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IGETC Evaluation GuidelinesWHO CAN USE IGETC: Any CCC student regardless of enrollment status or number of units completed at a CCC; any UC or CSU student who leaves, attends a CCC and then returns to a different UC or CSU campus; a UC student who leaves and wishes to return to the same UC may not use IGETCGRADES: “C” or higher; with the exception of C- in HS foreign language; 14 units of Pass/No Pass for UC transferUNITS: 3 semester/4 quarter units minimum (with the exception of science labs and 3 quarter unit sequence courses for IGETC 1A and 2A) COMBINING QUARTER/SEMESTER UNITS: Combine to all quarter or semester for the area. Whichever benefits the student.EXTERNAL EXAMS: AP and IB Exams may be applied. CLEP, ACT, SAT I, SAT II or SAT Subject tests (exception of LOTE) may not be used.ONLINE COURSES: May be applied to IGETCUPPER DIVISION: Ok if a CCC has an approved IGETC course similar or a CSU uses it on their lower division GE pattern. Additional lower-division units may be required when using IGETC for CSU transfer.COURSEWORK NOT APPLICABLE: Personal, practical or applied focus; professional program introductory courses; independent study or topics, international coursework from a non-US regionally accredited campus; directed study, variable topics, creative writing, logic, computer science, trigonometry (unless combined with college algebra and pre-calculus), outlines in a language other than English.AREA 1 – ENGLISH COMMUNICATION CSU: 3 courses required, one each from Group A, B and C. UC: 2 courses required, one each from Group A and B.1AFirst-semester composition courseMinimum of 5,000 words (20 pages)Significant literaturePrerequisite to a course in Critical Thinking/English CompositionStretch courses (taught over 2 terms) are acceptable and required a “C” or better in both terms1BComposition and critical thinking Inductive and deductive processes; formal and informal fallaciesMinimum of 5,000 words (20 pages)Freshman English prerequisite1CRhetorical principles (ex: study of effective communication in formal speeches or social interaction)Faculty-supervised, faculty-evaluated practice in giving a public speech physically or virtually (CSU requirement only)AREA 2A – MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS & QUANTITATIVE REASONING(One course – 3 semester or 4-5 quarter units.)2AIntermediate algebra prerequisite or equivalent requiredSymbolic Logic, Computer Programming, Mathematics for Teachers and survey courses such as Math in Society and Trigonometry (unless combined with college algebra or pre-calculus) are not acceptableAREA 3 – ARTS AND HUMANITIES(At least 3 courses, with at least one from 3A, one from 3B and one additional course from 3A or 3B. 9 semester or 12-15 quarter units.)3AEmphasis is the integration of history, theory, aesthetics and criticismCourses focusing solely on technique and performance do not meet IGETC guidelines Acting, Drawing, 3-D Design and Sculpture do not meet current guidelines and cannot be passed along3BAdvanced foreign language courses that include literature or cultural aspects; cannot focus on skills acquisition aloneAdvanced English or English Composition for ESL that include significant literature and humanities content with a methodological, epistemological or theoretical focusEnglish composition, logic, speech, creative writing, oral interpretation, readers’ theater and all elementary foreign language courses are skills or performance courses do not meet IGETC. English courses must have a focus on literature (not composition).Students who completed any part of 9th-12th grade in an institution where the language of instruction is not English will not receive unit credit nor will the grade be calculated into the GPA by the UC for courses that are completed at LA Pierce College in the same language. However, the course will fulfill the IGETC requirement.AREA 4 – SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES(At least 3 courses from at least two academic disciplines. 9 semester or 12-15 quarter units.)4Minimum of 2 academic disciplines (may not be all the same disciplines)Focus on individual behavior and with behavior in human, social, political, and economic institutions Research methods of social sciences in their contemporary, historical and geographical settingsCourses with a practical, personal, professional preparation or applied focus are not approvedAREA 5 – PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES(At least 2 courses, with one from Physical Science and one from Biological Science, at least one of the two courses must include a laboratory. 7 semester or 9-12 quarter units.)5A & 5BStudents must develop a comprehension of the basic concepts of physical and biological sciencesCourses that survey both the physical and biological science but are not comparable in depth and scope to a traditional science course or focus on a particular subject will not satisfy Area 5Human nutrition, horticulture, forestry, health and human environments are too narrow for this area5CStandalone laboratory must correspond with lectureIf submitting one course for 5A & 5C or 5B &5C, double check that course includes both lecture and laboratory (not just lecture only)AREA 6 – LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (UC Requirement Only) (Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the same language.)6High School coursesLanguage of instruction is English = 2nd level of HS coursework in a LOTE with a C- or better in the second semester of the second yearLanguage of instruction is not English = formal school through 6th grade or higher. Transcript must be translated from an agency we accept to verify.College coursesCourse equivalent to 2nd level of high school with a “C” or higher or “Pass/No Pass”. One semester of college work is usually equivalent to 2 years of HS.Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center with a “C” or higherExaminationsSAT subject testsAPIB(International) General Certificate of Secondary Education/General Certificate of Education with a grade of “A’”, “B”, or “C”General Certificate of Education (GCE) “A” Level exams with a grade of “A”, “B” or “C”Faculty Member Verification of CompetencyFaculty member verifies student’s competency of proficiency of 2 years of HS instructionForm (saved on the Counselor Resources Tab on the Transfer website) must be emailed by the professor from the college email address to the Graduation Office LOTE Sequential Knowledge to Clear IGETC 6ACourses beyond the minimum proficiency of 2 year of HSAdvanced language courses that focus on culture and other humanities requirements (example: literature) to satisfy IGETC 3BHigh School Courses to Meet the Language Proficiency Requirement2nd semester, 2nd year in HS with a C- or betterCourses completed in 7th and 8th grade with a C- or betterAdvanced coursework validates less advanced coursework (Spanish 2 in HS validates Spanish 1 regardless if it was taken or not)“C-” or higher in last semester of coursework validates “D” and “F” grades in less advanced work (“DD” and “CC”; “DD” and “DC” but not “CC” and “DD”). For 3 years a C- in an advanced course would work (“CD”, “DD” and “C-/D” meets the requirement.OtherIf language level 3 or higher is used to satisfy this requirement, it may also be used in Areq 3BStudents who completed any part of 9th-12th grade in an institution where the language of instruction is not English will not receive unit credit nor will the grade be calculated into the GPA by the UC for courses that are completed at LA Pierce College in the same language. However, the course will fulfill the IGETC requirement.AREA 7 – CSU GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN U.S. HISTORY, CONSTITUTION & AMERICAN IDEALS(CSU Requirement Only)Not part of IGETC, but may be completed prior to transfer. For IGETC certification purposes, courses used to satisfy this CSU graduation requirement may also be used to satisfy IGETC Subject Areas 3 and/or 4. However, if a course(s) is used to satisfy both an IGETC subject-area requirement and the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement, some CSU campuses may require students to take an additional course(s) after transfer. CSUN will NOT require an additional course(s). Other CSU campuses should be consulted directly regarding their policy.US-1: Historical development of American institutions and ideals US-2: U.S. Constitution and governmentUS-3: California state and local government* This requirement may be met before or after transfer to the CSU.**If a course is approved for more than one U.S. Area, a student may use the course to satisfy all areas listed.US-1Historical development of American institutions and ideals (100 years of history minimum) covering politics, economics, social movements and/or geography (at least three of the four) – US HistoryUS-2Constitution of the US and operation of representative democratic government under the constitution – Political ScienceUS-3Process of California state and local government (courses outside of California will not meet this requirement) – Political ScienceCSU GE Evaluation GuidelinesGRADES: “C-” or higher for Golden 4; “D-” or higher for all other courses; Check with individual campus for Pass/No Pass limitations UNITS: 3 semester/4 quarter units minimum (with the exception of science labs and CSU GE Area E) COMBINING QUARTER/SEMESTER UNITS: Combine to all quarter or semester for the area. Whichever benefits the student.EXTERNAL EXAMS: AP, IB and CLEP Exams may be appliedONLINE COURSES: May be applied to CSU GEUPPER DIVISION: May be used for lower division CSU GECOURSEWORK NOT APPLICABLE: Personal, practical or applied focus; introductory professional program coursesAREA A – ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION AND CRITICAL THINKING (9 semester or 12-15 quarter units. One course from each area.) A1Rhetorical principles (ex: study of effective communication in formal speeches or social interaction)Faculty-supervised, faculty-evaluated practice in giving a public speech physically or virtually A2First-semester composition courseNo minimum word countA3Critical thinking (not composition) Inductive and deductive processes; formal and informal fallaciesNo minimum word count or prerequisiteAREA B – SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY and QUANTITATIVE REASONING (9 semester or 12-15 quarter units. At least one course each from Physical Science, Life Science and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning. At least one of the science courses must contain a laboratory component that corresponds to the lecture course used. See Area B-3 below.) B1 & B2Students will achieve an understanding and appreciation of scientific principles and the scientific method, as well as the potential limits of scientific endeavors and the value system and ethics associated with human inquiryB3Standalone laboratory must correspond with lectureIf submitting one course for B1 & B3 or B2 & B3, double check that course includes both lecture and laboratory (not just lecture only)B4Prerequisite should reflect skills and knowledge required for the course Computer science, personal finance, statistics or discipline-based mathematics or quantitative reasoning courses are acceptableAREA C – ARTS AND HUMANITIES (9 semester or 12-15 quarter units. At least one course from C1, one course from C2 and one additional course from C1 or C2.) C1Emphasis is the integration of history, theory, aesthetics and criticismExcludes courses that emphasize skills development Acting, Drawing, 3-D Design and Sculpture do not meet current guidelines and cannot be passed alongC2Any level foreign language that does not solely focus on skills acquisition but includes a culture component (including literature)Creative writing if they include reading and analysis of works of literature English courses must have a focus on literature AREA D – SOCIAL SCIENCESRequirement for new or returning students who begin at a CCC in Fall 2021: will need to complete 6 semester or 9 quarter units. Students with catalog rights PRIOR to Fall 2021: will need to complete 9 semester or 12 quarter units in Area D, from at least two different disciplines for certification. However, continuing students may opt to follow the revised 2021-22 CSU GE Breadth pattern and complete 6 units in Area D and 3 units in Area F. DMinimum of 2 academic disciplines (may not be all the same disciplines)Learn how human social, political and economic institutions and behavior are inextricably interwoven Develop an understanding of problems and issues from the respective disciplinary perspectives and examine issues in their contemporary as well as historical settings and in a variety of cultural contexts Explore the principles, methodologies, value systems and ethics employed in scientific inquiryCourses that emphasize skills development and professional preparation are not approvedAREA E – LIFELONG LEARNING and SELF-DEVELOPMENT(3 semester or 4 quarter units, not all in 1-unit Physical Education/Activity courses. Students may also meet Area E with military training per CSU EO 1036.)Should include three kinds of inquiry: sociological, physiological and psychological over a few years of a human life spanCourses that focus on a single skill (ex: library use, computer literacy or first aid) are not appropriate for GEIncludes selective consideration of content such as human behavior, sexuality, nutrition, physical and mental health, stress management, social relationship and relationship with the environment, as well as implications of death and dying and avenues for lifelong learning Physical activity may be included nut Area E will not be complete only using physical activity coursesAREA F – LIFELONG LEARNING and SELF-DEVELOPMENTRequirement for new or returning students who begin at the CCC in Fall 2021: will need to complete 3 units or 4 quarter units from Area F for full CSU GE certification. Students with catalog rights PRIOR to Fall 2021: are NOT required to complete Area F. However, continuing students may opt to follow the revised 2021-22 CSU GE Breadth pattern and complete 6 units in Area D and 3 units in Area F. Must have a prefix of African American, Asian American, Latina/o American or Native American Studies. Similar prefixes (i.e. Pan-African Studies, American Indian Studies, Ethnic Studies) or courses that are cross-listed with one of the aforementioned prefixes meet this requirement.Courses should demonstrate 3 of the 5 course competencies.1. Analyze and articulate concepts of ethnic studies, including but not limited to race and ethnicity, racialization, equity, ethno-centrism, eurocentrism, white supremacy, self-determination, liberation, decolonization and anti-racism.2. Apply theory to describe critical events in the histories, cultures and intellectual traditions, with special focus on the lived-experiences and social struggles of one or more of the following four historically defined racialized core groups: Native Americans, African Americans, Latina/o Americans and/or Asian Americans, and emphasizing agency and group-affirmation.3. Critically discuss the intersection of race and ethnicity with other forms of difference affected by hierarchy and oppression, such as class, gender, sexuality, religion, spirituality, national origin, immigration status, ability and/or age.4. Describe how struggle, resistance, social justice, solidarity and liberation as experienced by communities of color are relevant to current issues.5. Demonstrate active engagement with anti-racist issues, practices and movements to build a diverse, just and equitable society beyond the classroom. CSU GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN U.S. HISTORY, CONSTITUTION & AMERICAN IDEALSNot a part of CSU GE, but may be completed prior to transfer. For CSU GE certification purposes, courses used to satisfy this CSU graduation requirement may also be used to satisfy CSU GE Plan Subject Areas C or D. However, if a course(s) is used to satisfy both a CSU GE subject-area requirement and the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement, some CSU campuses may require students to take an additional course(s) after transfer. CSUN will NOT require an additional course(s). Other CSU campuses should be consulted directly regarding their policy. US-1: Historical development of American institutions and ideals US-2: U.S. Constitution and governmentUS-3: California state and local government* This requirement may be met before or after transfer to the CSU.**If a course is approved for more than one U.S. Area, a student may use the course to satisfy all areas listed.US-1Historical development of American institutions and ideals (100 years of history minimum) covering politics, economics, social movements and/or geography (at least three of the four) – US HistoryUS-2Constitution of the US and operation of representative democratic government under the constitution – Political ScienceUS-3Process of California state and local government (courses outside of California will not meet this requirement) – Political Science ................
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