BC PROGRAMS - Associate in Arts / Associate in Science Degrees

     BC Degrees may be obtained using one of three general education patterns:

Associate Degree Guidelines

1. The Associate Degree requires 60 units. These units must be designated as one of the following in the BC Catalog course description:
   • Transferable (CSU or UC)
   
   • Associate Degree Only
2. The 60 units include the following types of courses:
   • BC General Education Courses effective fall 2008
   • BC General Education Courses up to spring 2008
   • BC Major Preparation Courses
   • Elective courses if needed
   • Multicultural course
   Educational Planning (recommended first semester)

   A blank Educational Planning (SEP) form  may be printed  to take to your counseling appointment for assistance.  BC only Student Educational Plan (PDF) form

   Additional PDF Forms: CSU blank Student Educational Plan form;
   UC blank Student Educational Plan form.

3. A Cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required on all degree applicable units (units designated in the BC catalog as transferable or Associate Degree only)
4. Students must complete Graduation Competencies that include the following:
   • English: English B1or ENSL B1 with “C” or higher OR English B1a with “D” or higher
   • Math: One year of high school algebra OR Math BA with a minimum grade of "C" or an equivalent score on the placement/assessment (Students will be required to complete an appropriate mathematics course listed in the general education pattern)
   • Reading: One of the following:
     
     Score Level 5 or 6 on Asset Reading OR
     Completion of ACDV B50 with a “C” or higher OR
     Completion of all BC required courses
5. BC offers two types of Associate Degrees
   • Associate in Arts (18-24 units major preparation)
   • Associate in Science (24-30 units major preparation)
     

   Generally only one Associate In Arts degree may be earned at BC. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Office of Student Learning, 661-395-4305.

6. How do students file for BC graduation?
   It is advisable that students do their own unofficial graduation check by using the what-if-degree evaluation.

   Students are only allowed to file for graduation during their final semester at BC. The following procedures must be followed.

   • Students must meet with a counselor or educational advisor to complete the appropriate paperwork. This should be done early in the final semester to assure meeting all deadline dates.

   • Contact the BC Counseling Center for counselor/educational advisors.
   • Students should bring a printed copy of their what-if evaluation for the semester, in which they applying to graduate, to a counselor or advisor.
   • For students with disabilities, call or contact the Supportive Services FACE 16. 
   • For students on EOPS, call 395-4351, or contact the EOPS Office SS 182 reception area.

   • Students must file for graduation before the following deadline dates:
     Fall Graduation- Nov 1; Spring Graduation- April 1, Summer Graduation- June 1
     
   • NOTE:  If a student is completing his/her final coursework in the summer, but would like to participate in the once a year May commencement ceremony, please file for summer graduation before May 1.   On the paperwork you complete with the counselor, please write across the top "participate in the ceremony".