Common Course Numbering (CCN)
New Course Numbers
Making Your Transfer Journey Easier
Thanks to the Common Course Numbering (CCN) System, courses with the same content now have the same number across all community colleges. No more guessing if your course will transfer—everything is now aligned statewide!
Courses That Have Changed
As of Fall 2025
| Old Course | New Course (CCN) |
|---|---|
| COMM 130 - Public Speaking | COMM C1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking |
| ENGL 100 - Freshman Composition | ENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing |
| ENGL 100S - Enhanced Freshman Composition | ENGL C1000E - Academic Reading and Writing |
| ENGL 103 - Critical Thinking and Argumentative Writing | ENGL C1001 - Critical Thinking and Writing |
| MATH 112 - Elementary Statistics | STAT C1000 - Introduction to Statistics (New Subject Prefix: MATH → STAT) |
| POL 101 - American Political Institutions | POLS C1000 - American Government and Politics (New Subject Prefix: POL → POLS) |
| PSYC 101 - General Introductory Psychology | PSYC C1000 - Introduction to Psychology |
As of Fall 2026
| Old Course | New Course (CCN) |
|---|---|
| ART 101 - Art History 1 | ARTH C1100 - Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era |
| CD 110 - Child Development | CDEV C1000 - Child Growth and Development |
| COMM 120 - Interpersonal Communication | COMM C1004 - Interpersonal Communication |
| ECON 201M - Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON C2002 - Principles of Macroeconomics |
| ECON 202M - Principles of Microeconomics | ECON C2001 - Principles of Microeconomics |
| ENGL 102 - Introduction to Literature | ENGL C1002 - Introduction to Literature |
| ENGL 110 - Critical Thinking Through Literature | ENGL C1003 - Critical Thinking and Writing Through Literature |
| HIST 102 - Political and Social History of the United States: 1500s to 1876 | HIST C1001 - United States History to 1877 |
| HIST 103 - Political and Social History of the United States: 1877 to Present | HIST C1002 - United States History Since 1865 |
| MATH 112S - Elementary Statistics | STAT C1000E - Introduction to Statistics |
| SOC 101 - Introductory Sociology Principles | SOCI C1000 - Introduction to Sociology |
These changes are reflected in the class schedule, catalogs, and other college publications.
What to Look for in the Schedule
- New Course Numbers – Look for a “C” in the course number (e.g., ENGL C1000)
- Updated Prefixes – Some subject abbreviations have changed (e.g., POL -> POLS)
- Same Content, New Names – Course content remains the same—only the numbers, titles, and some prefixes have changed!
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FAQs – We’ve Got Answers!
The Common Course Numbering (CCN) system ensures that classes with the same content have the same number at all California community colleges. It’s designed to make transferring to CSU, UC, and other institutions easier and less confusing. This system is part of Assembly Bill 1111 (Berman) and affects 75–80 of the most commonly transferred courses.
If you took courses before Fall 2025, you’ll want to check the new numbers to avoid accidentally repeating a class. Check with a counselor to make sure your academic plan stays on track.
Just be aware of the new course numbers when registering for classes, and check in with a counselor if you have any questions about how they affect your academic plan.
The first phase of CCN launched in Fall 2025. Additional updates will roll out in future semesters.
Look for the “C” in the course number (e.g., ENGL C1000). That indicates it’s part of the new CCN system.
Some subject abbreviations (like POL to POLS) were updated to match statewide usage and make course information more consistent across colleges.
Yes! Courses that haven’t changed will still transfer under existing agreements with CSU, UC, and private colleges.
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