Educational and Academic Planning
Educational planning is an important part of student success. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to development a Student Educational Plan (Ed Plan) within 90 days of selecting an educational goal.
An Ed Plan outlines the courses needed to complete an educational goal within an attainable timeframe personalized for each student. It will include prerequisite courses, and major required courses. An Ed Plan will help determine which courses a student should take each semester.
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If your Educational Goal is a/an ... |
Your Educational Plan will include... |
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Certificate or Employment Concentration
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Classes that complete the certificate core and elective course requirements. General educational courses may/may not be required depending on major.
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AA/AS degree
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AA/AS general education courses, major and elective course requirements.
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Bachelor's Degree without completing an AA/AS degree
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Transferable general education course requirements (CSU or IGETC pattern) and any transferable major preparation courses that are available at MSJC.
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Bachelor's Degree with an AA/AS degree |
AA/AS general education pattern requirements and/or transferable general education requirements (CSU or IGETC pattern), major and elective course requirements for an AA/AS degree and transferable major preparation courses that are available at MSJC. |
General education patterns are a complete listing of approved courses that satisfy the general education requirements for an associate degree or transfer program.
Available general education patterns:
- MSJC AA/AS Degree General Education Requirements Planning Guide - Option A, fulfills local degree general education requirements, not for transfer
- CSU General Education Graduation Requirements Transfer Pattern & Planning Guide - Option B, fulfills the lower division general education requirements for a California State University
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Transfer Pattern & Planning Guide - Option C, fulfills the lower division general education requirements of both the University of California and California systems