This certificate is designed for students planning to transfer to the
California State University (CSU) System. Students have the opportunity to learn the
basic principles of natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, the humanities,
and fine arts. Students completing this certificate will demonstrate knowledge of the
basic principles of these academic disciplines, their methods of inquiry, their history
and impact on society, and their relationships to each other. It offers students a
program of study which meets the CSU General Education requirements. Although the
certificate recognizes the completion of lower division CSU general education
requirements, it does not guarantee admission to a specific campus within the CSU system
nor does it guarantee admission to a specific major. Some majors and colleges may
require a different lower division preparation and/or a higher GPA than is necessary for
this certificate. Students who intend to transfer must meet all current CSU transfer
requirements including minimum GPA and eligibility for certification. Students are
strongly advised to meet with a counselor to discuss transfer requirements and lower
division major preparation that is needed for their intended transfer
school.
Area A1: Oral Communication (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select one course from Area A1 |
Area A2: Written Communication (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select one course from Area A2 |
Area A3: Critical Thinking (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select one course from Area A3 |
Area B1: Physical Sciences (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select One Course of at Least 3 units from Area B1 |
Area B2: Life Sciences (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select One Course of at Least 3 Units from Area B2 |
Area B3: Laboratory Course From B1 or B2: Laboratory Activity (0 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select One Laboratory Course From B1 or B2 |
Area B4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select One Course of at Least 3 Units from Area B4 |
Area C1: Arts (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select 3 Units from Area C1 |
Area C2: Humanities (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select 3 Units from Area C2 |
Area C1 or C2: Arts or Humanities (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select 3 Units from Either Area C1 or C2 |
Area D: Social Sciences (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select 6 Units from Area D |
Area E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select 3 Units from Area E |
Area F: Ethnic Studies (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select 3 Units from Area F |
Total Certificate Units: 39 units
To be awarded a certificate, a student must:
- Complete all the program requirements.
- Earn a grade of 鈥淐鈥� (or "P") or better for all required courses.
