Common Course Numbering
INTRODUCING THE NEW COMMON COURSE NUMBERING
New course numbering for select courses is being implemented at LBCC beginning Fall 2025. Long Beach City College is implementing the California-mandated Common Course Numbering (CCN) system. This initiative ensures that all California community colleges use the same course number and prefix for transfer-level courses with similar content. The goal is to simplify transfer, reduce student confusion, and align with CSU and UC systems.
You may notice changes to select course prefixes and numbers for many commonly offered general education and transfer-level courses. This change does not affect course content or transferability.
Visit the California Community College’s Chancellor’s Office for more information about the statewide initiative.
WHAT’S CHANGING?
Long Beach City College has aligned course prefixes and numbers with the new statewide standards. Below is a summary:
- New course prefixes are adopted to match systemwide naming.
- Transferable courses now share identical identifiers across all CCC campuses.
- These changes apply to all new and continuing students as of Fall 2025.
Common Course Numbering (CNN)
Effective Fall 2025
| Previous Course Subject, Number and Title | New Course Subject, Number and Title |
|---|---|
| COMM 10 Elements of Public Speaking |
COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking |
| COMM 10H Honors Elements of Public Speaking |
COMM C1000H Introduction to Public Speaking – Honors |
| ENGL 1 Reading and Composition |
ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing |
| ENGL 1 or 1H Honors Reading and Composition |
ENGL C1000H Academic Reading and Writing – Honors |
| ENGL 1S Reading and Composition with Support |
ENGL C1000E Academic Reading and Writing |
| ENGL 3 Argumentative and Critical Writing |
ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing |
| ENGL 3H Honors Argumentative and Critical Writing |
ENGL C1001H Critical Thinking and Writing – Honors |
| POLSC 1 Introduction to Government |
POLS C1000 American Government and Politics |
| POLSC 1H Honors Introduction to Government |
POLS C1000H American Government and Politics – Honors |
| PSYCH 1 Introduction to Psychology |
PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology |
| PSYCH 1H Honors Introduction to Psychology |
PSYC C1000H Introduction to Psychology – Honors |
| STAT 1 Elementary Statistics |
STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics |
| STAT 1H Honors Elementary Statistics |
STAT C1000H Introduction to Statistics – Honors |
| STAT 1S Elementary Statistics with Support |
STAT C1000E Introduction to Statistics with Support |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Common Course Numbering (CCN)?
Rooted in legislation in California (AB1111) it’s a statewide initiative requiring California community colleges to use the same course number and prefix for select courses that may be transfer-level, general education, and high enrolled. The courses are identified in three phases.
Does this mean I have to retake any classes?
No. All completed coursework remains valid toward your degree and transfer goals.
What if I already planned my schedule?
Courses will appear under their new numbers in the class schedule and Degree Planner. If you’re unsure, please meet with a counselor.
Will this affect my transfer plans?
It will improve transfer clarity and streamline articulation with CSU and UC campuses.