General Studies: Lifelong Wellness and Self-Development, Associate in Arts
This degree provides an opportunity for students to earn an Associate in Arts (AA) degree in a comprehensive area of study. It is intended for the student who may not be currently transferring to a university. A minimum of 60 semester units must be completed with an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-299 may be applied toward this associate degree.
This degree is designed to equip students with the informative tools to support education in lifelong wellness and self-development. Students will be well acquainted with the vast landscape of wellness and self development, while considering the psychological, biological, developmental, and physical factors involved. They will be able to make more effective decisions about optimizing their own wellness, lifestyle, and performance across their lifespan.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Analyze how physical, social, emotional, financial and/or intellectual factors contribute to wellness and healthful living
- Apply the theories of Wellness and Self Development to personal, professional growth and/or vocational/life goals.
- Apply an understanding of the interconnectedness between one’s personal self and others, thereby enhancing personal wellness and community relationships.
- Create a lifelong understanding and development of themselves as integrated physiological, social, and psychological beings.
- Acquire a knowledge base that encourages lifelong learning in order to effectively adapt to a complex and ever-changing society.
Associate in Arts Degree Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Select 15 units from at least two disciplines of the following: | 15 | |
| Effective Leadership in Business | ||
| Financial Planning and Money Management | ||
| College Success | ||
| Making College Count | ||
| Career and Life Planning | ||
| Study Skills for Success | ||
| Career Assessment and Exploration | ||
| First Aid, CPR and AED | ||
| Healthy Living | ||
| Women's Health | ||
| Urban Agriculture Culinary Arts | ||
| Farm to Table Sustainable Cooking | ||
| Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning | ||
| Fitness and Wellness Strategies | ||
| Fitness Exercise Physiology | ||
| Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition Issues and Controversies | ||
| Psychology of Women | ||
| Lifespan Development | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Sociology of Marriages and Families | ||
| Exploratory Work Experience | ||
| Select 3 units from the following activity courses: | 3 | |
| Adapted Functional Training | ||
| Introduction to Adapted Physical Education | ||
| Adapted Personal Fitness | ||
| Adapted Weight Training | ||
| Physical Education: Adapted | ||
| Adapted Aerobics | ||
| Heart Healthy Exercise | ||
| Adapted Flexibility and Movement Techniques | ||
| Modern Dance I | ||
| Modern Dance II | ||
| Modern Dance III | ||
| Modern Dance IV | ||
| Jazz Dance I | ||
| Jazz Dance II | ||
| Jazz Dance III | ||
| Jazz Dance IV | ||
| Ballet I | ||
| Ballet II | ||
| Ballet IV | ||
| Ballet III | ||
| Ballroom Dance I | ||
| Ballroom Dance II | ||
| Ballroom Dance III | ||
| Ballroom Dance IV | ||
| Ethnic Dance Forms I | ||
| Ethnic Dance Forms II | ||
| Ethnic Dance Forms III | ||
| Ethnic Dance Forms IV | ||
| Tap Dance I | ||
| Hip Hop Dance I | ||
| Hip Hop Dance II | ||
| Hip Hop Dance III | ||
| Hip Hop Dance IV | ||
| Salsa Dance I | ||
| Salsa Dance II | ||
| Salsa Dance III | ||
| Salsa Dance IV | ||
| Introduction to Modern Dance Repertory | ||
| Golf I | ||
| Golf II | ||
| Golf III | ||
| Golf IV | ||
| Tennis I | ||
| Tennis II | ||
| Tennis III | ||
| Tennis IV | ||
| Soccer I | ||
| Soccer II | ||
| Soccer III | ||
| Swimming I | ||
| Swimming II | ||
| Pickleball I | ||
| Pickleball II | ||
| Pickleball III | ||
| Pickleball IV | ||
| Competitive Swimming I | ||
| Competitive Swimming II | ||
| Competitive Swimming III | ||
| Competitive Swimming IV | ||
| Volleyball I | ||
| Volleyball II | ||
| Volleyball III | ||
| Volleyball IV | ||
| Introduction to Basketball | ||
| Intermediate Basketball | ||
| Intermediate/Advanced Basketball | ||
| Advanced Basketball | ||
| Martial Arts/Self-Defense I | ||
| Martial Arts/Self-Defense II | ||
| Martial Arts/Self-Defense III | ||
| Martial Arts/Self-Defense IV | ||
| Beach Volleyball I | ||
| Beach Volleyball II | ||
| Beach Volleyball III | ||
| Beach Volleyball IV | ||
| Core Fitness Training | ||
| Cross-Training | ||
| Distance Training | ||
| Aerobic Conditioning | ||
| Personal Fitness | ||
| Beginning Weight Training | ||
| Intermediate Weight Training | ||
| Advanced Weight Training | ||
| Exercise for Health and Fitness | ||
| Core Matwork II | ||
| Core Matwork I | ||
| Core Matwork III | ||
| Core Matwork IV | ||
| Tai Chi I | ||
| Tai Chi II | ||
| Tai Chi III | ||
| Tai Chi IV | ||
| Yoga I | ||
| Yoga II | ||
| Yoga III | ||
| Yoga IV | ||
| Aerobic Fitness I | ||
| Aerobic Fitness II | ||
| Aerobic Fitness III | ||
| Aerobic Fitness IV | ||
| Body Sculpting I | ||
| Body Sculpting II | ||
| Body Sculpting III | ||
| Body Sculpting IV | ||
| Circuit Training | ||
| Flexibility and Relaxation Techniques I | ||
| Flexibility and Relaxation Techniques II | ||
| Flexibility and Relaxation Techniques III | ||
| Fitness Through Swimming I | ||
| Fitness Through Swimming II | ||
| Fitness Through Swimming III | ||
| Fitness Through Swimming IV | ||
| Functional Fitness I | ||
| Functional Fitness II | ||
| Functional Fitness III | ||
| Functional Fitness IV | ||
| Triathlon Training I | ||
| Triathlon Training II | ||
| Triathlon Training III | ||
| Independent Fitness and Testing Program | ||
| TOTAL MAJOR UNITS | 18 | |
| Additional Requirements | 42 | |
| Complete Competency Requirements, general education pattern (MPC General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC), and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 degree-applicable units. | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.