Online Course Offerings - Summer 2020
Below are the course offerings for Summer 2020 as part of the Early College Credit Program. Students interested in enrolling in a fall course should have a free period. These are IGETC courses that will fulfill GE requirements for UC and CSU schools. AP students need to be sure not to take overlapping courses (AP Psychology students should not sign up for psychology classes). There is no cost for the course, although some courses may require the purchase of a textbook.
There are an increased number of condensed courses this summer. Please check to make sure that read the date range on the class as a month-long course will be more intensive. Space in courses that run the entire summer may be limited.
The core GE Humanities courses available are:
- Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (Anthropology 1010 CRN 5001)
- Introduction to Humanities (Humanities 1001 CRN 5019)
- American Government: National, State, and Local (Poly Sci 1001 CRN 5023)
- Introduction to Psychology (Psychology 1001 CRN 5024, 5025, 5026)
- Introduction to Sociology (Sociology 1001 CRN 5028, 5029 & 5030)
The above courses will be offered on a rotating basis so the returning ECC (Early College Credit) students will have the opportunity to take a new class and new ECC students can take a class that may have already been offered.
Registering
Look over the list of courses offered as part of the ECC program. Meet with your counselor to plan your schedule, including taking the online courses.
Applications for enrollment in classes can be obtained from Principal Kevin Cushing.
View the application form.
Course Descriptions - Summer 2020
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 1010 - CRN 5001
June 15 - August 6
3 units, Graded
This course is designed to present an overview of human cultures and the many remarkable ways in which humans adapt to their environment. The course includes sections on languages, archeology, ancient history and modern cultures, with an emphasis on living traditional cultures. (AA, CSU, UC)
Introduction to Humanities
HUM 1001 - CRN 5019
July 6 - August 6 *Condensed class
3 units, Graded
A broad introduction to the major forms and types of artistic expression: sculpture, architecture, painting, philosophy, literature, drama, dance, film, and music. (AA, CSU, UC)
Prerequisite: ENGL 0900 or qualification. Student must provide current transcript. Please contact Mr. Cushing.
American Government: National, State, and Local
POLS 1001 - CRN 5023
June 8 - August 6
3 units, Graded
This introductory course explores the origins, foundations and development of the federal and California state governments and examines their institutions, political processes, and their functions. (AA, CSU, UC)
Advisory: ENGL 1001
Introduction to Psychology
PSY 1001
CRN 5024 – June 8 - July 9 *Condensed Class
CRN 5025 – June 8 - August 6
CRN 5026 – July 6 - August 6 *Condensed Class
3 units, Graded
This is a basic course introducing psychology as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes through the exploration of major theories and concepts, methods, and research findings. Topics include biological bases of behavior, perception, cognition, learning, emotion and motivation, development, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapies, and applied psychology. (AA, CSU, UC)
Introduction to Sociology
SOC 1001
CRN 5028 – June 8 - July 9 *Condensed Class
CRN 5029 – July 6 - August 6 *Condensed Class
CRN 5030 – June 8 - August 6
3 units, Graded
An introduction to the study of Sociology including its basic concepts, theories, and methods. Topics include analysis and explanations of different social systems, cultures, socialization, deviance, groups, social stratification, race, gender, minorities, and the family. (AA, CSU, UC)
Program Cost
There is no cost for tuition for this program. Students will be responsible for purchasing any textbooks. Cost will vary or there may be no cost involved.
Transfer of Units
The California Community College (CCC) courses we have selected are transferable to all UC and CSU schools. We have selected courses that can be applied to the general education requirements of most campuses.
If you’re considering attending a private or an out-of-state school, call the admissions office of the universities in question and ask about the transfer of California Community College units, though we have found that the vast majority of colleges accept these units as part of general education course work.
Steps to Register
Look over the list of courses offered as part of the ECC program. Meet with your counselor to plan your schedule, including taking the online courses.
Applications for enrollment in classes can be obtained from Principal Kevin Cushing.
View the application form.
Once you are registered, Carondelet will create class lists in a Schoology Group, hold an orientation session, and monitor student progress through each course.
Additional Benefits
- Cost-savings on future college course work
- Guided transition to college level work
- College scheduling flexibility
- Learning how to navigate an online environment
- The opportunity to make the college application more “attractive”
- Strengthening time management skills while learning in a flexible learning environment
- Gaining college credit for the cost of a textbook
College Cost Savings
Average cost per unit for a California State University class is $191 per unit. For a typical 3-unit class in this Early College Credit program, that would be a savings of $573.
Average costs for a UC course is $502. For a typical 3-unit class in this Early College Credit program, that would be a $1506.
Private university costs per unit vary, but for a typical private college attended by a Carondelet student can range from $925 for St. Mary’s to $1560 for Chapman, with some school over $1800 per unit.
When these units transfer, the savings add up quickly.