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Quick comparison chart of major and university highlights for General Studies degree options.

What IS a major in “General Studies” or “Organizational Leadership?” These majors allow students with an associate degree to gain knowledge, skills, and abilities that will help them move into supervisory or management level positions. Some of the programs below are designed specifically for associate degrees in career technical fields, others are designed for ANY associate degree.

• Boise State University - Applied Science (intended for those with an associate degree in a career technical field)
• Boise State University - Multidisciplinary Studies
• CSU Sacramento Career and Technical Studies (intended for those with an associate degree in a career technical field)
• Columbia College - General Studies
• Cal Poly Humboldt Interdisciplinary Studies - Leadership Studies program information
• CSU Stanislaus Leadership Studies
• National University - Organizational Leadership
  • Transfer students who have recently earned their California Community College Transferable Associate of Arts (AA), Transferable Associate of Science (AS), or Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) (Associate degrees that use the CSU Breadth or IGETC patterns as general education for degree completion) are eligible for National University's CCC-ADT Transfer Scholarship. Through this scholarship, students can complete a bachelor's degree in 90 quarter units or less and pay just $7,000 per year for tuition. Transfer students who have recently earned a transferable associate degree from a California community college are also eligible for this transfer pricing. Contact an admissions advisor to learn more about the scholarship. https://www.nu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer-information/adt-pathways/
• Simpson Degree Completion Business Administration
  • Concentration in Organizational Leadership or in Small Business/Entrepreneuership
• Southern Oregon University - Applied Science in Management (intended for those with an associate degree in a career technical field)
  • Concentrations in Management, as well as in Hospitality and Tourism
• Southern Oregon University – Innovation and Leadership

Quick comparison chart of major and university highlights for Accounting degree options.

• Columbia College Accounting
• National University Business - Accounting
  • Transfer students who have recently earned their California Community College Transferable Associate of Arts (AA), Transferable Associate of Science (AS), or Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) (Associate degrees that use the CSU Breadth or IGETC patterns as general education for degree completion) are eligible for National University's CCC-ADT Transfer Scholarship. Through this scholarship, students can complete a bachelor's degree in 90 quarter units or less and pay just $7,000 per year for tuition. Transfer students who have recently earned a transferable associate degree from a California community college are also eligible for this transfer pricing. Contact an admissions advisor to learn more about the scholarship. https://www.nu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer-information/adt-pathways/
• Southern Oregon University Accounting
• Western Governors University Accounting
• Requirements for becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in California (calcpa.org)
• CSU East Bay Business Administration with Concentration in Accounting

Quick comparison chart of major and university highlights for Business degree options.

• CSU Chico Business Administration in-person, in Redding
  • The Business Administration – Management Option Bachelor’s degree can be fully completed in Redding
  • First year (“core year”) of upper division coursework for the following Business Administration Options: Project Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Finance, and Accounting. For these Options, students would need to spend their last year in-person on the Chico campus.
• CSU Chico Business Administration fully online
• Columbia College Business Administration
  • 2020-21 Business Admin Transfer Guide (PDF) - see what courses you would need to take at Columbia after completing an AST Business degree at Shasta College​
• National University Business Administration
  • Transfer students who have recently earned their California Community College Transferable Associate of Arts (AA), Transferable Associate of Science (AS), or Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) (Associate degrees that use the CSU Breadth or IGETC patterns as general education for degree completion) are eligible for National University's CCC-ADT Transfer Scholarship. Through this scholarship, students can complete a bachelor's degree in 90 quarter units or less and pay just $7,000 per year for tuition. Transfer students who have recently earned a transferable associate degree from a California community college are also eligible for this transfer pricing. Contact an admissions advisor to learn more about the scholarship. https://www.nu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer-information/adt-pathways/
• National University Management
• Simpson Degree Completion Business Administration
  • Concentration in Organizational Leadership or in Small Business/Entrepreneuership
• Western Governors University Business
• Southern New Hampshire University
• CSU East Bay Business Administration

Quick comparison chart of major and university highlights for Computer Information Technology/Computer Science degree options.

• Columbia College Cybersecurity
• National University Information Systems
  • Transfer students who have recently earned their California Community College Transferable Associate of Arts (AA), Transferable Associate of Science (AS), or Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) (Associate degrees that use the CSU Breadth or IGETC patterns as general education for degree completion) are eligible for National University's CCC-ADT Transfer Scholarship. Through this scholarship, students can complete a bachelor's degree in 90 quarter units or less and pay just $7,000 per year for tuition. Transfer students who have recently earned a transferable associate degree from a California community college are also eligible for this transfer pricing. Contact an admissions advisor to learn more about the scholarship. https://www.nu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer-information/adt-pathways/
• National University Cyber Security
• National University Computer Science
• Western Governors University Computer Information Technology
• Southern New Hampshire University

Quick comparison chart of major and university highlights for Criminal Justice degree options.

• ​CSU Sacramento Criminal Justice
• ​​CSU San Bernardino Criminal Justice
• Columbia College Criminal Justice Administration
• National University Criminal Justice Administration
  • Transfer students who have recently earned their California Community College Transferable Associate of Arts (AA), Transferable Associate of Science (AS), or Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) (Associate degrees that use the CSU Breadth or IGETC patterns as general education for degree completion) are eligible for National University's CCC-ADT Transfer Scholarship. Through this scholarship, students can complete a bachelor's degree in 90 quarter units or less and pay just $7,000 per year for tuition. Transfer students who have recently earned a transferable associate degree from a California community college are also eligible for this transfer pricing. Contact an admissions advisor to learn more about the scholarship. https://www.nu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer-information/adt-pathways/
• SOU Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Southern New Hampshire University

Quick comparison chart of major and university highlights for Dental Hygiene degree options.

• Foothill College Dental Hygiene Program
  • Foothill College is a California Community College that offers a bachelor’s degree. The cost is only $130/unit.
• Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) Dental Hygiene Program
• West L.A. College Dental Hygiene
  • West L.A. College is a California Community College that offers a bachelor’s degree. The cost is only $130/unit.

Quick comparison chart of major and university highlights for Early Childhood Education degree options.

• Southern Oregon University Early Childhood Development
  • Please Note: SOU does not charge out of state tuition for their on-line programs.
• Special IN-PERSON offering: CSU Sacramento Child and Adolescent Development
  • COHORT STARTING FALL 2022 IN RED BLUFF
  • Contact Veunta Dailey for more information: veuntadailey@csus.edu
• National University Early Childhood Education
  • Transfer students who have recently earned their California Community College Transferable Associate of Arts (AA), Transferable Associate of Science (AS), or Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) (Associate degrees that use the CSU Breadth or IGETC patterns as general education for degree completion) are eligible for National University's CCC-ADT Transfer Scholarship. Through this scholarship, students can complete a bachelor's degree in 90 quarter units or less and pay just $7,000 per year for tuition. Transfer students who have recently earned a transferable associate degree from a California community college are also eligible for this transfer pricing. Contact an admissions advisor to learn more about the scholarship. https://www.nu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer-information/adt-pathways/
• San Jose State University Interdisciplinary Studies - Educational and Community Leadership, Concentration in Early Childhood Education

SCHOLARSHIPS for your degree! If you are currently working in a program that participates in Quality Counts North State, and are looking to continue your education, we have a scholarship that will help to cover tuition and textbooks.  If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Leslie Segura at lsegura@shastacoe.org.

Quick comparison chart of major and university highlights for Liberal Studies degree options.

• CSU Chico Liberal Studies
• National University Interdisciplinary Studies with a Preliminary Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential (CA only)
  • Transfer students who have recently earned their California Community College Transferable Associate of Arts (AA), Transferable Associate of Science (AS), or Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) (Associate degrees that use the CSU Breadth or IGETC patterns as general education for degree completion) are eligible for National University's CCC-ADT Transfer Scholarship. Through this scholarship, students can complete a bachelor's degree in 90 quarter units or less and pay just $7,000 per year for tuition. Transfer students who have recently earned a transferable associate degree from a California community college are also eligible for this transfer pricing. Contact an admissions advisor to learn more about the scholarship. https://www.nu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer-information/adt-pathways/
• Simpson Degree Completion Liberal Studies – IN PERSON
• Western Governors University Elementary Education

Quick comparison chart of major and university highlights for Nursing degree options.

• Columbia College RN to BSN
  • 2020-21 Nursing RN to BSN Transfer Guide (PDF) - see what courses you would need to take at Columbia after completing an RN to BSN Nursing Degree at Shasta College
• CSU Chico RN to BSN
• CSU Dominguez Hills RN to BSN
• National University RN to BSN
  • Transfer students who have recently earned their California Community College Transferable Associate of Arts (AA), Transferable Associate of Science (AS), or Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) (Associate degrees that use the CSU Breadth or IGETC patterns as general education for degree completion) are eligible for National University's CCC-ADT Transfer Scholarship. Through this scholarship, students can complete a bachelor's degree in 90 quarter units or less and pay just $7,000 per year for tuition. Transfer students who have recently earned a transferable associate degree from a California community college are also eligible for this transfer pricing. Contact an admissions advisor to learn more about the scholarship. https://www.nu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer-information/adt-pathways/
• Ohio University RN to BSN
• Simpson University Degree Completion RN to BSN (hybrid - mostly online, but one night a week is in person)
• UT Arlington RN to BSN
• Western Governors University RN to BSN

Quick comparison chart of major and university highlights for Psychology degree options.​​

• Columbia College Psychology
  • 2020-21 AAT Psychology Transfer Guide for Columbia College (PDF) - see what courses you would need to take at Columbia after completing an AAT Psychology degree at Shasta College
• Eastern Oregon University Psychology
• National University Psychology
  • Transfer students who have recently earned their California Community College Transferable Associate of Arts (AA), Transferable Associate of Science (AS), or Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) (Associate degrees that use the CSU Breadth or IGETC patterns as general education for degree completion) are eligible for National University's CCC-ADT Transfer Scholarship. Through this scholarship, students can complete a bachelor's degree in 90 quarter units or less and pay just $7,000 per year for tuition. Transfer students who have recently earned a transferable associate degree from a California community college are also eligible for this transfer pricing. Contact an admissions advisor to learn more about the scholarship. https://www.nu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer-information/adt-pathways/
• Simpson Degree Completion Psychology – in person or online
• CSU Sacramento Psychology
• Southern New Hampshire University

Quick comparison chart of major and university highlights for Public Health degree options.

• National University – Public Health
  • Transfer students who have recently earned their California Community College Transferable Associate of Arts (AA), Transferable Associate of Science (AS), or Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) (Associate degrees that use the CSU Breadth or IGETC patterns as general education for degree completion) are eligible for National University's CCC-ADT Transfer Scholarship. Through this scholarship, students can complete a bachelor's degree in 90 quarter units or less and pay just $7,000 per year for tuition. Transfer students who have recently earned a transferable associate degree from a California community college are also eligible for this transfer pricing. Contact an admissions advisor to learn more about the scholarship. https://www.nu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer-information/adt-pathways/
• Oregon State University – Public Health
• Southern New Hampshire University – Public Health

Quick comparison chart of major and university highlights for Social Work degree options.

• Cal Poly Humboldt BSW – online (“Distributed Learning”), but requires one weekend per year in-person in Arcata.
• CSU Chico BSW – online (“Distributed Learning”), but requires two weekends per semester in-person in Chico.
• The Council on Social Work Accreditation: learn more about the profession of Social Work
• Funding Your Bachelor’s Degree: Please see Title IV-E for Social Work under the section "Aid for specific majors/academic programs".

Quick comparison chart of major and university highlights for Sociology degree options.

• CSU Chico Sociology
• Southern New Hampshire University MOU with California Community Colleges
• National University Sociology
  • Transfer students who have recently earned their California Community College Transferable Associate of Arts (AA), Transferable Associate of Science (AS), or Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) (Associate degrees that use the CSU Breadth or IGETC patterns as general education for degree completion) are eligible for National University's CCC-ADT Transfer Scholarship. Through this scholarship, students can complete a bachelor's degree in 90 quarter units or less and pay just $7,000 per year for tuition. Transfer students who have recently earned a transferable associate degree from a California community college are also eligible for this transfer pricing. Contact an admissions advisor to learn more about the scholarship. https://www.nu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer-information/adt-pathways/

Quick comparison chart of major and university highlights for Techer Credential degree options.

• CalState TEACH – Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• CSU East Bay – Single Subject Teaching Credential
• National University
  • Inspired Teaching and Learning with Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (California)
  • Inspired Teaching and Learning with Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Internship Option (California)
  • Inspired Teaching and Learning with a Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential
  • Inspired Teaching and Learning with a Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential and Internship Option
• Reach University – Reach Intern Teacher Credential Program
• Simpson University
  • Single Subject Credential
  • Multiple Subject Credential
• Western Governors University
  • Bachelor's Degree Leading to Licensure - This is a dual degree with a BA and a teaching credential. There are 10 different options/degrees to choose from.
  • Master's Degree Leading to Licensure - This is a dual degree with a MA and a teaching credential. There are 6 different options/degrees to choose from.