Transfer Information (2001-2002)
for Porterville College

Courses listed in this document are from the 2000-2001 Porterville College catalog.

NOTE: Certain FPU majors have specific prerequisites which are met by general education requirements. Check the current Fresno Pacific University catalog for the listing of major course prerequisites and requirements.

If you are interested in attending Fresno Pacific University, please call the College Admissions Office at (559) 453-2039. The College Admissions Transfer counselor or College Liberal Studies counselor is available to assist you.

Document Sections:

1. General Education Requirements
2. Liberal Studies Major Requirements
Porterville College Courses
Fresno Pacific University Courses

1. General Education Requirements
Stories of Peoples and Cultures
Courses

Bib 300 Jesus and the Christian Community (4)RESTRICTION
HIST P104 History of Western Civilization (CAN HIST 2)
Hist 120 Ancient Civilizations (4)FIFTY

Hist 130 Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations (4)FIFTY
HIST P105 History of Western Civilization (CAN HIST 4)
Hist 140 Modern Civilizations (4)FIFTY
ENGL P118 The Bible as Literature
Biblical Literature Course (3-4)

Biblical Studies Course (3-4)FOCUS

Interdisciplinary Course (3-4)FOCUS
To be completed no later than 2nd semester at FPU
Students who transfer to Fresno Pacific University with a minimum of fifty (50) transferable units received prior to attendance at FPU may meet the general education history requirement in one of the following ways
1. Two semesters of Western Civilization at a prior institution (Hist 4a and Hist 4b at WHC).
2. One semester at a prior institution and one semester at FPU (e.g., Hist 140 at FPU if Hist 4a is taken at WHC).
3. Two FPU courses Hist 120 or 130 and Hist 140
Exception: Social Science Secondary Teaching Emphasis majors must take World Civilization courses equivalent to FPU's Hist 120, 130 and 140.
Focus Series
Tools of Human Inquiry and Communication
Mathematics
(select one course)
MATH P101 Trigonometry (CAN MATH 8)
MATH P102 Mathematical Analysis
MATH P103 Analytic Geometry and Calculus (CAN MATH 18)
MATH P122 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (CAN STAT 2)
Math 120 Principles of Mathematics (4)
Math 110A (2) and Math 110B (2)
Math 140A (2) and Math 140B (2)
Written Communication
(select one course)
ENGL P101A Expository Composition (CAN ENGL 2)
Com 110 Written Communication (3)
Oral Communication
(select one course)
SPCH P101 Introduction to Public Speaking (CAN SPCH 4)
SPCH P102 Interpersonal Communication
Com 120 Oral Communication (3)
Foreign Language

2 yrs High School, single language, average GPA of 2.0 or higher
OR
SPAN P101 Elementary Spanish (CAN SPAN 2)
SPAN P102 Elementary Spanish (CAN SPAN 4)
SPAN P103 Intermediate Spanish (CAN SPAN 8)
SPAN P104 Intermediate Spanish (CAN SPAN 10)
SPAN P105 Elementary Spanish-Bilingual
SPAN P106 Elementary Spanish-Bilingual
1 yr college, single language, average GPA of 2.0 or higher

OR
Satisfactory CLEP, NTE score (TOEFL for international students), or course challenge
Modes of Human Inquiry and Thought
Humanities
(select two courses)
ENGL P101B Composition and Literature (CAN ENGL 4)
ENGL P102 English Literature (CAN ENGL 8)
ENGL P104 English Literature (CAN ENGL 10)
ENGL P112 Forms of Literature: Chicano Literature
ENGL P130 Survey of American Literature
DRMA P101 Introduction to Theater
DRMA P102 Introduction to Contemporary Drama
Lit 180 Introduction to Literature (3)*
PHIL P106 Introduction to Philosophy (CAN PHIL 2)
PHIL P107 Introduction to Logic (CAN PHIL 6)
Phil 100 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
ART P102 Art Appreciation
ART P110 Ancient Art History (CAN ART 2)
ART P111 Renaissance and Baroque Art History (CAN ART 4)
ART P112 Modern Art History
MUS P111 Introduction to Music
MUS P112 Introduction to Music
Mus 102 Introduction to Music (3)*
OR
Art 110 Art Appreciation (3)*
Natural Science
(select two courses)
BIOL P101 Principles of Biology
Biol 101L Principles of Biology (4)*
CHEM P101A General Inorganic Chemistry (CAN CHEM 2)
CHEM P101B General Inorganic Chemistry (CAN CHEM 4)
CHEM P106 Introduction to Chemical Principles (CAN CHEM 6)
Chem 101L General Chemistry (4)**
PHSC P112 Physical Science
Phys 105L Physical Science (4)**
ASTR P101 Elementary Astronomy
GEOG P114 Physical Geography (CAN GEOG 2)
GEOL P110 Introduction to Geology (CAN GEOL 2)
Phys 150 Studies in Earth Science (3)***
OR
Phys 160 Studies in Space Science (3)
Social Science
(select two courses)
ECON P101 Principles of Economics (CAN ECON 4)
ECON P102 Principle of Economics (CAN ECON 2)
Bus 105 Principles of Economics (4)
HIST P117 History of US: Colonial Period to 1865 (CAN HIST 8)
HIST P118 History of US: 1865 to the Present (CAN HIST 10)
Hist 150 American Civilization (4)**
POLS P101 American Government (CAN GOVT 2)
POLS P105 Modern Politics
PS 120 American Politics and Society (4)**
PSYC P101A General Psychology (CAN PSY 2)
Psy 120 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOCI P101 Introduction to Sociology (CAN SOC 2)
Soc 120 Introduction to Sociology (4)
ANTH P102 Cultural Anthropology (CAN ANTH 4)
Soc 160 Introduction to Anthropology (3)
GEOG P113 Cultural Geography
GEOG P115 Economic Geography
Geog 120 World Geography (3)
OR
Geog 320 Cultural Geography (3)
Choices required for students planning to complete the Liberal Studies major.
Liberal Studies majors must take one of these two courses: Hist 150 or PS 120; Chem 101L or Phys 105L.
Liberal Studies majors are required to take this course in their major.
Stewardship of the Body
HLED P112 Health Education
PE 265 Concepts of Wellness (2)
PHED P101A or PHED P101B, PHED P102A or PHED P102B, PHED 103-107, PHED P109, PHED P110, PHED P111A or PHED P111B, PHED P112A or PHED P112B or PHED P112C, PHED P115, PHED P116, PHED P117, PHED 122-126, PHED P128, PHED P130, PHED P132, PHED P142, PHED P143, PHED 149-152, PHED P154
PE Activity Course (1)

PE 120 Dance Movement (1)*
Liberal Studies majors who take MUS 305 may take any PE activity course: otherwise, PE 120 is required for the Liberal Studies major.

2. Liberal Studies Major Requirements
A maximum of 70 transferable community college units may be applied to your bachelor's degree at Fresno Pacific University.
Required Courses
None*
Lang 330 Linguistics and Modern Grammar (4)
OR
Lang 340 Introduction to Linguistics (4)
None*
Math 130 Arithmetic and Algebra of The Number System (4)
None*
Ids 150 Introduction to Environmental Studies (4)
Choose one:
ASTR P101 Elementary Astronomy
GEOG P114 Physical Geography (CAN GEOG 2)
GEOL P110 Introduction to Geology (CAN GEOL 2)
Phys 150 Studies in Earth Science (3)
None*
Hist 440 California History and Politics (4)
CHDV P113 Child Development
Psy 350 Child Development (3)
None*
Soc 310 Cultural Communities of Central California (3)
OR
Soc 410 American Ethnicity and Pluralism (3)
None*
Lit 465 Literature for Children and Young Adults (3)
None*
Dra 355 Creative Drama (3)
None*
Ids 380 Learning Communities (1)
None*
PE 460 Elementary Physical Education Methods (3)
Choose one:
ART P101 Art Studio Fundamentals
ART P103 Basic Drawing
ART P104 Basic Painting
ART P105 Mixed Media Sculpture
ART P106 Color & Design
ART P126 Watercolor
ART P134 Portrait Painting
MUS P101 Musicianship
Choose one from the following six:**
Art 120 Painting I (3)
Art 140 Drawing and Design (3)
Art 180 Ceramics I (3)
Art 220 Printmaking (3)
Mus 101 Elements of Musicianship (3)
Mus 305 Music in The Classroom (3)
No course meets this college's liberal studies requirement.
One course in music and one course in art (one in General Education and one in the Major) are required.


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