Common Course Numbering
Understanding Assembly Bill (AB) 1111: Common Course Numbering Implementation
What is AB 1111?
AB 1111 requires all California community colleges to implement a uniform course numbering system. This means that courses with identical and similar content will share the same course number and title across the 115 community colleges in the state. The purpose is to streamline course selection, making it easier for students to recognize equivalent courses at different colleges and complete their academic goals successfully.
For example, below is an "Introduction to Psychology" course that is being offered at Citrus College and two other community colleges.
- College: Citrus College
Course Prefix and Number: PSY 101
Common Course Numbering: PSYC C1000 - College: Mt. San Antonio College
Course Prefix and Number: PSYC 1A
Common Course Numbering: PSYC C1000 - College: Pasadena City College
Course Prefix and Number: PSYC 001
Common Course Numbering: PSYC C1000
How will this benefit you?
- Simplified Course Matching: It will be easier to recognize courses that are equivalent when attending different California community colleges.
- Clearer Pathways: Choosing the right courses for your degree or certificate program will become more straightforward.
- Better Consistency: A uniform numbering system reduces confusion caused by varying course numbering across colleges.
When will this happen?
Initially, the bill required implementation by July 1, 2024. However, a subsequent bill, AB 3290, extended the deadline to July 1, 2027.
The implementation will occur in three phases:
- Phase 1: Implementation date of fall 2025
- Phase 2: Implementation date of fall 2026
- Phase 3: Implementation date of fall 2027
What does this mean for you?
- Course numbers at Citrus College and other community colleges will be updated to match the new system.
- The updates primarily involve changes to course prefixes, numbers, and titles, while the content and quality of the courses remain the same.
What are the courses?
The courses are general education courses that are listed on the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern which meet the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) general education requirements.
Phase I Courses
| Original Course | Original Course Title | CCN Course | CCN Title | Cal-GETC Area | Effective Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Reading and Composition | ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | Area 1A: English Composition | Fall 2025 |
| ENGL 101E | Reading and Composition Enhanced | ENGL C1000E | Academic Reading and Writing | Area 1A: English Composition | Fall 2025 |
| ENGL 101H | Reading and Composition - Honors | ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | Area 1A: English Composition | Fall 2025 |
| ENGL 104 | Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking | ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | Area 1B: Critical Thinking and Composition | Fall 2025 |
| ENGL 104H | Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors | ENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | Area 1B: Critical Thinking and Composition | Fall 2025 |
| MATH 165* | Introduction to Statistics | STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | Area 2: Mathematical Concepts | Fall 2025 |
| MATH 165H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | Area 2: Mathematical Concepts | Fall 2025 |
| POLI 103 | American Government and Politics | POLS C1000 | American Government | Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences | Fall 2025 |
| POLI 103H | American Government and Politics - Honors | POLS C1000H | American Government - Honors | Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences | Fall 2025 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences | Fall 2025 |
| PSY 101H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences | Fall 2025 |
| SPCH 101 | Public Address | COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | Area 1C: Oral Communication | Fall 2025 |
| SPCH 101H | Public Address - Honors | COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | Area 1C: Oral Communication | Fall 2025 |
* Note: The co-requisite MATH 065 support course for MATH 165 has been renamed STAT S1000 to more clearly partner with STAT C1000. The course is not a Phase 1 course.
Phase 2 and Phase 3 courses are still pending.
How does this affect your plans to transfer to California State University (CSU) or the University of California (UC)?
The courses in all phases are primarily aligned with the CSU and UC general education pattern, known as Cal-GETC. This allows transfer students to use these courses to meet general education requirements once they are approved or re-approved. Efforts are also underway with CSU and UC partners to ensure these courses are accepted for specific major requirements where applicable. To review approved courses for general education and major requirements, visit www.assist.org.
What should you do?
- Stay informed by checking your college email and official announcements regularly.
- Continue focusing on your current coursework and educational goals.
Reach out to your academic counselor if you have questions about how this may impact your education plan. The Counseling and Advisement Center is located on the second floor of the Student Services Building.
Questions?
For more information, contact the Citrus College Counseling and Advisement Center at (626) 914-8530 or email the college's articulation officer at mplug@citruscollege.edu.