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Cerritos College
California
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Last Updated: 2020-10-05

Cerritos College Passport Block

The Passport Block listed here is for general information only. Students must see the institution's website for access to its official block.

PASSPORT BLOCK OVERVIEW

The Cerritos College Passport aligns with the approved California State University (CSU) agreement on General Education requirements for transfer. The CSU transfer agreement is offered at all California Community Colleges. Cerritos College feels the CSU agreement is comprehensive in its inclusion of most transfer students in our system and robust in satisfying the demands of the Interstate Passport Network.

ORAL COMMUNICATION

Must complete one course with a C or higher.
Prerequisite for SPCH 100, 120, 130, 132, 140: Completion of at least one of these courses with a "C" or higher or "Pass" or an equivalent course: SPCH 60, ENGL 52, ENGL 72, ESL 152, READ 54, READ 97, or completion of the English or Reading Placement process.
Prerequisite for SPCH 235: ENGL 100 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
Recomendation for SPCH 150: Completion of at least one of these courses with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or an equivalent course: SPCH 60, ENGL 52, ENGL 72, ESL 152, READ 54, READ 97, or completion of the English or Reading Placement process with eligibility for ENGL 100 or READ 54 Exempt.

Courses in Courses in Oral Communication

Required

Available Online

Course Prefix

Course Number

Course Title

SPCH

100

Fundamentals of Oral Comm

SPCH

120

Fundamentals of Interpersonal Comm

SPCH

130

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

SPCH

132

Fundamentals of Small Group Comm

SPCH

140

Oral Interpretation of Literature

SPCH

150

Organizational Communication

SPCH

235

Fundamentals of Argument/Persuasion

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Must complete one course with a C or higher.
ENGL 100 is a prerequisite for all courses listed.
Prerequisite for ENGL 100: Completion of ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher, or of "Pass", or completion of the placement process with eligibility for ENGL 100.

Courses in Courses in Written Communication

Required

Available Online

Course Prefix

Course Number

Course Title

✔

ENGL

100

Freshman Composition

ENGL

110

Critical Thinking through Literature

ENGL

102

Freshman Composition and Literature

ENGL

103

Critical and Argumentative Writing

PHIL

103

Philosophical Reason/Critical Thinking in Philosophy

PSYC

103

Critical Thinking in Psychology

READ

200

Analysis and Critical Reading

SPCH

235

Fundamentals of Argument/Persuasion

QUANTITATIVE LITERACY

Must complete one course with a C or higher.
Prerequisite for MATH 112: MATH 80 or MATH 80B or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or completion of the math placement process with a score eligible for MATH courses numbered 100 level or higher, and MATH 70 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
Prerequisite for MATH 114: MATH 80 or MATH 80B or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or completion of the math placement process with a score eligible for MATH courses numbered 100 level or higher.
Prerequisite for PSYC 210: MATH 80 or MATH 80B or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
MATH 140 is the prereq for MATH 155.
MATH 150 is the prereq for MATH 170.
MATH 170 is the prereq for MATH 190.
MATH 190 is the prereq for MATH 220.

Courses in Courses in Quantitative Literacy

Required

Available Online

Course Prefix

Course Number

Course Title

MATH

112

Elementary Statistics

MATH

114

College Algebra

MATH

116

Calculus for Managerial, Biological and Social Sciences

MATH

140

Trigonometry

MATH

155

Precalculus

MATH

170

Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

MATH

190

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

MATH

220

Analytic Geometry and Calculus III

PSYC

210

Elementary Statistics

NATURAL SCIENCES

Must take one class in life science and one in physical science. One class must be a lab class.

Courses in Courses in Natural Sciences

Required

Available Online

Course Prefix

Course Number

Course Title

A&P

151

Human Anatomy

A&P

201

Human Physiology

ANTH

115

Physical Anthropology

ANTH

115L

Physical Anthropology Laboratory

ASTR

102

Introductory Astronomy: Stars and the Universe

ASTR

103

Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System

ASTR

104

Life in the Universe

ASTR

105L

Observational Astronomy

ASTR

106

History of Astronomy

BIOL

120

Introduction to Biological Science

BIOL

200

Principles of Biology

BIOL

201

Principles of Biology

BIOL

202

Molecular Biology/Genetics

BOT

120

Introduction to Plant Science

CHEM

100

Introductory Chemistry

ENGY

110

Energy and the Way We Live

ESCI

101

Physical Ecology

ESCI

102

Physical Ecology Field Laboratory

ESCI

104

Oceanography

ESCI

106

Weather and Climate

ESCI

110

Introduction to Earth Science

GEOG

101

Physical Geography

GEOG

101L

Physical Geography Laboratory

GEOG

103

Environmental Geography

GEOL

102

Physical Geology Lecture

GEOL

102L

Physical Geology Laboratory

MICR

200

Principles and Applications of Microbiology

100

Physical Science of Modern Technology

112

Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers

PSYC

241

Introduction to Psychobiology

PSYC

101

General Introduction to Psychology

HUMAN CULTURES

Prereq for SPAN 210 is successful completion of SPAN 102 or 112 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.

Courses in Courses in Human Cultures

Required

Available Online

Course Prefix

Course Number

Course Title

ANTH

100

Cultural Anthropology

ANTH

120

Introduction to Archaeology

ANTH/WS

205

Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender

ASL

220

Deaf Culture

ENGL

223

Chicana/o Literature

ENGL

224

Native American Literature

ENGL

225

Mexican Literature in Translation

ENGL

226

African American Literature

ENGL

236

Studies in Women's Literature

ENGL

237

Asian American Literature

ENGL

238

Classic Islamic Literature

ENGL

239

Literature of India

GEOG

102

Cultural Geography

HIST

102

Pol/Soc Hist of US: 1500-1876

HIST

103

Pol/Soc Hist of US: 1877-Present

SOC

120

Introduction to Human Sexuality

SOC

215

Sociology of Cultural Diversity: Challenge and Change

SPAN

210

Highlights of Hispanic Culture

SPAN

245

Introduction to Chicano/Mexican American Culture

SPCH

110

Intercultural Communication

CRITICAL THINKING

Students must complete one course with a C or higher.

Courses in Critical Thinking

Required

Available Online

Course Prefix

Course Number

Course Title

ENGL

101

Critical Thinking through Literature

ENGL

103

Critical and Argumentative Writing

PHIL

103

Philosophical Reason/Critical Thinking in Philosophy

PHIL

106

Introduction to Logic

PSYC

103

Critical Thinking in Psychology

READ

200

Analysis and Critical Reading

SPCH

235

Fundamentals of Argument/Persuasion

Learning Opportunities in Critical Thinking

Required

Description

ENGL 103 and PHIL 103: Students may place into these courses through Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board

CREATIVE EXPRESSION

Must complete one of the following courses with a C or higher.

Courses in Courses in Creative Expression

Required

Available Online

Course Prefix

Course Number

Course Title

ARCH

112

History of Architecture

ART

100

Introduction to World Art

ART

101

Art History I: Prehistory to Gothic

ART

102

Art History II: Renaissance to Rococo

ART

103

Art History III: Neoclassical to Present

ART

105A

The Arts of Latin America and the Caribbean: Pre-Columbian

ART

105B

The Arts of Latin America and the Caribbean: Colonial to the Present

ART

107

Asian Art History

ART

110

Freehand Drawing

ART

113

Art, Science, & Technology in Culture and Society

ART

116

Beginning Printmaking

ART

120

Two-Dimensional Design

ART

130A

Fundamentals of Painting

ART

150

Introduction to Ceramics

ART

193

Motion Picture Editing

ART/HUM

108

Black Images in Popular Culture

ART/HUM

109

Gender and Sexuality in Art

DANC

100

Dance Appreciation

DANC

101

History of Dance

DANC

109

Introduction to Dance Cultures of the World

ENGL

102

Freshman Composition and Literature

ENGL

221A

Literature in the Bible: Hebrew Scriptures

ENGL

221B

Literature in the Bible: Christian Scriptures

ENGL

222

Children's Literature

ENGL

223

Chicana/o Literature

ENGL

224

Native American Literature

ENGL

225

Mexican Literature in Translation

ENGL

226

African American Literature

ENGL

227

Current Literature

ENGL

228

Shakespeare's Plays

ENGL

230A

Introduction to American Literature

ENGL

230B

Introduction to American Literature

ENGL

232

Readings in Poetry

ENGL

233

Readings in the Novel

ENGL

234

Readings in Short Fiction

ENGL

235

Readings in the Drama

ENGL

236

Studies in Women's Literature

ENGL

237

Asian American Literature

ENGL

238

Classic Islamic Literature

ENGL

239

Literature of India

ENGL

240

Creative Writing

ENGL

245

World Mythology

ENGL

246A

Survey of English Literature

ENGL

246B

Survey of English Literature

ENGL

248A

Masterpieces of World Literature

ENGL

248B

Masterpieces of World Literature

ENGL

250

Advanced Creative Portfolio

FILM

159

World Film

FILM/ENGL

241

Screenwriting

HUM

100

The Art of Being Human

MUS

100

Music Appreciation

MUS

101

Introduction to World Music

MUS

104B

History of Rock Music

PHOT

100

Introduction to Photography

PHOT

150

Photography and Society

PHOT

160

History of Photography

RTV

152

Introduction to Broadcasting

101

Introduction to the Theatre

102

History of the Classical Theatre

103

History of the Modern Theatre

104

History and Appreciation of Musical Theatre

150

Appreciation and History of the Motion Picure

TH/RTV

151

Motion Pictures, Radio, and Television

TEAMWORK AND VALUE SYSTEMS

Must complete one course from each of the following categories:
Value Systems: ANTH 100, SOC 101, POL 101, PSYC 101, HIST 102/103 AND
Teamwork: ATH 200-ATH237LC; PEX 163-166; 169-172; 177-181-186; 191-192; 263-266; 272-274; 278-282; 291-292; DANC130A-130B; 133-135; 150-151; MUS 139-140; 200E-219E; TH130-137; 146-147; 223-225

Courses in Courses in Value Systems

Required

Available Online

Course Prefix

Course Number

Course Title

A&P

120

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

A&P

150

Introduction to Human Anatomy

A&P

151

Introduction to Human Physiology

A&P

200

Human Anatomy

A&P

201

Human Physiology

ANTH

100

Cultural Anthropology

ASTR

105L

Observational Astronomy

ASTR

105L

Observational Astronomy

ATH

200L

Baseball, Men

ATH

201LA

Baseball, Men, Off Season Intercollegiate

ATH

201LB

Baseball, Men, Off Season Intercollegiate

ATH

201LC

Baseball, Men, Off Season Intercollegiate

ATH

202L

Basketball, Men

ATH

203LA

Basketball, Men, Off Season Intercollegiate

ATH

203LB

Basketball, Men, Off Season Intercollegiate

ATH

203LC

Basketball, Men, Off Season Intercollegiate

ATH

204L

Basketball, Women

ATH

205LA