Common Course Numbering

What is Common Course Numbering (CCN)?

The Common Course Numbering (CCN) system provides a streamlined and consistent approach to course numbers and titles across California Community College systems. This system helps students transfer credits more easily by ensuring that similarly titled courses cover equivalent content and meet similar learning objectives. With CCN, students can enroll in courses that align with their educational goals without transfer issues.

Why do we need CCN?

The primary purpose of CCN is to create a student-friendly system for course registration and credit transfers. By standardizing course numbers and titles across California Community Colleges, CCN reduces confusion, supports academic planning, and enables smooth transitions between colleges and universities.

Does this benefit students?

The Common Course Numbering system provides several key benefits for students:

Simplified Transfer Process: Courses with matching numbers and titles are automatically accepted for credit transfer between participating institutions.
Reduced Redundancy: Students can avoid retaking similar courses, saving time and tuition costs.
Clear Pathways: CCN clarifies course progression, supporting students in completing their degrees efficiently.

CCN Courses Offered at Fullerton:

COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking Formerly: COMM 100 F Public Speaking 3 Units

54 hours lecture per term. In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: COMM 110)

ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing Formerly: ENGL 100 F College Writing 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process

72 hours lecture per term. In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. The emphasis is on reading and writing expository essays and will also cover documentation skills. Optional field trips may take place outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: ENGL 100)

ENGL C1000H Academic Reading and Writing-Honors Formerly: ENGL 100HF Honors College Writing 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process

72 hours lecture per term. In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. This is an honors course. The emphasis is on reading and writing expository essays and will also cover documentation skills. Optional field trips may take place outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: ENGL 100)

ENGL C1000E Academic Reading and Writing Formerly: ENGL 101 F Enhanced College Writing 5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process

90 hours lecture per term. In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. This course includes embedded support. The emphasis is on reading and writing expository essays and will also cover documentation skills. It will also focus on student success skills necessary for academic success. Optional field trips may take place outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: ENGL 100)

ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing Formerly: ENGL 103 F Critical Reasoning and Writing 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): College-level composition (ENGL C1000/ ENGL C1000H/ ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or ENGL 110 F or equivalent

72 hours lecture per term. In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (or C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. In addition, this course will focus on the development of logical reasoning and analytical and argumentative writing skills as well as information literacy. This course fulfills the reading requirement for graduation. Optional field trips may take place outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: ENGL 105)

ENGL C1001H Critical Thinking and Writing-Honors Formerly: ENGL 103HF Honors Critical Reasoning and Writing 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): College-level composition (ENGL C1000/ ENGL C1000H/ ENGLC1000E/ C-ID ENGL 100) or ENGL 110 F or equivalent

72 hours lecture per term. In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (or C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. This is an honors course. In addition, this course will focus on the development of logical reasoning and analytical and argumentative writing skills as well as information literacy. This course fulfills the reading requirement for graduation. Optional field trips may take place outside of regularly-scheduled class times. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: ENGL 105)

POLS C1000 American Government and Politics Formerly: POSC 100 F United States Government 3 Units

54 hours lecture per term. This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: POLS 110)

POLS C1000H American Government and Politics - Honors Formerly: POSC 100HF Honors United States Government 3 Units

54 hours lecture per term. This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. This is an honors course. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: POLS 110)

PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology Formerly: PSY 101 F General Psychology 3 Units

54 hours lecture per term. This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: PSY 110)

PSYC C1000H Introduction to Psychology - Honors Formerly: Honors General Psychology 3 Units

54 hours lecture per term. This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. This is an honors course. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: PSY 110)

STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics Formerly: MATH 120 F Introductory Probability and Statistics 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra

72 hours lecture per term. This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. STAT C1000E is comparable to STAT C1000 and may be used for the alleviation of substandard grades. Students who receive credit for STAT C1000 may not receive credit for STAT C1000E, STAT C1000H, PSY 161 F, PSY 161HF or SOSC 120 F. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation: STAT C1000, STAT C1000E, STAT C1000H, PSY 161 F, PSY 161HF and SOSC 120 F combined; maximum credit, one course) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: MATH 110)

STAT C1000H Introduction to Statistics - Honors Formerly: MATH 120HF Honors Introductory Probability Statistics 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra

72 hours lecture per term. This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. This is an honors course. Students who receive credit for STAT C1000H may not receive credit for STAT C1000, STAT C1000E, PSY 161 F, PSY 161HF or SOSC 120 F. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation: STAT C1000, STAT C1000E, STAT C1000H, PSY 161 F, PSY 161HF and SOSC 120 F combined; maximum credit, one course) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: MATH 110)

STAT C1000E Introduction to Statistics Formerly: MATH 121 F Introductory Probability and Statistics with Support 5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra

90 hours lecture per term. This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. This course has embedded support. This course contains the same content as STAT C1000 and includes a fifth unit of instruction to help students who can benefit from additional support. Students who receive credit for STAT C1000E may not receive credit for STAT C1000, STAT C1000H, PSY 161 F, PSY 161HF or SOSC 120 F. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation: STAT C1000, STAT C1000E, STAT C1000H, PSY 161 F, PSY 161HF and SOSC 120 F combined; maximum credit, one course) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC