- Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) Overview
- Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) Specifications
- Similar Majors at Channel Islands
- Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) Major Forms
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) Overview
The Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act established a Transfer Associate of Arts (AA-T) or Associate of Science (AS-T) Degree for California Community College (CCC) students and is designed to provide a clear pathway to the CSU degree, also known as Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) at Channel Islands (CI).
Upon CI's receipt of an official transcript from a CCC indicating an awarded AA-T or AS-T, transfer credit will be posted based on articulation agreements found on ASSIST.org and students are eligible to graduate in 60 units if the AA-T or AS-T Degree earned was in a subject area deemed similar to the CI major being pursued. Adjustments to the major may be necessary to ensure students can graduate within 60 units.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) are different from other associate degrees offered by CCCs. For more information about them, visit ICanGoToCollege.com and the CSU's ADT webpage.
Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) Specifications
While an awarded AA-T or AS-T guarantees a pathway to graduate within 60 units, students should be aware of the following:
- Students must apply to and remain in the major similar to their awarded AA-T or AS-T in order to be guaranteed a pathway to graduation within 60 units at CI.
- If students elect to change majors or add an additional degree objective, such as an option, minor, or second major, they will likely exceed the 60-unit guarantee. If students choose to do this, they may seek help from an academic advisor regarding planning how to incorporate any additional required units/courses.
- While an awarded AA-T or AS-T does not guarantee that all lower-division major requirements are complete, if they are not they will be incorporated into the remaining 60 units students will take at CI.
- It is recommended that once students are attending CI that they:
- review their TMC major requirements in the catalog; students may ensure they're using the correct catalog by confirming their major catalog year at the top of their CI Academic Requirements Report (CARR)
- review their remaining degree requirements in their CARR
- plan when to take their remaining courses using their Degree Planner
- consult with an academic advisor and/or faculty advisor regarding any questions
Similar Majors at Channel Islands
Use the table below to match your AA-T or AS-T completed at a CCC with the similar TMC major at CI.
| AA-T / AS-T | CI Major |
|---|---|
| Anthropology AA-T | BA Anthropology |
| Art History AA-T |
BA Art History BA Art, Art History Emphasis (removed TMC effective Fall 2025) BA Art, Art History Emphasis, Digital Art History Option (removed TMC effective Fall 2023) BA Art, Art History Emphasis, Enhanced Studio Option (removed TMC effective Fall 2023) |
| Biology AS-T | BA Biology |
| Business Administration AS-T | BS Business |
| Chemistry AS-T |
BA Chemistry BS Chemistry BS Chemistry, Biochemistry Option |
| Child & Adolescent Development AA-T | BA Psychology |
| Communication Studies AA-T |
BA Communication, Environmental Communication Emphasis BA Communication, Health Communication Emphasis BA Communication, Organizational Communication Emphasis |
| Computer Science AS-T | BS Computer Science |
| Early Childhood Education AS-T | BA Early Childhood Studies |
| Economics AA-T |
BA Economics BA Economics, International Option BA Economics, Managerial Option |
| English AA-T |
BA English BA English, Creative Writing Option BA English, English Education Option BA English, Multicultural Literature Option |
| Environmental Science AS-T |
BS Environmental Science & Resource Management, Earth Systems Emphasis* BS Environmental Science & Resource Management, Marine and Coastal Systems Emphasis* |
| Global Studies AA-T | BA Global Studies |
| History AA-T | BA History |
| Elementary Teacher Education AA-T | BA Liberal Studies, Teaching & Learning Emphasis** |
| Mathematics AS-T | BS Mathematics |
| Music AA-T |
BA Music BA Performing Arts, Music Emphasis |
| Physics AS-T | BS Applied Physics* |
| Political Science AA-T | BA Political Science |
| Psychology AA-T | BA Psychology |
| Public Health Science AS-T | BS Health Science |
| Social Justice Studies AA-T | BA Chicana/o Studies |
| Sociology AA-T | BA Sociology |
| Spanish AA-T | BA Chicana/o Studies or BA Spanish |
| Studio Arts AA-T | BA Art, Art Studio Emphasis |
| Theatre Arts AA-T |
BA Performing Arts, Theatre Emphasis (removed TMC effective Fall 2023) |
* These majors will be newly similar to their corresponding AS-Ts as of fall 2020.
** This major will no longer be similar to the Elementary Teacher Education AA-T as of fall 2020.