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Course Description Information
The schedule of classes generally runs from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m., Monday through Friday, as well as classes on Saturday.
Courses are also available in communities throughout our
district. Students may complete work toward the Associate
Degrees and Certificates either during the day, evening, or
Saturday sessions, or by a combination.
Summer Session: summer sessions are part of the instructional
program and are offered during the day in four- and six-week
formats and in the evening in an eight-week format.
Course Description, Numbering,
Classification
Units or Credit Value:
Each course carries a certain credit or unit value.
1. Basic Skills Advisories. These are skill levels
in reading, English and mathematics deemed
necessary to be successful in the course. The
levels are: reading (ENGL 126), English
(ENGL 125), mathematics (MATH 201).
2. Subject Prerequisites. Successful completion of a
course or courses required before enrolling in
a more advanced course.
Course Numbering
Courses numbered 1-99: Associate degree applicable credit
courses. Most of these courses are also transferable to four-
year colleges and universities. Contact a counselor for specific
transfer information.
Courses numbered 100-199: Associate degree applicable
non-transfer.
Courses numbered 200-299: Non-degree applicable credit
courses. Non-degree applicable credit courses are subject to a
30 unit maximum for financial aid purposes.
Courses numbered 300-399: Non-credit courses.
Since different institutions use different numbering systems,
a student may encounter difficulty in comparing courses.
Students should be guided by the description and should
consult a counselor for assistance.
Course Identification Numbering
System (C-ID)
The Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) is a
statewide numbering system independent from the course
numbers assigned by local California community colleges.
A C-ID number next to a course signals that participating
California colleges and universities have determined that
courses offered by other California community colleges are
comparable in content and scope to courses offered on their
own campuses, regardless of their unique titles or local course
number. Thus, if a schedule of classes or catalog lists a course
bearing a C-ID number, for example COMM 110, students at
that college can be assured that it will be accepted in lieu of a
course bearing the C-ID COMM 110 designation at another
community college. In other words, the C-ID designation can
be used to identify comparable courses at different community
colleges. However, students should always go to www.assist.
org to confirm how each college’s course will be accepted at
a particular four-year college or university for transfer credit.
The C-ID numbering system is useful for students attending
more than one community college and is applied to many
of the transferable courses students need as preparation for
transfer. Because these course requirements may change and
because courses may be modified and qualified for or deleted
from the C-ID database, students should always check with a
counselor to determine how C-ID designated courses fit into
their educational plans for transfer.
Students may consult the ASSIST database at www.assist.
org for specific information on C-ID course designations.
Counselors can always help students interpret or explain this
information.
Course Repetition:
Identified courses may be taken up to
four times. These courses provide different experiences or
levels of difficulty with each repetition. Although Reedley
College may permit a student to repeat a course up to three
times, be advised that a student who is transferring to a
baccalaureate degree granting institution may not receive
transfer credit for all units completed.