Overview
This general education breadth pattern allows Modesto Junior College students who
plan to transfer to a California State University (CSU) to complete lower-division
general education requirements for baccalaureate degree at all CSU campuses. The pattern
has five disciplinary “areas” (A-E) requiring at least 39-units of coursework. CSU
transfer also requires completion of a History, Constitution, and American Ideals
requirement that may be completed at MJC and is included in this pattern. A grade
of C- or higher is required in Areas A1, A2, A3, and B4 for admission to the CSU System,
but individual CSU campuses may accept “pass” grades for the other areas. “Certification”
of CSU-GE is recommended for transfer to CSU but can vary by major. Students pursuing
“High unit” majors are discouraged from completing all GE requirements. For these
reasons, students are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor or enroll in a
Guidance course to complete an educational plan and review critical information on
transferring to CSU.
