How does Sierra College's general education work for transferring?

I'm a junior looking into Sierra College as a transfer option. Can anyone explain how their general education courses work if I plan to transfer later? Like, are there specific courses I should target?

For students who aspire to transfer to a four-year institution after attending Sierra College, there's a stated sequence of general education (GE) courses that can help facilitate the transfer process. First off, it's essential to establish your goal—do you plan on transferring to a University of California or California State University school, or a different university or out-of-state?

If you're planning to transfer to a UC or CSU school, there are two pathways you can follow: the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) and the CSU General Education Breadth (CSU GE Breadth). These frameworks are designed to ease a student's convenience in transferring by ensuring the completion of lower-division GE requirements before attending the universities.

The IGETC is recommended for students who intend to transfer to a CSU or UC school and are pursuing a degree that is not highly impacted. The CSU GE Breadth is recommended for students who only intend to transfer to a CSU school. These frameworks include course requirements in English communication, mathematical concepts, arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, physical and biological sciences, and language other than English.

If you are looking to transfer to an out-of-state university or private college, or a major not suitable for IGETC or CSU GE Breadth, you're recommended to follow the general education requirements specified by that particular institution.

An important point to remember is to maintain a close relationship with the transfer center or your academic advisor at Sierra College. They can provide advice tailored specifically to your educational goals and keep you updated with any changes in the transfer requirements of your goal universities. You should constantly check with them to ensure you're on the right track with your course selection.