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)

Area A2: Written Communication (3 units)

Area A3: Critical Thinking (3 units)

Area B1: Physical Sciences (3 units)

Area B2: Life Sciences (3 units)

Area B3: Laboratory Course From B1 or B2: Laboratory Activity (0 units)

Area B4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (3 units)

Area C1: Arts (3 units)

Area C2: Humanities (3 units)

Area C1 or C2: Arts or Humanities (3 units)

Area D: Social Sciences (6 units)

Area E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (3 units)

Area F: Ethnic Studies (3 units)

Total Certificate Units: 39 units

To be awarded a certificate, a student must:

1. Complete all the program requirements.
2. Earn a grade of “C” (or "P") or better for all required courses.