Associate in Science Degree Requirements

  1. Unit Requirement
    Completion of not less than sixty (60) associate degree applicable semester units of course work with not less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
  2. General Education
    Students must complete one of the following General Education patterns:
    • San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education pattern with a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester units.
      OR
    • California State University General Education pattern.
      OR
    • Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC/CSU) General Education pattern.

    NOTE: The Higher Education Consortium of Central California (HECCC) is a partnership of two universities and four community colleges committed to the advancement of academic excellence in a distinctly diverse region. Through dynamic and evolving collaborations member institutions combine resources, share intellectual capital, facilitate innovative projects, promote professional development, and increase equitable access to higher education. HECCC partners include San Joaquin Delta College, Columbia College, Merced College, Modesto Junior College, California State University Stanislaus, and the University of Merced.

    General Education (GE) Breadth courses that have been used to satisfy a GE Area at another HECCC institution for an AA or AS degree will be accepted at San Joaquin Delta College in lieu of San Joaquin Delta College General Education Breadth course in the satisfied area. This is known as the HECCC Reciprocity Agreement. Consult a counselor for further information.

  3. An Approved Major
    The student shall complete a discipline-specific major which will require an approved program of study with a minimum of 18 units of course work as specified in the College Catalog.
  4. Competency Requirement
    A minimum competency must be demonstrated by a grade of "C" or higher in courses offered in satisfaction of written communication, oral communication, and quantitative reasoning (IV Learning Skills).
  5. Residence Requirement
    Of the minimum required sixty (60) semester units, the student must complete:
    • The last twelve (12) semester units and attend during the semester of qualification for graduation at San Joaquin Delta College;
      OR
    • A total of at least twenty-four (24) units at San Joaquin Delta College.
      Units earned through Credit by Examination do not apply to the residency requirement .

Students planning to transfer should see a counselor to choose the appropriate courses to complete the entire CSU or IGETC General Education pattern.

Limitation on Enrollment

Limitation on enrollment is a condition of enrollment, which limits how students qualify for a particular program. Limitations apply to courses that include public performance or inter-collegiate competition where a tryout or audition is necessary. Some courses require formal admission to a particular program in order to enroll (e.g., Associate Degree Nursing, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician, Fire Academy, Peace Officer Academy, Psychiatric Technician, Radiologic Technology, and Speech-Language Pathology Assistant).

Associate in Science Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Agriculture Business
  • Architectural Drafting
  • Baking and Pastry
  • Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Apprenticeship
  • Communication: Speech Language Pathology Assistant
  • Computer Networking Software
  • Computer Networking Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Correctional Science
  • Culinary Arts
  • Diesel Equipment Technician
  • Engineering Technology - Civil Specialization
  • Engineering Technology - Electro-Mechanical Specialization
  • Engineering Technology - Mechanical Specialization
  • Fire Science
  • Fluid Power and Automation Technology
  • Heating and Air Conditioning - Refrigeration
  • Heavy Equipment Technician
  • Horticulture
  • Law Enforcement
  • Nursing (Registered Nurse)
  • Office Management

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