Common Course Numbering (CCN)
Between Fall 2025 and Fall 2027, California Community Colleges will adopt a statewide Common Course Numbering (CCN) system. This effort is designed to:
- Streamline credit transfers between community colleges and the CSU/UC systems
- Help students clearly identify transferable courses
- Enhance transparency and consistency in course planning
This change will affect approximately 75–80 of the highest volume transfer courses, standardizing course numbers, titles, and descriptions across the state.
Timeline & Shasta College Rollout
| academic year | Former Shasta College Course Code | Former Shasta College Course Subject | Former Shasta College Course Title | New CCN Course Code | New CCN Course Subject | New CCN Course Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | CMST 60 | Communication Studies | Public Speaking | COMM-C1000 | Communication Studies | Introduction to Public Speaking |
| 2025-2026 | ENGL 1A | English | College Composition | ENGL-C1000 | English | Academic Reading and Writing |
| 2025-2026 | ENGL 1AX | English | College Composition with Support | ENGL-C1000E | English | Academic Reading and Writing |
| 2025-2026 | ENGL 1C | English | Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing | ENGL-C1001 | English | Critical Thinking and Writing |
| 2025-2026 | MATH 14 | Mathematics | Introduction to Statistics | STAT-C1000 | Statistics | Introduction to Statistics |
| 2025-2026 | MATH 14S | Mathematics | Introduction to Statistics with Support | STAT-C1000E | Statistics | Introduction to Statistics |
| 2025-2026 | POLS 2 | Political Science | Introduction to American Government | POLS-C1000 | Political Science | American Government and Politics |
| 2025-2026 | PSYC 1A | Psychology | General Psychology | PSYC-C1000 | Psychology | Introduction to Psychology |
| 2026-2027 | ART 2 | Art | History Western Art through the Gothic Period | ARTH-C1100 | Art History | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era |
| 2026-2027 | ART 3 | Art | Western Art, Renaissance to Contemporary | ARTH-C1200 | Art History | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary |
| 2026-2027 | ECON 1A | Economics | Principles of Economics-Micro | ECON-C2001 | Economics | Principles of Microeconomics |
| 2026-2027 | ECON 1B | Economics | Principles of Economics-Macro | ECON-C2002 | Economics | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| 2026-2027 | NEW COURSE | English | NEW COURSE | ENGL-C1003 | English | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature |
| 2026-2027 | ENGL 1B | English | Literature and Composition | ENGL-C1002 | English | Introduction to Literature |
| 2026-2027 | HIST 17A | History | United States History | HIST-C1001 | History | United States History to 1877 |
| 2026-2027 | HIST 17B | History | United States History | HIST-C1002 | History | United States History Since 1865 |
Common Course Numbering (CCN) FAQ
Assembly Bill No. 1111 requires all California Community Colleges (CCCs) to adopt a Common Course Numbering (CCN) system for most credit-bearing, transferable courses. The goal of this system is to simplify and align course identification across all CCCs, making it easier for students to transfer between colleges and to four-year institutions such as CSU and UC campuses.
At Shasta College, this means certain courses will receive new course numbers that match equivalent courses at other community colleges throughout the state. While the numbers and some course titles may change, the content, units, transferability, and prerequisites remain the same. These are not new courses—they are simply renumbered versions of existing Shasta College courses to align with the new statewide CCN system.
The primary goals of CCN are to:
- Reduce confusion about course equivalency when students transfer
- Improve transparency in degree and certificate planning
- Help students avoid taking unnecessary or duplicate coursework
- Support timely degree completion and reduce excess unit accumulation
Shasta College is implementing these changes in phases, starting with high-enrollment, high-transfer volume courses. More courses will transition to the CCN system between Fall 2025 and Fall 2027 as part of a statewide rollout.
No. Courses you’ve already completed at Shasta College will still count toward your degree or transfer requirements. There is no need to retake any course due to this change.
No. The content and outcomes of the courses remain the same—only the subject codes, course numbers, and titles are being updated to align with the statewide system.
A full crosswalk of the affected courses is available above.
Examples include:
- ENGL-1A → ENGL-C1000
- MATH-14 → STAT-C1000
- PSYC-1A → PSYC-C1000
The new format uses a "C" to indicate it is part of the statewide Common Course Numbering system. For example, ENGL-C1000 will be the new designation for English 1A across the state.
You may complete the sequence using either the old or new numbering system. Counselors and faculty will help ensure that your education plan stays on track.
The first phase of CCN changes at Shasta College will begin in Fall 2025. More courses will transition in subsequent semesters.
No. The courses are still equivalent and approved for financial aid. Make sure to check your education plan and consult a counselor if you have questions.
Meeting with a counselor is always recommended when curriculum changes occur. Counselors can help you understand any course number updates and ensure your academic goals are not impacted.
For more background on the statewide Common Course Numbering (CCN) initiative and its implementation across California community colleges, please visit the following official websites:
CMST classes will be changing over to the COMM prefix effective Fall 2025.
For more information on how Common Course Numbering may affect you, please contact us in the Counseling Center.