General Education Requirements for Transfer at Sierra College?

I'm trying to plan my courses to transfer from Sierra College. Can anyone share what the general education requirements are like? Are there specific courses I should focus on to make the transfer process easier?

Sierra College follows a structure known as the "IGETC" (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) for transfer students, which lists the coursework that California community college students can take to satisfy general education requirements at CSU or UC campuses. Remember, these are the general education requirements and they don't replace major-specific requirements, which will vary by the program you're interested in.

The IGETC includes the following areas:

1. Area 1 – English Communication: This includes one course in English composition, one course in critical thinking - English composition, and for CSU transfer, it requires one course in oral communication.

2. Area 2 – Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning: Requires one course from mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning.

3. Area 3 – Arts and Humanities: This includes at least three courses, with at least one from the humanities, and one from the arts.

4. Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences: It includes at least three courses from at least two different disciplines.

5. Area 5 - Physical and Biological Sciences: It includes at least two courses, one physical science course and one biological, plus at least one must include a lab.

6. Area 6 - Language Other Than English (UC Requirement only)

Transferring to a four-year institution can be a complex process and it's essential to stay organized and keep track of all your course requirements. For a smoother transfer process, you might be advised to:

- Meet regularly with a counselor to make sure you're on the right track, fulfilling all necessary requirements.

- Cater your general education courses to your potential major at the college where you plan to transfer. For example, if you're planning on majoring in a science field, taking more science courses at Sierra could be beneficial, even if it's not strictly required for IGETC.

- Check if your target college requires any specific courses for your major that aren't covered by the IGETC. For example, some UC campuses and majors have specific math and science prerequisites.

These guidelines are simply that — guidelines. Your specific case might differ based on your academic interests and long-term career goals. Always double-check with a counselor or advisor to make sure you're on track.