Question

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which of the following academic goals prepares a student for transfer with junior standing into the california state university (csu) system while also earning an associate degree?

is it...

a. associate degree for transfer
b. associate degree
c. general education
d. transfer

Explanation:

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Identify key requirements

The question asks for an academic goal that does two things:

1. Prepares a student to transfer with junior standing into the California State University (CSU) system.
2. Allows the student to earn an associate degree at the same time.

Analyze the options

• Option A (Associate Degree for Transfer - ADT): This is a special degree offered by California Community Colleges. It guarantees transfer admission to a CSU campus with junior standing while awarding an associate degree (AA-T or AS-T).
• Option B (Associate Degree): A standard associate degree does not guarantee junior standing transfer to a CSU.
• Option C (General Education): This is a set of courses, not a degree program.
• Option D (Transfer): This is a general process, not a specific degree goal that awards an associate degree.

Select the correct option

Option A directly satisfies both criteria of the prompt.
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Answer:

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Identify key requirements

The question asks for an academic goal that does two things:

1. Prepares a student to transfer with junior standing into the California State University (CSU) system.
2. Allows the student to earn an associate degree at the same time.

Analyze the options

• Option A (Associate Degree for Transfer - ADT): This is a special degree offered by California Community Colleges. It guarantees transfer admission to a CSU campus with junior standing while awarding an associate degree (AA-T or AS-T).
• Option B (Associate Degree): A standard associate degree does not guarantee junior standing transfer to a CSU.
• Option C (General Education): This is a set of courses, not a degree program.
• Option D (Transfer): This is a general process, not a specific degree goal that awards an associate degree.

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Option A directly satisfies both criteria of the prompt.
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