The Certificate of Achievement in California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) is a program designed for students planning to transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) system. It may also be accepted by some private/independent or out-of-state universities. Although the certificate recognizes the completion of lower division Cal-GETC requirements, it does not guarantee admission to a specific campus within the CSU or UC 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. A course must be taken during a term approved for the subject area (see assist.org) and can be used only once to fulfill an area. Courses completed at another California Community College will be applied to the Cal-GETC subject area in which it is listed by the institution where the work was completed. Students who intend to transfer must meet all current lower division Cal-GETC requirements, including minimum GPA.

Students may also request certification of their general education upon completion of this Certificate of Achievement. The Certificate of Achievement will appear on student’s transcripts, but the certification is a separate request. It is the student’s responsibility to submit it to their transfer institution. Students are firmly advised to meet with a counselor to discuss transfer requirements and lower division major preparation that is needed for their intended transfer university.  All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher. A “Credit” or “Pass” that is defined by institutional policy as being equivalent to a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher may be applied to meet Cal-GETC requirements. However, no more than 14 semester units of “Credit” or “Pass” may be used to meet certificate requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate effective oral, written communication and critical thinking skills.
• Apply mathematical concepts, quantitative reasoning, and scientific methods to solve problems effectively.
• Analyze and appreciate works of philosophical, historical, literary, aesthetic, religious and cultural importance.
• Examine diverse perspectives on human behaviors and social sciences, and analyze the complex intersectionality in social justice issues and social movements.

Requirements

Please refer to the current Cal-GETC pattern for specific courses in each area.