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A) Pathways at Palomar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Certificate<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Associate of Arts\/Science <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Intended to prepare you for immediate work opportunities or to add skills to your resume. Only coursework for the major is required.  This is the shortest program with various unit requirements depending on the discipline. See  Palomar Pathways Mapper<\/a> for a suggested sequence of courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Provides academic and vocational preparation in a career.  Complete the Associate Degree General Education<\/a> and coursework for the major<\/a>. Requires a minimum of 60 units of coursework numbered 50 and higher. See the Palomar Pathway Mapper<\/a> for a suggested sequence of courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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B) Pathways to University (Bachelor’s Degree)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Associate Degree for Transfer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Transfer to a University<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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ADTs, also called AA-T and AS-T<\/a>, are intended for students who want the option to transfer to various CSUs while following a uniform set of coursework. Complete AD-T major requirements<\/a> and General Education for Transfer<\/a>. Requires a minimum of 60 units of coursework numbered 100 and higher. Limited degree options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Complete lower division coursework before transferring to a university. \u00a0Begin with General Education for Transfer<\/a> and check\u00a0www.ASSIST.org<\/a> for major preparation at CSUs and UCs. Typically<\/em> requires a minimum of 60 units of coursework numbered 100 and higher.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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