Frequently Asked Questions

Updates to Course Names and Numbers

- What’s changing?
  
  Starting Fall 2025, California community colleges will implement the Common Course Numbering (CCN) system mandated by Assembly Bill 1111. This system is designed to simplify transferring between colleges by standardizing course names and numbers across campuses.
- What does this mean for me?
  Some courses have updated names and numbers, but course content and credit remain the same.
  - Example: POLI 1 (Introduction to American Government and Politics) is now POLS C1000 (American Government and Politics).
  All courses in the department now use the POLS prefix instead of POLI.
  - Example: POLI 2 (Comparative Politics) is now POLS 2 (Comparative Politics).
- Does this affect previously completed coursework?
  
  No. These changes are administrative and will not impact any coursework you’ve already completed.
- Where can I find more information?
  
  Changes and Updates
  For further details, please consult the updated course catalog or speak with a counselor.

Political Science FAQs

- How can I get credit for a Mt. SAC course if I took a similar course at another college?
  Fill out a variance form that can be obtained from the Division Office and have it signed by the Department Chair and Division Dean.
- What do I do if a course I need to complete my degree is not offered the semester I want to graduate?
  Students can meet with the Department Chair and ask if you can take another course in place of the one that is not offered.
- How do I get a Mt. SAC certificate once I have completed the certificate requirements?
  Students must fill out the certificate application form that can be obtained from the Division Office and submit it to the Admissions and Records Office.
- If a class is full and I want to add the class, what do I do?
  Students wishing to add a full class may list their name on the waitlist for the course, attend the first day of class and ask the instructor if they have room for you to add.
- If I want to complain about a teacher, what do I do?
  Contact the Department Chair of that instructor and arrange a meeting.