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

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

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

The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) 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 a Intersegmental General Education Transfer (IGETC) General Education Certificate of Achievement.

### Program Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Intersegmental General Education Transfer (IGETC) General Education Certificate of Achievement: Complete the following number of rules: 37-39** | | 37-39 |
| **SEE THE IGETC PATTERN LISTED IN THE BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE (BC) CATALOG** | |  |