Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).
University Transfer Program
60–70 transferable units
California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities
Program Overview
Students enroll in courses encompassing various disciplines, integrating verbal and imaginal (primarily visual) learning, all supported by a comprehensive pedagogical approach centered on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). This framework explores the intersection of neuroscience and art history and the connections between computer science, media arts, and fine arts. The mental imagery program enhances skills in imaginal thinking (the mental manipulation of images). The certificate courses introduce students to various theories and practices related to mental imagery and prepare them for potential careers in emerging fields within science and media, such as the fabric design industry, advertising, and entertainment industry, where imaginal thinking is often as essential, if not more so, than verbal thinking. It also equips students for advanced upper-division and graduate-level academic pursuits, particularly interdisciplinary ones.
Program Requirements
| Required Core Courses: 15-17 units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| PSCI 126 | Mental Imagery in Art and Science of Different Cultures | 3 units |
| PSCI 125 | Mental Imagery in Art and Science | 3 units |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computer and Information Science | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| CIS 111 | Introduction to Web Programming | 3 units |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| PSYC 105 | Experimental Psychology | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| PSYC 200 | Developmental Psychology | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| PSYC 410 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 units |
| BIOL C1000 | Introduction to Biology with Lab | 4 units |
| OR | ||
| BIOL 100 | Introduction to the Life Sciences | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| BIOL 102 | Environmental Science and Conservation | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| BIOL 105 | Environmental Conservation | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| BIOL 130 | Human Biology | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| BIOL 145 | Plants, People, and Environment | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| BIOL 210 | General Zoology | 5 units |
| OR | ||
| BIOL 220 | General Botany | 5 units |
| OR | ||
| ASTR C1001 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| ASTR 115 | The Solar System | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| ASTR 125 | Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| CHEM 192 | Elementary Chemistry | 4 units |
| OR | ||
| CHEM 210 | General Chemistry I | 5 units |
| OR | ||
| ENGR 100 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| PHYS 100 | Conceptual Physics | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| PHYS 210 | General Physics I | 4 units |
| OR | ||
| PHYS 211 | General Physics I-Calculus Supplement | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| PHYS 250 | Physics with Calculus I | 4 units |
| Choose two courses from the following: | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 204 | Drawing I | 3 units |
| ART 206 | Expressive Figure Drawing and Portraiture | 3 units |
| ART 208 | Portrait Drawing I | 3 units |
| ART 214 | Color | 3 units |
| ART 223 | Oil Painting I | 3 units |
| ART 225 | Acrylic Painting I | 3 units |
| ART 231 | Watercolor I | 3 units |
| ART 301 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
| ART 351 | Beginning Black and White Photography | 3 units |
| ART 381 | Beginning Digital Photography | 3 units |
| ART 391 | Experimental Photography 1 | 3 units |
| ART 396 | Documentary Photography 1 | 3 units |
| ART 401 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
| ART 405 | Sculpture I | 3 units |
| ART 411 | Ceramics I | 3 units |
| DGME 211 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 units |
| DGME 215 | History of Graphic Design | 3 units |
| DGME 220 | Typography | 3 units |
| DGME 230 | Production Design for Print and Screen | 3 units |
| DGME 103 | Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
| DGME 105 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 units |
| DGME 110 | Photoshop Fundamentals | 1 unit |
| DGME 211 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 units |
| DGME 220 | Typography | 3 units |
| ENGL 161 | Creative Writing I | 3 units |
| FILM 100 | Introduction to Film | 3 units |
| FILM 153 | Screenwriting | 3 units |
| FILM 215 | Film and New Digital Media | 4 units |
| MUS. 100 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 units |
| MUS. 120 | Songwriting | 3 units |
| MUS. 131 | Harmony I | 3 units |
| MUS. 202 | Music Appreciation | 3 units |
| MUS. 250 | World Music | 3 units |
| MUS. 290 | Electronic Music I | 3 units |
| MUS. 292 | Sound Creation: Sampling and Synthesis | 3 units |
| MUS. 293 | Audio for Visual Media | 3 units |
