1. Articulation and the “a-g” Requirements Jeanne Hargrove University of California Office of the President High School Articulation Coordinator

2. This Workshop Will Cover: Course list update process Course list update process Course requirements for “a-g” approval Course requirements for “a-g” approval Recommendations for course articulation, including CTE courses Recommendations for course articulation, including CTE courses Policies and Programs Policies and Programs Resources and websites Resources and websites

3. Purpose of Articulation A way for UC faculty to articulate to high schools the sequence of courses that they believe are essential in order for students to be prepared for college work A way for UC faculty to articulate to high schools the sequence of courses that they believe are essential in order for students to be prepared for college work “a-g” pattern determines if students meet minimum eligibility requirements “a-g” pattern determines if students meet minimum eligibility requirements Preparation for lower division, not upper division, UC coursework Preparation for lower division, not upper division, UC coursework

4. UC Philosophy Research institution Research institution Mission is academic and theoretical, not technical Mission is academic and theoretical, not technical Coursework is only a piece of whole student application in admission considerations Coursework is only a piece of whole student application in admission considerations “Applied” academic courses are acceptable if the primary focus is academic (i.e., “application” is an instructional strategy) “Applied” academic courses are acceptable if the primary focus is academic (i.e., “application” is an instructional strategy) Technology-rich courses are acceptable if technology is used as a teaching tool, not as primary goal Technology-rich courses are acceptable if technology is used as a teaching tool, not as primary goal

5. Course Review Process UCOP sends out letter requesting schools update course list UCOP reviews course on a first-come, first- served basis Schools submit updated lists UCOP responds: cover letter and explanations for non-approved courses Schools resubmit non-approved courses (optional) UCOP updates course list UC uses course list to evaluate students’ eligibility Process repeats Students use course list when applying to UC Nov/Dec. 2007 Feb. 26, 2008 Feb.-Oct 2008 Nov. 2008Begins Jan. 2009

6. 2007-08 Updates New URL addresses for all Doorways sites New URL addresses for all Doorways sites Update site opened – January 16 Update site opened – January 16 Preferred deadline to submit – March 16 Preferred deadline to submit – March 16 All on-time submissions were notified – May 16 All on-time submissions were notified – May 16 Update site closed October 16 th, site will close October 1 st for 2008-2009 Update site closed October 16 th, site will close October 1 st for 2008-2009 Totals for 2007-2008 submission cycle Totals for 2007-2008 submission cycle 2564 submissions 2564 submissions 7248 new courses submitted 7248 new courses submitted 16,708 courses revised 16,708 courses revised

7. Course List Update Process Schools should update every year. Schools should update every year. Review can take up to three months. Review can take up to three months. Steps of course review: (Previous) Steps of course review: (Previous) 1. UC OP staff reviewer 2. Committee reviewers 3. Faculty

8. Course List Update Process No course description required for standardized courses: No course description required for standardized courses: Identical course approved at another school in district Identical course approved at another school in district Course reinstated within three years Course reinstated within three years AP, IB and UC College Prep courses AP, IB and UC College Prep courses Approved Cyber High courses Approved Cyber High courses Approved ROP/C courses Approved ROP/C courses Approved CDE Agricultural Education courses Approved CDE Agricultural Education courses Approved “Project Lead the Way” courses Approved “Project Lead the Way” courses AVID Senior Seminar AVID Senior Seminar CSU’s EAP Expository Reading and Writing course CSU’s EAP Expository Reading and Writing course

9. Planned Revisions to UC Course Approval Process Beginning in February 2008, outlines for newly proposed courses can be submitted individually.Beginning in February 2008, outlines for newly proposed courses can be submitted individually. Current process requires entire school submission at one timeCurrent process requires entire school submission at one time Schools will be asked to complete new subject-specific template.Schools will be asked to complete new subject-specific template. UC will not longer accept attachmentsUC will not longer accept attachments

10. Planned Revisions to UC Course Approval Process- Cont. UC will begin to implement an enhanced review process that will include a review by a subject matter expert as well as a UCOP reviewer.UC will begin to implement an enhanced review process that will include a review by a subject matter expert as well as a UCOP reviewer. VPA area only for 2008-09 submissions The revised review process will be phased in over the next 2-3 years.

11. Cover Page for New Templates Cover Page for all Courses: (New Information Requested) Cover Page for all Courses: (New Information Requested) Teacher Contact Information Teacher Contact Information If Advanced Placement –Participate in audit? If Advanced Placement –Participate in audit? Whether course is CTE Whether course is CTE Detailed textbook information Detailed textbook information

12. New Subject Area Templates Each template will ask for information that is subject specific: (Same information for elective courses too) Each template will ask for information that is subject specific: (Same information for elective courses too) Example: Example: History and English templates will ask for detailed information regarding reading and writing assignments. History and English templates will ask for detailed information regarding reading and writing assignments. Laboratory Science template will ask for detailed information regarding lab work, not just a list of labs. Laboratory Science template will ask for detailed information regarding lab work, not just a list of labs.

13. Cont. New Subject Area Templates New Templates cont. Visual and Performing Arts template will ask for specific information on how each strand of the five state standards is covered Visual and Performing Arts template will ask for specific information on how each strand of the five state standards is covered Elective area will require the subject specific template: Elective area will require the subject specific template: Ex. Earth Science will have the laboratory science template Ex. Earth Science will have the laboratory science template

14. Articulation & “A-G” Requirements When building your school’s UC course list, certain requirements must be met for courses to qualify within each “a- g” subject area. When building your school’s UC course list, certain requirements must be met for courses to qualify within each “a- g” subject area.

15. A. History/Social Science All history courses should promote historical understanding and critical thinking and encourage analysis that requires going beyond the facts. All history courses should promote historical understanding and critical thinking and encourage analysis that requires going beyond the facts. U.S. History U.S. History Course should cover full span of American history Course should cover full span of American history World History, Culture and Historical Geography World History, Culture and Historical Geography Transregional/Transcultural history Transregional/Transcultural history American Government American Government Must focus on federal level Must focus on federal level

16. B. English Reading Reading Must include full-length works (i.e., courses based solely on anthologies will not be accepted) Must include full-length works (i.e., courses based solely on anthologies will not be accepted) Readings should be incorporated into the curriculum. Readings should be incorporated into the curriculum. Writing Writing Must require extensive expository writing Must require extensive expository writing Courses in speech, debate, creative writing and journalism do not meet the “b” requirement. Courses in speech, debate, creative writing and journalism do not meet the “b” requirement.

17. C. Mathematics Any level of math taken over two years is acceptable, but credit is granted only for one year. Any level of math taken over two years is acceptable, but credit is granted only for one year. Honors courses must be at least at the math analysis or pre-calculus level. Honors courses must be at least at the math analysis or pre-calculus level. UC, CSU and high school faculty are working to revise and clarify math and science guidelines. UC, CSU and high school faculty are working to revise and clarify math and science guidelines.

18. D. Laboratory Science Lab science courses fall into three categories Lab science courses fall into three categories College-prep courses in biology, chemistry or physics College-prep courses in biology, chemistry or physics College-prep courses incorporating applications in some other scientific or career-technical subject area but which cover core concepts expected in one of the three foundational subjects (examples: Marine Biology, Agricultural Biology) College-prep courses incorporating applications in some other scientific or career-technical subject area but which cover core concepts expected in one of the three foundational subjects (examples: Marine Biology, Agricultural Biology) Last two years of three-year sequence in Integrated Science Last two years of three-year sequence in Integrated Science

19. Additional courses may be drawn from a fourth category. Additional courses may be drawn from a fourth category. Advanced courses in any scientific subject area that build upon and specify as prerequisite one or more of the three foundational courses Advanced courses in any scientific subject area that build upon and specify as prerequisite one or more of the three foundational courses Courses must offer substantial new material. Courses must offer substantial new material. Lower-level science courses (i.e., without prerequisites) that do not address a majority of concepts expected in biology, chemistry or physics, may be approved as “g.” Lower-level science courses (i.e., without prerequisites) that do not address a majority of concepts expected in biology, chemistry or physics, may be approved as “g.” Examples: environmental science, physical science, earth science, and Integrated Science 1 Examples: environmental science, physical science, earth science, and Integrated Science 1 D. Laboratory Science

20. Certification Criteria Certification Criteria Specify, at a minimum, elementary algebra as a prerequisite or co-requisite Specify, at a minimum, elementary algebra as a prerequisite or co-requisite Use scientific method: observe, form hypotheses, test hypotheses through experimentation/further observation, and form conclusions Use scientific method: observe, form hypotheses, test hypotheses through experimentation/further observation, and form conclusions Lab Work Required Lab Work Required Include hands-on scientific activities (labs) that involve inquiry, observation, analysis and write-up Include hands-on scientific activities (labs) that involve inquiry, observation, analysis and write-up Labs should account for at least 20% of class time and should be itemized and detailed in the course description. Labs should account for at least 20% of class time and should be itemized and detailed in the course description. D. Laboratory Science

21. Examples of CTE Science Courses Many are approved in the “g” elective area Many are approved in the “g” elective area Agriculture Agriculture Engineering Engineering Biotechnology & Forensic Science Biotechnology & Forensic Science Sports Medicine Sports Medicine Medical Research, Genome Project, Genetics Medical Research, Genome Project, Genetics

22. Tips for CTE Science Courses Focus on the core science content Focus on the core science content Use a standard science text as primary text Use a standard science text as primary text Incorporate at least 20% lab work Incorporate at least 20% lab work Does not include activities, videos, projects, etc. Does not include activities, videos, projects, etc. Require science prerequisites Require science prerequisites Consider the CTE sections as a lab environment for science content Consider the CTE sections as a lab environment for science content

23. E. LOTE Acceptable languages: modern, classical, ASL Acceptable languages: modern, classical, ASL Fourth- and fifth-year courses should involve increasingly challenging reading of literature. Fourth- and fifth-year courses should involve increasingly challenging reading of literature. Middle school courses may be used to fulfill requirement. Middle school courses may be used to fulfill requirement. Native-speakers courses are acceptable – schools should designate level. Native-speakers courses are acceptable – schools should designate level.

24. F. Visual & Performing Arts Course Content: Course Content: Must address all five component strands of the state VPA standards. (Standards can be accessed at www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.asp.) Must address all five component strands of the state VPA standards. (Standards can be accessed at www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.asp.) Must include work outside of the classroom Must include work outside of the classroom Career-technical arts courses must focus on art content to be acceptable. Career-technical arts courses must focus on art content to be acceptable. For example: Design courses (such as video production, architectural or graphic design, animation) must focus on elements of art and principles of design. For example: Design courses (such as video production, architectural or graphic design, animation) must focus on elements of art and principles of design. New “Design Course Resources” available on “A-G” Guide website New “Design Course Resources” available on “A-G” Guide website

25. Examples of CTE VPA Courses Graphic Design Graphic Design Architectural Design Architectural Design The Art and History of Floral Design The Art and History of Floral Design Fashion Design Fashion Design Furniture Design Furniture Design Animation Animation Video Production, Photography Video Production, Photography Technical Theatre, Stagecraft Technical Theatre, Stagecraft

26. Tips on CTE VPA Courses Focus on art fundamentals – the elements of art and principles of design Focus on art fundamentals – the elements of art and principles of design Align with the state VPA standards and describe in details how each state standard is met Align with the state VPA standards and describe in details how each state standard is met Refer to the “Design Course Resources” on the a-g Guide web site Refer to the “Design Course Resources” on the a-g Guide web site

27. G. College-Prep Elective Courses expected to be at advanced level with appropriate prerequisites in “a-f” subject areas: Courses expected to be at advanced level with appropriate prerequisites in “a-f” subject areas: e.g., Calculus, Spanish 3, Dance 4 e.g., Calculus, Spanish 3, Dance 4 Exceptions: Science (e.g., Earth Science) Exceptions: Science (e.g., Earth Science) OR OR Courses designed for 11th and 12th grades with/without prerequisites, but can give an introduction to a college major or provide in-depth experience in new areas of academic disciplines: Courses designed for 11th and 12th grades with/without prerequisites, but can give an introduction to a college major or provide in-depth experience in new areas of academic disciplines: e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Engineering, Computer Science e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Engineering, Computer Science Many ROP courses are approved in the elective area Many ROP courses are approved in the elective area

28. Examples of CTE College Prep Elective Child Development Child Development Engineering I & II Engineering I & II Forensic Biology Forensic Biology Introduction to Education Introduction to Education Introduction to Business Economics Introduction to Business Economics Journalism (Advanced and Beginning) Journalism (Advanced and Beginning) Introduction to Biotechnology Introduction to Biotechnology Robotics Robotics Sports Medicine Sports Medicine

29. Policies and Programs

30. Honors Courses All AP and designated IB courses accepted automatically All AP and designated IB courses accepted automatically 3-semester/4-quarter-unit UC-transferable college courses that fall within “a-g” accepted for honors credit 3-semester/4-quarter-unit UC-transferable college courses that fall within “a-g” accepted for honors credit School-created honors courses must meet following criteria and fall within course limitation: School-created honors courses must meet following criteria and fall within course limitation: Comparable to AP, IB or college-level courses Comparable to AP, IB or college-level courses Intended for 11th- and 12th-graders Intended for 11th- and 12th-graders Appropriate prerequisites Appropriate prerequisites Written final exam Written final exam Meet subject-specific criteria Meet subject-specific criteria

31. Career Technology Courses According to CDE report, currently more than 5,600 CTE courses are approved to satisfy “a-g” requirements. According to CDE report, currently more than 5,600 CTE courses are approved to satisfy “a-g” requirements. Examples include engineering, agriculture, health and biotechnology, design, business. Examples include engineering, agriculture, health and biotechnology, design, business. Most fall in science, VPA and elective area Most fall in science, VPA and elective area UC and CSU Faculty have established CTE guidelines for courses for the elective area. UC and CSU Faculty have established CTE guidelines for courses for the elective area.

32. Curriculum Integration Pilot Program Pilot project (CIPP) intended to promote integration of academic and career-technical course content in a way that is more likely to gain “a-g” approval. (See flyer.) Pilot project (CIPP) intended to promote integration of academic and career-technical course content in a way that is more likely to gain “a-g” approval. (See flyer.) Grant money is available Grant money is available Courses that have been approved: Courses that have been approved: Auto Physics Auto Physics Medical Arts and Science Medical Arts and Science Physics of Electronic Robotics Physics of Electronic Robotics

33. New Policy: Online Courses UC faculty approval of online courses is a two-step process. UC faculty approval of online courses is a two-step process.  Step 1 – Review and approve provider  Step 2 – Review and approve courses Reviewers’ committee has reviewed several online providers’ applications. Reviewers’ committee has reviewed several online providers’ applications. Faculty has approved two online providers and continues to work with others for approval: Faculty has approved two online providers and continues to work with others for approval: National University Virtual HSNational University Virtual HS UCI Extension (UCCP)UCI Extension (UCCP) Full implementation of policy will take several years. Full implementation of policy will take several years.

34. Current Online Policy Until full implementation, current online policy will continue: Until full implementation, current online policy will continue: Principal can certify course Principal can certify course Add course to students transcript Add course to students transcript Online courses cannot satisfy the laboratory science or visual and performing arts subject requirements Online courses cannot satisfy the laboratory science or visual and performing arts subject requirements

35. Independent Study Schools Faculty has approved a policy to clarify the conditions under which courses from non-classroom- based/independent study programs can be approved to satisfy “a-g” requirements. Faculty has approved a policy to clarify the conditions under which courses from non-classroom- based/independent study programs can be approved to satisfy “a-g” requirements. Intent is to ensure that students will be exposed to: Intent is to ensure that students will be exposed to: Academic learning with guidance from a subject expert teacher Academic learning with guidance from a subject expert teacher A high level of academic integrity A high level of academic integrity Letters and policy will be sent to independent study schools soon. Letters and policy will be sent to independent study schools soon. Policy will be immediately implemented for new schools and schools that have a course list will have a year to align. Policy will be immediately implemented for new schools and schools that have a course list will have a year to align.

36. Resources and Websites

37. Doorways Doorways portal: doorways.ucop.edu Doorways portal: doorways.ucop.edu Resources: Resources: New URLs New URLs Course lists: doorways.ucop.edu/list Course lists: doorways.ucop.edu/list “A-G” Guide: www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide “A-G” Guide: www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide Online update: doorways.ucop.edu/update Online update: doorways.ucop.edu/update New URLS for all Doorways sites New URLS for all Doorways sites

38. Resources: “A-G” Course List Website Including: AP AP IB IB PASS PASS UCCP UCCP CDE Ag Ed CDE Ag Ed CART CART AVID AVID ROP/Cs ROP/Cs CSU CSU Lists now include: Lists now include: Categories Categories WASC accreditation information WASC accreditation information CDS code CDS code School information School information School governance Primary school types (comprehensive, online, small learning community) Secondary school types Special programs (career pathways, academies, magnets, year-round) Gold stars & blue diamonds New URL – doorways.ucop.edu/list

39. Resources: “A-G” Online Update New URL for course submission updates: New URL for course submission updates: https://doorways.ucop.edu/update Site will open February 25 th for 2008 - 2009 cycle Site will open February 25 th for 2008 - 2009 cycle Online submission website features: Online submission website features: Revise school information, revise existing course lists, submit new courses Revise school information, revise existing course lists, submit new courses

40. Resources “A-G” Guide Website www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide Annual updates Annual updates Resource for: Resource for: “a-g” requirements “a-g” requirements Course descriptions Course descriptions New course submission New course submission Cadre of Experts resources Cadre of Experts resources FAQs FAQs Enhancements for 2007–08 Enhancements for 2007–08 Contact information Contact information

41. Enhancements for 2007–08 New tab: Special Resources New tab: Special Resources Design course resources Design course resources Project-based resources Project-based resources Curriculum integration resources Curriculum integration resources Career technical education resources (new) Career technical education resources (new) New counselor resources (new) New counselor resources (new) Sections will include new text, links to course outlines, Cadre, presentations, reports, etc. Sections will include new text, links to course outlines, Cadre, presentations, reports, etc. “Search function” capabilities for entire website “Search function” capabilities for entire website

42. Resources: Cadre of Experts Over 300 volunteers Over 300 volunteers UC liaison/coordinator UC liaison/coordinator Cadre is comprised of high school educators and University admissions/outreach staff Cadre is comprised of high school educators and University admissions/outreach staff Cadre members include subject specialists, generalists, charter school reps., and ROP reps. Cadre members include subject specialists, generalists, charter school reps., and ROP reps. Available to assist high school colleagues Available to assist high school colleagues Listed on the “a-g” Guide web site Listed on the “a-g” Guide web site

43. Questions? Contact Us… E-mail:hsupdate@ucop.eduPhone: (510) 987-9570 Articulation questions: jeanne.hargrove@ucop.edu (510) 987-9592 “A-G” Guide: jeanne.hargrove@ucop.edu (510) 987-9592