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Educational Hierarchy Generally- the more formal education, the greater income potential Ph.D Master’s Bachelor’s of Arts or Sciences Associate in Arts or Sciences Certificate of Achievement Palomar

Educational Options at Palomar College Educational Options at Palomar College Vocational certificates Vocational certificates Associate in Arts, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science Degrees Associate in Science Degrees Transfer preparation to a Transfer preparation to a 4-year school

Vocational Certificates Vocational Certificates Hands-on vocational training Hands-on vocational training Little, if any academic coursework Little, if any academic coursework Prepares students for immediate employment Prepares students for immediate employment

Associate in Arts Degree Associate in Arts Degree Requires 60 units Requires 60 units Prepares students for immediate employment after graduation Prepares students for immediate employment after graduation Requires 2.0 G.P.A. Requires 2.0 G.P.A. G. E. and Competencies major electives

TRANSFER POSSIBILITIES 23 CSU- 23 CSU- California State Universities- California State Universities- curriculum is more practical and prepares students for work 9 UC-Universities of California- 9 UC-Universities of California- curriculum is more theoretical and prepares students for graduate school curriculum is more theoretical and prepares students for graduate school OUT OF STATE or PRIVATE OUT OF STATE or PRIVATE

TRANSFER PREPARATION TRANSFER PREPARATION Requires 60 transfer level units Requires 60 transfer level units General education courses General education courses Preparation courses in the major Preparation courses in the major GENERAL EDUCATION UNITS ELECTIVES MAJOR PREP

Important questions to ask when Planning your College Education

How will college be different than high school? You select, register, and drop yourself from classesYou select, register, and drop yourself from classes You seek help when neededYou seek help when needed Your poor attendance will result in a bad grade or being dropped from the classYour poor attendance will result in a bad grade or being dropped from the class You are responsible for missed class workYou are responsible for missed class work You must plan on much more study time outside the classroomYou must plan on much more study time outside the classroom You are financially responsible for tuition, books and assorted feesYou are financially responsible for tuition, books and assorted fees

What will my teachers expect of me? Come to class Come to class Be on time Be on time Be an active learner Be an active learner Be prepared Be prepared Read the syllabus Read the syllabus Turn off your electronic devices Turn off your electronic devices Keep up with your assignments Keep up with your assignments Go to faculty office hours Go to faculty office hours Meet assignment deadlines Meet assignment deadlines

What if I start to have difficulty in a class? Meet with the instructor Meet with the instructor See a counselor See a counselor Get a tutor Get a tutor Form a study group Form a study group Go to the Writing Center Go to the Writing Center or Math Lab Reduce job hours Reduce job hours Drop before the Drop before thedeadline

What is considered a full-time student? Full time= 12 or more units per semester Full time= 12 or more units per semester ¾ time= units per semester ¾ time= units per semester ½ time= units per semester ½ time= units per semester

How many units can you handle each semester? How many units can you handle each semester? Multiply the number of units being considered by 3 to determine the minimum number of hours required per week for that course load Multiply the number of units being considered by 3 to determine the minimum number of hours required per week for that course load 6 units requires at least 18 hours per week 6 units requires at least 18 hours per week 9 units requires at least 27 hours per week 9 units requires at least 27 hours per week 12 units requires at least 36 hours per week 12 units requires at least 36 hours per week 15 units requires at least 45 hours per week 15 units requires at least 45 hours per week

Apply for FAFSA Apply for FAFSA Apply for local and national scholarships Apply for local and national scholarships Check in with the Career Center for local and campus job information Check in with the Career Center for local and campus job information How will I afford a college education? How will I afford a college education?

What if I need additional support to attend college? What if I need additional support to attend college? Disability Resource Center (DRC) Disability Resource Center (DRC) Tutoring Center Tutoring Center Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) TRIO/Student Support Services TRIO/Student Support Services Career Center Career Center Transfer Center Transfer Center

When should I see a Palomar College counselor? At least once per semester At least once per semester When unsure of your academic goals or what courses to take to achieve those goals When unsure of your academic goals or what courses to take to achieve those goals When experiencing personal or academic challenges When experiencing personal or academic challenges

COLLEGE TERMINOLOGY

Placement results Courses 0-49 Courses Courses 100+ Non-AA AA AA, BA, BS Non-transfer Non-transfer Transfer ENG 10 ENG 50 ENG 100 ESL < 50 ESL 55, 98 ESL MATH 10, 15 MATH 5O, 56 or 60 Math 100+ READ 10, 30 READ 50 READ 110

Lower/Upper division courses Lower/Upper division courses Lower division classes are freshman and sophomore level classes (first and second years) Lower division classes are freshman and sophomore level classes (first and second years) Upper division classes are junior and senior level classes (third and fourth years) Upper division classes are junior and senior level classes (third and fourth years)

COURSES ARE ASSIGNED A UNIT VALUE BASED ON LECTURE OR LAB TIME REQUIRED EACH WEEK UNITS, CREDITS, OR HOURS ALL MEAN THE SAME THING TYPICALLY 1 UNIT EQUALS 1 HOUR LECTURE PER WEEK IN A 16 WEEK SEMESTER COLLEGE CREDIT

Transcript High school High school All prior colleges All prior colleges AP and/or IB scores AP and/or IB scores

PREREQUISITE A requirement that must be satisfied before enrolling in a particular course; usually a prior course or placement test score A requirement that must be satisfied before enrolling in a particular course; usually a prior course or placement test score CO-REQUISITE A course required to be taken at the same time as another course

Class Schedule List of class offerings issued before the fall, spring and summer terms List of class offerings issued before the fall, spring and summer terms Available on line before every term at Available on line before every term at Includes classes at all locations Includes classes at all locations

College catalog A paperback book printed each year A paperback book printed each year Contains important course and major information Contains important course and major information Outlines all current college policies Outlines all current college policies Shows all regulations and requirements that apply to you during the year you begin your program of study Shows all regulations and requirements that apply to you during the year you begin your program of study

Transfer Guarantees UCSD UniversityLink: UCSD UniversityLink: Counseling 101 Counseling transfer GPA 3.0 transfer GPA TAG: TAG: Transfer Admission Guarantee Transfer Admission Guarantee No TAGS with UC Berkeley and UCLA No TAGS with UC Berkeley and UCLA

GE General Education General Education Required for all AA and transfer goals Required for all AA and transfer goals

Time for a break

What classes are best for you? Find your Palomar College Educational Plan

Consider your goal: Consider your goal: Vocational certificate Vocational certificate Associate in Arts, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science Degree Associate in Science Degree Transfer preparation to a 4- year school Transfer preparation to a 4- year school

Vocational Certificates Vocational Certificates All required courses are listed in the college catalog

Associate in Arts Degree Associate in Arts Degree electives GE/competencies- see yellow AA list Major- See college catalog for courses

Look at the yellow Palomar College AA and Advising Guide and Course List Look about half-way down where it says District Requirements

American History and Institutions- select 1 of the 6 matched pairs of classes or take and pass one of the other tests offered. Both classes must have “C” or better grades. Health and Physical Education- take HE 100 and 100 lab or select one of the other options listed. Requires “C” or better grades in both lecture and lab. Mathematics- take math 56 or 60 or a higher level math with a “C” or better grade or pass one of the tests with the required score Multicultural Course requirement- select any course with a * American History and Institutions- select 1 of the 6 matched pairs of classes or take and pass one of the other tests offered. Both classes must have “C” or better grades. Health and Physical Education- take HE 100 and 100 lab or select one of the other options listed. Requires “C” or better grades in both lecture and lab. Mathematics- take math 56 or 60 or a higher level math with a “C” or better grade or pass one of the tests with the required score Multicultural Course requirement- select any course with a *

A.1. English Composition A.2. Communication and Analytical Thinking B. Natural Science C. Humanities D. Social and Behavioral Sciences E. Lifelong Learning and Self-Development General Education Requirements for AA

Courses that meet more than 1 requirement for the AA: Math 56 or 60 from the mathematics competency will also meet GE area A-2 Math 56 or 60 from the mathematics competency will also meet GE area A-2 Multicultural courses can be found in area C, area D area E, or American History and Institutions Multicultural courses can be found in area C, area D area E, or American History and Institutions All of the pairs of American History and Institutions courses will work in GE area D All of the pairs of American History and Institutions courses will work in GE area D HE 100 from the Health and Physical Education competency also satisfies GE area E HE 100 from the Health and Physical Education competency also satisfies GE area E Selecting AIS 101/102 or HIST 140/141 will meet the American History and Institutions competency and the multicultural requirement and GE area D Selecting AIS 101/102 or HIST 140/141 will meet the American History and Institutions competency and the multicultural requirement and GE area D

If an AA is your goal, write on your educational plan: 1. English or ESL according to your placement results 2. Math according to your placement results 3. Read 30 or 50, if that is your placement Your other options could include: 1-2 courses from the yellow sheet 1-2 courses from the yellow sheet 1-2 courses from your major 1-2 courses from your major COUN 110, 115, 120, 165, 170 COUN 110, 115, 120, 165, 170 CE 100 CE 100 A class for fun A class for fun

TRANSFER PREPARATION TRANSFER PREPARATION GENERAL EDUCATION units ELECTIVES MAJOR PREP CSU GE- Blue Sheet Green IGETC Sheet UC and CSU

Transfer Exceptions Out of state or private Universities Out of state or private Universities Math, Science, Engineering, Tech Math, Science, Engineering, Tech AP, IB, prior college coursework AP, IB, prior college coursework

CSU Minimums to Transfer 2.0 minimum with 60 CSU level units 2.0 minimum with 60 CSU level units Complete Golden 4 with “C” or better SPCH 100, ENG 100, A-3, and B-4 Complete Golden 4 with “C” or better SPCH 100, ENG 100, A-3, and B-4 30 GE units minimum 30 GE units minimum Minimums must be completed the spring semester prior to a fall semester transfer Minimums must be completed the spring semester prior to a fall semester transfer

CSU Advising Guide and Course List- Please look at the blue sheet Completing the blue sheet satisfies all lower division GE prior to transfer Completing the blue sheet satisfies all lower division GE prior to transfer Golden 4- requires “C” or better Golden 4- requires “C” or better A1- SPCH 100 A2- ENG 100 A3/Critical Thinking B4 Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning

Area B-Select both a physical science and life science and be sure 1 of the 2 includes a lab Area B-Select both a physical science and life science and be sure 1 of the 2 includes a lab Area C- Select one choice from C-1 and one from C-2 and one more from either C-1 or 2 Area C- Select one choice from C-1 and one from C-2 and one more from either C-1 or 2 Area D- 3 course selections from at least 2 different subjects. Both of the American History and Institutions classes can be counted in Area D- 3 course selections from at least 2 different subjects. Both of the American History and Institutions classes can be counted in Area D. This is the only double-count allowed on the blue sheet

Area E- 1 class (make it HE 100+Lab for AA) Area E- 1 class (make it HE 100+Lab for AA) American History and Institutions American History and Institutions Select any one matched pair of classes Select any one matched pair of classes Can be done in any order (History 102 then 101) Can be done in any order (History 102 then 101) Can be done at the same time or different semesters. Can be done at the same time or different semesters.

UC minimums to transfer 2.4 UC GPA 2.4 UC GPA 60 UC units completed the spring prior to a fall semester transfer 60 UC units completed the spring prior to a fall semester transfer The 7 course pattern with a minimum of “C” grades to be completed no later than the spring semester prior to a fall transfer The 7 course pattern with a minimum of “C” grades to be completed no later than the spring semester prior to a fall transfer

The 7 course pattern Area 1A- Eng 100 Area 1B- Critical Thinking Area 2- Mathematical concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning 4 UC transferable courses from at least 2 of the following subject areas: arts and humanities arts and humanities social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences physical and biological sciences physical and biological sciences

IGETC-please refer to the green sheet Satisfies the lower division coursework for UC or Cal State universities Satisfies the lower division coursework for UC or Cal State universities Some categories apply to either UC or CSU Some categories apply to either UC or CSU All courses must be completed with a “C” or better All courses must be completed with a “C” or better Completion of the IGETC is not required for transfer. The need for IGETC completion depends on your major and school choice. Completion of the IGETC is not required for transfer. The need for IGETC completion depends on your major and school choice. In order for IGETC to satisfy lower division transfer requirements it must be complete. In order for IGETC to satisfy lower division transfer requirements it must be complete.

Area 1A- ENG 100 Area 1B- Critical Thinking- ENG 202, 203, or Phil 115 Area 1C- (CSU only)- Spch 100 Area 2- Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning- 1 class Area 3- Arts and Humanities -3 classes covering both 3A and 3B

Area 4- Social and Behavioral Sciences -3 classes from at least 2 disciplines -3 classes from at least 2 disciplines Area 5- Physical and Biological Sciences -1 class from each group- one with a lab -1 class from each group- one with a lab Area 6- Language other than English -1 class or 2 years of the same language from high school -1 class or 2 years of the same language from high school Area 7- U.S History, Constitution and American Ideals - 1 matched set of classes - CSU only requirement - CSU only requirement - may use both in area 4 - may use both in area 4

What classes to consider for next semester for a CSU or UC transfer

Write down your classes on your educational plan 1. English or ESL according to your assessment 2. Math according to your placement GE courses from CSU blue sheet or IGETC green sheet major preparation courses from ASSIST 5. CSU students- SPCH 100, READ 110, CE UCSD students- COUN 101 for UniversityLinks 7. A transferrable elective for fun

Everyone- Review your plan: Are the number of units you are considering reasonable with your work schedule or other personal time commitments? Are the number of units you are considering reasonable with your work schedule or other personal time commitments? 40 hours work- 6 or fewer units40 hours work- 6 or fewer units 30 hours work- 9 or fewer units30 hours work- 9 or fewer units 20 hours work- 12 or fewer units20 hours work- 12 or fewer units 15 hours work- 12 or more units15 hours work- 12 or more units Total units x 3= hours per week commitmentTotal units x 3= hours per week commitment Do you have the required prerequisites or corequisites? Do you have the required prerequisites or corequisites? Do you have 12 or more units if you need to be full time? Do you have 12 or more units if you need to be full time? Raise your hand if you need help from a counselor Raise your hand if you need help from a counselor

Time for a brief break before we Outline the days and times of your schedule for the upcoming term Time for a brief break before we Outline the days and times of your schedule for the upcoming term

Use the class schedule and/or the Palomar website to find open class sectionsUse the class schedule and/or the Palomar website to find open class sections Write down the class section numbers of the courses that do not conflict with other classes or personal commitments-fill in your schedule grid as you goWrite down the class section numbers of the courses that do not conflict with other classes or personal commitments-fill in your schedule grid as you go Be careful to select classes on the campus of your choiceBe careful to select classes on the campus of your choice Watch for course status: OPENWatch for course status: OPEN WAIT LIST WAIT LIST CLOSED CLOSED Use your schedule grid to plan your class schedule

Monday TuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Monday TuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 7:00 7:00 7:30 7:30 8:00 8:00 8:30 8:30 9:00 9:00 9:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:30 10:30 11:00 11:00 11:30 11:30 12:00 12:00 12:30 12:30 1:00 1:00 1:30 1:30 2:00 2:00 2:30 2:30 3:00 3:00 3:30 3:30 4:00 4:00 4:30 4:30 5:00 5:00 ENG 10 MATH 50 MATH 50 COUN 110 COUN 110 ART 100 ART 100 PE 136 Plan your schedule

Time to enroll in your classes! 1. Go to 2. click on eServices 3. log in 4. click on “student services” 5. complete Matriculation data form 6. click on “add classes” 7. enter the 5 digit code for each class section Time to enroll in your classes! 1. Go to 2. click on eServices 3. log in 4. click on “student services” 5. complete Matriculation data form 6. click on “add classes” 7. enter the 5 digit code for each class section ww.palomar.eduww.palomar.edu RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU NEED HELP

After today: 1. Pay for your classes within 10 days 2. Review the registration video on the Counseling Department website 3. Come see a counselor after the fall semester gets started

The Palomar College Counseling Staff supports you in your educational endeavors. Your success is our success!