I need to gather information for my IGETC sheet at Fullerton College to ensure I meet the requirements for transfer. Can anyone tell me what courses to focus on or share their experiences with this process?
The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) is a series of courses that California community college students can use to satisfy lower-division general education (GE) requirements at any CSU or UC campus.
The IGETC includes courses in the following areas:
1. English Communication: One course in English composition and one course in critical thinking-English composition. For CSU, there is also one course in oral communication.
2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning: One course in math or statistics.
3. Arts and Humanities: At least three courses, with at least one from the arts and one from the humanities.
4. Social and Behavioral Sciences: At least three courses from at least two disciplines or an interdisciplinary sequence.
5. Physical and Biological Sciences: At least two courses, one in the physical and one in the biological sciences, and at least one must include a lab.
6. Language Other than English (UC requirement): Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school in the same language.
Please note, that completion of the IGETC isn't a requirement for transfer, and it’s not always the best option for students who intend to transfer into a major that requires extensive lower-division preparation, such as engineering or some of the physical and natural sciences. It’s also essential to meet with a counselor regularly as they can guide you best given their most updated materials. Always check ASSIST.org for the most accurate lower-division courses, as colleges regularly change transfer requirements.
Do keep in mind that you need to earn a grade of C or better in each course to meet the requirements. And a grade of C- does not meet the requirement. Therefore, focus on doing well in each class rather than piling on multiple hard classes in one semester.
Remember, meeting with a counselor and planning out your course load is a critically valuable tool in the transfer process. They can help you account for your specific situations, workload, major, and schools you're applying to.
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