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Interdisciplinary Studies: Communication and English A.A. Degree

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. ATTENTION: General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways.

Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
3
F, S
L1B
ENGL C1000
College Composition
3
F, S
L1A
Living Skills: Physical Education Activity
1
F, S
L7A
Living Skills: Life Development Skills
3
F, S
L7B
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S
Degree Applicable Elective
2
F, S

Semester 2

15-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ENGL 301 College Composition and Literature or
3
ENGWR 300
F, S
L1B
ENGL C1001
Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking or
3
ENGWR 300
F, S
L1B
ENGL C1001H
Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors
3
F, S
L1B
PHIL 300
Introduction to Philosophy
3
F, S
L3
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas or
3
F, S
L2
STAT C1000
Introduction to Probability and Statistics or
4
F, S
L2
PSYC 330 1
Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
3
F, S
L2
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S

1Math List: 

MATH 310: Mathematical Discovery (3 units) 

PSYC 330: Introduction to Statistics for Behavioral Science (3 units) 

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
COMM 331
Group Discussion or
3
F, S
COMM 361
The Communication Experience
3
F, S
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S
Natural Science
3
F, S
L5
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S

Semester 4

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
PHIL 320
Logic and Critical Reasoning or
3
F, S
PHIL 320
Logic and Critical Reasoning or
3
PHIL 325
Symbolic Logic
3
Ethnic Studies
3
F, S
L6
Social/Behavioral Science
3
F, S
L4
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S

Notes:

ATTENTION: General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see   GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways. For the previous academic year see  General Education requirements.

  • FLC 2025-2026 AA/AS General Education requirements. 
  • A degree applicable elective is defined as any class with a course number between 100 and 499. 
  • Some English and math courses have support courses (co-requisites). See your assessment results for more details. 
  • Students may earn credit for College Entrance Board Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP scores can be used to meet Folsom Lake College associate degree general education , CSU,UC, and other 4 year University requirements --Check with your counselor to determine whether these test results will be accepted at the transfer institution of your choice.


Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2026-2027

Published May 17, 2026

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