Transfer Efforts

C-ID is actively engaged in two projects to enhance and streamline transfer pathways for students. Below is an overview of the current efforts:

Transfer Model Curriculum

Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) is a structured framework developed collaboratively by faculty from California Community Colleges (CCC) and California State Universities (CSU) to streamline the transfer process for students. Each TMC outlines a set of courses for specific majors, ensuring that students who complete these courses at a community college can transfer to a CSU with junior standing, having fulfilled lower-division major requirements. This alignment not only facilitates a smoother transition but also provides students with a clear academic pathway, reducing the uncertainty often associated with transferring between institutions.

Transfer Alignment Project

Initiated in fall 2019, the Transfer Alignment Project seeks to align transfer pathways between the CSU and University of California (UC) systems. The project’s primary goals include aligning TMCs with UC Transfer Pathways (UCTP) where feasible, and convening intersegmental faculty groups to discuss and implement necessary adjustments. This collaborative effort ensures that transfer curricula meet the requirements of both university systems, providing students with versatile and comprehensive transfer options. To find out more on the work of the Transfer Alignment Project.

Current TMCs and their Status

The TMCs are organized into several categories to reflect their development and review stages:

  1. Finalized TMCs: These are fully developed and approved curricula ready for implementation by community colleges.
  2. TMCs Undergoing 5-Year Review: To maintain relevance and academic rigor, TMCs undergo a comprehensive review every five years.
  3. TMCs Open for Vetting: Drafts of new or revised TMCs available for faculty feedback.
  4. TMCs Closed for Vetting: TMCs that have completed the vetting process and are pending final approval.

The degrees with CCCCO templates available can be found at the following link.

CCC Chancellor’s Office Degree Templates

Finalized TMCs

Transfer Model Curricula (TMC)Revision DatesUCTP for Discipline?
UCTP Aligned?
5-Year Summary Document
Administration of JusticeMay 17, 2011
(Updated December 4, 2012)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document
Agriculture Animal SciencesNovember 26, 2013
(Updated May 15, 2014)
(Updated January 26, 2022)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document
Agriculture BusinessNovember 26, 2013
(Updated May 15, 2014)
(Updated January 26, 2022)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document
Agriculture Plant SciencesNovember 26, 2013
(Updated May 15, 2014, July 29, 2014)
(Updated January 26, 2022)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document
AnthropologySeptember 20, 2012
(Updated December 4, 2012)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023, January 30, 2025)
Yes
UCTP Aligned
Art HistoryJune 19, 2011
(Updated December 4, 2012, January 31, 2023)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document 2017
Summary Document 2023
BiologyOctober 17, 2014
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
Yes
Not aligned
Summary Document
Business Administration 2.0June 25, 2011
(Updated December 4, 2012)
(Revised April 20, 2020)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
Yes,
Not aligned
Summary Document Worksheet
ChemistryNovember 26, 2013
(Revised May 5, 2014)
(Revised November 23, 2021)
Yes
Not aligned
Review Summary Document
Chicana/o Studies, Latina/o StudiesMay 23, 2024No UCTP for Discipline
Child and Adolescent DevelopmentApril 22, 2014
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for Discipline
Communication Studies 2.0(Updated December 4, 2012; June 10, 2015; May 31, 2022)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
Yes
Not aligned
Summary Document- Round 1
Summary Document- Round 2
Computer ScienceJuly 19, 2012
(Updated December 4, 2012; October 14,2016)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
Yes
Not aligned
Summary Document
Early Childhood Education (ECE)May 17, 2011
(Updated December 4, 2012, May 31, 2022)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document -Round 1
Summary Document- Round 2
EconomicsNovember 26, 2013
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
Yes
Not aligned
Summary Document
Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated ProgramsFebruary 22, 2012
(Revised August 29, 2012, January 20, 2025)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document
EnglishJune 30, 2011
(Revised April 11, 2013)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
Yes
Not aligned
Summary Document
Environmental ScienceMar. 29, 2017
(Cal-GETC November 22, 2024, January 30, 2025)
Yes
Not aligned
Film, Television and Electronic MediaMay 23, 2013
(Revised September 15, 2021)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document
GeographyMay 10, 2012
(Revised May 24, 2012)
(Updated December 4, 2012)
(Revised May 8, 2017)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document
GeologyMay 13, 2011
(Updated December 4, 2012)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document
Global StudiesSeptember 24, 2015
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for Discipline
HistoryMay 17, 2011
(Updated January 4, 2013)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
Yes
Not aligned
Hospitality ManagementMarch 29, 2017
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document
JournalismJune 7, 2012
(Updated December 4, 2012)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No
KinesiologyJune 15, 2011
(Updated January 4, 2013, May 7, 2014)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document
Law, Public Policy, and SocietyMarch 29, 2017
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No
MathematicsMarch 24, 2011
(Updated December 4, 2012)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023, January 30, 2025)
Yes
UCTP Aligned
MusicMusicFebruary 22, 2012
(Revised June 4, 2012; July 5, 2017)
(Updated December 4, 2012)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document
PhilosophyDecember 10, 2012
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
Yes
Not aligned
Summary Document- Round 1
Summary Document- Round 2
PhysicsMay 13, 2011
(Updated December 4, 2012)
(September 2018)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023, January 30, 2025)
Yes
UCTP Aligned
Summary Document- Round 2
Summary Document- Round 3a   Round 3b
Political ScienceJune 19, 2011
(Updated December 4, 2012)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
Yes
UCTP Aligned
Summary Document
PsychologyJanuary 10, 2011
(Updated December 4, 2012)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
Yes
Not aligned
Summary Document – Round 1
Summary Document – Round 2
Public Health (formerly Public Health Science)No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document
Social Justice StudiesSeptember 24, 2015
(Cal-GETC September 26, 2024)
No UCTP for Discipline
Social Work and Human ServicesMarch 29, 2017
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for Discipline
SociologyJanuary 20, 2011
(Updated December 4, 2012)
(Updated November 23, 2021)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
Yes
UCTP Aligned
Summary Document
SpanishDecember 10, 2012
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document
Studio ArtJune 20, 2011
(Updated December 4, 2012)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for DisciplineSummary Document
Theatre ArtsMay 16, 2011
(Updated December 4, 2012)
(Cal-GETC November 8, 2023)
No UCTP for Discipline

TMCs Undergoing 5-Year Review

5-Year Review for Fall 2024

  • Psychology (In progress)
  • Economics (In progress)

5-Year Review for Fall 2023

  • Nutrition (In progress)

5-Year Review for Fall 2022

  • Geography (in need of faculty participation to review)

5-Year Review for Fall 2021

  • Law, Public Policy, and Society (in need of faculty participation to review)
  • Music (in need of faculty participation to review)
  • Social Work and Human Services (in need of faculty participation to review)

5-Year Review for Fall 2020

  • Administration of Justice (in need of faculty participation to review)
  • Child Development (in need of faculty participation to review)
  • Computer Science (In progress)
  • Geology (in need of faculty participation to review)
  • Global Studies (in need of faculty participation to review)
  • Social Justice Studies (In progress)
  • Spanish (in need of faculty participation to review)
  • Studio Arts (in need of faculty participation to review)

5-Year Review for Fall 2018

  • Accounting (in need of faculty participation to review)

5-Year Review for Fall 2016

  • Journalism (in need of faculty participation to review)

5-Year Review for Fall 2015

  • History (in need of faculty participation to review)
  • Theatre Arts (in need of faculty participation to review)