2010-2011 Cuyamaca College and United States University Transfer Agreement:
Lower Division Major & General Education Requirements
for Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
Please note Community College students can transfer to USU at any time as long as they
have completed USU minimum enrollment requirements. USU’s minimum requirement is a High School Diploma or equivalent.
The USU experience: USU students will have the opportunity to complete their degrees in an educationally enriching environment in courses that are held just
two days a week in the evening. Each course is one month long or nine sessions in duration, making it easy for students to work and carry out life activities
successfully and fully while in school. For further information about USU please call us at the number below or meet with an USU Counselor in the Transfer
Center or at the USU campus.
Information about the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: This is a CCTC-Approved program and our courses have been selected based on approved courses
that the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has determined to be appropriate for individuals interested in teaching at the primary school level.
General Transfer Information: Students may transfer up to 60 lower-division transfer level units to USU.
Lower Division Major and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies:
All classes must be completed with a “C” grade or above.
USU Lower Division Major & GE Requirements
Cuyamaca College Courses
ENG 130: English Composition & Reading
ENGL 120: College Composition & Reading*
ENG 140: Critical Thinking and Composition
ENGL 124: Advanced Composition: Critical Reasoning and Writing*
COM 104: Speech
Complete any A1 course from CSU Breadth General Education or any 1C course
from IGETC
MUS 106: Music for Teachers
MUS 118: Introduction to Music
BIO 150: General Biology and Science Lab
BIOL 130: General Biology I
SCI 220: Physical Science
PSC 110: Introduction to Physical Sciences OR CHEM 115: Fundamentals of
Chemistry
SCIENCE LAB (1 unit)
SCIENCE LAB (1 unit)
GEO 101: Physical Geography
GEOG 106: World Regional Geography
PHI 101: Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 110: A General Introduction to Philosophy
MAT 100: Algebra and Geometry
No Equivalent
MAT 241: Introduction to Probability and Statistics
MATH 160: Elementary Statistics
PSY 101: General Psychology
PSY 120: Introductory Psychology
MAT 221: Math for Teachers A
No Equivalent
MAT 222: Math for Teachers B
No Equivalent
HIS 120: US History and Constitution
HIST 108: Early American History
HIS 122: US History II
HIST 109: Modern American History
HIS 222: Chicano/Latino Studies A
Course must be completed at USU only
HIS 224: Chicano/Latino Studies B
Course must be completed at USU only
EDU 277: Theory and Practice of P.E.
ES 253: Physical Education in Elementary Schools
Foreign Language Requirement: Please note this major requires two semesters of a foreign language. Bilingual students may complete this requirement
with upper division courses after transfer. This requirement can also be met through AP or CLEP completion.
Recommended Pre-Credential Course: HED 105: Health Education for Teachers (not part of the Liberal Studies degree program)
* Student must pass an examination administered by USU to receive credit.
For further information, contact 888-422-3381
www.usuniversity.edu
___________________________ USU Articulation Officer / Date ____________________________ Cuyamaca Articulation Officer / Date