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Degree and Certification Information

Graduation requirements for the Associate Degree are prescribed by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and the NOCCCD Board of Trustees.



Below is a brief summary of your educational options.

Option I - Transfer Majors
Transfer programs include course work in an academic area, general education requirements, and elective work for transfer to a four-year baccalaureate institution.

Option II - Occupational
This degree is designed for students who desire an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science with an occupational major.

Option III - General Studies
General Studies Degree is designed for individuals who desire an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree with a broad general education background.

Certification Options
Are you interested in increased productivity or gaining specialized training? We offer vocational and skill certificates.



An Associate Degree may be earned upon satisfactory completion of all of the following:
  • English and Math placement testing or equivalent.
  • One of the three Associate Degree options.
  • A minimum of 60 units of degree eligible general education, major and elective course work at one or more regionally accredited institutions.
  • The last 12 units, or a total of at least 24 units, at Cypress College.
  • At least one 3 unit course in cultural diversity.
  • The reading proficiency requirement.
Graduation Application must be submitted to the Admissions & Records office.

 

Student Spotlight

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Mark Feitelson
Outstanding Alumnus, 2007

Dr. Mark Alan Feitelson (Class of 1972), is considered one of the world’s leading authorities on hepatitis B and C viruses.