Postsecondary General Education Diploma
General Education Requirements
Most universities in the United States require a core of general
education courses during the first two years of collegiate study.
This includes courses selected to provide
a solid cultural and intellectual foundation for the student's future
studies. Usually, 30 credits (10 courses) are required.
The CALCampus Postsecondary General Education Diploma follows these guidelines.
The general education requirements provide flexibility in
course selection by the student, following the general guidelines below:
I. Communication 6 cr.
English Composition I, English Composition II (or other writing course)
II. Mathematics/Science/Computer 9 cr.
One course in mathematics:
(College Algebra, Intermediate College Algebra I, Intermediate College Algebra II,
Business Mathematics, Beginning Calculus I, Beginning Calculus II,
College Calculus I, College Calculus II)
Other courses selected from: natural sciences (astronomy, biology,
botany, chemistry, entomology, geology, physics, zoology)
AND/OR mathematics, statistics, computer science.
III. Arts and Humanities 6-9 cr.
Select courses from the following areas:
history, humanities, literature, philosophy, fine arts,
art, dance, music, theatre, religion, public speaking, film,
modern languages, theatre arts, English.
IV. Social Sciences 6-9 cr.
Select courses from the following areas:
psychology, sociology, law, government, geography, history,
economics, anthropology, criminology, gerontology, education.
Upon admission, students will select their preferred concentration towards either the Arts and Humanities or the Math and Sciences. This will determine the student's course selection for the remaining 30 credits of Elective courses beyond the General Education requirements listed above.