Prerequisites, Corequisites, & Advisories
Generally, prerequisites are met through the satisfactory completion of appropriate coursework (i.e. with grades of “C” or higher). In some circumstances, with certain English, ESL, math and reading classes a prerequisite requirement may be met based on high school performance via a high school transcript, another college transcript, certain Advanced Placement (AP) test scores or an assessment test score from another California Community College (the test score must be less than 2 years old). Please be advised that assessment testing at California Community College’s has been replaced by alternative multiple measure assessment placement; You may read more about this here: Assembly Bill 705 (AB 705).
What is a Prerequisite?
When a course has a prerequisite, it means that a student must have certain documentable skills and⁄or knowledge before entering the course. This knowledge is considered necessary for a student to succeed in the course. The prior knowledge may be a skill (types 35 words per minute), a license or certificate (possession of a current Cosmetology License), an ability (speaks and writes Spanish fluently), a test score (writing assessment test score), or successful completion of a prior course (English 60 F with a grade of “C” or better). The student must complete the prerequisite successfully, with a grade of “C” or better, before enrolling in the course; D, F or NC grades are not acceptable.
What is a Corequisite?
When a course has a corequisite, it means that a student must take another specific course concurrently with the course for which it is required. In some cases, the corequisite course may be taken prior to the course for which it is required. However, in these instances the corequisite course must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. For example, with many lab courses in the sciences, students may take the required lecture course either prior to the lab or concurrently with it.