General Education Transfer Requirements
Option B: 2023-2024 General Education Requirements for California State Universities
AREA A - English Language Communication and Critical Thinking
9 semester units/12 quarter units required. Select one course from each of the following areas: A1, A2, A3.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| A1. Oral Communication: Select one course, 3 semester/4 quarter units | ||
| Communication | ||
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM-100H | Honors Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM-104 | Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| COMM-104H | Honors Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| COMM-106 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM-201 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
| A2. Written Communication: Select one course, 3 semester/4 quarter units | ||
| English | ||
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| ENGL-101H | Honors College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| A3. Critical Thinking: Select one course, 3 semester/4 quarter units | ||
| Communication | ||
| COMM-104 | Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| COMM-104H | Honors Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| English | ||
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL-103H | Honors Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| Philosophy | ||
| PHIL-103 | Logic | 3 |
| PHIL-112 | Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 |
AREA B - Scientific Inquiry / Quantitative Reasoning
9 semester/12 quarter units required. Select one course from B1 and one course from B2. At least one course must contain a lab embedded in the course, signified by (1) or choose one course from B3 that corresponds to a course in B1 or B2. Additionally, select one course from B4.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| B1. Physical Science: Select one course, 3 semester/4 quarter units | ||
| Astronomy | ||
| ASTR-101 | Introduction to Astronomy 1 | 4 |
| ASTR/GEOL-111 | Planetary Astronomy | 3 |
| Chemistry | ||
| CHEM-100 | Introduction to Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I 1 | 5 |
| CHEM-101H | Honors General Chemistry I 1 | 5 |
| CHEM-102 | General Chemistry II 1 | 5 |
| CHEM-107 | Chemistry of Life 1 | 5 |
| CHEM-112 | Organic Chemistry I 1 | 5 |
| CHEM-113 | Organic Chemistry II 1 | 5 |
| CHEM-113H | Honors Organic Chemistry II 1 | 5 |
| Environmental Studies | ||
| ENVS-100 | Humans and Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| ENVS-100H | Honors Humans and Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| ENVS-101H | Honors Environmental Science | 3 |
| Geography | ||
| GEOG-101 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG-106 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
| Geology | ||
| GEOL-100 | Physical Geology 1 | 4 |
| GEOL-103 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| GEOL-105 | Historical Geology 1 | 4 |
| GEOL-106 | Earth Science 1 | 4 |
| GEOL-107 | Scenic Adventure Field Trips in Geology (formerly Geologic Field Trips) | 1.5 |
| GEOL-109 | Geology of National Parks | 3 |
| GEOL-110 | Oceanography 1 | 4 |
| GEOL/ASTR-111 | Planetary Astronomy | 3 |
| Physics | ||
| PHY-100 | Physical Science in Modern Society (formerly Conceptual Physics) | 3 |
| PHY-101 | Basic Physics: Energy and Motion 1 | 4 |
| PHY-102 | Basic Electricity and Modern Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHY-201 | Mechanics and Wave Motion 1 | 4 |
| PHY-202 | Electricity and Magnetism 1 | 4 |
| PHY-202H | Honors Electricity and Magnetism 1 | 4 |
| PHY-203 | Optics and Modern Physics 1 | 4 |
| B2. Life Science: Select one course, 3 semester/4 quarter units | ||
| Anatomy | ||
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I 1 | 4 |
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II 1 | 4 |
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-101H | Honors Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| Biology | ||
| BIOL-100 | Human Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-100H | Honors Human Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-115 | Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-115H | Honors Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Honors Topics in Biology) 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-117 | Conservation Biology | 3 |
| BIOL-125 | Microbiology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-125H | Honors Microbiology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-130 | Marine Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-131 | Genes and Biotechnology in Society 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-131H | Honors Genes and Biotechnology in Society 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-134 | Human Heredity and Evolution | 3 |
| BIOL-140 | Ecology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-144 | Plant Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-144H | Honors Plant Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-146 | Biodiversity | 3 |
| BIOL-150 | General Biology I 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-150H | Honors General Biology I 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-151 | General Biology II 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-151H | Honors General Biology II 1 | 4 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYC-107H | Honors Psychobiology | 3 |
| B3. Laboratory Activity: Select one lab activity associated with a course in B1 or B2 | ||
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH-111 | Biological Anthropology Lab (concurrent or previous enrollment in ANTH-101/ANTH-101H required) 1 | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | ||
| ENVS-102 | Environmental Science Laboratory (concurrent or previous enrollment in ENVS-101/ENVS-101H required) 1 | 1 |
| ENVS-102H | Honors Environmental Science Laboratory (concurrent or previous enrollment in ENVS-101/ENVS-101H required) 1 | 1 |
| Geography | ||
| GEOG-104 | Physical Geography Lab (concurrent or previous enrollment in GEOG-101 required) 1 | 1 |
| B4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning: Select one course, 3 semester/4 quarter units | ||
| Biology | ||
| Computer Science/Information Systems | ||
| CSIS-213 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| Math | ||
| MATH-105 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH-105H | Honors College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH-110 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH-135 | Calculus for Social Science and Business | 3 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| MATH-155 | Mathematics for Elementary Teaching (formerly Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I) | 3 |
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH-211H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH-212 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH-212H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH-213 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 5 |
| MATH-213H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 5 |
| MATH-215 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH-215H | Honors Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH-218 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Psychology/Sociology | ||
| PSYC/SOCI-121 | Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
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AREA C - Arts and Humanities
9 semester/12 quarter units required. Select one course from C1, one course from C2, and a third course from either C1 or C2.
Students completing CSUGE for STEM are required to complete 6 semester units/9 quarter units. Select one course from C1 and one course from C2. See notes below regarding CSUGE for STEM.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| C1. Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater | ||
| Art | ||
| ART-100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART-101 | Art History: Prehistoric Through Medieval Art | 3 |
| ART-101H | Honors Art History: Prehistoric Through Medieval Art | 3 |
| ART-102 | Art History: Renaissance to 21st Century (formerly Art History: Renaissance to 20th Century Art) | 3 |
| ART-102H | Honors Art History: Renaissance to 21st Century (formerly Art History: Renaissance to 20th Century Art) | 3 |
| ART-103 | Introduction to Modernism | 3 |
| ART-103H | Honors Introduction to Modernism | 3 |
| ART-104 | World Art | 3 |
| ART-104H | Honors World Art | 3 |
| ART-108 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART-109 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| ART-115 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART-116 | Painting II | 3 |
| ART-120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART-121 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART-160 | Sculpture | 3 |
| ART-170 | Intermediate Sculpture (formerly Foundry-Ceramic Shell Casting) | 3 |
| Audio Technology | ||
| AUD/MUS-140 | Beginning Studio Recording | 3 |
| AUD/MUS-141 | Intermediate Studio Recording | 3 |
| Communication | ||
| COMM/THA-113 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| Dance | ||
| DAN-100/HIST-151 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| DAN-122A | Beginning Modern Dance | 2 |
| DAN-125 | Choreography I | 3 |
| DAN-127A | Intermediate Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DAN-128A | Intermediate Ballet | 2 |
| DAN-129 | Intermediate Tap Dance | 2 |
| DAN-133 | History of Popular Dance in the United States | 3 |
| DAN-225 | Choreography II | 3 |
| DAN-299 | Special Projects: Dance | 1-3 |
| History | ||
| HIST-151/DAN-100 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| HIST-165/THA-155 | Musical Theater History | 3 |
| Music | ||
| MUS-100 | Introduction and Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| MUS-100H | Honors Introduction and Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| MUS-101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUS-103 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS-104 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS-106 | History of Rock & Roll | 3 |
| MUS-107 | Introduction and Appreciation of American Music | 3 |
| MUS-107H | Honors Introduction and Appreciation of American Music | 3 |
| MUS-108 | History of Jazz and Blues | 3 |
| MUS-108H | Honors History of Jazz and Blues | 3 |
| MUS-109 | World Music | 3 |
| MUS-114 | Jazz Improvisation | 1 |
| MUS/AUD-140 | Beginning Studio Recording | 3 |
| MUS/AUD-141 | Intermediate Studio Recording | 3 |
| MUS-253 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| Theater Arts | ||
| THA-101 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| THA-101H | Honors Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| THA-110 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| THA-111 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THA-112 | Acting for Film and Television | 3 |
| THA/COMM-113 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| THA-117 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THA-135 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| THA-137 | Introduction to World Cinema | 3 |
| THA-137H | Honors Introduction to World Cinema | 3 |
| THA-155/HIST-165 | Musical Theater History | 3 |
| C2. Humanities: Literature, Philosophy, Languages other than English | ||
| American Sign Language | ||
| ASL-100 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL-101 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL-110 | Deaf Culture and Community | 3 |
| ASL-201 | American Sign Language III (formerly ASL-103) | 4 |
| ASL-202 | American Sign Language IV (formerly ASL-104) | 4 |
| ASL-203 | American Sign Language V (formerly ASL-105) | 3 |
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH-145 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) | 3 |
| ANTH-145H | Honors Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) | 3 |
| Child Development & Education | ||
| CDE/LIT-131 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| CDE/LIT-131H | Honors Children's Literature | 3 |
| Dance | ||
| DAN-100/HIST-151 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| Education | ||
| ED/LIT-132 | Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| ED/LIT-132H | Honors Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| English | ||
| ENGL-130 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL-130H | Honors Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| Ethnic Studies | ||
| ETHS/LIT-240 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-240H | Honors American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-275H | Honors Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-280H | Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | 3 |
| French | ||
| FREN-101 | Elementary French I | 4 |
| FREN-102 | Elementary French II | 4 |
| FREN-201 | Intermediate French I | 4 |
| History | ||
| HIST-101 | Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-101H | Honors Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-102 | Western Civilization Since 1650 (formerly Western Civilization II: From 1500 to the Present Era) | 3 |
| HIST-102H | Honors Western Civilization Since 1650 (formerly Western Civilization II: From 1500 to the Present Era) | 3 |
| HIST-103 | World History to 1500 (formerly History of World Civilizations to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-103H | Honors World History to 1500 (formerly Honors History of World Civilizations to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-104 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-104H | Honors World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-106 | The World Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST-106H | Honors The World Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST-107 | The History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-107H | Honors the History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108 | The History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108H | Honors the History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-117 | History of India | 3 |
| HIST-117H | Honors History of India | 3 |
| HIST-118 | History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions) | 3 |
| HIST/THA-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
| HIST-140 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST-140H | Honors History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST-151/DAN-100 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| HIST-154/THA-102 | Theater History | 3 |
| Literature | ||
| LIT-106 | Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106) | 3 |
| LIT-106H | Honors Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106H) | 3 |
| LIT/CDE-131 | Children's Literature (formerly ENGL-131) | 3 |
| LIT/CDE-131H | Honors Children's Literature (formerly ENGL-131H) | 3 |
| LIT/ED-132 | Adolescent Literature (formerly ENGL-132) | 3 |
| LIT/ED-132H | Honors Adolescent Literature (formerly ENGL-132H) | 3 |
| LIT-205 | World Folklore and Mythology (formerly ENGL-205 World Folklore) | 3 |
| LIT-205H | Honors World Folklore and Mythology (formerly ENGL-205H Honors World Folklore) | 3 |
| LIT-207 | American Literature: Pre-Colonial to 1865 | 3 |
| LIT-207H | Honors American Literature: Pre-Colonial to 1865 | 3 |
| LIT-208 | American Literature: 1865 to Present (formerly ENGL-208) | 3 |
| LIT-208H | Honors American Literature: 1865 to Present (formerly ENGL-208H) | 3 |
| LIT-225 | Film and Literature (formerly ENGL-225) | 3 |
| LIT-225H | Honors Film and Literature (formerly ENGL-225H) | 3 |
| LIT-230 | English Literature: Anglo-Saxon to 1775 (formerly ENGL-230) | 3 |
| LIT-230H | Honors English Literature: Anglo-Saxon To 1775 (formerly ENGL-230H) | 3 |
| LIT-231 | English Literature: 1775 to Present (formerly ENGL-231) | 3 |
| LIT-231H | Honors English Literature: 1775 to Present (formerly ENGL-231H) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-240 | American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-240H | Honors American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240H) | 3 |
| LIT-255 | Gender and Sexuality in Literature | 3 |
| LIT-255H | Honors Gender and Sexuality in Literature | 3 |
| LIT-260 | Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260) | 3 |
| LIT-260H | Honors Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260H) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-275H | Honors Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-280H | Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | 3 |
| Philosophy | ||
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| PHIL-101H | Honors Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| PHIL-105 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL-109 | Ancient and Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL-110 | Modern and Contemporary Philosophy (formerly Renaissance and Modern Philosophy) | 3 |
| Spanish | ||
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN-101B | Introduction to Spanish 101 (Continuation) | 3 |
| SPAN-102 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
| SPAN-141 | Spanish through Film (formerly SPAN-240) | 3 |
| SPAN-201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN-202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
| SPAN-203 | Spanish for Native Speakers I | 4 |
| SPAN-204 | Spanish for Native Speakers II | 4 |
| SPAN-230 | Spanish Composition I | 3 |
| SPAN-231 | Spanish Composition II | 3 |
| SPAN-251 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation I | 3 |
| SPAN-252 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation II | 3 |
| Theater Arts | ||
| THA-102/HIST-154 | Theater History | 3 |
| THA/HIST-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
AREA D - Social Sciences
6 semester/9 quarter units required. Select two courses from at least two different disciplines.
Students completing CSUGE for STEM are required to complete 3 semester units/4 quarter units. Select one course. See notes below regarding CSUGE for STEM.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Administration of Justice | ||
| AJ-102 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| AJ-111 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| American Sign Language | ||
| ASL-110 | Deaf Culture and Community | 3 |
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH-102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-102H | Honors Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-104 | World Prehistory | 3 |
| ANTH-104H | Honors World Prehistory | 3 |
| ANTH-105 | North American Indians (formerly ANTH-103A) | 3 |
| ANTH-107 | Indigenous People of Latin America (formerly ANTH-103D Latin American Cultures) | 3 |
| ANTH-115 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH/HIST-121 | Indigenous Peoples of California | 3 |
| ANTH-125 | Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | 3 |
| ANTH-125H | Honors Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | 3 |
| Biology | ||
| BIOL/HIST-128 | History of Science | 3 |
| BIOL/HIST-128H | Honors History of Science | 3 |
| Child Development & Education | ||
| CDE-110 | Child Development | 3 |
| CDE-110H | Honors Child Development | 3 |
| CDE-125 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CDE-125H | Honors Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| Communication | ||
| COMM-108 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM-108H | Honors Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM-516 | Gender and Communication (formerly COMM-116) | 3 |
| Economics | ||
| ECON-201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-201H | Honors Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-202H | Honors Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Education | ||
| ED-136 | Child Growth and Development During the School Years | 3 |
| Ethnic Studies | ||
| ETHS/PS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| ETHS/PS-103H | Honors Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| ETHS/SJS-113 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| ETHS/SJS-113H | Honors Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160 | Black History in American Context | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160H | Honors Black History in American Context | 3 |
| Geography | ||
| GEOG-102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG-107 | Urban Geography | 3 |
| GEOG-108 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG-111 | Geography of California | 3 |
| History | ||
| HIST-101 | Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-101H | Honors Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-102 | Western Civilization Since 1650 (formerly Western Civilization II: From 1500 to the Present Era) | 3 |
| HIST-102H | Honors Western Civilization Since 1650 (formerly Western Civilization II: From 1500 to the Present Era) | 3 |
| HIST-103 | World History to 1500 (formerly History of World Civilizations to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-103H | Honors World History to 1500 (formerly Honors History of World Civilizations to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-104 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-104H | Honors World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-106 | The World Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST-106H | Honors The World Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST-107 | The History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-107H | Honors the History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108 | The History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108H | Honors the History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-111H | Honors U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST-112H | Honors U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST-115 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| HIST-115H | Honors Women in United States History | 3 |
| HIST-117 | History of India | 3 |
| HIST-117H | Honors History of India | 3 |
| HIST-120 | California History | 3 |
| HIST-120H | Honors California History | 3 |
| HIST/ANTH-121 | Indigenous Peoples of California | 3 |
| HIST-124 | Recent America: The U.S. Since 1945 | 3 |
| HIST-124H | Honors Recent America: The U.S. Since 1945 | 3 |
| HIST-125 | Military History of the United States | 3 |
| HIST/BIOL-128 | History of Science | 3 |
| HIST/BIOL-128H | Honors History of Science | 3 |
| HIST-140 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST-140H | Honors History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST-141 | History of Latin America to 1820 | 3 |
| HIST-142 | History of Latin America Since 1820 | 3 |
| HIST/ETHS-160 | Black History in the American Context | 3 |
| HIST/ETHS-160H | Honors Black History-American Context American Context | 3 |
| Legal Assistant | ||
| LEG-100 | Foundations of the Legal System | 3 |
| Physical Education | ||
| PE-126 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| Political Science | ||
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PS-101H | Honors Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PS-102 | Comparative Politics and Government | 3 |
| PS-102H | Honors Comparative Politics and Government | 3 |
| PS/ETHS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| PS/ETHS-103H | Honors Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| PS-105 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| PS-105H | Honors Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| PS-106 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PS-106H | Honors Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PS-120 | California Government | 3 |
| PS-120H | Honors California Government | 3 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-101H | Honors Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-102 | Personal Growth | 3 |
| PSYC-103 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC-103H | Honors Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC-104 | Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| PSYC-104H | Honors Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| PSYC/SOCI-105 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC/SOCI-105H | Honors Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-107 | Psychobiology | 3 |
| PSYC-107H | Honors Psychobiology | 3 |
| PSYC-108 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-108H | Honors Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC/SOCI-112 | Gender and Social Interaction | 3 |
| PSYC-124 | Social Research Methodology With Lab (formerly Social Research Methodology) | 4 |
| PSYC-124H | Honors Social Research Methodology With Lab (formerly Honors Social Research Methodology) | 4 |
| Social Justice Studies | ||
| SJS-101 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| SJS-101H | Honors Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| SJS/ETHS-113 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| SJS/ETHS-113H | Honors Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| SJS-130 | Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies | 3 |
| Sociology | ||
| SOCI-101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI-101H | Honors Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI-102 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI-103 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| SOCI/PSYC-105 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI/PSYC-105H | Honors Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI-106 | Intercultural Relations | 3 |
| SOCI-108 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOCI-110 | Media and Society | 3 |
| SOCI/PSYC-112 | Gender and Social Interaction | 3 |
| SOCI-115 | Contemporary Chicano in Society | 3 |
| SOCI-125 | Crime and Society | 3 |
AREA E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development
3 semester/4 quarter units required. There is a 1 unit limitation for all DAN and PE activity courses, signified by [2].
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| College Success and Career Readiness | ||
| CSCR-100 | College Success and Career Readiness | 3 |
| CSCR-116 | Integrative Career/Life Planning (formerly GUID-116) | 3 |
| Dance | ||
| DAN/THA-108 | Improvisation for Dance and Theater | 3 |
| DAN-120 | Conditioning and Alignment for Dance 2 | 2 |
| DAN-121A | Beginning Ballet 2 | 2 |
| DAN-121B | Advanced Beginning Ballet 2 | 2 |
| DAN-122B | Advanced Beginning Modern Dance 2 | 2 |
| DAN-123A | Beginning Jazz Dance 2 | 2 |
| DAN-123B | Advanced Beginning Jazz Dance 2 | 2 |
| DAN-124 | Beginning Tap Dance 2 | 2 |
| DAN-126A | Intermediate Modern Dance 2 | 2 |
| DAN-126B | Advanced Intermediate Modern Dance 2 | 2 |
| DAN-128B | Advanced Intermediate Ballet 2 | 2 |
| DAN-131A | Beginning Hip Hop (formerly DAN-131) 2 | 2 |
| DAN-131B | Advanced Beginning Hip Hop 2 | 2 |
| DAN-135A | Intermediate Hip Hop 2 | 2 |
| DAN-135B | Advanced Intermediate Hip Hop 2 | 2 |
| DAN-201 | Dances of the World 2 | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | ||
| ENVS-100 | Humans and Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| Health Science | ||
| HS-121 | Fundamentals of Healthful Living | 3 |
| HS-123 | Drugs, Health and Society (formerly Drugs: Use and Abuse) | 3 |
| Nutrition | ||
| NUTR-100 | Family Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR-100H | Honors Family Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR-101 | Introduction to Nutrition Science (formerly Nutrition and Foods) | 3 |
| NUTR-101H | Honors Introduction to Nutrition Science (formerly Nutrition and Foods) | 3 |
| Physical Education | ||
| PE-112 | Body Conditioning 2 | 1 |
| PE-112A | Step Aerobics & Circuit Training (formerly Beginning Step Aerobics) 2 | 1 |
| PE-113 | Introduction to Jogging (formerly Jogging) 2 | 1 |
| PE-114A | Strength Training: Circuit 2 | 1 |
| PE-114B | Strength Training: Free Weights 2 | 1 |
| PE-114C | Powerlifting 2 | 1 |
| PE-116 | Introduction to Softball (formerly Introduction to Athletic Techniques: Softball) 2 | 1 |
| PE-119 | Exercise Walking 2 | 1 |
| PE-119B | Intermediate Fitness Walking 2 | 2 |
| PE-120 | Beginning Yoga 2 | 1 |
| PE-126 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| PE-132 | Beginning Tennis 2 | 1 |
| PE-133 | Individual and Group Sports: Basketball 2 | 1 |
| PE-134 | Introduction to Volleyball 2 | 1 |
| PE-137 | Individual and Group Sports: Soccer 2 | 1 |
| PE-183 | Self-Defense 2 | 1 |
| Physical Education/Intercollegiate | ||
| PEIC-139A | Pre-Season Athletics: Soccer (Women) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-139B | Off-Season Athletics: Soccer (Women) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-140A | Pre-Season Athletics: Football (Men) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-140B | Off-Season Athletics: Football (Men) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-141C | Pre-Season Athletics: Basketball (Men) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-141D | Off-Season Athletics: Basketball (Men) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-142A | Pre-Season Athletics: Volleyball (Women) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-142B | Off-Season Athletics: Volleyball (Women) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-143C | Pre-Season Athletics: Basketball (Women) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-143D | Off-Season Athletics: Basketball (Women) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-144A | Pre-Season Athletics: Baseball (Men) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-144B | Off-Season Athletics: Baseball (Men) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-145A | Pre-Season Athletics: Tennis (Men) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-145B | Off-Season Athletics: Tennis (Men) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-146A | Pre-Season Athletics: Tennis (Women) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-146B | Off-Season Athletics: Tennis (Women) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-147A | Pre-Season Athletics: Golf 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-147B | Off-Season Athletics: Golf 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-148A | Pre-Season Athletics: Softball (Women) 2 | 1-3 |
| PEIC-148B | Off-Season Athletics: Softball (Women) 2 | 1-3 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-101H | Honors Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-102 | Personal Growth | 3 |
| PSYC-103 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC-103H | Honors Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC-104 | Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| PSYC-104H | Honors Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| PSYC/SOCI-112 | Gender and Social Interaction | 3 |
| Sociology | ||
| SOCI-102 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI-103 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| SOCI-108 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOCI/PSYC-112 | Gender and Social Interaction | 3 |
| Theater Arts | ||
| THA/DAN-108 | Improvisation for Dance and Theater | 3 |
| Form DD-214 | ||
| Basic training clears E | ||
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Unit limitation on activity courses, 1 unit maximum
AREA F - Ethnic Studies
Select one course for 3 semester/4 quarter units required. Students who began taking courses at MSJC prior to Fall 2021, and maintain catalog rights, may complete previous CSUGE requirements.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | ||
| ETHS/PS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| ETHS/PS-103H | Honors Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160 | Black History in American Context | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160H | Honors Black History in American Context | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-240 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-240H | Honors American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-275H | Honors Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-280H | Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | 3 |
| History | ||
| HIST/ETHS-160 | Black History in the American Context (History) | 3 |
| HIST/ETHS-160H | Honors Black History-American Context American Context | 3 |
| Literature | ||
| LIT/ETHS-240 | American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-240H | Honors American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240H) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-275H | Honors Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-280H | Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | 3 |
| Political Science | ||
| PS/ETHS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| PS/ETHS-103H | Honors Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals. CSU Graduation Requirement Only
This is CSU Graduation Requirement and may be completed prior to transfer or taken at the CSU after transfer. Per the receiving CSU institution, the courses listed above can also satisfy AREA D of CSUGE.
Choose one course from U.S. 1, and one course from U.S. 2 or 3. NOTE: PS-101 Introduction to American Government and Politics will clear U.S. 2 & 3. U.S. 3 is required when the equivalent to PS-101 is taken out of state.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | ||
| History | ||
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-111H | Honors U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST-112H | Honors U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| US 2 & 3 | ||
| Political Science | ||
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PS-101H | Honors Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| US 3 | ||
| Political Science | ||
| PS-120 | California Government 3 | 3 |
| PS-120H | Honors California Government 3 | 3 |
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PS-120/ PS-120H is required when the equivalent to PS-101 is taken out of state
Option B: 2023-2024 General Education Requirements for California State Universities
Please meet with an MSJC Counselor for all questions about transfer and CSUGE
When to use the CSUGE Pattern
Completion of all CSUGE requirements will meet lower division general education to transfer from a California Community College (CCC) to a California State University (CSU). AREAS A1, A2, A3, B4 (CSU Golden Four) require a C grade or better. A D grade is acceptable in other general education areas. CSUGE is accepted by some Private institutions.
CSUGE can be used toward all Associate Degrees for Transfers(ADTs) and other transfer degrees at MSJC. These degrees require a minimum of 60 semester CSU transferable units with a minimum overall GPA. of 2.0 and a minimum of 18 units within a specific transfer degree major. All courses must be completed with a grade C or better or equivalent.
NOTE: Please confirm minimum CSU requirements for specific majors and programs. Students can refer to ASSIST for CSU major preparation.
Grade Point Average
A minimum of C grade (2.0) or higher is required to earn a degree with CSUGE. Student must verify CSU major and program GPA requirements. AREAS “A1, A2, A3” and “B4” (CSU Golden Four) require a minimum of “C” grade and must be completed prior to applying to the CSU. If a student completed a Golden Four course at a CSU where a C- grade is acceptable to certify a Golden Four area, MSJC will honor the C- grade if taken at a CSU, per CSU EO 1100 (https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/8919100/latest/). Title 5 stipulates that California Community Colleges (CCC) can use plus and minus grading, except that the C- may not be awarded by a CCC but will be accepted if taken at a CSU.
Double-Counting
Some CSUs will allow HIST-111 U.S. History to 1877, HIST-111H Honors U.S. History to 1877, HIST-112 U.S. History Since 1865, HIST-112H Honors U.S. History Since 1865 or PS-101 Introduction to American Government and Politics, PS-101H Honors Introduction to American Government and Politics, PS-120 California Government or PS-120H Honors California Government to double count in AREA D and the U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals area. Students should consult the receiving CSU transfer institution about double counting. MSJC allows double counting of these courses for AREA D and US-1.
Double counting within other areas of CSUGE is not allowed. Although a course may be listed in more than one subject area, a single course may be used just once.
Courses Completed at Other Institutions
Courses completed and approved on CSUGE at another CCC can be used in the CSUGE Certification at MSJC. Courses will be applied on CSUG based on where they were approved from the CCC where they were taken at. If courses are denied for certification, students may petition (through a petition form at Enrollment Services) to use courses taken at UC, CSU, private or out-of-state schools for CSUGE Certification.
Application For Certification
CSUGE Certification is completed by the CCC that the student is transferring from. Certification of lower division CSUGE requirements is met by completion of all general education areas. Students can apply for CSUGE Certification through Enrollment Services.
CSUGE for STEM (Partial CSUGE Certification)
CSUGE for STEM is only allowed for an approved STEM Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Degree. Students must confirm the CSU major, program, or college that they are applying to accepts partial CSUGE certification. Although CSUGE for STEM is an option, student should prioritize completing major-preparation courses for the specific campuses and programs they are considering.
- CSU GE Breadth for STEM (33 units): Only permitted for an approved Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT Degree). The CSU GE Breadth for STEM can only be applied to the Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science ADT Degrees.
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CSUGE Breadth for STEM (33 units): Students are to complete all CSUGE requirements. However, the CSUGE for STEM requires:
- AREA A- 9 semester units/12 quarter units: one course from A1, one course from A2, and one course from A3)
- AREA B- 9 semester units/12 quarter units: one course from B1, one course from B2, and one course from B3 (if not met in B1/B2), and one course from B4
- AREA C- 6 semester units/9 quarter units: one course from C1 and one course from C2
- AREA D- 3 semester units/ 4 quarter units: one course
- AREA E- 3 semester units/ 4 quarter units: one course
- AREA F- 3 semester units/ 4 quarter unit: one course.
AP Scores
AP scores of 3, 4, or 5 can be used to satisfy any CSUGE subject area where acceptable. Please refer to the MSJC AP Chart to confirm how exams can be applied.
IB Scores
A score of 5, 6 or 7 on Higher Level exams are required to receive credit for CSUGE certification. Please verify the acceptable IB score for CSUGE certification. Students who have earned credit from an IB exam should not take a comparable college course, as transfer credit cannot be granted for both.
Military Service
CSU Executive Order 1036 encourages campuses to use evidence of military training to satisfy AREA E (Lifelong Learning and Self- Development) for their students who enroll without a prior GE certification. Veteran students are able to provide proof of completion of basic training as listed on discharge papers, Form DD-214. All CSU campuses have elected to honor CSUGE transfer certifications that clear AREA E (Lifelong Learning and Self-Development) with Form DD-214.
Every effort is made to keep this information current. Transfer and articulation are ongoing processes and courses are subject to changes on this option. Please use this information as a guideline and consult with a university representative or a MSJC Counselor for questions. Student are encouraged to visit http://www.assist.org for the current CSU and UC major preparation requirements for transfer and approved general education courses for MSJC. Students are encouraged to meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan.
Option C: 2023-2024 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum for CSU, UC, Out of State, and Private Universities
Area 1 - English Communication
9 semester units/12 quarter units required.
CSU - 3 courses required. Select one course from each of the following areas: 1A, 1B, 1C.
UC - 2 courses required. Select one course from each of the following areas: 1A and 1B.
All Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT, AA-T, AS-T) require AREA 1C.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1A. English Composition: Select one course, 3 semester/ 4 quarter units | ||
| English | ||
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| ENGL-101H | Honors College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| 1B. Critical Thinking—English Composition: Select one course, 3 semester/ 4 quarter units | ||
| English | ||
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL-103H | Honors Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| Philosophy | ||
| PHIL-112 | Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 |
| 1C. Oral Communication: Select one course, 3 semester/ 4 quarter units | ||
| Communication | ||
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM-100H | Honors Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM-104 | Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| COMM-104H | Honors Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| COMM-201 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
Area 2 - Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning
3 semester units/4 quarter units required. Select one course.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | ||
| CSIS-213 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH-105 | College Algebra 1 | 4 |
| MATH-105H | Honors College Algebra 1 | 4 |
| MATH-110 | Pre-Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH-135 | Calculus for Social Science and Business | 3 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH-211H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH-212 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH-212H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH-213 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 5 |
| MATH-213H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 5 |
| MATH-215 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH-215H | Honors Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH-218 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Psychology/Sociology | ||
| PSYC/SOCI-121 | Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
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Students may receive credit for either college algebra (MATH-105) or pre-calculus (MATH-110) with a limitation of 5 semester/7.5 quarter units for the combination of courses towards transfer to a UC.
Area 3 - Arts and Humanities
9 semester/12 quarter units required. Select one course from 3A, one course from 3B, and a third course from either 3A or 3B.
Students completing IGETC for STEM are required to complete 6 semester units/9 quarter units. Select one course from 3A and one course from 3B. See notes below regarding IGETC for STEM.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3A. Arts | ||
| Art | ||
| ART-100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART-101 | Art History: Prehistoric Through Medieval Art | 3 |
| ART-101H | Honors Art History: Prehistoric Through Medieval Art | 3 |
| ART-102 | Art History: Renaissance to 21st Century (formerly Art History: Renaissance to 20th Century Art) | 3 |
| ART-102H | Honors Art History: Renaissance to 21st Century (formerly Art History: Renaissance to 20th Century Art) | 3 |
| ART-103 | Introduction to Modernism | 3 |
| ART-103H | Honors Introduction to Modernism | 3 |
| ART-104 | World Art | 3 |
| ART-104H | Honors World Art | 3 |
| Dance | ||
| DAN-100/HIST-151 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| DAN-125 | Choreography I | 3 |
| DAN-133 | History of Popular Dance in the United States | 3 |
| DAN-225 | Choreography II | 3 |
| History | ||
| HIST-151/DAN-100 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| HIST-165/THA-155 | Musical Theater History | 3 |
| Music | ||
| MUS-100 | Introduction and Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| MUS-100H | Honors Introduction and Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| MUS-106 | History of Rock & Roll | 3 |
| MUS-107 | Introduction and Appreciation of American Music | 3 |
| MUS-107H | Honors Introduction and Appreciation of American Music | 3 |
| MUS-108 | History of Jazz and Blues | 3 |
| MUS-108H | Honors History of Jazz and Blues | 3 |
| MUS-109 | World Music | 3 |
| Theater Arts | ||
| THA-101 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| THA-101H | Honors Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| THA-137 | Introduction to World Cinema | 3 |
| THA-137H | Honors Introduction to World Cinema | 3 |
| THA-155/HIST-165 | Musical Theater History | 3 |
| 3B. Humanities | ||
| American Sign Language | ||
| ASL-101 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL-110 | Deaf Culture and Community | 3 |
| ASL-201 | American Sign Language III (formerly ASL-103) | 4 |
| ASL-202 | American Sign Language IV (formerly ASL-104) | 4 |
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH-145 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) | 3 |
| ANTH-145H | Honors Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) | 3 |
| Dance | ||
| DAN-100/HIST-151 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| Education | ||
| ED/LIT-132 | Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| ED/LIT-132H | Honors Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| Ethnic Studies | ||
| ETHS/LIT-240 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-240H | Honors American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-275H | Honors Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-280H | Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | 3 |
| French | ||
| FREN-102 | Elementary French II | 4 |
| FREN-201 | Intermediate French I | 4 |
| History | ||
| HIST-101 | Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-101H | Honors Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-102 | Western Civilization Since 1650 (formerly Western Civilization II: From 1500 to the Present Era) | 3 |
| HIST-102H | Honors Western Civilization Since 1650 (formerly Western Civilization II: From 1500 to the Present Era) | 3 |
| HIST-103 | World History to 1500 (formerly History of World Civilizations to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-103H | Honors World History to 1500 (formerly Honors History of World Civilizations to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-104 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-104H | Honors World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-106 | The World Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST-106H | Honors The World Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST-107 | The History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-107H | Honors the History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108 | The History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108H | Honors the History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-111H | Honors U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-112H | Honors U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST-117 | History of India | 3 |
| HIST-117H | Honors History of India | 3 |
| HIST-118 | History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions) | 3 |
| HIST/THA-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
| HIST-140 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST-140H | Honors History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST-151/DAN-100 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| HIST-154/THA-102 | Theater History | 3 |
| Literature | ||
| LIT-106 | Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106) | 3 |
| LIT-106H | Honors Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106H) | 3 |
| LIT/ED-132 | Adolescent Literature (formerly ENGL-132) | 3 |
| LIT/ED-132H | Honors Adolescent Literature (formerly ENGL-132H) | 3 |
| LIT-205 | World Folklore and Mythology (formerly ENGL-205 World Folklore) | 3 |
| LIT-205H | Honors World Folklore and Mythology (formerly ENGL-205H Honors World Folklore) | 3 |
| LIT-207 | American Literature: Pre-Colonial to 1865 | 3 |
| LIT-207H | Honors American Literature: Pre-Colonial to 1865 | 3 |
| LIT-208 | American Literature: 1865 to Present (formerly ENGL-208) | 3 |
| LIT-208H | Honors American Literature: 1865 to Present (formerly ENGL-208H) | 3 |
| LIT-225 | Film and Literature (formerly ENGL-225) | 3 |
| LIT-225H | Honors Film and Literature (formerly ENGL-225H) | 3 |
| LIT-230 | English Literature: Anglo-Saxon to 1775 (formerly ENGL-230) | 3 |
| LIT-230H | Honors English Literature: Anglo-Saxon To 1775 (formerly ENGL-230H) | 3 |
| LIT-231 | English Literature: 1775 to Present (formerly ENGL-231) | 3 |
| LIT-231H | Honors English Literature: 1775 to Present (formerly ENGL-231H) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-240 | American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-240H | Honors American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240H) | 3 |
| LIT-255 | Gender and Sexuality in Literature | 3 |
| LIT-255H | Honors Gender and Sexuality in Literature | 3 |
| LIT-260 | Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260) | 3 |
| LIT-260H | Honors Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260H) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-275H | Honors Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-280H | Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | 3 |
| Philosophy | ||
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| PHIL-101H | Honors Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| PHIL-105 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL-109 | Ancient and Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL-110 | Modern and Contemporary Philosophy (formerly Renaissance and Modern Philosophy) | 3 |
| Spanish | ||
| SPAN-102 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
| SPAN-141 | Spanish through Film (formerly SPAN-240) | 3 |
| SPAN-201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN-202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
| SPAN-203 | Spanish for Native Speakers I | 4 |
| SPAN-204 | Spanish for Native Speakers II | 4 |
| SPAN-251 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation I | 3 |
| SPAN-252 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation II | 3 |
| Theater Arts | ||
| THA-102/HIST-154 | Theater History | 3 |
| THA-135 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| THA/HIST-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences
6 semester/9 quarter units required. Select two courses from at least two different disciplines.
Students completing IGETC for STEM are required to complete 3 semester units/4 quarter units. Select one course. See notes below regarding IGETC for STEM.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Administration of Justice | ||
| AJ-102 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH-102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-102H | Honors Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-104 | World Prehistory | 3 |
| ANTH-104H | Honors World Prehistory | 3 |
| ANTH-105 | North American Indians (formerly ANTH-103A) | 3 |
| ANTH-107 | Indigenous People of Latin America (formerly ANTH-103D Latin American Cultures) | 3 |
| ANTH-115 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH/HIST-121 | Indigenous Peoples of California | 3 |
| ANTH-125 | Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | 3 |
| ANTH-125H | Honors Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | 3 |
| Biology | ||
| BIOL/HIST-128 | History of Science | 3 |
| BIOL/HIST-128H | Honors History of Science | 3 |
| Child Development & Education | ||
| CDE-110 | Child Development | 3 |
| CDE-110H | Honors Child Development | 3 |
| Economics | ||
| ECON-201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-201H | Honors Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-202H | Honors Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Ethnic Studies | ||
| ETHS/PS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| ETHS/PS-103H | Honors Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| ETHS/SJS-113 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| ETHS/SJS-113H | Honors Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160 | Black History in American Context | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160H | Honors Black History in American Context | 3 |
| Geography | ||
| GEOG-102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG-107 | Urban Geography | 3 |
| GEOG-108 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG-111 | Geography of California | 3 |
| History | ||
| HIST-101 | Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-101H | Honors Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-102 | Western Civilization Since 1650 (formerly Western Civilization II: From 1500 to the Present Era) | 3 |
| HIST-102H | Honors Western Civilization Since 1650 (formerly Western Civilization II: From 1500 to the Present Era) | 3 |
| HIST-103 | World History to 1500 (formerly History of World Civilizations to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-103H | Honors World History to 1500 (formerly Honors History of World Civilizations to 1500) | 3 |
| HIST-104 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-104H | Honors World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-106 | The World Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST-106H | Honors The World Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST-107 | The History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-107H | Honors the History of East Asia Before 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108 | The History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-108H | Honors the History of East Asia Since 1600 | 3 |
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-111H | Honors U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST-112H | Honors U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST-115 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| HIST-115H | Honors Women in United States History | 3 |
| HIST-117 | History of India | 3 |
| HIST-117H | Honors History of India | 3 |
| HIST-120 | California History | 3 |
| HIST-120H | Honors California History | 3 |
| HIST/ANTH-121 | Indigenous Peoples of California | 3 |
| HIST-124 | Recent America: The U.S. Since 1945 | 3 |
| HIST-124H | Honors Recent America: The U.S. Since 1945 | 3 |
| HIST-125 | Military History of the United States | 3 |
| HIST/BIOL-128 | History of Science | 3 |
| HIST/BIOL-128H | Honors History of Science | 3 |
| HIST/THA-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
| HIST-140 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST-140H | Honors History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST-141 | History of Latin America to 1820 | 3 |
| HIST-142 | History of Latin America Since 1820 | 3 |
| HIST/ETHS-160 | Black History in the American Context | 3 |
| HIST/ETHS-160H | Honors Black History-American Context American Context | 3 |
| Physical Education | ||
| PE-126 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| Political Science | ||
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PS-101H | Honors Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PS-102 | Comparative Politics and Government | 3 |
| PS-102H | Honors Comparative Politics and Government | 3 |
| PS/ETHS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| PS/ETHS-103H | Honors Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| PS-105 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| PS-105H | Honors Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| PS-106 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PS-106H | Honors Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PS-120 | California Government | 3 |
| PS-120H | Honors California Government | 3 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-101H | Honors Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-102 | Personal Growth | 3 |
| PSYC-103 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC-103H | Honors Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC-104 | Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| PSYC-104H | Honors Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| PSYC/SOCI-105 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC/SOCI-105H | Honors Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-107 | Psychobiology | 3 |
| PSYC-107H | Honors Psychobiology | 3 |
| PSYC-108 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-108H | Honors Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-124 | Social Research Methodology With Lab (formerly Social Research Methodology) | 4 |
| PSYC-124H | Honors Social Research Methodology With Lab (formerly Honors Social Research Methodology) | 4 |
| Social Justice Studies | ||
| SJS-101 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| SJS-101H | Honors Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| SJS/ETHS-113 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| SJS/ETHS-113H | Honors Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| SJS-130 | Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies | 3 |
| Sociology | ||
| SOCI-101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI-101H | Honors Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI-102 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI-103 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| SOCI/PSYC-105 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI/PSYC-105H | Honors Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI-106 | Intercultural Relations | 3 |
| SOCI-108 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOCI-110 | Media and Society | 3 |
| SOCI-115 | Contemporary Chicano in Society | 3 |
| SOCI-125 | Crime and Society | 3 |
| Theater Arts | ||
| THA/HIST-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
Area 5 - Physical and Biological Sciences
7 semester/9 quarter units required. Select one course from 5A and one course from 5B. At least one course must contain a lab embedded in the course, signified by the [2] or choose one course from 5C that corresponds to a course in 5A or 5B.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 5A. Physical Science | ||
| Astronomy | ||
| ASTR-101 | Introduction to Astronomy 2 | 4 |
| ASTR/GEOL-111 | Planetary Astronomy | 3 |
| Chemistry | ||
| CHEM-100 | Introduction to Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I 2 | 5 |
| CHEM-101H | Honors General Chemistry I 2 | 5 |
| CHEM-102 | General Chemistry II 2 | 5 |
| CHEM-107 | Chemistry of Life 2 | 5 |
| CHEM-112 | Organic Chemistry I 2 | 5 |
| CHEM-113 | Organic Chemistry II 2 | 5 |
| CHEM-113H | Honors Organic Chemistry II 2 | 5 |
| Environmental Studies | ||
| ENVS-100 | Humans and Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| ENVS-100H | Honors Humans and Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| ENVS-101H | Honors Environmental Science | 3 |
| Geography | ||
| GEOG-101 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG-106 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
| Geology | ||
| GEOL-100 | Physical Geology 2 | 4 |
| GEOL-103 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| GEOL-105 | Historical Geology 2 | 4 |
| GEOL-106 | Earth Science 2 | 4 |
| GEOL-109 | Geology of National Parks | 3 |
| GEOL-110 | Oceanography 2 | 4 |
| GEOL/ASTR-111 | Planetary Astronomy | 3 |
| Physics | ||
| PHY-100 | Physical Science in Modern Society (formerly Conceptual Physics) | 3 |
| PHY-101 | Basic Physics: Energy and Motion 2 | 4 |
| PHY-102 | Basic Electricity and Modern Physics 2 | 4 |
| PHY-201 | Mechanics and Wave Motion 2 | 4 |
| PHY-202 | Electricity and Magnetism 2 | 4 |
| PHY-202H | Honors Electricity and Magnetism 2 | 4 |
| PHY-203 | Optics and Modern Physics 2 | 4 |
| 5B. Biological Science | ||
| Anatomy & Physiology | ||
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I 2 | 4 |
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II 2 | 4 |
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-101H | Honors Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| Biology | ||
| BIOL-100 | Human Biology 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-100H | Honors Human Biology 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-115 | Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-115H | Honors Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Honors Topics in Biology) 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-117 | Conservation Biology | 3 |
| BIOL-125 | Microbiology 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-125H | Honors Microbiology 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-130 | Marine Biology 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-131 | Genes and Biotechnology in Society 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-131H | Honors Genes and Biotechnology in Society 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-134 | Human Heredity and Evolution | 3 |
| BIOL-140 | Ecology 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-144 | Plant Biology 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-144H | Honors Plant Biology 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-146 | Biodiversity | 3 |
| BIOL-150 | General Biology I 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-150H | Honors General Biology I 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-151 | General Biology II 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-151H | Honors General Biology II 2 | 4 |
| 5C. Science Laboratory | ||
| Select one lab activity associated with a course in 5A or 5B. | ||
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH-111 | Biological Anthropology Lab (concurrent or previous enrollment in ANTH-101/ANTH-101H required) | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | ||
| ENVS-102 | Environmental Science Laboratory (concurrent or previous enrollment in ENVS-101/101H required) | 1 |
| ENVS-102H | Honors Environmental Science Laboratory (concurrent or previous enrollment in ENVS-101/101H required) | 1 |
| Geography | ||
| GEOG-104 | Physical Geography Lab (concurrent or previous enrollment in GEOG-101 required) | 1 |
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Laboratory course
Area 6 - Language Other Than English (UC Requirement only)
Students can certify LOTE with high school transcripts that indicate completion of course work equivalent to two years or second level foreign language of the same foreign language. A grade of C-or better in high school is required in the second semester of the second level. Students can also meet this requirement by completion of a higher-level foreign language course with a grade C-or better in the second semester. Students can also apply AP Language Exams towards LOTE with a score of 3, 4, or 5.
EXCEPTION: If a grade lower than a “C-” is earned in the second year second semester, a “C-” grade or higher in a higher level language course will satisfy the requirement. (Other options apply, please see a counselor for more information).
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | ||
| ASL-100 | American Sign Language I 3 | 4 |
| French | ||
| FREN-101 | Elementary French I 3 | 4 |
| Spanish | ||
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I 3 | 4 |
| SPAN-101B | Introduction to Spanish 101 (Continuation) 3 | 3 |
| SPAN-203 | Spanish for Native Speakers I | 4 |
| SPAN-204 | Spanish for Native Speakers II | 4 |
| SPAN-252 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation II | 3 |
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Courses with proficiency equivalent to 2 years of high school foreign language in the same language
Area 7 - Ethnic Studies
3 semester/4 quarter units required. Select one course. Students who began taking courses at MSJC prior to Fall 2023, and maintain catalog rights, may complete previous IGETC requirements.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | ||
| ETHS/PS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| ETHS/PS-103H | Honors Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160 | Black History in American Context | 3 |
| ETHS/HIST-160H | Honors Black History in American Context | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-240 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-240H | Honors American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-275H | Honors Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| ETHS/LIT-280H | Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | 3 |
| History | ||
| HIST/ETHS-160 | Black History in the American Context | 3 |
| HIST/ETHS-160H | Honors Black History-American Context American Context | 3 |
| Literature | ||
| LIT/ETHS-240 | American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-240H | Honors American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240H) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-275H | Honors Latinx/Chicanx Literature | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-280H | Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | 3 |
| Political Science | ||
| PS/ETHS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| PS/ETHS-103H | Honors Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals. CSU Graduation Requirement Only
This is not required for IGETC, but required for CSU graduation. This CSU graduation requirement may be completed prior to transfer or taken at the CSU after transfer.
Choose one course from U.S. 1, and one course from U.S. 2 or 3. NOTE: PS-101 Introduction to American Government and Politics will clear U.S. 2 & 3. U.S. 3 is required when the equivalent to PS-101 is taken out of state.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | ||
| History | ||
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-111H | Honors U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST-112H | Honors U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| US 2 | ||
| Political Science | ||
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PS-101H | Honors Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| US 3 | ||
| Political Science | ||
| PS-120 | California Government 4 | 3 |
| PS-120H | Honors California Government 4 | 3 |
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PS-120/ PS-120H is required when the equivalent to PS-101 if taken out of state
UC Eligibility
Students who are NOT eligible for admission to the UC system after high school graduation and have earned any credit from a CCC after high school, will be considered a transfer student. Therefore, must complete 60 UC transferable semester units with a minimum GPA. of 2.4. Please confirm with each UC on minimum GPA requirements.
Eligibility for UC admission also includes the 7 course pattern as noted below. Please confirm courses through the UC website.
- Students must complete two transferable college courses in English Composition:
Course List Course Title Credits ENGL-101 College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) 4 or ENGL-101H Honors College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) ENGL-103 Critical Thinking and Writing 3 or ENGL-103H Honors Critical Thinking and Writing or PHIL-112 Critical Thinking and Composition - One transferable college course (3 semester/4 quarter units) in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning (UC-M) excluding CSIS-213 Discrete Structures
- Four transferable college courses (3 semester/4 quarter units each) chosen from a least two of the following subject areas: Arts and Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, or the Physical and Biological sciences (UC-H, UC-B, UC-S)
- All Math and English composition courses must be completed in the spring term preceding planned enrollment in the fall (i.e. no summer course work accepted).
Option C: 2023-2024 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum for CSU, UC, Out of State, and Private Universities
Please meet with an MSJC Counselor for all questions about transfer and IGETC. Please note all references to “CSU or UC requirements only” while following the IGETC pattern.
When to use the IGETC Pattern
Completion of all IGETC requirements with a grade of "C" (C- is not acceptable) or better will permit a student to transfer from a California Community College (CCC) to a California State University (CSU), University of California (UC), out-of-state or Private institution.
IGETC can be used toward all Associate Degrees for Transfers(ADTs) and other transfer degrees at MSJC. These degrees require a minimum of 60 semester CSU transferable units or UC semester transferable units with a minimum overall GPA. of 2.0 and a minimum of 18 units within a specific transfer degree major. All courses must be completed with a grade C or better or equivalent.
NOTE: Please confirm minimum CSU and UC requirements for specific majors and programs. Students can refer to ASSIST for CSU and UC major preparation.
The IGETC pattern is not advisable for all transfer students. The IGETC pattern is most advantageous for transfer student who have not yet decided on a major or a campus. Once a student has identified a major, it is important to give priority toward fulfilling all required major preparation courses, particularly in "high unit" majors that select applicants on the basis of satisfaction of lower division major requirements. If a student is pursuing a major that requires extensive lower division preparation, they may be better served by taking courses which fulfill the CSU General Education requirements or the general education of the specific UC campus or college to which the student plans to transfer. The IGETC pattern is not a good option for students intending to transfer into a high unit majors or one that requires extensive lower division preparation, such as many STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) majors. Student should consult with a Counselor or an Admissions Representative at the CSU or UC campus(es) that they plan to apply to for information about whether completing the IGETC pattern is advisable.
Restrictions
A student who is initially enrolled at a UC and is returning to the same UC campus (after attending a community college) is considered a "readmit" student and cannot use IGETC. Exception: Unless it is used for MSJC degree completion. However, students who initially enroll at a UC, attend a community college and return to a different UC campus, may be able to use IGETC, but should verify with the campus they wish to attend. This restriction does not apply to students who have taken UC summer session or UC Extension classes only.
Courses Completed at Other Colleges
Courses completed and approved on IGETC at another CCC can be used in the IGETC Certification at MSJC. Courses will be applied on IGETC based on where they were approved from the CCC where they were taken at. If courses are denied for certification, students may petition (through a petition form at Enrollment Services) to use courses taken at UC, CSU, private or out-of-state schools for IGETC certification.
Courses Taken at Foreign Institutions
Foreign coursework may be applied to IGETC if the foreign institution has United States regional accreditation. All other foreign coursework cannot be applied to IGETC. Exception: Language Other Than English (LOTE).
Application For IGETC Certification
IGETC Certification is completed by the CCC that the student is transferring from. Certification of lower division IGETC requirements is met by completion of all general education areas. Students can apply for IGETC Certification through Enrollment Services.
IGETC for STEM (Partial IGETC Certification)
IGETC for STEM is only allowed for an approved STEM Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Degree. Students must confirm the UC major, program or college that they are applying to accepts partial IGETC certification. Although IGETC for STEM is an option, student should prioritize completing major-preparation courses for the specific campuses and programs they are considering.
- IGETC for STEM (31 units): Only permitted for an approved Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT Degree). The IGETC for STEM can only be applied to the Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science ADT Degrees
- IGETC for STEM (31 units): Students are to complete all IGETC requirements. However, the IGETC for STEM requires:
- AREA 1 -9 semester units/12 quarter units: one course from 1A, one course from 1B, and one course from 1C for students transferring to a CSU
- AREA 2- 3 semester units/4 quarter units: one course
- AREA 3- 6 semester units/9 quarter units: one course from 3A and one course from 3B
- AREA 4- 3 semester units/4 quarter units: one course
- AREA 5- 7 semester units/9 quarter units: one course from 5A, one course from 5B, and one course from 5C if not met in 5A/5B
- AREA 6 (for UC schools) meeting Language other than English (LOTE) competency (by completing at minimum, elementary language course; AP exam; high school course work)
- AREA 7- 3 semester units/ 4 quarter units: one course.
AP Scores
AP scores of 3, 4, or 5 can be used to satisfy any IGETC subject area where acceptable. Please refer to the MSJC AP Chart to confirm how exams can be applied.
IB Scores
A score of 5, 6 or 7 on Higher Level exams are required to receive credit for IGETC certification. Please verify the acceptable IB score for IGETC certification. Students who have earned credit from an IB exam should not take a comparable college course, as transfer credit cannot be granted for both.
Double Counting
Double counting within IGETC is not allowed. Although a course may be listed in more than one subject area, a single course may be used just once. Only C grades or better will be accepted, and credit/no credit courses are acceptable unless the college catalog defines credit as equivalent of a letter grade of C (2.0) or better.
Proficiency in a Language Other Than English (LOTE)
Students can certify LOTE with high school transcripts that indicate completion of course work equivalent to two years or second level foreign language of the same foreign language. A grade of C- or better in high school is required in the second semester of the second level. Students can also meet this requirement by completion of a higher level foreign language course (a course higher than the minimum requirement) with a grade C- or better in the second semester.
Students can also apply AP Language Exams towards LOTE with a score of 3, 4, or 5.
Every effort is made to keep this information current. Transfer and articulation are ongoing processes and courses are subject to changes on this pattern. Please use this information as a guideline and consult with a university representative or a MSJC Counselor for questions. Student are encouraged to visit http://www.assist.org for the current CSU and UC major preparation requirements for transfer and approved general education courses for MSJC. Students are encouraged to meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan.