​ Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) -​ Associate in Science
    • Computer and Information Technology
      • Computer Programming-​Certificate of Achievement
    • Computer Science
      • Computer Science -​ Associate in Science for Transfer
    • Counseling
      • Cal-​GETC -​ Certificate of Achievement
    • Dance
      • Dance – Certificate of Achievement
    • Economics
      • Economics -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Educational Instructional Technology
      • Online Teaching and Educational Technology-​Certificate of Achievement
    • Engineering
      • Engineering -​ Associate in Arts
      • Engineering Fundamentals 1 -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Engineering Fundamentals 2 -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Civil Engineering -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Computer Engineering -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Electrical Engineering -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Mechanical Engineering -​ Certificate of Achievement
    • English
      • English -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • English As a Second Language
      • English As a Second Language -​ Intermediate Noncredit ESL -​ Certificate of Competency
      • English As a Second Language -​ Low-​Intermediate Noncredit ESL -​ Certificate of Competency
    • Ethnic Studies
      • Social Justice Studies-​African American Studies – Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Social Justice Studies-​Asian American Studies – Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Social Justice Studies-​Chicano Studies – Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Social Justice Studies-​Ethnic Studies – Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Family Consumer Studies
      • Child and Adolescent Development -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Nutrition and Dietetics-​Associate in Science for Transfer
    • History
      • History -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Kinesiology
      • Kinesiology -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Legal Assistant
      • Paralegal Studies -​ Associate in Arts
      • Paralegal Studies -​ Associate in Science
      • Paralegal Studies -​ Certificate of Achievement
    • Manufacturing Technology
      • Advanced Manufacturing, Level I, Certificate of Achievement
    • Mathematics
      • Mathematics -​ Associate in Science for Transfer
    • Music
      • Music -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Nursing
      • Nursing -​ Associate in Science
    • Philosophy
      • Philosophy – Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Physical Science
      • General Studies with Emphasis in Astronomy -​ Associate in Arts
    • Physics
      • Physics -​ Associate in Science for Transfer
    • Political Science
      • Political Science -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Psychology
      • Psychology -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Behavioral Intake and Assessment-​Certificate of Achievement
    • Sociology
      • Community Advocacy and Engagement -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • General Studies with Emphasis in Sociology -​ Associate in Arts
    • Theatre Arts
      • Theatre Arts – Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Water and Wastewater Technology
      • Water and Wastewater Technology -​ Certificate of Achievement
    • Women's Studies
      • General Studies with Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies -​ Associate in Arts
      • Social Justice Studies-​Gender Studies-​Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • World Languages
      • Spanish Translation and Interpreting -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Vietnamese Translation &​ Interpreting -​ Certificate of Achievement
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      • Administration of Justice (AJ)
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      • Ethnic Studies (ETH)
      • Facilities Management Technology (FMT)
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Transferring to a Four Year College/University

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university may complete their lower-division general education and major preparatory requirements at Evergreen Valley College.  Students are advised to meet early with a counselor to ensure a smooth transition to the transfer institution.  Counselors work with students to develop Student Educational Plans that map out the courses needed for successful transfer.

Main components of a typical transfer plan include:

  1. General Education Requirements
    The California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC) systems require a program of General Education to grant a Bachelor degree.
  2. Lower Division Major Preparation
    Lower division requirements vary considerably from college to college; it is essential that, early in their planning, students consult the current catalog of the institution to which they intend to transfer.
  3. Electives

California State University (CSU)

Admission requirements to CSU:

  • Complete 60 semester (90 quarter) CSU transferable units;
  • Earn a 2.0 GPA or higher in all transferable units;
  • Be in good standing at the last college/university attended;
  • Complete a least 30 units of General Education Requirements with a grade of “C” or better in each course. The 30 units must include English Composition, Critical Thinking/English, Oral Communication, and Mathematical Concepts.

Priority application filing dates for CSU:

Priority Application Filing Dates
Semester Dates
Fall October 1 - Nov 30
Winter June 1 - 30
Spring August 1 - 31
Summer February 1-28

Students can also find additional resources for CSU at the following websites:

www.calstate.edu
www.ASSIST.org

Associate Degrees for Transfer

California Community Colleges are now offering associate degrees for transfer to the CSU.  These may include Associate in Arts (AA-T) or Associate in Science (AS-T) degrees.  These degrees are designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree.  California Community College students who are awarded an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. For more information about similar majors, please visit the website at https://icangotocollege.com/associate-degree-for-transfer.

Students who have been awarded an AA-T or AS-T are able to complete their remaining requirements for the 120-unit baccalaureate degree within 60 semester or 90 quarter units. Current and prospective students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review their options for transfer and to develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.

The following is a list of associate degrees for transfer offered at EVC:

  • Administration of Justice
  • Anthropology
  • Biology
  • Business Administration 2.0
  • Chemistry
  • Child and Adolescent Development
  • Communication Studies 2.0
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • English
  • History
  • Kinesiology
  • Law, Public Policy and Society
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Justice Studies-African American Studies
  • Social Justice Studies-Asian American Studies
  • Social Justice Studies-Chicano Studies
  • Social Justice Studies-Ethnic Studies
  • Social Justice Studies-Gender Studies
  • Studio Arts
  • Theatre Arts

For more information please visit the website at www.evc.edu

University of California (UC)

Admission Requirements to transfer to UC:

  • Complete 60 semester (90 quarter) units of UC transferable courses
  • Earn a minimum 2.4 GPA in all UC transferable courses
  • Complete the following seven-course pattern, earning a grade of “C” or better in each course (all courses must be 3 semester or 4 quarter units):
    • English Composition – 2 courses
    • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning – 1 course
    • Arts and Humanities, Social Science, Physical and Biological Science – 4 courses from at least 2 of the three subject areas

Most campuses require completion of the course pattern no later than the end of the spring term prior to fall admission. Students may complete Cal-GETC or General Education requirements of the receiving UC campus to satisfy the seven course pattern. 

Note: Certain students will not be well served by completing Cal-GETC. Students who intend to transfer into a high unit major or one that requires extensive lower division preparation, such as engineering, should concentrate on completing the many prerequisites for the major. Cal-GETC must be completed in its entirety before transfer; otherwise students will be required to satisfy the specific lower division general education requirements of the transferring UC or CSU. All Cal-GETC courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Priority Application filing Dates for UC

Priority Application Filing Dates
Semester Dates
Fall October 1 - November 30
Winter July 1 - 31
Spring October 1 - 31

Students can also find additional resources for UC at the following websites:

www.universityofcalifornia.edu
www.ASSIST.org

CSU and UC

All campuses accept students for fall admission, many do not accept for spring, winter or summer. Consult a counselor or the campus website for details about a specific campus. Apply at www.csumentor.edu for CSU’s and www.universityofcalifornia.edu for UC’s.

Certification of General Education for transfer to CSU and UC

Students should request certification of Cal-GETC prior to transfer. Cal-GETC certification must be requested in the Admissions and Records Office. This is not an automatic process.  All necessary documentation (secondary or other college transcripts) must be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office prior to this request. Valid Cal-GETC courses must appear on EVC’s Cal-GETC pattern the year in which they are taken. Students who transfer without certification may have to meet the general education requirements of the receiving campus. 

Transferability of Courses

Baccalaureate level courses at Evergreen Valley College have been articulated with CSU and UC systems.  Some courses are articulated for general education, major preparation and/or elective credit.  Articulation agreements between Evergreen Valley College and the CSU and UC systems can be found at www.ASSIST.org

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