LBCC-GE

All information contained herein is subject to change without notice.1

The Long Beach City College General Education pattern (LBCC-GE) is intended for students who wish to earn an associate degree, but do not wish to transfer to the University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) systems. The LBCC-GE is only one component of the requirements needed to obtain an associate degree and it represents the general education requirements. Students should meet with a counselor to ensure general education and coursework for major requirements is completed accurately. Students planning to transfer to a CSU or UC should follow the Cal-GETC Plan. Consult the catalog and counselors for more information.

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2025-2026 LBCC-GE Checklist: Published June 2025. Long Beach City College Office of School and College Articulation. 

Cross-Listed Courses

A cross-listed course is interdisciplinary and is the same course as its cross-listed counterparts. A cross-listed course CANNOT be used in more than one subject area: ECON 5 = GEOG 5: The Global Economy; HUMAN 1/1H= SOCSC 1/1H: Comparative World Cultures/Honors CWC; HUMAN 7= SOCSC 7: American Pluralism and Identity; PH 10 = PSYCH 10: Human Sexuality; ETHST 6  = EDUC 6  Ethnic Studies for Education/Educators; ETHST 12  = PSYCH 12  African American Psychology. 

Area Requirements

Double-counting of courses listed in more than one area of the general education pattern is NOT allowed. For example, PHIL 2 is listed in both the Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences requirement areas, but it may be used to satisfy only one of these requirements. 

Area 1: English Composition, Oral Communication and Critical Thinking

Area 1A: English Composition

One Class Required (3 units minimum).

Code Number Course Title Units
Complete one of the following:
Academic Reading and Writing (4)
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors (4)
Academic Reading and Writing (5)
College Writing for Non-Native Speakers (5)

Area 1B: Oral Communication and Analytical Thinking

One Class Required (3 units minimum).

Code Number Course Title Units
Complete one of the following:
Business Communications (3)
Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors (3)
Elements of Group Communication (3)
Elements of Persuasion (3)
Elements of Argumentation and Debate (3)
Critical Thinking Using Computers (3)
Visual Basic Programming (4)
Making a Difference with Mentoring (3)
Algebra and Trigonometry for Technicians (4)
Critical Thinking and Writing (4)
Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors (4)
Critical Analysis of Literature (4)
Facts, Evidence, and Explanation (3)
Introduction to Academic Research (3)
Critical Thinking (3)
Introduction to Logic (3)
Symbolic Logic (3)
Proficient Reading (4)
Power Reading (3)
Analytical Reading (3)

Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

(Minimum 3 units)

Code Number Course Title Units
Complete one of the following:
Statistics Pathway B (5)
Probability and Statistics for Elementary Teachers (3)
Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I (3)
Math for Elem Teaching I with Support (4)
Finite Mathematics (3)
Trigonometry (3)
Trigonometry with Support (5)
College Algebra (4)
College Algebra with Support (5)
Precalculus Math (5)
First Calculus Course (5)
Honors First Calculus Course (5)
Second Calculus Course (5)
Honors Second Calculus Course (5)
Third Calculus Course (5)
Intro Differential Eqns and Linear Alg (5)
Introduction to Statistics (4)
Introduction to Statistics - Honors (4)
Introduction to Statistics with Support (5)

Area 3: Arts and Humanities

One class required (3 units minimum).

Code Number Course Title Units
Complete one of the following:
Arch. History - Ancient to Medieval (3)
Arch. History - Medieval to Renaissance (3)
Art and Civilization (3)
Art and Civilization (3)
Modern and Contemporary Art (3)
African, Oceanic, Native American Art (3)
History of Asian Art (3)
Introduction to Art (3)
Art Appreciation (3)
Latin American Art and Architecture (3)
Beginning Drawing (3)
Beginning Painting (3)
Watercolor, Beginning (3)
Figure Painting (3)
Three Dimensional Design (3)
Two Dimensional Design (3)
Applied Design/Crafts (3)
Beginning Jewelry (3)
Ceramics I (3)
Ceramics II (3)
Beginning Sculpture (3)
Metal Fabrication Sculpture (4)
Printmaking, Silkscreen (3)
Printmaking, Intaglio (3)
Elements of Photography (3)
American Sign Language 1 (4)
American Sign Language 2 (4)
American Sign Language 3 (4)
American Sign Language 4 (4)
American Deaf Cultures (3)
Elementary Chinese 1 (5)
Elements of Oral Interpretation (3)
The Arts and Modern Man (3)
Dance Forms Through the Ages (3)
Hip Hop Dance History (3)
Interaction and User Experience Design (3)
Introduction to Literature/Composition (4)
Intro to Latino/Latina/Latinx Literature (3)
Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Literature (3)
Intro to African American Literature (3)
Creative Writing 1 (3)
Masterpieces/Asian Literature (in English) (3)
Mythology (4)
Literature for Children and Young Adults (4)
Interpreting the Short Story (3)
The Novel (3)
Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror (3)
The Bible as Lit: The Old Testament (3)
The Bible as Lit: Apocrypha/New Testament (3)
American Literature I (4)
American Literature II (4)
Introduction to Shakespeare (4)
Introduction to Shakespeare (4)
World Literature I (4)
World Literature II (4)
Survey of British Literature I (4)
Survey of British Literature II (4)
Modern & Contemporary Literature (3)
Film and Literature (3)
Introduction to Creative Nonfiction (3)
History of Fashion (3)
Introduction to Film Studies (3)
Film History I (3)
Film History II (3)
Film Genres (3)
Introduction to Digital Cinematography (3)
Elementary French (5)
French 1 for Spanish Speakers (5)
Elementary French (5)
French 2 for Spanish Speakers (5)
Intermediate French (5)
Intermediate French (5)
Advanced French: Culture in Literature (3)
Elementary German (5)
Elementary German (5)
Comparative World Cultures (3) 2
Intro to Ethnic Histories and Identity (3) 2
Elementary Italian (5)
Elementary Italian (5)
Elementary Japanese (5)
Elementary Japanese (5)
Intermediate Japanese (5)
Intermediate Japanese (5)
Khmer for Heritage Speakers (5)
Khmer for Heritage Speakers (5)
Linguistics 1 (3)
Introduction to World Languages (3)
Introduction to Music Theory (3)
Percussion Ensemble (1.5)
History of Jazz (3)
Intercultural Music (3)
Music of Multicultural America (3)
Appreciation of Music (3)
History of Rock (3)
Latinx Philosophy (3)
Intro to Issues/Phil, Psych & Religion (3) 2
History of Ancient Philosophy (3)
History of Modern Philosophy (3)
Introduction to Philosophy (3)
Introduction to Ethics (3)
Philosophies of Global East and South (3)
Introduction to Existentialism (3)
Introduction to Feminist Philosophy (3)
Philosophy of Religion (3)
Introduction to Political Philosophy (3)
Introduction to Business Ethics (3)
History of Photography (3)
Elementary Spanish (5)
Elementary Spanish (5)
Intermediate Spanish (5)
Intermediate Spanish (5)
Spoken Spanish (3)
Spanish for Spanish Speakers (5)
Spanish for Spanish Speakers (5)
Advanced Spanish: Culture in Literature (3)
Advanced Spanish: History (3)
Advanced Spanish: Politics, Current Event (3)
Advanced Spanish: Literature (3)
Acting 1-Introduction to Acting (3.5)
Introduction to Theatre (3)
Introduction to Dramatic Literature (3)
Intro to TV & Emerging Media (3)
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A cross-listed course cannot be used in more than one discipline nor can it be used to certify more than one area on LBCC-GE. 

Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences

One class required (3 units minimum).

Code Number Course Title Units
Complete one of the following:
Cultural Anthropology (3)
Intro to Archaeology (3)
Linguistic Anthropology (3)
Child & Adolescent Development DS1 (3)
Human Development (3)
Elements of Interpersonal Communication (3)
Elements of Intercultural Communication (3) 3
Elements of Communication Theory (3)
Technology and Society (3)
Macro Economic Analysis (3)
Micro Economic Analysis (3)
General Concepts in Economics (3)
Contemporary Economic Issues (3)
The Global Economy (3) 2
African American Psychology (3)
Elements of Cultural Geography (3)
The Global Economy (3) 2
World Regional Geography (3)
Geography of California (3)
Introduction to Global Studies (3)
Global Issues (3)
History of Western (European) Civilization (3)
History of Western (European) Civilization (3)
World History to 1500 (3)
World History Since 1500 (3)
Ancient Egypt History (3)
History of China (3)
History of Japan and Korea (3)
History of India and Southeast Asia (3)
History of Mexico (3)
Intro to Global Media Communications (3)
Food and Culture in the United States (3)
Introduction to Public Health (3)
Health and Social Justice (3)
Drugs, Health and Society (3)
Philosophy of LGBTQIA+ Studies (3)
Latinx Philosophy (3)
Introduction to Feminist Philosophy (3)
Comparative Government (3)
World Politics (3)
The Constitution, Law and Society (3)
Introduction to Political Science (3)
Introduction to Political Theory (3)
Introduction to Psychology (3)
Introduction to Psychology - Honors (3)
Research Methods for Psychology (4)
Psychology of Adjustment (3)
Human Sexuality (3) 3
Social Psychology (3)
African American Psychology (3)
Abnormal Psychology (3)
Psychology of Personality (3)
Introduction to Public Administration (3)
Comparative World Cultures (3) 2
Intro to Ethnic Histories and Identity (3) 2
Introduction to Sociology (3)
Modern Social Problems (3)
Race & Ethnic Relations in the U.S. (3)
Sociology of Latinos and Latinas (3)
Introduction to Sociology of Gender (3)
Sociology of the Family (3)
 

Area 5: Natural Sciences

One class required (3 units minimum) from either physical sciences or natural sciences. 

Note: Some classes include a laboratory component.

Physical Sciences

Code Number Course Title Units
Elementary Astronomy (3)
Astronomy Laboratory (2)
General Chemistry (5.5)
General Chemistry (5.5)
Elementary Chemistry (4.5)
Intro to Gen, Organic and Biochemistry (5)
Survey of Chemistry and Physics (4) 2
Organic Chemistry I (5.5)
Organic Chemistry II (5.5)
Energy for the Future (3)
General Physical Geology (4.5)
General Geology, Physical (3)
General Geology, Physical Geology Lab (1.5)
Geology Field Trips (1)
Historical Geology (4.5)
Field Geology (2)
Environmental Geology (3)
Field Studies: Western Environments (2)
Earth Science for Educators (4)
Field Techniques/Geol: So Calif Deserts (3)
Geology of Southern California Deserts (2)
Geology of California (3)
Physical Oceanography (3)
Physical Geography (3)
Physical Geography Lab (1.5)
Weather and Climate (3)
General Physics (4.5)
General Physics (4.5)
Physics for Sci. & Eng. - Mechanics (5.5)
Physics for Sci. & Eng. - E & M (4.5)
Physics for Sci. & Eng. - Modern Physics (4.5)
Survey of Chemistry and Physics (4) 2

Biological Sciences

Code Number Course Title Units
Human Anatomy (4)
Anatomy & Physiology (5)
Physical Anthropology (3)
Physical Anthropology Laboratory (2)
Physical Anthropology Lecture and Lab (5)
Biology for Science Majors (5)
Biology for Science Majors (5)
General Microbiology (5)
Plant Biology (4)
Environmental Problems of Man (3)
Marine Biology (4)
The Marine Environment (3)
Biology and Society (3)
Wildlife Biology (4)
Birds (2)
Contemporary Biology (3)
Contemporary Biology Laboratory (1)
Human Biology (4)
Human Biology Laboratory (1)
Introduction to Pathophysiology (3)
Human Physiology (5)
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A cross-listed course cannot be used in more than one discipline, nor can it be used to certify more than one area on LBCC-GE. 

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A cross-listed course cannot be used in more than one discipline, nor can it be used to certify more than one area on LBCC-GE. 

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Area 6: Ethnic Studies

One Class Required (3 units minimum).

Code Number Course Title Units
Complete one of the following:
Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3)
Honors Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3)
Ethnic Studies for Education/Educators (3)
Ethnic Studies for Education/Educators (3)

Area 7: Lifelong Understanding and Self Development

Minimum 3 units from either Option 1 or Option 2

Option 1: (one course: 3 units)

Code Number Course Title Units
Complete one of the following:
Child & Adolescent Development DS1 (3)
Human Development (3)
Making a Difference with Mentoring (3)
College and Professional Success (3)
Career Planning and College Success (3)
Contemporary Health Issues (3)
Women's Health Issues (3)
Men's Health Issues (3)
Introduction to Kinesiology (3)
Lifetime Wellness Principles (3)
Learning and Academic Strategies (3)
Honors Learning and Academic Strategies (3)
Human Sexuality (3)
Drugs, Health and Society (3)
Psychology of Adjustment (3)
Human Sexuality (3)
Nutrition and Life (3)

Option 2:(two courses: 3 units) 

Code Number Course Title Units
Complete one of the following:
Techniques of Physical Fitness (2)

And a one 1-unit course from a discipline listed below:

Code Number Course Title Units
KINA
KING
KINIA
KINPF

Area 8: American Institutions and Ideals

Minimum 3 units. 

Note: Not required for the A.S. Degree

Note: Students are no longer required to take both 8A/8AH and 8B/8BH at LBCC. Students may now take either 8A/8AH or 8B/8BH to fulfill the history portion of the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirements. (Retroactive to Fall 2011)

Code Number Course Title Units
Complete one of the following:
History of the Americas (3)
History of the Americas (Modern Era) (3)
Hist./Early America (Colonial-Reconstr) (3)
Hist./Modern America (Reconstr-Present) (3)
History of Women and Gender in the U.S. (3)
African American History to 1877 (3)
African American History 1877 to present (3)
Introduction to Chicana/o History (3)

Political Science

One class required (3 units minimum).

Note: Not required for the A.S. Degree.

Code Number Course Title Units
Complete one of the following:
American Government and Politics (3)
American Government and Politics - Honors (3)

Other Graduation Requirements and Important Information

G.P.A. Requirements 

For Graduation: A minimum major, LBCC, and cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 (“C” average) based on all grades from all colleges from which courses are applied to LBCC degree. Some fields may have additional G.P.A. requirements; check the appropriate program of study.

Continuous Enrollment

Continuous Enrollment is enrollment in and receiving a grade (A, B, C, D, F, P or NP) in at least one class per ACADEMIC YEAR (August to June) at LBCC or any other accredited higher education institution after being initially enrolled at LBCC. Students enrolled in non-credit courses may qualify for continuous enrollment if the course instructor has noted satisfactory progress in the class rollbook. For additional information, see Degrees and Programs section of the catalog.

Course Totals

General education units completed + field of concentration (Major) units completed + general elective units completed = overall total units. Must equal at least 60 units. General education units total must equal 25 units for the A.A. or 19 units for the A.S. degree. For graduation, complete a minimum of 60 A.A./A.S. applicable units (LBCC courses numbered 1-599). Some fields of concentration may require more units. Consult the appropriate curriculum guide at https://www.lbcc.edu/curriculum-guides (https://www.lbcc.edu/curriculumguides/).

Any course that appears on a curriculum guide and the General Education Pattern (Plan A) may fulfill both major and general education requirements (approved by College Curriculum Committee in spring 2012 and applicable retroactively).

Degree Residency

A minimum of 12 units must be completed at LBCC. Only LBCC courses numbered 1-599 are applicable to the degree.

Field of Concentration (Major) Residency

For the field of concentration (LBCC Major), 50% of the requirements as defined by the appropriate curriculum guide must be completed at LBCC.

Number of major units completed at LBCC divided by the number of major units required multiplied by 100 = % of major units completed at LBCC (must be 50% or greater).

Application for Graduation

To receive a degree you must complete and submit the Application for Graduation form to the Admissions and Records office during your final semester of course work. These forms are available in the Admissions and Records office or online at http://admissions.lbcc.edu/. Refer to the Schedule of Classes (http://schedule.lbcc.edu) and click the “Important Dates” link to view the actual deadline for each semester.