General Education Requirements
Students may select from one of two general education patterns depending on their educational and transfer goals. California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) is required for transfer degrees (AA-T, AS-T, AS-UCT); non-transfer degrees (AA, AS) may use either the CalGETC or MPC General Education pattern. Each degree notes the applicable GE patterns that may be used.
MPC General Education Philosophy
Monterey Peninsula College awards the Associate Degree to represent a student’s successful completion of a series of learning experiences designed to develop certain capabilities and insights, including the ability to:
- think and communicate clearly and effectively orally and writing;
- use mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning
- understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines;
- be aware of other cultures and times;
- achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and
- develop the capacity for self-understanding.
In addition to these accomplishments, the student shall possess sufficient depth in a specific field of knowledge to contribute to lifetime interest.
Central to an Associate Degree, General Education is designed to introduce students to the variety of means through which people comprehend the modern world. Monterey Peninsula College’s General Education curriculum reflects the conviction that students who receive Associate degrees shall possess knowledge of basic principles, concepts and methodologies unique to, and shared by, the various disciplines. The General Education curriculum provides an opportunity for students to develop intellectual skills; information technology competency; social and creative capabilities; and an appreciation for cultural diversity. College-educated persons must be able to use this knowledge when evaluating and appreciating the natural world, the culture, and the society in which they live. Most importantly, general education shall lead students to better understanding of their world.
At Monterey Peninsula College, the institution’s General Education Learning Outcomes specify the ways students will demonstrate knowledge and abilities gained while completing the General Education program.
See Board Policy 4025 - Philosophy and Criteria for Associate Degree and General Education
California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) 2025-2026
Cal-GETC is the singular general education pathway for California Community College (CCC) students to fulfill lower-division general education requirements for transfer to the CSU and UC systems.
Completion of this pattern satisfies the 34 units of lower-division general education requirements for transfer to any CSU or UC campus as well as the general education requirements for the Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T, AS-T) and for the associate degree (AA, AS, AS-UCT). Courses listed in more than one area may be used to satisfy only one area. The course requirements for all areas must be completed before Cal-GETC can be certified. All courses must be completed with grades of ‘C’ or better (a grade of ‘C-’ is not acceptable). Consult with a counselor regarding your education plan.
Area 1 - English Communication
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select three courses, one each from 1A, 1B, and 1C. (9 units) | ||
| 1A English Composition (3 units) 1 | ||
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| 1B Critical Thinking and Composition (3 units) 2 | ||
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL 10 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| 1C Oral Communication (3 units) 2 | ||
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPCH 2 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
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No IB score accepted for this area.
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No AP or IB score accepted for this area.
Area 2 - Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course from the following. (3 units) | ||
| MATH 10 | Mathematics for General Education | 4 |
| MATH 13 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 17 | Finite Math | 4 |
| MATH 18 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Biology/Soc Sci/Business | 4 |
| MATH 20A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 20B | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 20C | Calculus of Several Variables | 4 |
| MATH 31 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 32 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH 40 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| PSYC 19 | Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences | 4 |
| SOCI 19 | Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
Area 3 - Arts and Humanities
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select two courses, one from 3A and one from 3B. (6 units) | ||
| 3A Arts | ||
| ARTB 10 | Survey of the Arts | 3 |
| ARTH 1 | Understanding Art | 3 |
| ARTH 3 | Western Art I | 3 |
| ARTH 4 | Western Art II | 3 |
| ARTH 8 | Survey of Asian Art | 3 |
| ARTH 12 | Greek and Roman Art and Architecture | 3 |
| ARTH 14 | Renaissance Art and Architecture | 3 |
| ARTP 14 | History of Photography | 3 |
| DANC 5 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DANC 6 | World Cultural Dance | 3 |
| ETNC 4 | Mexican-American and Chicano Art | 3 |
| ETNC 5 | African-American Arts and Music | 3 |
| GWOS 4 | Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Culture | 3 |
| MUSI 1 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| MUSI 2 | Introduction to Broadway Musicals | 3 |
| MUSI 10A | Music Theory and Musicianship I | 4 |
| MUSI 10B | Music Theory and Musicianship II | 4 |
| THEA 1 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 4 | Intercultural Drama | 3 |
| THEA 5 | Film Appreciation | 3 |
| THEA 6 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THEA 9 | History of Film: 1880s through 1950s | 3 |
| THEA 10 | History of Film: 1950s to Present | 3 |
| THEA 53 | Theatre Enjoyment | 3 |
| 3B Humanities | ||
| ENGL 1B | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 5 | Introduction to Great Books | 3 |
| ENGL 11 | Literature by and About Women | 3 |
| ENGL 17 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 22 | Introduction to Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL 40A | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 40B | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 43 | Comics As Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 44 | Survey of World Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 45 | Survey of World Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 46 | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 47 | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 48 | Latin American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 49 | Introduction to the Novel | 3 |
| ENGL 63 | Introduction to Science Fiction | 3 |
| ETNC 4 | Mexican-American and Chicano Art | 3 |
| ETNC 5 | African-American Arts and Music | 3 |
| ETNC 6 | Ethnic Images in Film | 3 |
| ETNC 23 | Chicano History 1848 to Present | 3 |
| ETNC 24 | African Americans in U.S. History to 1877,African Americans in United States History to 1865 1 | 3 |
| ETNC 25 | African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present 1 | 3 |
| GENT 21 | Medieval and Renaissance Europe (400-1520) | 3 |
| GENT 22 | The Age of Revolution (1690-1870) | 3 |
| GENT 23 | The Modern World (1870-Present) | 3 |
| GWOS 4 | Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Culture | 3 |
| GWOS 5 | Women of Color in the U.S. | 3 |
| GWOS 11 | Literature by and About Women | 3 |
| GWOS 12 | Women in United States History 1 | 3 |
| GWOS 15 | Introduction to LGBTQ Global Literatures | 3 |
| GWOS 40 | Introduction to Feminist Theory | 3 |
| HIST 4 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIST 5 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST 6 | History of World Religions | 3 |
| HIST 7 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 8 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 10 | Modern Latin America | 3 |
| HIST 12 | Women in United States History 1 | 3 |
| HIST 15 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST 17 | United States History to 1877 1 | 3 |
| HIST 18 | United States History from 1865 1 | 3 |
| HIST 20 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST 23 | Chicano History 1848 to Present | 3 |
| HIST 24 | African Americans in U.S. History to 1877,African Americans in United States History to 1865 1 | 3 |
| HIST 25 | African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present,African Americans in United States History Since 1865 1 | 3 |
| HUMA 10 | Exploration of Values in Living | 3 |
| HUMA 30 | Humanities in Multicultural America | 3 |
| HUMA 40 | Introduction to Feminist Theory | 3 |
| JPNS 2A | Intermediate Japanese 1 | 5 |
| LING 10 | Foundations of Language | 3 |
| LING 15 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LING 25 | Introduction to Language and Gender | 3 |
| LING 30 | Introduction to the History of the English Language | 3 |
| PHIL 2 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 4 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 8 | Introduction to World Religions | 3 |
| PHIL 13 | Introduction to Eastern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 40 | Introduction to Feminist Theory | 3 |
| POLS 12 | Politics in Film | 3 |
| SIGN 2A | Intermediate American Sign Language 1 | 5 |
| SIGN 20 | Introduction to Deaf Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 3 | Intermediate Spanish I 1 | 5 |
| SPAN 3S | Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers I 1 | 5 |
| SPAN 4 | Intermediate Spanish II 1 | 5 |
| SPAN 4S | Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers II 1 | 5 |
| SPAN 5 | Literature of the Spanish-Speaking World | 3 |
| SPAN 18 | Spanish Through Film | 3 |
| SPAN 22 | Spanish Composition and Conversation 1 | 3 |
| SPAN 45 | Hispanic and Latino/a Culture | 4 |
| SPAN 50A | Intermediate Spanish Conversation I 1 | 3 |
| SPAN 50B | Intermediate Spanish Conversation II 1 | 3 |
| THEA 4 | Intercultural Drama | 3 |
| THEA 9 | History of Film: 1880s through 1950s | 3 |
| THEA 10 | History of Film: 1950s to Present | 3 |
| WRLD 20 | The Classical World (1200 BCE - 14 CE) | 3 |
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Course also satisfies partly the CSU or fully the UC Graduation Requirement below.
Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select two courses from two different disciplines. (6 units) | ||
| ADMJ 2 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
| ANTH 2 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 4 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 6 | Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory | 3 |
| ANTH 8 | Primate Behavioral Ecology | 3 |
| ANTH 30 | Gender in Global Perspective | 3 |
| COMM 35 | Introduction to Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| ECED 1 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECED 55 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| ECON 1 | The American Economic System | 3 |
| ECON 2 | Principles of Economics: Macro | 3 |
| ECON 4 | Principles of Economics: Micro | 3 |
| ETNC 6 | Ethnic Images in Film | 3 |
| ETNC 10 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETNC 13 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| ETNC 16 | American Government and African American Politics 1 | 3 |
| ETNC 18 | Chicanos in American Politics 1 | 3 |
| ETNC 20 | Native Peoples of North America,Introduction to Native American Studies 1 | 3 |
| ETNC 22 | Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in American Society | 3 |
| ETNC 23 | Chicano History 1848 to Present | 3 |
| ETNC 24 | African Americans in U.S. History to 1877,African Americans in United States History to 1865 1 | 3 |
| ETNC 25 | African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present 1 | 3 |
| GEOG 2 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 4 | Introduction to Human Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 5 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GLST 1 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLST 2 | Global Issues | 3 |
| GWOS 1 | Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies | 3 |
| GWOS 3 | Gender and Violence | 3 |
| GWOS 4 | Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Culture | 3 |
| GWOS 5 | Women of Color in the U.S. | 3 |
| GWOS 8 | Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies | 3 |
| GWOS 9 | Sports and Social Justice | 3 |
| GWOS 10 | Gender in American Politics | 3 |
| GWOS 12 | Women in United States History 1 | 3 |
| GWOS 30 | Gender in Global Perspective | 3 |
| GWOS 40 | Introduction to Feminist Theory | 3 |
| HIST 4 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIST 5 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST 7 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 8 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 10 | Modern Latin America | 3 |
| HIST 12 | Women in United States History 1 | 3 |
| HIST 15 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST 17 | United States History to 1877 1 | 3 |
| HIST 18 | United States History from 1865 1 | 3 |
| HIST 20 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST 23 | Chicano History 1848 to Present | 3 |
| HIST 24 | African Americans in U.S. History to 1877,African Americans in United States History to 1865 1 | 3 |
| HIST 25 | African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present,African Americans in United States History Since 1865 1 | 3 |
| HUMA 40 | Introduction to Feminist Theory | 3 |
| KINS 44 | Sport in Society | 3 |
| KINS 48 | Psychology of Fitness and Sport Performance | 3 |
| LING 15 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LING 18 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| LING 25 | Introduction to Language and Gender | 3 |
| LING 30 | Introduction to the History of the English Language | 3 |
| LING 35 | Introduction to Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| LING 45 | Introduction to Language and Society | 3 |
| LING 46 | Introduction to the Psychology of Language | 3 |
| PHIL 40 | Introduction to Feminist Theory | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics 1 | 3 |
| POLS 2 | Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics | 3 |
| POLS 3 | Introduction to Political Theory and Thought | 3 |
| POLS 4 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| POLS 5 | International Political Economy | 3 |
| POLS 10 | Gender in American Politics | 3 |
| POLS 11 | Politics of Migration and Citizenship | 3 |
| POLS 14 | Introduction to the Politics of Identity | 3 |
| POLS 20 | Introduction to Law and Society | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 6 | Psychology of Women | 3 |
| PSYC 25 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| PSYC 35 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 38 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 40 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SIGN 20 | Introduction to Deaf Culture | 3 |
| SOCI 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 2 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 3 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 11 | Mass Media and Popular Culture | 3 |
| SOCI 12 | Introduction to Gender and Sexuality | 3 |
| SOCI 13 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOCI 14 | Sociology of Latinos and Latinas | 3 |
| SOCI 17 | Introduction to Crime and Deviance | 3 |
| SOCI 40 | Sociology of Marriages and Families | 3 |
| SPCH 4 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 10 | Introduction to Communication Theory | 3 |
| WRLD 20 | The Classical World (1200 BCE - 14 CE) | 3 |
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Course also partly satisfies the CSU Graduation Requirement below.
Area 5 - Physical and Biological Sciences
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select two courses, one from 5A and one from 5B; at least one of the two courses must include a 5C laboratory course. (7 units) | ||
| 5A Physical Science | ||
| ASTR 10 | Introduction to Astronomy 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 31 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I 1 | 5 |
| CHEM 1B | General Chemistry II 1 | 5 |
| CHEM 2 | Fundamental Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 10 | Everyday Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 12A | Organic Chemistry I 1 | 5 |
| CHEM 12B | Organic Chemistry II 1 | 5 |
| CHEM 30A | Introductory Chemistry for Health Sciences 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 30B | Organic and Biological Chemistry for Health Sciences 1 | 4 |
| GEOL 2 | Physical Geology 1 | 3 |
| GEOL 3 | Historical Geology 1 | 3 |
| GEOL 9 | Earth Catastrophes and Disasters | 3 |
| GEOL 12 | Earth Ocean Climate: Introduction to Earth Science 1 | 3 |
| OCEN 2 | Introductory Oceanography 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 2A | General Physics I 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 2B | General Physics II 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 3A | Science and Engineering Physics I 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 3B | Science and Engineering Physics II 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 3C | Science and Engineering Physics III 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 10 | Introduction to Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 12 | Integrated Physics and Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| 5B Biological Science | ||
| ANAT 1 | Human Anatomy with Cadaver Lab 1 | 4 |
| ANAT 5 | Human Biology 1 | 4 |
| ANTH 2 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| BIOL 10 | Principles of Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 13 | Marine Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 21 | Concepts in Biology I: Cells, Genetics, and Organisms 1 | 5 |
| BIOL 22 | Concepts in Biology II: Diversity, Ecology, and Evolution 1 | 5 |
| BIOL 25 | Applied Microbiology Lecture | 3 |
| BIOL 30 | Introduction to Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 31 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| PHSO 1 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| PSYC 38 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| 5C Science Laboratory | ||
| ANAT 1 | Human Anatomy with Cadaver Lab | 4 |
| ANAT 5 | Human Biology | 4 |
| ANTH 2L | Biological Anthropology Laboratory | 1 |
| ASTR 10L | Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 10 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 13 | Marine Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 21 | Concepts in Biology I: Cells, Genetics, and Organisms | 5 |
| BIOL 22 | Concepts in Biology II: Diversity, Ecology, and Evolution | 5 |
| BIOL 26 | Applied Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 32 | Environmental Science Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 1B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 2 | Fundamental Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 10 | Everyday Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 12A | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 12B | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 30A | Introductory Chemistry for Health Sciences | 4 |
| CHEM 30B | Organic and Biological Chemistry for Health Sciences | 4 |
| GEOL 2L | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL 3L | Historical Geology Lab | 1 |
| GEOL 12L | Earth Ocean Climate: Introduction to Earth Science Lab | 1 |
| OCEN 2L | Introductory Oceanography Lab | 1 |
| PHSO 2 | Human Physiology Lab | 2 |
| PHYS 2A | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2B | General Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 3A | Science and Engineering Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 3B | Science and Engineering Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 3C | Science and Engineering Physics III | 4 |
| PHYS 10 | Introduction to Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 12 | Integrated Physics and Chemistry | 4 |
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Course has a laboratory component in 5C.
Area 6 - Ethnic Studies
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ETNC 22 | Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in American Society | 3 |
UC Graduation Requirement: Language Other Than English
(Not part of Cal-GETC; may be completed prior to transfer)
Each UC campus has its own guidelines for Language Other Than English requirement.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the same language. | ||
| FREN 1A | Elementary French I | 5 |
| FREN 1B | Elementary French II | 5 |
| JPNS 1A | Elementary Japanese I | 5 |
| JPNS 1B | Elementary Japanese II | 5 |
| JPNS 2A | Intermediate Japanese | 5 |
| SIGN 1A | Elementary American Sign Language I | 5 |
| SIGN 1B | Elementary American Sign Language II | 5 |
| SIGN 2A | Intermediate American Sign Language | 5 |
| SIGN 2B | Advanced American Sign Language II | 5 |
| SPAN 1 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 1S | Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN 2 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 2S | Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | 5 |
| SPAN 3 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 3S | Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN 4 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 4S | Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | 5 |
| SPAN 22 | Spanish Composition and Conversation | 3 |
| SPAN 50A | Intermediate Spanish Conversation I | 3 |
| SPAN 50B | Intermediate Spanish Conversation II | 3 |
CSU Graduation Requirement: U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals
(Not part of Cal-GETC; may be completed prior to transfer)
Complete all areas: US-1, US-2, US-3. The courses below may also be used to satisfy Area 3B or 4.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| US-1: Historical Development of American Institutions & Ideals | ||
| ETNC 20 | Native Peoples of North America,Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| ETNC 24 | African Americans in U.S. History to 1877,African Americans in United States History to 1865 1 | 3 |
| ETNC 25 | African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| GWOS 12 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| HIST 12 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| HIST 17 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 18 | United States History from 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 24 | African Americans in U.S. History to 1877,African Americans in United States History to 1865 1 | 3 |
| HIST 25 | African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present,African Americans in United States History Since 1865 | 3 |
| US-2: U.S. Constitution & Government | ||
| ETNC 16 | American Government and African American Politics 1 | 3 |
| ETNC 18 | Chicanos in American Politics 1 | 3 |
| ETNC 24 | African Americans in U.S. History to 1877,African Americans in United States History to 1865 1 | 3 |
| HIST 24 | African Americans in U.S. History to 1877,African Americans in United States History to 1865 1 | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics 1 | 3 |
| US-3: California State & Local Government | ||
| ETNC 16 | American Government and African American Politics 1 | 3 |
| ETNC 18 | Chicanos in American Politics 1 | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics 1 | 3 |
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Course may be used to satisfy more than one US area.
Note: Courses used to meet Cal-GETC requirements may be used to satisfy this CSU graduation requirement at the discretion of the receiving CSU campus.
MPC General Education 2025-2026
The MPC General Education pattern is intended to provide a broad educational foundation for students enrolled in a Career Education or local associate degree not intended for transfer.
Completion of this pattern satisfies the general education requirements for the non-transfer associate degree only (AA, AS.) Courses listed in more than one area may be used to satisfy only one area. Consult with a counselor regarding your education plan.
Area 1A - English Composition
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Area 1B - Oral Communication and Critical Thinking
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select three units from the following. | ||
| BUSI 2 | Business Communication | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| EDUC 2 | Critical Thinking and Public Education | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL 10 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| SPCH 2 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 3 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Area 2 - Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select three units from the following. | ||
| BUSI 10 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| CSCI 9 | Programming Fundamentals: Python | 3 |
| CSCI 10A | Programming Methods I: Java | 4 |
| MATH 10 | Mathematics for General Education | 4 |
| MATH 12 | Number Systems | 4 |
| MATH 13 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 13A | College Algebra for STEM | 4 |
| MATH 17 | Finite Math | 4 |
| MATH 18 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Biology/Soc Sci/Business | 4 |
| MATH 20A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| PHIL 6 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PSYC 19 | Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences | 4 |
| SOCI 19 | Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
Area 3 - Arts & Humanities
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select three units from the following. | ||
| ARCE 1A | Ceramic Handbuilding I | 3 |
| ARCE 2A | Ceramic Wheel Throwing I | 3 |
| ARCE 3A | Introduction to Ceramic Sculpture | 3 |
| ARCE 8 | Alternative Throwing Techniques | 1.5-3 |
| ARCE 9 | Alternative Firing Techniques | 1.5-3 |
| ARTB 2 | Visual Fundamentals: Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTB 3 | Visual Fundamentals: Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTB 4 | Color Fundamentals | 3 |
| ARTB 10 | Survey of the Arts | 3 |
| ARTD 1A | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ARTH 1 | Understanding Art | 3 |
| ARTH 3 | Western Art I | 3 |
| ARTH 4 | Western Art II | 3 |
| ARTH 7 | Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America | 3 |
| ARTH 8 | Survey of Asian Art | 3 |
| ARTH 12 | Greek and Roman Art and Architecture | 3 |
| ARTH 14 | Renaissance Art and Architecture | 3 |
| ARTP 10 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| ARTP 11A | Photography I: Black and White | 3 |
| ARTP 14 | History of Photography | 3 |
| ARTS 10A | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| ARTS 12A | Figure Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTS 40A | Painting I | 3 |
| ARTS 60 | Introduction to Printmaking | 3 |
| ARTV 1 | Introduction to Film/Video | 3 |
| COMM 7 | News Writing Workshop | 3 |
| COMM 35 | Introduction to Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| DANC 5 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DANC 6 | World Cultural Dance | 3 |
| ENGL 1B | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 5 | Introduction to Great Books | 3 |
| ENGL 11 | Literature by and About Women | 3 |
| ENGL 17 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 22 | Introduction to Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL 40A | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 40B | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 43 | Comics As Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 44 | Survey of World Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 45 | Survey of World Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 46 | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 47 | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 48 | Latin American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 49 | Introduction to the Novel | 3 |
| ENGL 63 | Introduction to Science Fiction | 3 |
| ETNC 4 | Mexican-American and Chicano Art | 3 |
| ETNC 5 | African-American Arts and Music | 3 |
| ETNC 6 | Ethnic Images in Film | 3 |
| ETNC 23 | Chicano History 1848 to Present | 3 |
| ETNC 24 | African Americans in U.S. History to 1877,African Americans in United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| ETNC 25 | African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| FREN 1A | Elementary French I | 5 |
| FREN 1B | Elementary French II | 5 |
| GENT 21 | Medieval and Renaissance Europe (400-1520) | 3 |
| GENT 22 | The Age of Revolution (1690-1870) | 3 |
| GENT 23 | The Modern World (1870-Present) | 3 |
| GWOS 1 | Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies | 3 |
| GWOS 4 | Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Culture | 3 |
| GWOS 5 | Women of Color in the U.S. | 3 |
| GWOS 11 | Literature by and About Women | 3 |
| GWOS 12 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| GWOS 15 | Introduction to LGBTQ Global Literatures | 3 |
| GWOS 40 | Introduction to Feminist Theory | 3 |
| HIST 4 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIST 6 | History of World Religions | 3 |
| HIST 7 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 8 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 12 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| HIST 15 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST 23 | Chicano History 1848 to Present | 3 |
| HIST 24 | African Americans in U.S. History to 1877,African Americans in United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 25 | African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present,African Americans in United States History Since 1865 | 3 |
| HUMA 10 | Exploration of Values in Living | 3 |
| HUMA 30 | Humanities in Multicultural America | 3 |
| HUMA 40 | Introduction to Feminist Theory | 3 |
| JPNS 1A | Elementary Japanese I | 5 |
| JPNS 1B | Elementary Japanese II | 5 |
| JPNS 2A | Intermediate Japanese | 5 |
| KINS 20 | Sport in Cinema | 3 |
| LING 10 | Foundations of Language | 3 |
| LING 15 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LING 25 | Introduction to Language and Gender | 3 |
| LING 30 | Introduction to the History of the English Language | 3 |
| LING 35 | Introduction to Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| LING 45 | Introduction to Language and Society | 3 |
| LING 46 | Introduction to the Psychology of Language | 3 |
| LING 49 | Introduction to Discourse Analysis | 3 |
| MUSI 1 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| MUSI 2 | Introduction to Broadway Musicals | 3 |
| MUSI 3 | Introduction to Jazz and Pop | 3 |
| MUSI 5 | Introduction to World Music | 3 |
| MUSI 10A | Music Theory and Musicianship I | 4 |
| PHIL 2 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 4 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 8 | Introduction to World Religions | 3 |
| PHIL 13 | Introduction to Eastern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 40 | Introduction to Feminist Theory | 3 |
| POLS 12 | Politics in Film | 3 |
| SIGN 1A | Elementary American Sign Language I | 5 |
| SIGN 1AL | Elementary American Sign Language I Lab | 0.5-1 |
| SIGN 1B | Elementary American Sign Language II | 5 |
| SIGN 2A | Intermediate American Sign Language | 5 |
| SIGN 2B | Advanced American Sign Language II | 5 |
| SIGN 10 | Structure and Culture of American Sign Language | 3 |
| SIGN 20 | Introduction to Deaf Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 1 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 1S | Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN 2 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 2S | Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | 5 |
| SPAN 3 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 3S | Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN 4 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 4S | Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | 5 |
| SPAN 5 | Literature of the Spanish-Speaking World | 3 |
| SPAN 18 | Spanish Through Film | 3 |
| SPAN 22 | Spanish Composition and Conversation | 3 |
| SPAN 45 | Hispanic and Latino/a Culture | 4 |
| SPAN 50A | Intermediate Spanish Conversation I | 3 |
| SPAN 50B | Intermediate Spanish Conversation II | 3 |
| SPCH 4 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 5 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| THEA 1 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 4 | Intercultural Drama | 3 |
| THEA 5 | Film Appreciation | 3 |
| THEA 6 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THEA 7A | Writing for the Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 8A | Beginning Screenwriting | 3 |
| THEA 9 | History of Film: 1880s through 1950s | 3 |
| THEA 10 | History of Film: 1950s to Present | 3 |
| THEA 53 | Theatre Enjoyment | 3 |
| WRLD 1 | Prehistory and the Earliest Civilizations (to 1200 BCE) | 1 |
| WRLD 3 | The Golden Age of Greece (500 - 300 BCE) | 1 |
| WRLD 4A | The Roman Republic and Rise of Empire (500 BCE - 14 CE) | 1 |
| WRLD 4B | The Roman Empire (14 - 600 CE) | 1 |
| WRLD 5 | The Medieval World: Part I (400 - 1100) | 1 |
| WRLD 6 | The Medieval World: Part II (1100 - 1350) | 1 |
| WRLD 7 | The Early Renaissance (1350 - 1520) | 1 |
| WRLD 8 | Late Renaissance and Reformation (1520 - 1600) | 1 |
| WRLD 9 | Foundations of the Modern World (1600 - 1690) | 1 |
| WRLD 10 | The Age of Reason (1690 - 1775) | 1 |
| WRLD 11 | Reaction and Revolution (1775 - 1815) | 1 |
| WRLD 12 | The Age of Progress (1815 - 1870) | 1 |
| WRLD 13 | The End of Innocence (1870 - 1918) | 1 |
| WRLD 14 | Between the Wars (1918 - 1945) | 1 |
| WRLD 15 | World War II to the Present (1945 - Present) | 1 |
| WRLD 20 | The Classical World (1200 BCE - 14 CE) | 3 |
Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select three units from the following. | ||
| ADMJ 2 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
| ANTH 2 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 4 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 6 | Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory | 3 |
| ANTH 8 | Primate Behavioral Ecology | 3 |
| ANTH 30 | Gender in Global Perspective | 3 |
| BUSI 4 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUSI 22 | Effective Leadership | 3 |
| BUSI 46 | Entrepreneurial Mindset | 3 |
| COMM 5 | Mass Media Methods | 3 |
| COMM 35 | Introduction to Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| ECED 1 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECED 55 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| ECED 56 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| ECON 1 | The American Economic System | 3 |
| ECON 2 | Principles of Economics: Macro | 3 |
| ECON 4 | Principles of Economics: Micro | 3 |
| EDUC 1 & 1L | Introduction to Teaching and Education and Education Service Learning Lab | 3 |
| EDUC 2 | Critical Thinking and Public Education | 3 |
| ETNC 4 | Mexican-American and Chicano Art | 3 |
| ETNC 5 | African-American Arts and Music | 3 |
| ETNC 6 | Ethnic Images in Film | 3 |
| ETNC 10 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETNC 13 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| ETNC 16 | American Government and African American Politics | 3 |
| ETNC 18 | Chicanos in American Politics | 3 |
| ETNC 20 | Native Peoples of North America,Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| ETNC 22 | Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in American Society | 3 |
| ETNC 23 | Chicano History 1848 to Present | 3 |
| ETNC 24 | African Americans in U.S. History to 1877,African Americans in United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| ETNC 25 | African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| GENT 21 | Medieval and Renaissance Europe (400-1520) | 3 |
| GENT 22 | The Age of Revolution (1690-1870) | 3 |
| GENT 23 | The Modern World (1870-Present) | 3 |
| GEOG 2 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 4 | Introduction to Human Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 5 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GLST 1 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLST 2 | Global Issues | 3 |
| GWOS 1 | Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies | 3 |
| GWOS 3 | Gender and Violence | 3 |
| GWOS 4 | Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Culture | 3 |
| GWOS 5 | Women of Color in the U.S. | 3 |
| GWOS 8 | Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies | 3 |
| GWOS 9 | Sports and Social Justice | 3 |
| GWOS 10 | Gender in American Politics | 3 |
| GWOS 12 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| GWOS 15 | Introduction to LGBTQ Global Literatures | 3 |
| GWOS 30 | Gender in Global Perspective | 3 |
| GWOS 40 | Introduction to Feminist Theory | 3 |
| HIST 4 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIST 5 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST 6 | History of World Religions | 3 |
| HIST 7 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 8 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 10 | Modern Latin America | 3 |
| HIST 12 | Women in United States History | 3 |
| HIST 15 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST 17 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 18 | United States History from 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 20 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST 23 | Chicano History 1848 to Present | 3 |
| HIST 24 | African Americans in U.S. History to 1877,African Americans in United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 25 | African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present,African Americans in United States History Since 1865 | 3 |
| HLTH 12 | Health and Social Justice | 3 |
| HUMA 40 | Introduction to Feminist Theory | 3 |
| KINS 44 | Sport in Society | 3 |
| KINS 48 | Psychology of Fitness and Sport Performance | 3 |
| LING 15 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LING 18 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| LING 25 | Introduction to Language and Gender | 3 |
| LING 30 | Introduction to the History of the English Language | 3 |
| LING 35 | Introduction to Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| LING 45 | Introduction to Language and Society | 3 |
| LING 46 | Introduction to the Psychology of Language | 3 |
| LING 49 | Introduction to Discourse Analysis | 3 |
| LING 50 | Introduction to Dialects from Here and There | 3 |
| PHIL 40 | Introduction to Feminist Theory | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| POLS 2 | Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics | 3 |
| POLS 3 | Introduction to Political Theory and Thought | 3 |
| POLS 4 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| POLS 5 | International Political Economy | 3 |
| POLS 7 | Introduction to Political Science Research Methods | 3 |
| POLS 10 | Gender in American Politics | 3 |
| POLS 11 | Politics of Migration and Citizenship | 3 |
| POLS 12 | Politics in Film | 3 |
| POLS 14 | Introduction to the Politics of Identity | 3 |
| POLS 20 | Introduction to Law and Society | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 6 | Psychology of Women | 3 |
| PSYC 19 | Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences | 4 |
| PSYC 25 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| PSYC 30 | Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 35 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 38 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 40 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC 50 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| SIGN 10 | Structure and Culture of American Sign Language | 3 |
| SOCI 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 2 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 3 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 11 | Mass Media and Popular Culture | 3 |
| SOCI 12 | Introduction to Gender and Sexuality | 3 |
| SOCI 13 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOCI 14 | Sociology of Latinos and Latinas | 3 |
| SOCI 15 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCI 17 | Introduction to Crime and Deviance | 3 |
| SOCI 19 | Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences | 4 |
| SOCI 40 | Sociology of Marriages and Families | 3 |
| SPCH 4 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 10 | Introduction to Communication Theory | 3 |
| WRLD 1 | Prehistory and the Earliest Civilizations (to 1200 BCE) | 1 |
| WRLD 3 | The Golden Age of Greece (500 - 300 BCE) | 1 |
| WRLD 4A | The Roman Republic and Rise of Empire (500 BCE - 14 CE) | 1 |
| WRLD 4B | The Roman Empire (14 - 600 CE) | 1 |
| WRLD 5 | The Medieval World: Part I (400 - 1100) | 1 |
| WRLD 6 | The Medieval World: Part II (1100 - 1350) | 1 |
| WRLD 7 | The Early Renaissance (1350 - 1520) | 1 |
| WRLD 8 | Late Renaissance and Reformation (1520 - 1600) | 1 |
| WRLD 9 | Foundations of the Modern World (1600 - 1690) | 1 |
| WRLD 10 | The Age of Reason (1690 - 1775) | 1 |
| WRLD 11 | Reaction and Revolution (1775 - 1815) | 1 |
| WRLD 12 | The Age of Progress (1815 - 1870) | 1 |
| WRLD 13 | The End of Innocence (1870 - 1918) | 1 |
| WRLD 14 | Between the Wars (1918 - 1945) | 1 |
| WRLD 15 | World War II to the Present (1945 - Present) | 1 |
| WRLD 20 | The Classical World (1200 BCE - 14 CE) | 3 |
Area 5 - Natural Sciences
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select three units from the following. Courses in this GE area must include a lab. | ||
| ANAT 1 | Human Anatomy with Cadaver Lab | 4 |
| ANAT 5 | Human Biology | 4 |
| ANTH 2 & 2L | Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Biological Anthropology Laboratory | 4 |
| ASTR 10 & 10L | Introduction to Astronomy and Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 10 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 13 | Marine Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 21 | Concepts in Biology I: Cells, Genetics, and Organisms | 5 |
| BIOL 22 | Concepts in Biology II: Diversity, Ecology, and Evolution | 5 |
| BIOL 25 & BIOL 26 | Applied Microbiology Lecture and Applied Microbiology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 31 & BIOL 32 | Introduction to Environmental Science and Environmental Science Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 2 | Fundamental Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 10 | Everyday Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 30A | Introductory Chemistry for Health Sciences | 4 |
| ENGR 9 | The Science of Robotics | 4 |
| GEOL 2 & 2L | Physical Geology and Physical Geology Laboratory | 4 |
| GEOL 3 & 3L | Historical Geology and Historical Geology Lab | 4 |
| GEOL 12 & 12L | Earth Ocean Climate: Introduction to Earth Science and Earth Ocean Climate: Introduction to Earth Science Lab | 4 |
| HORT 53 | Soil Science and Management | 4 |
| NUTF 10 & 10L | Food Science and Food Science and Safety Laboratory | 3 |
| OCEN 2 & 2L | Introductory Oceanography and Introductory Oceanography Lab | 4 |
| PHSO 1 & PHSO 2 | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | 5 |
| PHYS 2A | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 3A | Science and Engineering Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 10 | Introduction to Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 12 | Integrated Physics and Chemistry | 4 |
Area 6 - Ethnic Studies
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select three units from the following. | ||
| ETNC 4 | Mexican-American and Chicano Art | 3 |
| ETNC 6 | Ethnic Images in Film | 3 |
| ETNC 10 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETNC 13 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| ETNC 18 | Chicanos in American Politics | 3 |
| ETNC 20 | Native Peoples of North America,Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| ETNC 22 | Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in American Society | 3 |
| ETNC 23 | Chicano History 1848 to Present | 3 |
| HIST 23 | Chicano History 1848 to Present | 3 |
| SOCI 13 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
Area 7 - Self-Development
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select three units from either 7.1 or 7.2. | ||
| 7.1 Wellness | ||
| ADPE 6 | Adapted Functional Training | 1 |
| ADPE 8 | Introduction to Adapted Physical Education | 0.5 |
| ADPE 9 | Adapted Personal Fitness | 1.5 |
| ADPE 10 | Adapted Weight Training | 1 |
| ADPE 13 | Physical Education: Adapted | 1.5 |
| ADPE 14 | Adapted Aerobics | 1 |
| ADPE 15 | Heart Healthy Exercise | 1.5 |
| ADPE 16 | Adapted Flexibility and Movement Techniques | 1 |
| ATHL 18 | Fundamentals of Football | 0.5 |
| ATHL 21 | Competitive Golf | 0.5 |
| ATHL 29 | Varsity Athletic Conditioning | 0.5 |
| BUSI 60 | Financial Planning and Money Management | 3 |
| DANC 1 | Introduction to Dance | 0.5 |
| DANC 9 | Introduction to Choreography | 0.5 |
| DANC 10A | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DANC 10B | Modern Dance II | 1 |
| DANC 10C | Modern Dance III | 1 |
| DANC 10D | Modern Dance IV | 1 |
| DANC 11A | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
| DANC 11B | Jazz Dance II | 1 |
| DANC 11C | Jazz Dance III | 1 |
| DANC 11D | Jazz Dance IV | 1 |
| DANC 12A | Ballet I | 1 |
| DANC 12B | Ballet II | 1 |
| DANC 12C | Ballet III | 1 |
| DANC 12D | Ballet IV | 1 |
| DANC 14A | Ballroom Dance I | 0.5-1 |
| DANC 14B | Ballroom Dance II | 0.5-1 |
| DANC 14C | Ballroom Dance III | 0.5-1 |
| DANC 14D | Ballroom Dance IV | 0.5-1 |
| DANC 15A | Ethnic Dance Forms I | 1 |
| DANC 15B | Ethnic Dance Forms II | 1 |
| DANC 15C | Ethnic Dance Forms III | 1 |
| DANC 15D | Ethnic Dance Forms IV | 1 |
| DANC 17A | Tap Dance I | 1 |
| DANC 18A | Hip Hop Dance I | 1 |
| DANC 18B | Hip Hop Dance II | 1 |
| DANC 18C | Hip Hop Dance III | 1 |
| DANC 18D | Hip Hop Dance IV | 1 |
| DANC 19A | Salsa Dance I | 0.5 |
| DANC 19B | Salsa Dance II | 0.5 |
| DANC 19C | Salsa Dance III | 0.5 |
| DANC 19D | Salsa Dance IV | 0.5 |
| DANC 21 | Dance Repertory for Dance Performance | 1 |
| ECED 61 | Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child | 3 |
| HLTH 4 | Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HLTH 7 | Women's Health | 3 |
| HOSP 21 | Urban Agriculture Culinary Arts | 1.5 |
| HOSP 22 | Farm to Table Sustainable Cooking | 1.5 |
| KINS 46 | Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning | 3 |
| KINS 51 | Fitness and Wellness Strategies | 2 |
| KINS 60 | Fitness Exercise Physiology | 1 |
| KINS 63 | Fitness Anatomy and Kinesiology | 2 |
| NUTF 1 | Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTF 3 | Nutrition Issues and Controversies | 2 |
| PFIT 2 | Core Fitness Training | 1 |
| PFIT 6 | Cross-Training | 1 |
| PFIT 7 | Distance Training | 1 |
| PFIT 8 | Aerobic Conditioning | 0.5 |
| PFIT 9 | Personal Fitness | 1 |
| PFIT 10A | Beginning Weight Training | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 10B | Intermediate Weight Training | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 10C | Advanced Weight Training | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 14 | Exercise for Health and Fitness | 0.5 |
| PFIT 15A | Core Matwork I | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 15B | Core Matwork II | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 15C | Core Matwork III | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 15D | Core Matwork IV | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 16A | Tai Chi I | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 16B | Tai Chi II | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 16C | Tai Chi III | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 16D | Tai Chi IV | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 17A | Yoga I | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 17B | Yoga II | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 17C | Yoga III | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 17D | Yoga IV | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 18A | Aerobic Fitness I | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 18B | Aerobic Fitness II | 0.5 |
| PFIT 18C | Aerobic Fitness III | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 18D | Aerobic Fitness IV | 0.5-1 |
| PFIT 19A | Body Sculpting I | 1 |
| PFIT 19B | Body Sculpting II | 1 |
| PFIT 19C | Body Sculpting III | 1 |
| PFIT 19D | Body Sculpting IV | 1 |
| PFIT 20 | Circuit Training | 1 |
| PFIT 21A | Flexibility and Relaxation Techniques I | 1 |
| PFIT 21B | Flexibility and Relaxation Techniques II | 1 |
| PFIT 21C | Flexibility and Relaxation Techniques III | 1 |
| PFIT 22A | Fitness Through Swimming I | 1 |
| PFIT 22B | Fitness Through Swimming II | 1 |
| PFIT 22C | Fitness Through Swimming III | 1 |
| PFIT 22D | Fitness Through Swimming IV | 1 |
| PFIT 23A | Functional Fitness I | 1 |
| PFIT 23B | Functional Fitness II | 1 |
| PFIT 23C | Functional Fitness III | 1 |
| PFIT 23D | Functional Fitness IV | 1 |
| PFIT 24A | Aqua Aerobics I | 1 |
| PFIT 24B | Aqua Aerobics II | 1 |
| PFIT 30A | Triathlon Training I | 1 |
| PFIT 30B | Triathlon Training II | 1 |
| PFIT 30C | Triathlon Training III | 1 |
| PFIT 50 | Independent Fitness and Testing Program | 1 |
| PHED 2A | Golf I | 1 |
| PHED 2B | Golf II | 1 |
| PHED 2C | Golf III | 1 |
| PHED 2D | Golf IV | 1 |
| PHED 5A | Tennis I | 1 |
| PHED 5B | Tennis II | 1 |
| PHED 5D | Tennis III | 1 |
| PHED 5E | Tennis IV | 1 |
| PHED 6A | Soccer I | 1 |
| PHED 6B | Soccer II | 1 |
| PHED 6C | Soccer III | 1 |
| PHED 7A | Swimming I | 1 |
| PHED 7B | Swimming II | 1 |
| PHED 9A | Pickleball I | 1 |
| PHED 9B | Pickleball II | 1 |
| PHED 9C | Pickleball III | 1 |
| PHED 9D | Pickleball IV | 1 |
| PHED 10A | Flag Football I | 1 |
| PHED 10B | Flag Football II | 1 |
| PHED 12B | Competitive Swimming I | 1 |
| PHED 12C | Competitive Swimming II | 1 |
| PHED 12D | Competitive Swimming III | 1 |
| PHED 12E | Competitive Swimming IV | 1 |
| PHED 15A | Volleyball I | 1 |
| PHED 15B | Volleyball II | 1 |
| PHED 15D | Volleyball III | 1 |
| PHED 15E | Volleyball IV | 1 |
| PHED 22A | Introduction to Basketball | 1 |
| PHED 22B | Intermediate Basketball | 1 |
| PHED 22C | Intermediate/Advanced Basketball | 1 |
| PHED 22D | Advanced Basketball | 1 |
| PHED 23A | Martial Arts/Self-Defense I | 1 |
| PHED 23B | Martial Arts/Self-Defense II | 1 |
| PHED 23C | Martial Arts/Self-Defense III | 1 |
| PHED 23D | Martial Arts/Self-Defense IV | 1 |
| PHED 24A | Beach Volleyball I | 1 |
| PHED 24B | Beach Volleyball II | 1 |
| PHED 24C | Beach Volleyball III | 1 |
| PHED 24D | Beach Volleyball IV | 1 |
| PSYC 25 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| PSYC 50 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| 7.2 Career Exploration | ||
| ADMJ 2 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
| ADMJ 57 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| ADMJ 68 | Introduction to Forensics | 3 |
| AUTO 100 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 4 |
| BUSI 1 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSI 12A | Basic Accounting | 3 |
| BUSI 44 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUSI 47 | Entrepreneurial Start-up Ventures | 3 |
| BUSI 49 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| BUSI 50 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| BUSI 89 | Creative Brand Management | 3 |
| COUN 10 | College Success | 1 |
| COUN 50 | Making College Count | 3 |
| COUN 51 | Career and Life Planning | 3 |
| COUN 59 | Study Skills for Success | 1 |
| COUN 71 | Career Assessment and Exploration | 1 |
| DNTL 100 | Orientation to Dental Careers | 2 |
| EDUC 1 & 1L | Introduction to Teaching and Education and Education Service Learning Lab | 3 |
| EMMS 1 | Emergency Medical Responder | 3 |
| EMMS 170A | Emergency Medical Technician 1: Basic Training | 7 |
| EMMS 170B | Emergency Medical Technician 1: Basic Training Application | 2 |
| ENGL 56A | Magazine Editing and Publishing I | 3 |
| ENGL 56B | Magazine Editing and Publishing II | 3 |
| ENGR 1A | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| FASH 10 | Introduction to Fashion | 3 |
| FPTC 1 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| HLTH 1 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HORT 51 | Introduction to Horticulture I | 3 |
| HOSP 23 | Culinary Foundations I | 3 |
| HOSP 27 | Cottage Food Business | 1 |
| HOSP 40 | Wine Fundamentals | 1.5 |
| HOSP 51 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HOSP 53 | Introduction to Food and Beverage Management | 3 |
| HUMS 50 | Introduction to Human Services and Social Work | 3 |
| KINS 40 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINS 41 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| KINS 43 | Theory of Coaching | 3 |
| KINS 45 | Introduction to Careers in Sports Medicine and Allied Health | 3 |
| KINS 50 | Orientation for Athletes and Athletics | 2 |
| MEDA 100 | Introduction to Health Careers | 1 |
| NUTF 2 | Introduction to Careers in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food | 1 |
| NUTF 25 | Basic Medical Nutrition Therapy and Modified Diets | 3 |
| PSYC 2 | Exploring Careers in Psychology | 1 |
| REAL 50 | Principles of Real Estate | 3 |
| SPAN 31 | Intro to Translation and Interpretation: Spanish/English | 4 |
| THEA 21A | Theatre Workshop I | 3 |
| WORK 96 | Professional and Essential Skills | 2 |
| WORK 97 | Service Learning Work Experience | 0.5-4 |
| WORK 98 | Exploratory Work Experience | 0.5-4 |
| WORK 99 | Career-Focused Work Experience | 0.5-4 |
Note: Submission of DD 214 clears this area requirement for MPC GE credit.
MPC General Education Learning Outcomes
AREA 1A - English Composition
Upon successful completion of this area, students will have demonstrated the ability to compose thesis-driven arguments that address a variety of rhetorical situations, investigate topics, and support analysis through research.
AREA 1B - Oral Communication and Critical Thinking
Upon successful completion of this area, students will have demonstrated an ability to develop and refine critical thinking skills through the evaluation and use of academic research, argumentative writing, and the critical assessment, evaluation, and use of persuasive and interpersonal oral communication.
AREA 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
Upon completion of this area, the student will have demonstrated the ability to analyze and evaluate complex logic or quantitative problems and arguments, generate solutions, and effectively communicate their results.
AREA 3: Arts and Humanities
Upon successful completion of this area, students will have demonstrated an ability to evaluate, communicate, and interpret examples of expression, thought, and achievement related to the human condition.
AREA 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Upon successful completion of this area, students will have demonstrated an ability to critically examine human behavior, social traditions, and institutions.
AREA 5: Natural Sciences
Upon successful completion of this area, students will have demonstrated an ability to use the scientific method to test hypotheses and use laboratory experiments to investigate phenomena in the natural world.
AREA 6: Ethnic Studies
Upon successful completion of this area, students will have demonstrated the ability to examine and articulate the intersectional histories and epistemologies of core ethnic groups, developing ethical reasoning and cultural competency to engage in anti-racist practices to shape an equitable society.
AREA 7.1: Self-Development – Wellness
Upon successful completion of this area, students will have demonstrated an ability to analyze how physical, social, emotional, and/or intellectual factors contribute to wellness and healthful living.
AREA 7.2: Self-Development – Career Exploration
Upon successful completion of this area, students will have demonstrated an ability to accurately assess knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to their career goals. The career component that must be evident in the description, outcomes, objectives, and content.