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Cal-GETC

Program Year (2025-2026)

About the Program

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) Cal-GETC is the California General Education Transfer Curriculum. It is the single transfer-GE pathway for the state from any California Community College to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) as of Fall 2025. This certificate verifies completion of all Cal-GETC areas and fulfills the lower-division general education requirements to graduate from either the CSU or UC campus. See the Cal-GETC GE Guide in the Butte College catalog for a complete list of course options. All courses used for certification must be a C or higher (C- is not accepted unless valued at a 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 GPA scale).

Cal-GETC is not advisable for all transfer students and is dependent on factors like major and catalog rights. Students should consult with a counselor to determine the appropriate general education option for their transfer goal.


Program Requirements

Program Goal: Local
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: 44891.00CA

Program Learning Outcome(s):

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • Discuss the power and limits of these methods of inquiry and individual, ethical, and societal responsibilities.

  • Synthesize the perspectives and approaches of the physical, biological, social and behavioral sciences.

  • Critically analyze and solve problems using the appropriate technique for the issue at hand, including appropriate use of logic, mathematics, multi-disciplinary, and cultural considerations where applicable.

  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

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Required courses:
34 Units
Area 1A English Composition
Area 1B Critical Thinking and Composition
Area 1C Oral Communication
Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
Area 3A Arts
Area 3B Humanities
Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences (from 2 disciplines)
Area 5A Physical Science
Area 5B Biological Science
Area 5C Laboratory
Area 6 Ethnic Studies

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Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378

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