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Common Course Numbering
California community colleges are rolling out a new program to help simplify and support your higher education journey.
For questions or concerns regarding the Common Course Numbering Project contact: ccn@cccco.edu.
Communications Toolkit
Common Course Numbering Logos and Assets
The primary logo signature is the simplest way of communicating the Common Course Numbering brand. The primary logo signature is available in both horizontal and vertical options, along with options that co-brand Common Course Numbering with the California Community Colleges; the University of California; California State University, Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities; both individually or all four systems collectively.
Talking Points
Presentations
Common Course Numbering Slide Deck (PDF)
Zoom Background
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Common Course Numbering Task Force
The CCN Task Force makes recommendations for a systemwide implementation plan and includes broad and diverse representation from across the system’s 73 districts and 116 colleges.
Updates and Current Events
October 2025 through December 2025 CCN Update (PDF)
July 2025 through September 2025 CCN Update (PDF)
April 2025 through June 2025 CCN Update (PDF)
January 2025 through March 2025 CCN Update (PDF)
October 2024 through December 2024 CCN Update (PDF)
July 2024 through September 2024 CCN Update (PDF)
Webinar Materials
Curriculum Implementation Status (PDF)
Curriculum Implementation Status (Recording)
COCI Submissions and Technology Implementation (PDF)
COCI Submissions and Technology Implementation (Recording)
Funding, Reporting and Phase II Template Implementation (PDF)
Funding, Reporting and Phase II Template Implementation (Recording)
Additional Resources
Common Course Numbering Phase II (A) Certification Form (PDF)
Common Course Numbering Phase II (B) Certification Form (PDF)
Final Common Course Numbering Taxonomy (PNG)
Common Course Numbering Taxonomy and Numbering Convention Expectations (PDF)
Funding Reporting Questions 2025 (PDF)
Phase III Preview
The CCN Phase III list of recommended courses was compiled by the CCN Development Workgroup, vetted by the CCN Steering Committee, and confirmed by the CCN Council. This listing is based on criteria established by the CCN Task Force.
| COURSE TITLE | C-ID | COURSE TITLE | C-ID | COURSE TITLE | C-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | ACCT 110 | Business Statistics | Currently aligned with Math 110 |
Music Appreciation |
MUS 100 |
| Managerial Accounting | ACCT 120 | Psychology Statistics | Currently aligned with Math 110 |
Music Fundamentals |
MUS 110 |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | AJ 110 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | ECE 120 |
Microbiology |
NO C-ID |
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Concepts of Criminal Law |
AJ 120 | Introduction to Curriculum | ECE 130 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
PHIL 100 |
| Understanding Art | ARTH 100 | Observation and Assessment | ECE 200 | Introduction to Logic | PHIL 110 |
| Survey of Modern Art | ARTH 150 | Practicum in Early Childhood Education | ECE 210 | Introduction to Political Theory and Thought | POLS 120 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | BIOL 115S | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | ECE 220 | Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics | POLS 130 |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | BIOL 115S | Teaching in a Diverse Society |
ECE 230 |
Introduction to Biological Psychology |
PSY 150 |
| Introduction to Business | BUS 110 | World History to 1500 |
HIST 150 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | PSY 200 |
| Business Communication | BUS 115 | World History since 1500 |
HIST 160 |
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology with Lab |
PSY 205B |
| Legal Environment of Business | BUS 120 | Western Civilization I |
HIST 170 |
Social Problems |
SOCI 115 |
| Business Law | BUS 125 | Western Civilization II |
HIST 180 |
Introduction to Marriage and Family |
SOCI 130 |
| Child, Family, and Community | CDEV 110 | Introduction to Kinesiology | KIN 100 | Introduction to Gender | SOCI 140 |
| Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | CHS 101 | Finite Mathematics |
MATH 130 | College Composition for Multi-Language Learners | TBD |
| Argumentation and Debate | COMM 120 | Business Calculus |
MATH 140 | ||
| Intercultural Communication | COMM 150 | Multivariable Calculus | MATH 230 |
Last updated: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.