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Programs and Course Descriptions
This section describes programs and courses approved by the Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board and offered at Contra Costa College. Students with questions about programs and courses listed in the catalog should consult a counselor (SSC Room-108, 510-215-3935).
Credit Category Definitions (Title V)
All courses offered at Contra Costa College will have one of three designations: degree credit, non-degree credit, or noncredit.
Degree Credit (DG) This designation means the course offers degree credit at Contra Costa College, and the units of credit awarded for the course can be applied to all certificates and degrees conferred by this and other two-year colleges. In addition, many of the courses will also transfer to four-year colleges and universities according to existing agreements. Courses in this category will be identified by the abbreviation DG appearing on the line with the units of credit.
Non-Degree Credit (ND) This designation means the course is not a college-level course but is designed to prepare students in the skills necessary to complete degree credit college work. The units of credit awarded for these courses cannot be applied toward degrees and certificates; however, the units of credit awarded for completing these courses will count in defining the status of a full-time student. Courses in this category will be identified by the abbreviation ND appearing on the line with the units of credit. Only units of credit awarded in degree credit applicable courses apply when determining probation and dismissal status. Nondegree applicable courses are not included in the calculation of grade point average for a degree.
Noncredit Courses (N) Noncredit courses are those courses offered by Contra Costa College for which no college credit is given. Noncredit courses are designed for a variety of purposes including personal interest, short-term vocational training, college preparation and success, and certain basis skills preparation. These courses do not apply to any credited certificated programs or degrees, are not transferable, do not count in determining grade point average, and do not count in defining student status. These courses are identified with the letter “N” after the course number.
Unit of Credit A “unit” as used in this catalog and in the course schedule, means a “unit of credit.” Units of credit are established based on the minimum amount of time students will need to achieve the intended learning outcomes as described by Title 5, section 55002.5. In general, for a fullterm lecture course students spend on average of three hours each
