Don't know where to begin picking classes? Choose one of the following plans which are prescribed to first year students.
As a First Year Student at San Diego City College you should follow a prescribed First Semester course load. If you are planning to be a full time or part time student, and have yet to have your first career counseling session with a counselor; one of these options will take you on the correct path towards your degree and/or transfer goals.
Click on one of the following options:
First Semester education plans
Prescribed Fall Full Time Courseload (Part Time choose one or two classes less)
Basic Skills Assessment levels BUT undecided about degree/career path
| English 42, 43 (refer to your assessment results to find your course) 1 CLASS ONLY | 3 units |
| English 48 49 (refer to your assessment results to find your course) 1 CLASS ONLY | 3 units |
| Math 34, 38, 46, 96 (refer to your assessment results to find your course) 1 CLASS ONLY | 3-5 units |
| P.G 130 required for first year degree/transfer seeking undecided students | 3 units |
| 1Gen ed elective class (only if you do not need two English classes) | 3 units |
| Must meet with a Career Counselor during first year | 12-14 total |
OR
Basic Skills Assessment levels with a career/degree path in mind
| English 42, 43 (refer to your assessment results to find your course) | 3 units |
| English 48 49 (refer to your assessment results to find your course) | 3 units |
| Math 34 38, 46, 96 (refer to your assessment results to find your course) | 3-5 units |
| P.G 130 required for first year degree/transfer seeking undecided students | 3 units |
| 1 major class( depends on the major) | 3 units |
| Must meet with a Career Counselor during first year | 12-14 total |
OR
Transferable English and Math Assessment levels BUT undecided about degree/career path
| English 101 (transferable to four year university) | 3 units |
| 1 Math (transferable to four year university, refer to your assessment results) | 3 units |
| 1 General Education class | 3 units |
| PG 130 (required for first year students seeking degree and /or transfer but undecided about major) | 3 units |
| Must meet with a Career Counselor during first year | 12 total |
OR
Transferable English and Math Assessment levels and have a major/degree path in mind
| English 101 (transferable to four year universities) | 3 units |
| 1 transferable Math (refer to your assessment results) | 3 units |
| 1 General Education | 3 units |
| 1 Major class | 3 -4 units |
| Must meet with a career counselor during first year | 12-14 total |
OR
Students seeking career advancement certificates.These are major courses only, no English or Math required
| 1 class as identified in the catalog | 3 units |
| 1 class as identified in the catalog | 3 units |
| 1 class as identified in the catalog | 3 units |
| 1 class as identified in the catalog | 3 units |
| Must meet with a career counselor during first year | 12 total |
important first year courses
These are prescribed to all first year students seeking degrees and/ or transfer
Personal Growth 120 College Success and Lifelong Learning
Personal Growth 130 Career Life Planning
Personal Growth 140 Life skills and Personal Adjustment
Linked Classes
Accelerated First Year Courses
Several first year English classes and some general education classes are linked together. First Year Students get the opportunity to take both of their required English classes as a cohort group. There are also opportunities for taking some of courses in an accelerated time which can shorten the timeline between your first year and your graduation and or transfer date.
English and Math usually are prerequisites to more English and Math classes. Putting them off until later will hurt your academic progress and slow you down on your academic journey. Refer to you assessment result to see what English an/ or Math course you must take in your first year at college. Only by making and keeping your counseling appointment will you be able to decide if the linked courses and accelerated classes would be in your best interest. Please discuss these option with your counselor before making a decision about taking, an accelerated course.