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)

Area 1B: Critical Thinking/English Composition (3 units)

Area 1C: Oral Communication (CSU requirement only) (3 units)

Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (3 units)

Area 3A: Arts (3 units)

Area 3B: Humanities (3 units)

Area 3A: Arts or Area 3B: Humanities (3 units)

Area 4: Social and Behavioral Science - Select two courses from at least two disciplines (6 units)

Area 5A: Physical Sciences (4-5 units)

Area 5B: Biological Sciences (3-4 units)

Area 6: Language Other Than English. Proficiency equivalent to 2 years of high school study in the same language with a grade “C” or better, or complete a course. (UC requirement only) (0 units)

Area 7: Ethnic Studies (3 units)

Total Certificate Units: 37-39 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.