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UC General Education

What is general education to the UC?

A general education (GE) pattern consists of a variety of courses from a broad range of disciplines which is designed to give you breadth in your education. Transfer students applying to the UC must complete a minimum number of courses designed to fulfill lower-division breadth/general education requirements for transfer. General education requirements vary by UC campus, College within a UC campus, and by major. At De Anza College, students have the option of completing the IGETC to satisfy lower-division GE requirements at the UC.

What is the purpose of IGETC?

The purpose of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) is to provide an option for community college transfer students to fulfill lower division general education breadth requirements before enrolling at a campus of the University of California or the California State University.

It is important to understand the relationship of UC general education/breadth (IGETC or campus-specific), admission, major preparation and graduation requirements. For example, since all courses used for the IGETC must be completed before entering the University, it is sometimes mistakenly considered an admissions requirement. The IGETC does not change existing University and campus specific transfer admission or prerequisite requirements. A student does not need to complete IGETC in order to become eligible for UC admission.

  • IGETC is most helpful for students who have not decided on a campus or a particular major.

  • IGETC is not appropriate for high unit majors (e.g. engineering or the physical and natural sciences), which require completion of an extensive amount of lower-division course preparation.

  • IGETC is subject to UC course limitations and is not accepted at all colleges or for all majors.

  • IGETC does not guarantee admission to a UC campus or program of choice.
  • IGETC is not an admissions requirement to the UC.

How do I know which GE pattern to follow?

Your unique circumstance (previous college work, major focus) will determine which plan is best for you. Some majors prefer that you do not concentrate heavily on general education. Meet with a counselor or academic advisor in the campus Counseling & Advising Center to determine which pattern best meets your needs.

What De Anza courses meet the requirements for IGETC?

adobe icon IGETC 2007-2008 Updated 1/28/08 (See highlights)

Courses may be added to this pattern mid-year; check back on this Web site or go to www.assist.org for updates.

Which majors or colleges within a specific UC campus do not recommend or accept IGETC?

In general, students pursuing majors that require extensive lower-division preparation (e.g. Engineering, Science majors, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business) are not advised to follow the IGETC. Such students should concentrate on completing as many of the prerequisites for the major that the UC campus may screen for to determine eligibility for admission. For a list of majors and colleges at the UC that prefer transfer students follow a more prescribed lower-division curriculum, click on IGETC Considerations.

What are various ways I can meet the Language Other Than English requirement on IGETC?

Students transferring to the University of California who intend to complete the IGETC, are required to demonstrate a minimal level of competence (proficiency) in a language other than English equal to two years of high school study.

For a list of ways to meet the language other than English requirement on the IGETC at De Anza College, see IGETC Certification of Proficiency in a Language Other Than English.

What is IGETC Certification?

The IGETC Certification is an official document sent directly from De Anza College to another institution that verifies the courses/Advanced Placement (AP) exams used towards IGETC completion.

When should I request IGETC Certification?

It is a student's responsibility to request IGETC Certification. Upon enrolling in final course requirements, and preferable after receiving conditional admissions to the university, you may submit the General Education Certification Form to the Admissions and Records Office.

If you attended other colleges and/or received scores of 3 or higher on AP exams, please be sure all applicable OFFICIAL transcripts and exam reports are on file at De Anza before requesting certification. Likewise, if you are clearing the 'Proficiency in a Language Other Than English' requirement with high school coursework, an OFFICIAL copy of your high school transcript must be on file at De Anza. NOTE: If you completed coursework at more than one California Community College you should have your coursework certified by the last California Community College you attended for a regular (fall, winter, spring) semester/quarter prior to transfer to the UC.

Where can I find campus-specific GE patterns for the UC?

UC Berkeley: See General Education/Breadth/Breadth requirements on ASSIST-UC Berkeley (College of Letters and Science) or the UC Berkeley General Catalog.

UC Davis: See General Education/Breadth requirements on ASSIST-UC Davis or in the adobe icon Undergraduate Education section of the UC Davis General Catalog.

UC Irvine: See General Education/Breadth requirements on ASSIST-UC Irvine or in the adobe icon Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree section of the UC Irvine General Catalog

UCLA: See the UCLA Registrar's Office Web site for specific General Education Requirements by College/School.

UC Merced: See UC Merced Web site or the adobe icon General Education Requirements section of the UC Merced General Catalog

UC Riverside: See ASSIST-UC Riverside (select "For General Education/Breadth," and scroll down to appropriate College)

UC San Diego: See ASSIST-UC San Diego (select "For General Education/Breadth," and scroll down to appropriate College)

UC Santa Barbara: See ASSIST-UC Santa Barbara (select "For General Education/Breadth," and scroll down to appropriate College)

UC Santa Cruz: See the General Education/Breadth/Breadth requirements on ASSIST-UC Santa Cruz or see section "General Education Requirements" in the adobe icon UC Santa Cruz General Catalog along with the UCSC General Catalog Updates 2007-2008, which includes updated information on courses that fulfill general education requirements.

Students may also consult UC college catalogs for remaining campus specific GE patterns, which may be viewed at www.collegesource.org*

*This Web site is accessible through De Anza’s Learning Center and many other computers on campus. If accessing from home or business you have a free trial option, but then subscription required. May also be accessible from computers at other educational institutions and libraries. Also most UCs post their catalogs on their campus web sites .

How do the requirements for a high unit major compare to those for a standard major?


Comparison between
A) a standard major   
and 
B) a high unit major
A) Transfer work for Standard Major
Example: HISTORY
B) Transfer work for High Unit Major
Example: BIOLOGY

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Dotted lines in diagrams above indicate that percentages vary based on specific requirements in the major.

 

Caution: The final responsibility for a successful transfer program rests with the student. Resources online and at De Anza College are designed to assist you in getting as accurate information as possible. This information changes frequently, however, and can impact your admission to the university. It is highly advised that you meet periodically with advisors at both De Anza College and at the prospective university to confirm your choice of classes and develop an educational plan.

 
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