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 that meets Cal-GETC
requirements. Although the certificate recognizes the completion of lower division
Cal-GETC 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 Cal-GETC transfer requirements including minimum GPA and eligibility for
certification.
Area 1A: English Communication (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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Select 3 units from Area 1A - English Composition |
Area 1B: Critical Thinking/English Composition (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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Select 3 units from Area 1B - Critical Thinking/English
Composition |
Area 1C: Oral Communication (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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Select 3 units from Area 1C - Oral Communication |
Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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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 |
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Select one course of at least 3 units from Area 3A -
Arts |
Area 3B: Humanities (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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Select one course of at least 3 units from Area 3B -
Humanities |
Area 4: Social and Behavioral Science - Select two courses from at least
two disciplines (6 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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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 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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Select one course of at least 3 units from Area 5A - Physical
Sciences (the additional unit for Laboratory Activity (5C) can be
completed with a course in Area 5A or 5B) |
Area 5B: Biological Sciences (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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Select one course of at least 3 units from Area 5B -
Biological Sciences |
Area 6: Ethnic Studies (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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Select one course of at least 3 units from Area 6 - Ethnic
Studies |
Total Certificate Units: 34 units
To be awarded a certificate, a student must:
- Complete all the program requirements.
- Earn a grade of “C” (or "P") or better for all required courses.