MSJC Annex
MSJC Annex: Frequently Asked Questions
**ALL MSJC ANNEX CLASSES WILL BE ONLINE FOR FALL 2020**
Q: What are the steps to signing up for MSJC Annex?
A: The first Step is to go to https://www.msjc.edu/apply/ and complete a CCC (California Commuity College) and MSJC Application.
Q: Where will the classes be held?
A: When school closures are lifted, they will be held at Murrieta Valley High School MSJC Annex buildings. However, if closures remain, classes will be held online
Q: How do the credits earned by MSJC Annex work?
A: The credits will count for BOTH High School Graduation Requirements and College Credit
Q: Are the classes weighted higher?
A: Yes, the classes are weighted similar to AP and IB courses on a 5.0 scale versus a 4.0 scale
Q: Which classes will be offered and is there a description?
A: For Fall 2020, the classes are listed under Course Description Tab
Q: What is the difference between “Face-to Face” and “Hybrid” classes?
A: Face-to-Face is classes are the traditional classroom style; however, due to current school closures these may be online only. Hybrid classes will consist of combination of online and in classroom activities and requirements.
Q: What is the cost?
A: As a high school student, you will not be charged Tuition however all students must pay a Health and Transportation Cost.
COLLEGE TERMS
- General Education: A required pattern of courses covering a breadth of subjects thought to be useful for all college students regardless of major. Every student earning a degree will need to take general education.
o MSJC General Education (Option A): A list of general education course needed to complete the MSJC associates degree.
o CSUGE or California State University General Education (Option B): A list of general education courses needed to complete the lower division general education at the California State University System.
o IGETC or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (Option C): A list of general education needed to complete the lower division general education at the university of college. Used for UC, CSU, Private or Out of State universities and colleges.
- Prerequisite or Prereq: A condition of enrollment that a student is required to meet in order to demonstrate readiness for enrollment in a course or program. It can be in a form of a course a student must take and pass with a “C” or better before a student can register for the next level course.
- Transferable Course: A 100 or 200 level courses that transfer to four-year universities.
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IGETC Areas needed |
Courses that can be used to fulfill IGETC Areas |
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Area1: English Communication 1 course from each area needed 1A- English Composition 1B-Critical Thinking 1C-Oral Communication |
1A: ENGL 101 1B: ENGL 103 1C. NOT OFFERED AT ANNEX |
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Area 2: Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning 1 course needed |
NOT OFFERED AT ANNEX |
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Area 3: Arts and Humanities 3 courses needed at least one from each area 3A- Arts 3B-Humanities |
3A: DAN 100, DAN 125 3B: DAN 100, HIST 103, 104 HIST 118 |
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Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 courses needed from 2 different areas/disciplines |
4F: HIST 103, HIST104, HIST 111, 112 |
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Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 1 course from each area and one must be a lab |
NOT OFFERED AT ANNEX |
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Area 6-Languag Other Than English (UC Only) |
NOT OFFERED AT ANNEX |
COURSES CAN ONLY BE APPLIED ONCE TO ONE AREA, AND CANNOT BE DOUBLE COUNTED EVEN IF THE COURSE IS IN MULTIPLE AREAS. FOR EXAMPLE: DAN 100 CAN ONLY BE APPLIED TO ONE AREA, EITHER AREA 3A OR 3B, NOT BOTH.
THIS IS A PLANNING GUIDE THAT STUDENTS CAN USE AS A REFERENCE. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL STUDENTS MEET WITH AN MSJC COUNSELOR TO DISCUSS CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, AND TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PLAN.