The realization of common courses across all California Community Colleges.
The common course numbering (CCN) system will assign the same course number to comparable courses across all California Community Colleges to streamline transfer from two- to four-year postsecondary educational institutions and reduce excess credit accumulation.
Below is Palomar College’s initial list of courses making this transition effective Fall 2025. If you are looking to enroll or have taken one of the “Old Palomar College Courses”, when registering, search and find the “NEW: Common Course Numbering” course and add it to your schedule.
California Community College Common Courses
Common Course Numbering List Effective Fall 2025
Note: E = Classes include an embedded lab-based support component.| Old Palomar College Course and Numbering | NEW Palomar College Course and Numbering | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| SPCH 100 Oral Communication | COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking C1000 | Fall 2025 |
| ENG 100 English Composition | ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing | Fall 2025 |
| ENG 100E English Composition Enhanced | ENGL C1000E Academic Reading and Writing | Fall 2025 |
| ENG 202 Critical Thinking and Composition | ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing | Fall 2025 |
| POSC 101 Introduction to Politics and American Institutions + POSC 102 Introduction to United States and California Governments | POLS C1000 American Government and Politics (note: POSC 101 and POSC 102 combined into a single course) | Fall 2025 |
| PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology | PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology | Fall 2025 |
| MATH 120 Elementary Statistics | STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics | Fall 2025 |
| MATH 120E Elementary Statistics Enhanced | STAT C1000E Introduction to Statistics | Fall 2025 |
| ANTH 100 Introduction to Biological Anthropology | ANTH C1001 Introduction to Biological Anthropology | Fall 2026 |
| ANTH 100L Biological Anthropology Laboratory | ANTH C1001L Biological Anthropology Lab | Fall 2026 |
| ANTH 101 Introduction to Biological Anthropology | ANTH C1000 Introduction to Biological Anthropology with Lab | Fall 2026 |
| ASTR 100 Principles of Astronomy | ASTR C1001 Introduction to Astronomy | Fall 2026 |
| ASTR 105L Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory | ASTR C1001L Introduction to Astronomy Lab | Fall 2026 |
| BIOL 100 Introductory Biology: General Biology | BIOL C1000 Introduction to Biology with Lab | Fall 2026 |
| BIOL 101 General Biology (Lecture) | BIOL C1001 Introduction to Biology | Fall 2026 |
| BIOL 101L Introductory Biology: General Biology (Laboratory) | BIOL C1001L Introduction to Biology Lab | Fall 2026 |
| CHDV 100 Child Growth and Development | CDEV 1000 Child Growth and Development | Fall 2026 |
| SPCH 115 Interpersonal Communication | COMM C1004 Interpersonal Communication | Fall 2026 |
| MATH 140 Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course | MATH C2210 Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | Fall 2026 |
| MATH 140E Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course Enhanced | MATH C2210E Calculus I: Early Transcendentals – Embedded Support | Fall 2026 |
| MATH 141 Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course | MATH C2220 Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | Fall 2026 |
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology | SOCI C1000 Introduction to Sociology | Fall 2026 |
What is common course numbering?
The California Community College system is implementing a student-facing Common Course Numbering (CCN) system, as required by Education Code Sections 66725-66725.5 through Assembly Bill No. 1111 (Berman), to be completed by July 1, 2027. This system will create common course numbers for comparable courses across all community colleges in the state, facilitating smoother transfers to four-year institutions and reducing unnecessary credit accumulation. By maximizing credit mobility, the CCN system will enhance equitable transfer opportunities and support student success by helping students build cohesive academic plans, understand course transferability, and make informed course selections. This collaborative effort involves faculty, administrators, staff, and system officials to ensure the best outcomes for California community college students.
Why is this information important to me?
It is important to you if you have taken courses at any California Community College prior to Fall 2025 because course numbers and titles have changed and you do not want to accidentally repeat the same course.
Why Fall 2025?
When colleges update courses, they do it during an academic year. Fall 2025 is part of the 2025-2026 academic year. So each phase will roll out courses during the fall semesters.
How will I know when a course is part of the common course group?
Courses identified as common between California Community Colleges are denoted with a “C” in the catalog number of the course (e.g. ENGL 101 is now ENGL C1000).
Why did some subject area prefixes change?
Some subject area prefixes have been changed to align with what is common throughout the state (e.g. POLI is now POLS).
Will courses that are not part of the Common Course Numbering system continue to transfer?
Yes. Courses that have not been changed may continue to transfer under previously agreed-upon transfer agreements between two-year colleges and four-year colleges.
I have catalog rights for 2023-2024 and I am enrolling in a CCN course (e.g., STAT C1000). My degree requires MATH 120. Do I need to submit a modification of major to use STAT C1000?
No, you do not need to submit a modification of major. MATH 120 is equivalent to STAT C1000, so STAT C1000 will automatically count toward your degree requirement in place of MATH 120.
I took MATH 120 and earned a passing grade, but my certificate/degree requires STAT C1000. Do I need to take STAT C1000?
No, you do not need to enroll in STAT C1000. MATH 120 is equivalent to STAT C1000, so MATH 120 will fulfill your certificate or degree requirements in place of STAT C1000.
I took PSYC C1000 at another community college, but intend to graduate from Palomar College, will it count for the same Cal-GETC area at Palomar?
Efforts are underway to align course articulation across California Community Colleges, as well as with the University of California and California State University systems, for Cal-GETC, major preparation, and course-to-course equivalencies. However, students are encouraged to consult ASSIST or speak with a counselor to confirm how the course will apply to their specific academic plan.
Where can I find more information about the Common Course Numbering System?
Background on the Common Course Numbering project is available at the website of the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.
