1. (a) “Upper division courses” require the application of lower division knowledge and the demonstration of critical thinking through writing, oral communication, or computation. Upper division coursework may encompass research elements, workforce training, apprenticeships, internships, and may require practicum or capstone projects. Upper division courses may have one or more lower or upper division prerequisites.
2. (b) “Major” has the same meaning as in Section 55061.

3. (c) A baccalaureate degree requires fulfillment of the following upper division requirements:

   1. (1) A minimum of 40 semester or 60 quarter units or equivalent of total upper division coursework, including units in the major and in general education;
   2. (2) A minimum of nine semester or 13.5 quarter units of upper division general education courses; and
   3. (3) general education courses must come from at least two disciplines outside of the major, one of which must have an emphasis in written communication, oral communication, or computation.
4. (d) A lower division course may meet an upper division course requirement but may not be counted toward the required minimum number of upper division units.
5. (e) Enrollment in upper division courses shall be limited to students admitted to a baccalaureate program at a California community college.

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78040, 78041, 78042 and 78043, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-9-2025; operative 8-8-2025. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 31).