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College of San Mateo
Catalog 2022-2023
Degrees & Certificates
University Transfer Option 2: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum Certification for CSU (IGETC/CSU): Certificate of Achievement
University Transfer Option 2: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum Certification for CSU (IGETC/CSU)
Certificate of Achievement
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Units
CA
Certificate of Achievement
University Transfer Option 1: California State University General Education Certification (CSUGE)
39 units
University Transfer Option 3: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum Certification for UC (IGETC/UC)
34 units
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be able to:
Read, write, speak and listen to communicate effectively.
Perform quantitative analysis using appropriate resources.
Analyze information, reason critically and creatively and formulate ideas logically.
Understand and appreciate the diversity of the human experience.
Recognize ethical principles and behave responsibly.
Program Overview
Program Requirements
Complete 37 units of coursework to meet the IGETC/CSU Certification requirements as listed below. Requirements
Required Core Courses: 9 units Area 1: English Communication.
Units
Area 1A: English Composition
3 units
Area 1B: Critical Thinking
3 units
Area 1C: Oral Communication
3 units
Required Core Courses: 3 units Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning.
Units
Area 2
3 units
Required Core Courses: 9 units Area 3: Arts and Humanities. At least one course must be selected from Arts and one course from Humanities. The third course can be selected from either Arts or Humanities.
Units
Area 3A: Arts
3 units
Area 3B: Humanities
3 units
Area 3A or 3B
3 units
Required Core Courses: 9 units Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Must complete coursework in at least two different disciplines.
Units
Area 4
9 units
Required Core Courses: 7 units Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences. At least one course must include a laboratory component.
Units
Area 5A: Physical Science
3 - 4 units
Area 5B: Biological Science
3 - 4 units
Area 5C: Science Laboratory
1 unit
Total Required Units: 37