Guide to the Core Curriculum for CPS Students
Area A. Foundations of Communication [8-units]
1. Public Speaking (4-units)
May be satisfied by:
Public Speaking
Argumentation
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Not satisfied by:
Interpersonal Communication
Group Dynamics
Theatre
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2. Rhetoric and Composition (4-units)
*CPS students fill this reqirement through major.
May be satisfied by:
English Composition
College Writing
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Not satisfied by:
Remedial English courses
ESL courses
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Area B. Mathematics and Science [8-units]
1. Math or Quantitative Science (4-units)
*CPS students fill this reqirement through major.
May be satisfied by:
Pre-calculus or higher
(including Statistics)
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Not satisfied by:
Math courses below
Pre-calculus
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2. Applied or Laboratory Science (4-units)
(This area requires lab-work, except CPS students)
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May be satisfied by:
Biology
Chemistry
Physical Geography
Astronomy |
Not satisfied by:
Nutrition
Human Sexuality
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Area C. Humanities [8-units]
1. Literature (4-units)
*CPS students fill this reqirement through major.
May be satisfied by:
Survey of English/
American or World Lit
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Not satisfied by:
English Comp
College Writing
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2. History (4-units)
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May be satisfied by:
U.S. History
World Civ.
History of Native Americans
History of Philippines
History of Women in America
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Not satisfied by:
American Government
History of California
History of San Mateo
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Area D. Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics [12-units]
1. Philosophy (4-units)
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May be satisfied by:
Intro to Philosophy
History of Philosophy
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Not satisfied by:
Ethics
Moral Philosophy
Logic
Critical Thinking
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2. Theology (4-units)
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May be satisfied by:
Most Upper Division Theology Courses
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Not satisfied by:
Bible as Literature
Witchcraft & Magic
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3. Ethics (4-units)
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Area E. Social Science [4-units]
(A Social Science course analyzing the human condition.)
*CPS students fill this reqirement through major.
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May be satisfied by:
Sociology
Psychology
Political Science
Economics
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Not satisfied by:
History courses
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Area F. Visual and Performing Arts [4-units]
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May be satisfied by:
Art History
History of the Theatre
Music Appreciation
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Not satisfied by:
Art Activity courses
Intro to Piano
Guitar
Painting
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