What are the CSU GE transfer requirements from De Anza College?

I'm trying to figure out the requirements for transferring from De Anza College to a CSU. I have heard about CSU GE patterns. Can someone explain how that works and what's needed?

The California State University General Education (CSU GE) patterns provide a set of lower-division, undergraduate academic requirements that you must complete to become eligible for transfer from De Anza College to any CSU campus.

Here's a brief rundown of the CSU GE course categories:

1. Area A: English Language Communication and Critical Thinking includes three courses: one in oral communication (A1), one in written communication (A2), and one in critical thinking (A3).

2. Area B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning requires four courses, such as physical science (B1), life science (B2), a laboratory activity (B3), and a mathematics/quantitative reasoning course (B4).

3. Area C: Arts and Humanities - This includes a minimum of three courses. You should take at least one from arts (C1), one from humanities (C2), and an additional course from either category (C1 or C2).

4. Area D: Social Sciences - This needs a minimum of three courses from at least two different disciplines or an interdisciplinary sequence.

5. Area E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development - This typically requires just one course.

You're required to earn a grade of C- or better in each course, and the total units from Areas A-E should equal at least 39 semester units.

However, remember to always review the specific requirements of the CSU campus and major you're interested in, as additional prerequisites or course requirements may be required for your intended program of study. Ideally, you should meet with a transfer advisor at De Anza to discuss your specific plan and make sure you are on the right track.