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Program for Adult College Education

Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts

** All courses meet the transfer requirements to CSU. If you are interested in UC ask your counselor what other requirements are needed.

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If you are a working adult interested in earning a liberal arts degree, the Program for Adult College Education (PACE) is for you. You can complete an Associate in Arts degree in 2-1/2 years. You may transfer in a maximum of 12 units.

As a PACE student, you will travel together in cohorts through a fixed sequence of courses, which are scheduled in the evenings and Saturdays. You may begin the program in the fall or the spring semester.

PACE encourages the development of study groups and study buddies. Classes are scheduled to help link and reinforce learning. PACE classes are transferable to public and private colleges and universities. With this degree you may chose to transfer into a wide variety of degree programs such as social sciences, humanities, and education.

If you are interested in this program, you must attend and complete a Berkeley City College Assessment Test, a PACE informational session, and meet with the PACE counselor to develop a Student Education Plan. Please call the following numbers to set up appointments: for testing – (510) 981-2804; for the information session—(510) 981-2864; and for counseling (510) 981-2864.

PACE Office Location

Room 353, 3rd floor