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Photography A.A. Degree - Local GE

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
Total Units:
60-64

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
PHOTO 302
Beginning Digital Photography
3
SCC Local Area L3
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
SCC Local Area L4
GE
INDIS 313 * / HCD 310
Life Development Skills
3
SCC Local Area L7B
GE
ENGL C1000 ** / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
SCC Local Area L1A
GE
MATH 300 ***
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
SCC Local Area L2

*First-time college students who would like to participate in First-Year Experience (FYE) should take INDIS 313. All other students can take HCD 310 or speak with a counselor regarding their choices.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.


***If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your eServices account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.

Semester 2

15-17 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
PHOTO 312 +
Intermediate Digital Photography
3
ME
PHOTO 350 + / JOUR 360 +
Photojournalism
3
Maj
PHOTO 280 +
Portfolio Development I
2-4
GE
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
SCC Local Area L1B
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
SCC Local Area L6
GE
Physical Education
1
SCC Local Area L7A

+ Prerequisite for PHOTO 280, PHOTO 312, PHOTO 350, and JOUR 360: PHOTO 302 with a grade of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
ME
PHOTO 380 + / JOUR 364 +
Digital Video Editing and Production
3
ME
PHOTO 400 + / 410 +
Digital Imaging
3
ME
PHOTO 210 + / 212 +
Photography Business
3
Elec
*Elective
3
Elec
*Elective
3

+ Prerequisite for PHOTO 380, JOUR 364, PHOTO 400, PHOTO 210, and PHOTO 212: PHOTO 302 and 312 with grades of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio


+ Prerequisite for PHOTO 410: PHOTO 302 with a grade of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio


*Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499. Meet with a counselor to discuss potential elective course options.

Semester 4

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
GE
Natural Sciences
3
SCC Local Area L5
Maj
PHOTO 393 +
Lighting I
3-4
Elec
*Elective
3
Elec
*Elective
3
Elec
*Elective
3

+ Prerequisite for PHOTO 393: PHOTO 302 and 312 with grades of "C" or better; equivalent or technical competency determined by a photography department faculty member upon evaluation of photography portfolio


*Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499. Meet with a counselor to discuss potential elective course options.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s local AA/AS degree general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; and Area L6; and Area L7A and L7B – with an overall 2.0 GPA.

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records”  to determine your Math and English placements.

Published March 31, 2026

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