CSU General Education

This certificate is designed for students planning to transfer to a California State University (CSU) campus. Completion of this certificate ensures that the student has met the lower division General Education requirements for all CSU 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 39 units from the following;

• Students must complete a minimum of 39 units used to satisfy the California State University General Education (CSU-GE) Breadth Requirements.

• Students must receive full certification of the CSU General Education Breadth lower division pattern, which requires a grade of “C” or better in Area A and Area B-4.

See the CSU Transfer Breadth requirements patterns listed in the Merced College catalog or consult with a Merced College counselor.