Curriculum Changes

Imperial Valley College is committed to ensuring students, high school counselors, and prospective transfer students are well-informed about significant changes to curriculum and transfer processes. These updates align with state legislation and initiatives aimed at streamlining transfer and enhancing student success. Below, you’ll find essential details about the upcoming changes effective Fall 2025.

Common Course Numbering System (CCN)

What is the CCN?

Under Assembly Bill (AB) 1111, a statewide Common Course Numbering (CCN) system will be implemented across all California Community Colleges by July 1, 2027. This system will assign the same course numbers to comparable courses across colleges, making it easier for students to:

Transfer to four-year institutions.
Build cohesive academic plans.
Reduce excess credit accumulation.
Understand how courses align with degree requirements.

Phase I Implementation at IVC

The first six commonly numbered courses at IVC will be available in Fall 2025:

ENGL C1000 – Academic Reading and Writing - 3 units
ENGL C1001 – Critical Thinking and Writing - 3 units
COMM C1000 – Introduction to Public Speaking - 3 units
STAT C1000 – Introduction to Statistics - 4 units
POLS C1000 – American Government and Politics - 3 units
PSYC C1000 – Introduction to Psychology - 3 units

These courses are aligned with the new CCN templates and meet both general education and major preparation articulation standards for the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems.

Special Note: COMMC1000 (Public Speaking) and any course without prior IGETC/Cal-GETC approval will require submission for UC and CSU review by December 2024.

Introducing the Cal-GETC General Education Pattern

What is Cal-GETC?

Starting Fall 2025, the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) will replace the current CSU General Education Breadth (CSU GEB) and Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Cal-GETC will serve as the single general education pattern for students transferring to both CSU and UC institutions.

Key Points for Students:

New Transfer Students: Students beginning in Fall 2025 will follow the Cal-GETC pattern.
Existing Students: Students with catalog rights to CSU GEB or IGETC can complete those patterns if they maintain continuous enrollment.

Cal-GETC simplifies the transfer process and ensures consistency in general education requirements across systems.

AB 928: Streamlining the Transfer Process

Key Changes for Transfer Students:

Placement in Transfer Degrees: Students will automatically be placed on transfer degree paths that align with their career and academic goals.
Comprehensive Student Education Plans (CSEP): By the time students accumulate 15 units, a CSEP will be in place to guide their academic journey.

These changes aim to make the transfer process more efficient and ensure students’ coursework aligns with their long-term goals.

Benefits of These Changes

These initiatives, mandated by AB 1111 and AB 928, are part of a statewide effort to:

Eliminate barriers to transfer.
Improve equitable access to higher education.
Enhance credit mobility and degree completion rates.

Through these changes, IVC strives to create a more seamless and supportive academic experience for students transitioning to four-year institutions.

How to Stay Informed

IVC will provide regular updates and resources to help students, counselors, and educators navigate these changes. Here are some ways to stay connected:

Consult Academic Counselors: Schedule an appointment with an IVC counselor to review how these changes affect your academic plans.
Visit the Chancellor’s Office Website: Learn more about AB 1111 and AB 928 by visiting the Chancellor’s Office AB 1111 Information Page.

For questions or personalized guidance, schedule an appointment with an IVC Counselor here.

Stay tuned for additional updates as we continue to implement these exciting improvements to support your academic success!