This certificate is designed for students planning to transfer to either
the University of California (UC) or 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 should understand the basic principles of these academic disciplines, their
methods of inquiry, their history and impact on society, and their relationships to each
other. The certificate offers students a program of study which meets IGETC
requirements. Although the certificate recognizes the completion of lower division IGETC
requirements, it does not guarantee admission to a specific campus or school within the
UC or CSU systems, 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
IGETC transfer requirements including minimum GPA and eligibility for
certification.
Area 1A: English Communication (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select 3 units from Area 1A - English Composition |
Area 1B: Critical Thinking/English Composition (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select 3 units from Area 1B - Critical Thinking/English
Composition |
Area 1C: Oral Communication (CSU requirement only) (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select 3 units from Area 1C - Oral Communication (CSU
requirement only) |
Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select one course of at least 3 units from Area 2 -
Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning |
Area 3A: Arts (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select one course of at least 3 units from Area 3A -
Arts |
Area 3B: Humanities (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select one course of at least 3 units from Area 3B -
Humanities |
Area 3A: Arts or Area 3B: Humanities (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select one course of at least 3 units from either Area 3A or
3B |
Area 4: Social and Behavioral Science - Select two courses from at least
two disciplines (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select two courses from at least two disciplines for at least
6 units from Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Science |
Area 5A: Physical Sciences (4-5 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select one course from Area 5A - Physical Sciences |
Area 5B: Biological Sciences (3-4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select one course from Area 5B - Biological
Sciences |
Area 6: Language Other Than English. Proficiency equivalent to 2 years of
high school study in the same language with a grade 鈥淐鈥� or better, or
complete a course. (UC requirement only) (0 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Area 6 - Proficiency equivalent to 2 years of high school
study in the same language with a grade 鈥淐鈥� or better, or complete a
course |
Area 7: Ethnic Studies (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|
| Select one course from Area 7 - Ethnic Studies |
Total Certificate Units: 37-39 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.
