California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC) Certificate of Achievement

Credits: 34.0-38.0

The CalGETC Certificate of Achievement certifies that a student has successfully completed the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC), satisfying lower-division general education requirements for transfer admission to both the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. Completion of this certificate streamlines the transfer process and demonstrates academic preparation in critical thinking, communication, quantitative reasoning, arts and humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students must meet minimum grade requirements as specified by transfer institutions. This certificate does not guarantee admission to any university or major program. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication skills through written, oral, and visual presentations across diverse academic disciplines.
2. Apply quantitative reasoning and mathematical concepts to analyze, interpret, and solve real-world problems. 
3. Analyze artistic, cultural, and historical perspectives to appreciate human diversity and global interconnectedness. 
4. Understand and apply scientific methods to evaluate natural phenomena and distinguish scientific evidence from personal opinion. 
5. Critically examine social, political, and economic structures and their impact on individuals and societies. 
6. Integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines to develop informed and ethical decisions in personal, academic, and civic contexts.