# Intersegmental General Education Transfer (IGETC) for STEM General Education (Certificate of Achievement)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Personal & Career Exploration

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#### Intersegmental General Education Transfer (IGETC) for STEM General Education Certificate of Achievement

The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for STEM Certificate of Achievement is designed for students planning to transfer to a University of California (UC) campus. Completion of this certificate ensures that the student has met the lower division general education requirements for most UC campuses. To achieve the Certificate of Achievement: Upon completion of the required courses with at least a ‘C” grade or better in each course, the student will be awarded an Intersegmental General Education Transfer (IGETC) for STEM General Education Certificate of Achievement.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

-   2\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will apply mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning.

-   3\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will explain the values of a culture as expressed through art, literature, language and philosophical viewpoints.

-   4\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will evaluate the methods of inquiry and evidence used in the behavioral and social sciences.

-   5\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will apply new and accepted ideas about the physical and biological sciences using testable methodology.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Intersegmental General Education Transfer (IGETC) for STEM General Education Certificate of Achievement: Complete the following number of rules: 31-33** | | 31-33 |
| **SEE THE IGETC FOR STEM PATTERN LISTED IN THE BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE (BC) CATALOG** | |  |