Class Schedule
Common Course Numbering (CCN) System
The Common Course Numbering (CCN) System is a state-mandated initiative aimed at simplifying student transfer and ensuring uniformity
in course numbers across California Community Colleges. Foothill College began phasing
in courses into this new numbering system beginning Fall 2025.
A Common Course Number is comprised of four elements:
- Subject: 4-letter standardized abbreviation to be used across the state
- Course Type Identifier: All CCN courses are indicated with a “C” prefix before the number
- Course Number: Standardized 4-digit course identification.
- Course Specialty Identifier: System-level suffixes for special courses (e.g. "H" for Honors)
To date, three phases of CCN have been announced. Phase I is underway for Fall 2025 and consists of six courses plus their honors course version.
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PLEASE NOTE: During the Phase I transition from Summer to Fall, you may see former course numbers and titles used in some instances, including in our Course Catalog, Course Outlines and Career & Academic Pathway Maps. Please refer to the chart below for the list of Phase I courses and their former Foothill course numbers and titles. Phase II and Phase III will begin in future academic years. |
| NEW CCN COURSE NUMBER & TITLE (as of Fall 2025) | COURSE FORMERLY KNOWN AS (prior to Fall 2025) |
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| COMM C1000: Introduction to Public Speaking | COMM 1A: Public Speaking |
| COMM C1000H: Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | COMM 1AH: Honors Public Speaking |
| ENGL C1000: Academic Reading and Writing | ENGL 1A: Composition & Reading |
| ENGL C1000H: Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | ENGL 1AH: Honors Composition & Reading |
| ENGL C1001: Critical Thinking and Writing | ENGL 1C: Argumentative Writing & Critical Thinking |
| ENGL C1001H: Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | ENGL 1CH: Honors Argumentative Writing & Critical Thinking |
| POLS C1000: American Government and Politics | POLI 1: Political Science: Introduction to American Government & Politics |
| PSYC C1000: Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 1: General Psychology |
| PSYC C1000: Introduction to Psychology - Honors | PSYC 1H: Honors General Psychology |
| STAT C1000: Introduction to Statistics | MATH 10: Elementary Statistics |
QUESTIONS? For clarification about any of the CCN system course changes, meet with a counselor.