Cal-GETC

This certificate is designed for students planning to transfer to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus. It ensures that the student has met the lower division General Education/Breadth requirements for all CSU and UC campuses.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

A. Use language and non-verbal modes of expression appropriate to the audience and purpose.

B. Use mathematical skills and various aspects of technology appropriate to the task.

C. Use critical thinking skills to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and information.

D. Demonstrate understanding of different cultures and knowledge of historical eras and importance of community involvement. 

E. Demonstrate self-management, maturity, and growth through practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

A minimum of 34 units from the following;

• Students must complete a minimum of 34 units used to satisfy the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Breadth Requirements.

• Students must receive full certification of the Cal-GETC pattern, which requires a minimum grade of “C” or better in each Cal-GETC course.

See the Cal-GETC Transfer Breadth requirement patterns in the Merced College catalog or consult with a Merced College counselor.