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Chico State Facts
Major & Colleges
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Explain
100

Geography

GEOG

100

Chico State Motto

Today decides Tomorrow

100

KINE belongs to which college? Include the name of the college AND the abbreviation

Communication and Education (CME)

100

How many units do you need to have completed in order to Graduate for MOST majors?

120

100

Can a student complete upper division coursework at a community college? Why or why not?

A student cannot complete upper division coursework at a community college because they do not offer UD courses

200

Religious Studies

RELS

200

List the unit breakdown for each year.  

  • First-Year: 0-29 

  • Sophomore: 30-59 

  • Junior: 60-89 

  • Senior: 90+ 

200

PHYS belongs to which college? Include the name of the college AND the abbreviation

Natural Sciences (NS)

200

How many units of General Education does a student need to complete after transferring?

At least 9 units of UD GE

200

What are the differences between physical science and life science?

Physical Sciences: focus on laboratory sciences (non-living; chemistry, physics, geosciences) Life Sciences: focus on living sciences (Biology, Plant and Soil Science, Anthropology)

300

Child Development

CHLD

300

When was Chico State founded? 

1887

300

Is a Major and an option the same thing? Explain.

No, Major: Broad area of study for a degree
Option: Area of further specialization within a major

300

Courses numbered ____ are considered Upper Division.

300+

300

What is the USD Requirement? Provide an example of a course that would fulfill it.  

Explain

400

Social Work

SWRK

400

What are Chico State's Official Colors?

Chico Red and Cornerstone Gray, Black and White



400

What are the 3 PUBLIC California college/university systems? 

California Community College 

California State University 

University of California 

400

When is it appropriate for students to start taking Upper Division courses?

45 units

400

Explain the difference between Lower division and Upper division courses (besides the numbering system)


LD: introduction courses, students take these during their first few semesters, sets a foundation for the rest of their academic career; UD: labor intensive, specific area of study, may require more time/effort

500

Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management

RHPM



500

Approximately how many students are enrolled at Chico State?

13,840 students

500

list the full names of the seven colleges AND their abbreviations.

Agriculture (AG)
Behavioral & Social Sciences (BSS)
Business (BUS)
Communication & Education (CME)
Engineering, Computer Science & Construction Management (ECC)
Humanities & Fine Arts (HFA)
Natural Sciences (NS)

500

True or False: In order to receive full financial aid, you must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 units.

False

500

 all Areas and titles of GE.  

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