General Education
Effective Fall 2024 through Summer 2025
The following are General Education requirements for local Associate of Arts and/or an Associate of Science degree from Napa Valley College. If you are a transfer student, choose only courses that appear both here and on the appropriate transfer general education/breadth sheet (either the CSU-GE or IGETC advising sheet). Students who have already earned a bachelor degree or higher from an accredited university are exempted from NVC GE requirements. Consult with a Counselor for more information.
A course may be used for only one general education category. Students are required to complete a minimum of 21 semester units in Areas A through E below.
Note: Information on this form is subject to change, please check the Napa Valley College catalog addendum webpage for revised requirements.
Statement of General Education Philosophy
General education is the foundation of the Associate Degree. General education is an integrated program of learning designed to introduce students to the variety of means through which people comprehend the modern world in courses that introduce students to the achievements, the methods of inquiry and the major principles and concepts in the humanities, the social sciences, mathematics, and the natural sciences. General education provides an opportunity for students to develop intellectual skills, information technology facility, effective and creative capabilities, social attitudes, and an appreciation for cultural diversity. Graduates possess a common foundation of knowledge for understanding their physical environment, culture and society and the skills of inquiry, reflection, and expression for personal growth and lifelong learning.
At Napa Valley College, general education is defined in the following categories, consistent with the requirements in title 5 and accepted standards in higher education, which indicate a minimum of 21 units in Areas A-E.
A. Natural Science
Courses in the natural sciences are those that examine the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena. These courses will help the student develop an appreciation and understanding of the scientific method and also impart to the student an understanding of the relationships between science and the world around them. This category will include introductory or integrative courses in astronomy, biology, chemistry, general physical science, geology, meteorology, oceanography, physical geography, biological anthropology, physics and other scientific disciplines.
B. Social and Behavioral Sciences
Courses in the social and behavioral sciences are those that focus on people as members of society. The courses will develop an awareness of the method of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences. It should stimulate critical thinking about the ways people act in response to their societies and should promote an appreciation of how societies and social subgroups operate. This category will include introductory or integrative courses in cultural anthropology, cultural geography, economics, history, political science, psychology, sociology and related disciplines.
C. Humanities
Courses in the humanities are those that study the cultural activities and artistic expressions of human beings. The courses will help the student develop an awareness of the ways in which people throughout the ages and in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them with artistic and cultural creation and help the student develop aesthetic understanding and an ability to make value judgments. This category will include introductory or integrative courses in the arts, foreign languages, literature, philosophy, religion, and related disciplines.
D. Language and Rationality
Courses in language and rationality are those that develop the principles and applications of language, whether it be written, spoken or symbolic. These courses will explore language toward logical thought, clear and precise expression, and critical evaluation of communication. Three components of this area will be required.
D1. English Composition
Courses fulfilling the composition requirement will focus on written language. The course includes substantial instruction and practice in both expository and argumentative writing.
D2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
Courses fulfilling the mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning requirement will focus on symbolic language. The course will help a student successfully process information requiring quantitative analysis, calculation, and the ability to use and criticize quantitative arguments.
D3. Communication and Analytical Thinking
Courses fulfilling the communication and analytical thinking requirement will focus on spoken or symbolic language. Courses fulfilling the requirement include oral communication, mathematics, logic, computer languages and programming, and related disciplines. The course will help the student achieve an understanding of the relationship between language and logic, developing an ability to communicate ideas, analyze and solve problems, and identify the assumptions upon which particular conclusions depend.
E. Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies is defined as “an interdisciplinary and comparative study of race, ethnicity, and culture in the United States, with specific emphasis on four historically defined racialized core groups. Courses fulfilling this requirement may include baccalaureate-level courses in the four autonomous disciplines within Ethnic Studies: Black Studies; African American Studies; Africana Studies; Native American Studies; Chicano/a/x; Latino/a/x Studies/La Raza Studies; and Asian American Studies. This course must satisfy the AB 1460 CSU Area F Ethnic Studies Requirement or IGETC Area 7 Ethnic Studies Core Competencies requirement (noting that courses for Cal[1]GETC Area 6 can be written with both CSU and UC Ethnic Studies Core Competencies in mind). A course meeting the CSU Ethnic Studies Core Competencies requirement will be considered to have met the UC Ethnic Studies Core Competencies requirement and vice versa (Cal-GETC Standards 2024, Section 9.6 Ethnic Studies), and shall be in alignment with Associate Degree Course Requirements Title 5, Section 55061.
Courses that are approved to fulfill this requirement shall meet a minimum of 3 of the 5 following core competencies: (CSU General Education Breadth Requirements and Cal-GETC Standards 2023, Section 9.6 Ethnic Studies):
• Analyze and articulate concepts such as race and racism, racialization, ethnicity, equity, ethno-centrism, eurocentrism, white supremacy, self-determination, liberation, decolonization, sovereignty, imperialism, settler colonialism, and anti-racism as analyzed in any one or more of the following: Native American Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, and Latina and Latino American Studies.
• Apply theory and knowledge produced by Native American, African American, Asian American, and/or Latina and Latino American communities to describe the critical events, histories, cultures, intellectual traditions, contributions, lived-experiences and social struggles of those groups with a particular emphasis on agency and group-affirmation.
• Critically analyze the intersection of race and racism as they relate to class, gender, sexuality, religion, spirituality, national origin, immigration status, ability, tribal citizenship, sovereignty, language, and/or age in Native American, African American, Asian American, and/or Latina and Latino American communities.
• Critically review how struggle, resistance, racial and social justice, solidarity, and liberation, as experienced and enacted by Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans and/or Latina and Latino Americans are relevant to current and structural issues such as communal, national, international, and transnational politics as, for example, in immigration, reparations, settler- colonialism, multiculturalism, language policies.
• Describe and actively engage with anti-racist and anti-colonial issues and the practices and movements in Native American, African American, Asian American and/or Latina and Latino communities and a just and equitable society.
Note: In addition to the GE areas,additional graduation requirements specific to NVC, must be fulfilled as defined in AP 4100.
Area A: Natural Science
Select one course (minimum 3 units) from the following;
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH-120 | Biological Anthropology | 4 |
| ASTR-110 | Descriptive Astronomy | 3 |
| BIOL-103 | Introduction to Nutrition | 3 |
| BIOL-105 | Human Biology | 4 |
| BIOL-110 | Survey of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL-112 | Introduction to Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL-117 | Wildlife Biology | 3 |
| BIOL-120 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIOL-218 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| CHEM-110 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM-111 | Introduction to Organic & Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM-120 | General Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| EART-110 | Earth Science | 4 |
| ENVS-115 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| GEOG-110 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOL-110 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| HEOC-100 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 3 |
| PHYS-110 | Descriptive Physics | 3 |
| PHYS-120 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS-140 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers 1 | 4 |
Area B: Social and Behavioral Science
Select one course (minimum 3 units) from the following;
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ADMJ-121 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 3 |
| ADMJ-122 | Introduction to Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| ADMJ-125 | Introduction to Evidence | 3 |
| ANTH-121 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-122 | Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 |
| ANTH-130 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH-131 | Mesoamerican Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH-145 | Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-150 | Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality | 3 |
| ANTH-180 | The Anthropology of Childhood | 3 |
| ANTH-200 | Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| CFS-120 | Child Development | 3 |
| CFS-140 | The Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CFS-180 | The Anthropology of Childhood | 3 |
| COMM-126 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ECON-100 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-120 | Economic History of the U.S. | 3 |
| ENGI-110 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| GEOG-101 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIST-120 | United States History 1 1 | 3 |
| HIST-121 | United States History 2 1 | 3 |
| HIST-122 | World History 1 | 3 |
| HIST-123 | World History 2 | 3 |
| HIST-140 | History of Modern Latin America | 3 |
| HIST-142 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST-145 | California History | 3 |
| HIST-150 | History of American Women 1600-1900 1 | 3 |
| HIST-152 | History of American Women Since 1900 1 | 3 |
| HIST-165 | African American History | 3 |
| HUMA-166 | Environmental Justice and the Humanities | 3 |
| HSRV-120 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| LGBT-120 | Introduction to LGBT Studies in the Family, Education and Community | 3 |
| LGBT-121 | LGBT Communities, Family & Education in the 21st Century | 3 |
| POLI-120 | Introduction to the Principles Of American Government 1 | 3 |
| POLI-125 | Introduction to Modern Political Ideology | 3 |
| POLI-135 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| POLI-140 | International Relations | 3 |
| PSYC-120 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-123 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-124 | Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| PSYC-125 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC-126 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-128 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-135 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC-220 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI-120 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI-122 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI-130 | Introduction to Queer Studies | 3 |
| SOCI-140 | Sociology of Sex and Gender | 3 |
| SOCI-150 | Sociology of Race & Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOCI-190 | Introduction to Social Research | 3 |
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A.A. Degree only: courses chosen to satisfy the History and Institutions requirement cannot be used to satisfy Area B.
Area C: Humanities
Select one course (minimum 3 units) from the following;
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASL-120 | First Semester American Sign Language | 5 |
| ASL-121 | Second-Semester American Sign Language | 5 |
| ANTH-150 | Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality | 3 |
| ARTH-101 | Introduction to Visual Culture | 3 |
| ARTH-105 | History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Medieval | 3 |
| ARTH-106 | History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ARTH-118 | Survey of Modern Art | 3 |
| ARTH-130 | History of Asian Art | 3 |
| ARTH-145 | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| ARTH-180 | History of Photography | 3 |
| ARTS-100 | Survey of Studio Arts | 3 |
| CFS-145 | Language Development & Early Literacy | 3 |
| DANS-160 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DANS-170 | Dance History | 3 |
| DART-101 | Graphic Design Foundations | 3 |
| DART-120 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
| ENGL-121 | Advanced Composition and Literary Analysis | 3 |
| ENGL-123 | Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking About Literature | 4 |
| ENGL-213 | Survey of British Literature 1 | 3 |
| ENGL-214 | Survey British Literature 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-215 | Survey of American Literature 1 | 3 |
| ENGL-216 | Survey of American Literature 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-220 | Shakespeare: Introduction | 3 |
| ENGL-224 | Survey of Native American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-226 | Survey of African American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-228 | Chicano and Latinx Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-231 | Literature and Sexuality | 3 |
| ETHS-100 | Ethnic Studies 1 | 3 |
| ETHS-101 | Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 |
| ETHS-111 | Native American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-112 | African American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-113 | Chicanx Studies Chicanx Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-114 | Women's Ethnic Heritage in the United States | 3 |
| ETHS-115 | Critical Mixed Race Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-160 | Critical Asian Pacific Islander American Studies: Filipina/X/O Experience in the United States | 3 |
| ETHS-161 | Asian Pacific Islander American Studies | 3 |
| FILM-100 | Survey and Appreciation of Film | 3 |
| FILM-101 | Introduction to Film Production | 3 |
| FILM-102 | Survey of Film and Media | 3 |
| FILM-105 | Film History: 1895-1949 | 3 |
| FILM-110 | Culture and Gender in Film | 3 |
| FILM-115 | World Cinema | 3 |
| FILM-120 | Horror Film | 3 |
| FILM-121 | Film Comedy | 3 |
| FILM-125A | Film Genres: Film Noir | 3 |
| FILM-125B | Film Genres: Western | 3 |
| FILM-125C | Film Genres: Drama | 3 |
| FILM-125D | Film Genres: Musical | 3 |
| FREN-120 | First Semester French | 5 |
| FREN-121 | Second Semester French | 5 |
| HIST-122 | World History 1 | 3 |
| HIST-123 | World History 2 | 3 |
| HUMA-125 | Introduction to Latin American Studies | 3 |
| HUMA-151 | Global Women's Ethnic Heritage | 3 |
| HUMA-174 | Culture and Gender in Theater | 3 |
| ITAL-120 | First Semester Italian | 5 |
| ITAL-121 | Second Semester Italian | 5 |
| MUSI-110 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUSI-112 | Survey & Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| MUSI-113 | Music In American Culture | 3 |
| MUSI-114 | Survey & History of Jazz | 3 |
| MUSI-121 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSI-122 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| PHIL-120 | Introduction to Philosophy 1 | 3 |
| PHIL-121 | Introduction to Philosophy 2 | 3 |
| PHIL-125 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL-127 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL-128 | Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL-129 | Introduction to Epistemology and Metaphysics | 3 |
| PHIL-131 | Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL-133 | World Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL-134 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL-137 | Comparative Religions | 3 |
| PHOT-120 | Foundations of Photography | 3 |
| PHOT-180 | History of Photography | 3 |
| SPAN-111 | Elementary Spanish I (Part B) | 3 |
| SPAN-120 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN-121 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN-240 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN-241 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN-270 | Introduction to Hispanic Cultures | 3 |
| SPAN-280 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN-281 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | 5 |
| SPAN-282 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| THEA-100 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| THEA-174 | Culture and Gender in Theater | 3 |
Area D: Language and Rationality
Complete three courses with a grade of "C" or better, one each from D1, D2, and D3 (minimum of 9 units) from the following;
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area D1: English Composition 1 | ||
| ENGL-120 | College Composition and Research | 4 |
| ENGL-120B | Reading and Composition Stretch 2 | 3 |
| Area D2: Mathematics 2 | ||
| MATH-106 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH-108 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH-115 | Applied Calculus | 5 |
| MATH-120 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH-121 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH-130 | Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers-Number Systems | 3 |
| MATH-220 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH-222 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH-232 | Statistics | 3 |
| MATH-235 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| TECH-107 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 |
| Area D3: Communication and Analytical Thinking | ||
| ADMJ-123 | Introduction to Community Policing | 3 |
| ADMJ-124 | Introduction to Investigation | 3 |
| ASL-120 | First Semester American Sign Language | 5 |
| ANTH-150 | Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality | 3 |
| ANTH-200 | Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| BIOL-103 | Introduction to Nutrition | 3 |
| BIOL-110 | Survey of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL-112 | Introduction to Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL-120 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIOL-219 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| BIOL-220 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| BIOL-240 | General Zoology | 5 |
| BIOL-241 | General Botany | 5 |
| BUSI-103 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUSI-297 | Personal Money Management | 3 |
| CHEM-110 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM-111 | Introduction to Organic & Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM-120 | General Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| CHEM-121 | General Chemistry 2 | 5 |
| CFS-123 | Observation & Assessment | 4 |
| CFS-135 | The Cognitive Development of Young Children | 3 |
| CFS-140 | The Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CFS-155 | Sensitive Issues in Early Childhood | 3 |
| COMM-120 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM-122 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM-124 | Career Communication | 3 |
| COMM-126 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM-128 | Critical Thinking: Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| COUN-100 | College Success | 3 |
| EART-110 | Earth Science | 4 |
| ECON-100 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL-121 | Advanced Composition and Literary Analysis | 3 |
| ENGL-123 | Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking About Literature | 4 |
| ENGL-125 | Advanced Composition & Critical Thinking | 3 |
| ENGL-200 | Introduction to Creative Writing 1 | 3 |
| ENGL-201 | Introduction to Creative Writing 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-202 | Introduction to Creative Writing 3 | 3 |
| ENGL-213 | Survey of British Literature 1 | 3 |
| ENGL-214 | Survey British Literature 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-215 | Survey of American Literature 1 | 3 |
| ENGL-216 | Survey of American Literature 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-220 | Shakespeare: Introduction | 3 |
| ESL-106 | Oral Communication 3 | 4 |
| ETHS-100 | Ethnic Studies 1 | 3 |
| ETHS-101 | Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 |
| FILM-110 | Culture and Gender in Film | 3 |
| HEOC-101 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| HUMA-125 | Introduction to Latin American Studies | 3 |
| LIBR-100 | Becoming a Skilled Researcher 3 | 1 |
| MATH-106 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH-108 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH-115 | Applied Calculus | 5 |
| MATH-120 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH-121 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH-220 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH-222 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH-232 | Statistics | 3 |
| MATH-235 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| PHIL-120 | Introduction to Philosophy 1 | 3 |
| PHIL-121 | Introduction to Philosophy 2 | 3 |
| PHIL-125 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL-126 | Contemporary American Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL-131 | Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHYS-110 | Descriptive Physics | 3 |
| PHYS-120 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS-121 | General Physics 2 | 4 |
| PHYS-140 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers 1 | 4 |
| PHYS-240 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers 2 | 4 |
| POLI-125 | Introduction to Modern Political Ideology | 3 |
| POLI-135 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| POLI-140 | International Relations | 3 |
| PSYC-124 | Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| PSYC-135 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC-220 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| RESP-120 | Respiratory Care Theory I | 6 |
| SOCI-122 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI-190 | Introduction to Social Research | 3 |
| SPAN-240 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN-241 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN-280 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN-281 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | 5 |
| TECH-92 | Technical Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| TECH-107 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 |
| THEA-110 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA-140 | Technical Theatre in Production 3 | 3 |
| THEA-210 | Acting III | 3 |
| THEA-244 | Acting IV | 3 |
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Writing competency can be demonstrated through the completion of the English composition requirements under GE area D1 with a "C" or better.
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Math competency can be demonstrated through the completion of the Mathematics requirements under GE Area D2 with a grade of "C" or better.
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Courses may be offered for less than 3 units, but students must complete 3 units to satisfy this requirement.
AREA E: ETHNIC STUDIES
Select one course, minimum 3 units. Effective Fall 2023, all courses that satisfy the Ethnic Studies graduation requirement also satisfy the Cultural Competency requirement and may double count for Area C.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ETHS-100 | Ethnic Studies 1 | 3 |
| ETHS-101 | Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 |
| ETHS-111 | Native American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-112 | African American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-113 | Chicanx Studies Chicanx Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-114 | Women's Ethnic Heritage in the United States | 3 |
| ETHS-115 | Critical Mixed Race Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-160 | Critical Asian Pacific Islander American Studies: Filipina/X/O Experience in the United States | 3 |
| ETHS-161 | Asian Pacific Islander American Studies | 3 |
ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
American History/Institutions Requirement (A.A. Degrees Only)
Select one course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2. Courses chosen to satisfy this requirement cannot be used to satisfy Area B. Students who have already earned a Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited university are exempt from the American History/Institutions Requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1: U.S. History | ||
| Select one course from the following; | ||
| HIST-120 | United States History 1 | 3 |
| HIST-121 | United States History 2 | 3 |
| HIST-150 | History of American Women 1600-1900 | 3 |
| HIST-152 | History of American Women Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST-165 | African American History | 3 |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Group 2: Political Science | ||
| Select one course from the following; | ||
| POLI-120 | Introduction to the Principles Of American Government | 3 |
Kinesiology/Health Requirement
Choice of 3 units of Kinesiology (KINE) and/or Dance (DANS) courses or complete HELH-106.
Exemptions:
- Students majoring in Health Occupations.
- Veterans with six months service receive unit credit.
Effective Fall 2024 through Summer 2025
This is the last year the CSU General Education course list will be published. Students may elect to continue on this pattern if they started at a California Community College prior to fall 2025 otherwise they will be placed on a new Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. If a course no longer appears on the current year's list, the student may still receive credit for the certified course, if it was approved at the time when the student took the course. The list of courses approved for the CSU General Education pattern is available online at ASSIST.org.
Students are strongly advised to consult with their NVC Counselor for specific transfer and admissions requirements. More information can be obtained from the NVC Counseling Center or the Transfer Center to obtain additional information regarding CSU and UC campus specific transfer general education course qualifications.
Napa Valley College students may complete all of their lower division CSU-GE requirements for the BA/BS Degree prior to transferring to any of the 23 California State Universities. The General Education Requirements for the California State University (CSU) system specifies courses within subject areas which will satisfy the 39 lower division GE requirements for any campus. Completion of CSU GE is not required before transfer but it is highly recommended for most students. Completion of at least 30 of the 39 lower division GE and Areas A1, A2, A3, and B4 requirements is necessary to transfer to a CSU with upper division standing. To be eligible for admission, students must also have a total of 60 CSU transferable units with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
For some students in high unit majors such as sciences and engineering, completing the pre-major course requirements will be a priority over completing GE requirements. Napa Valley College courses with a number designation of 100 through 299 are transferable to all CSU campuses, but only a select group of these courses qualify for CSU GE.
Students pursuing an AS-T or AA-T degree must complete the entire CSU-GE pattern by meeting all requirements in the five GE Areas A through E. The U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals is not required but highly recommended.
By completing the pattern of CSU General Education (GE) requirements, the student will be eligible for:
- Certificate of Achievement in CSU General Education: Students must meet with a Counselor to complete this petition prior to the deadline. Completion of this local NVC Certificate of Achievement will be noted on the final transcript and allows students to participate in the annual graduation ceremony.
- Certification of CSU General Education Breadth Requirements: Students must request full or partial CSU-GE certification when requesting final transcripts to be sent from NVC to the CSU transfer school. The transcript requests can be made online or at the Napa Valley College Admissions and Records office. Students may qualify for either full certification or partial subject-area certification.
- Full CSU-GE Certification: All requirements must be completed in all five CSU-GE Areas A through E. Obtaining full certification means a student will not have to complete additional lower division GE requirements that may be required at that CSU school. The U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals is not a part of CSU-GE Certification, however the courses that comprise this requirement can be double-counted in Area D. Please consult a Counselor for details.
- Partial CSU-GE Certification: Partial CSU-GE Certification is granted when all courses in one or more subject areas of CSU-GE have been completed. A student who transfers to a CSU with partial GE Certification will not have to complete GE requirements in that same GE Area upon transfer. If a student has not fully completed the requirements of an area, that area may not be certified.
Courses taken at CSU campuses or other California Community Colleges will be applied to the subject areas in which they were listed by the school where the course was taken via the Pass Along process. All CSU campuses allow applicants who submit full or partial certifications to double count courses for general education and major requirements, but most campuses have limitations. Consult a Counselor for details.
Courses may be listed in more than one area, but shall not be counted in more than one area. A grade of “C-” or higher is required for courses in Areas A1, A2, A3, and B4. Information on this form is subject to change, please check with the Counseling Office for details.
Information on this form is subject to change, check with the Counseling Office and ASSIST.org for current information.
Area A: English Language Communication and Critical Thinking
Select one course each (9 units minimum) from A1, A2, and A3 with a minimum grade of "C-."
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A1: Oral Communication (3 units minimum) | ||
| Grade of "C-" or better is required. | ||
| COMM-120 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM-122 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM-124 | Career Communication | 3 |
| COMM-126 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM-128 | Critical Thinking: Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| COMM-130 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| A2: Written Communication (3 units minimum) | ||
| Grade of "C-" or better is required. | ||
| ENGL-120 | College Composition and Research | 4 |
| ENGL-120B | Reading and Composition Stretch 2 | 3 |
| A3: Critical Thinking (3 units minimum) | ||
| Grade of "C-" or better is required. | ||
| COMM-128 | Critical Thinking: Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| ENGL-123 | Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking About Literature | 4 |
| ENGL-125 | Advanced Composition & Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL-120 | Introduction to Philosophy 1 | 3 |
| PHIL-121 | Introduction to Philosophy 2 | 3 |
| PHIL-126 | Contemporary American Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL-131 | Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
Area B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
Select one course from Area B1 and one from Area B2, with at least one approved laboratory course from either area (to satisfy Area B3). In addition, select one Mathematics course from Area B4. (9 units minimum)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| B1: Physical Sciences (3 units minimum) | ||
| ASTR-110 | Descriptive Astronomy | 3 |
| CHEM-110 | Introduction to Chemistry (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 4 |
| CHEM-111 | Introduction to Organic & Biological Chemistry (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 4 |
| CHEM-120 | General Chemistry 1 (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 5 |
| CHEM-121 | General Chemistry 2 (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 5 |
| CHEM-240 | Organic Chemistry 1 (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 5 |
| CHEM-241 | Organic Chemistry 2 (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 5 |
| EART-110 | Earth Science (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 4 |
| GEOG-110 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOL-110 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL-111 | Physical Geology Laboratory (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 1 |
| PHYS-110 | Descriptive Physics | 3 |
| PHYS-111 | Descriptive Physics Laboratory (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 1 |
| PHYS-120 | General Physics 1 (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 4 |
| PHYS-121 | General Physics 2 (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 4 |
| PHYS-140 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers 1 (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 4 |
| PHYS-240 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers 2 (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 4 |
| PHYS-241 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers 3 (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 4 |
| B2: Life Sciences (3 units minimum) | ||
| ANTH-120 | Biological Anthropology (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 4 |
| BIOL-105 | Human Biology (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 4 |
| BIOL-110 | Survey of Biology (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 4 |
| BIOL-112 | Introduction to Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL-117 | Wildlife Biology | 3 |
| BIOL-120 | General Biology (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 4 |
| BIOL-218 | Human Anatomy (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 5 |
| BIOL-219 | Human Physiology (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 5 |
| BIOL-220 | General Microbiology (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 5 |
| BIOL-240 | General Zoology (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 5 |
| BIOL-241 | General Botany (Satisfies Laboratory Course Requirement) | 5 |
| B3: Laboratory Science Requirement | ||
| Any course from B1 or B2 that lists the Laboratory Requirement in parenthesis will complete the requirement for B3. | ||
| B4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (3 units minimum) | ||
| Grade of "C-" or higher is required. | ||
| MATH-106 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH-108 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH-115 | Applied Calculus | 5 |
| MATH-120 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH-121 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH-130 | Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers-Number Systems | 3 |
| MATH-220 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH-222 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH-232 | Statistics | 3 |
| MATH-235 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| SOCI-190 | Introduction to Social Research | 3 |
| TECH-107 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 |
Area C: Arts and Humanities
Select three courses (9 units minimum), with at least one course from Area C1 and at least one course from Area C2. The remaining course may be selected from either Area C1 or Area C2.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| C1: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater (3 units minimum) | ||
| ARTS-100 | Survey of Studio Arts | 3 |
| ARTS-101 | 2D Foundations | 3 |
| ARTS-102 | 3D Foundations | 3 |
| ARTH-101 | Introduction to Visual Culture | 3 |
| ARTH-105 | History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Medieval | 3 |
| ARTH-106 | History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ARTH-110 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTH-118 | Survey of Modern Art | 3 |
| ARTH-130 | History of Asian Art | 3 |
| ARTH-145 | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| ARTH-180 | History of Photography | 3 |
| CFS-196 | Music and Movement in Early Childhood | 3 |
| DANS-160 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DANS-170 | Dance History | 3 |
| FILM-100 | Survey and Appreciation of Film | 3 |
| FILM-102 | Survey of Film and Media | 3 |
| FILM-110 | Culture and Gender in Film | 3 |
| FILM-117 | Director's Cinema | 3 |
| FILM-120 | Horror Film | 3 |
| FILM-121 | Film Comedy | 3 |
| FILM-125A | Film Genres: Film Noir | 3 |
| FILM-125B | Film Genres: Western | 3 |
| FILM-125C | Film Genres: Drama | 3 |
| FILM-125D | Film Genres: Musical | 3 |
| HUMA-125 | Introduction to Latin American Studies | 3 |
| HUMA-174 | Culture and Gender in Theater | 3 |
| MUSI-110 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUSI-112 | Survey & Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| MUSI-113 | Music In American Culture | 3 |
| MUSI-114 | Survey & History of Jazz | 3 |
| MUSI-121 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSI-122 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSI-196 | Music & Movement in Early Childhood | 3 |
| PHOT-120 | Foundations of Photography | 3 |
| PHOT-121 | Beginning Darkroom Photography | 3 |
| PHOT-180 | History of Photography | 3 |
| THEA-100 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| THEA-115 | Acting Shakespeare | 3 |
| THEA-120 | History of Theater | 3 |
| THEA-141 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA-142 | Introduction to Stage Costume | 3 |
| THEA-174 | Culture and Gender in Theater | 3 |
| C2: Humanities: Literature, Philosophy, Languages Other Than English (3 units minimum) | ||
| ASL-120 | First Semester American Sign Language | 5 |
| ASL-121 | Second-Semester American Sign Language | 5 |
| CFS-145 | Language Development & Early Literacy | 3 |
| ENGL-121 | Advanced Composition and Literary Analysis | 3 |
| ENGL-123 | Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking About Literature | 4 |
| ENGL-200 | Introduction to Creative Writing 1 | 3 |
| ENGL-201 | Introduction to Creative Writing 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-202 | Introduction to Creative Writing 3 | 3 |
| ENGL-213 | Survey of British Literature 1 | 3 |
| ENGL-214 | Survey British Literature 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-215 | Survey of American Literature 1 | 3 |
| ENGL-216 | Survey of American Literature 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-220 | Shakespeare: Introduction | 3 |
| ENGL-224 | Survey of Native American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-226 | Survey of African American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-228 | Chicano and Latinx Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-231 | Literature and Sexuality | 3 |
| ETHS-100 | Ethnic Studies 1 | 3 |
| ETHS-101 | Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 |
| ETHS-111 | Native American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-112 | African American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-113 | Chicanx Studies Chicanx Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-114 | Women's Ethnic Heritage in the United States | 3 |
| ETHS-115 | Critical Mixed Race Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-160 | Critical Asian Pacific Islander American Studies: Filipina/X/O Experience in the United States | 3 |
| ETHS-161 | Asian Pacific Islander American Studies | 3 |
| FILM-105 | Film History: 1895-1949 | 3 |
| FILM-106 | Film History: 1950s to Present | 3 |
| FILM-115 | World Cinema | 3 |
| FREN-120 | First Semester French | 5 |
| FREN-121 | Second Semester French | 5 |
| HIST-122 | World History 1 | 3 |
| HIST-123 | World History 2 | 3 |
| HIST-140 | History of Modern Latin America | 3 |
| HUMA-125 | Introduction to Latin American Studies | 3 |
| HUMA-151 | Global Women's Ethnic Heritage | 3 |
| ITAL-120 | First Semester Italian | 5 |
| ITAL-121 | Second Semester Italian | 5 |
| PHIL-120 | Introduction to Philosophy 1 | 3 |
| PHIL-121 | Introduction to Philosophy 2 | 3 |
| PHIL-125 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL-126 | Contemporary American Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL-127 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL-128 | Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL-129 | Introduction to Epistemology and Metaphysics | 3 |
| PHIL-133 | World Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL-134 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL-137 | Comparative Religions | 3 |
| PHOT-181 | Contemporary Issues in Photography | 3 |
| PHOT-182 | Photography in a Multicultural United States | 3 |
| SPAN-120 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| or SPAN-110 & SPAN-111 | Elementary Spanish I (Part A) and Elementary Spanish I (Part B) | |
| SPAN-121 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN-240 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN-241 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN-270 | Introduction to Hispanic Cultures | 3 |
| SPAN-280 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN-281 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | 5 |
| SPAN-282 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| THEA-120 | History of Theater | 3 |
Area D: Social ScienceS
(Two courses, 6 semester units, minimum) *Note: The requirements for this area were revised for 2021-2022. Students who begin their first college enrollment in Fall 2021 or later must now complete two courses, 6 semester units, for Area D and one course, 3 units, from the new Area F, Ethnic Studies. Students enrolled at a California Community College prior to Fall 2021 who maintain continuous enrollment must complete three courses, 9 semester units, from at least two disciplines to fulfill this requirement.2
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ADMJ-120 | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| ADMJ-121 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 3 |
| ANTH-121 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-122 | Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 |
| ANTH-130 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH-131 | Mesoamerican Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH-145 | Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-150 | Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality | 3 |
| ANTH-180 | The Anthropology of Childhood | 3 |
| ANTH-200 | Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| CFS-120 | Child Development | 3 |
| CFS-140 | The Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CFS-180 | The Anthropology of Childhood | 3 |
| COMM-126 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ECON-100 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-120 | Economic History of the U.S. | 3 |
| ENGL-224 | Survey of Native American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-226 | Survey of African American Literature | 3 |
| GEOG-101 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIST-120 | United States History 1 1 | 3 |
| HIST-121 | United States History 2 1 | 3 |
| HIST-122 | World History 1 | 3 |
| HIST-123 | World History 2 | 3 |
| HIST-140 | History of Modern Latin America | 3 |
| HIST-142 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST-145 | California History | 3 |
| HIST-150 | History of American Women 1600-1900 1 | 3 |
| HIST-152 | History of American Women Since 1900 1 | 3 |
| HIST-165 | African American History | 3 |
| HUMA-166 | Environmental Justice and the Humanities | 3 |
| LGBT-120 | Introduction to LGBT Studies in the Family, Education and Community | 3 |
| LGBT-121 | LGBT Communities, Family & Education in the 21st Century | 3 |
| PHIL-127 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| POLI-120 | Introduction to the Principles Of American Government 1 | 3 |
| POLI-125 | Introduction to Modern Political Ideology | 3 |
| POLI-135 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| POLI-140 | International Relations | 3 |
| POLI-145 | International Political Economy | 3 |
| PSYC-120 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-123 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-124 | Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| PSYC-125 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC-126 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-128 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-135 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC-175 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSYC-220 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI-120 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI-122 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI-130 | Introduction to Queer Studies | 3 |
| SOCI-140 | Sociology of Sex and Gender | 3 |
| SOCI-150 | Sociology of Race & Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOCI-154 | Sociology of Crime | 3 |
| SOCI-190 | Introduction to Social Research | 3 |
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May double-count for Area D and the CSU graduation requirements.
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Effective Fall 21-22, changes were made to the Area D: Social Sciences unit requirement. Students with rights to the 20-21 catalog or earlier will need to complete three courses (9 units minimum) with a maximum of two courses from the same discipline in Area D and are not required to complete 3 units from the new Area F: Ethnic Studies. Please see a counselor to verify which requirements apply to you.
Area E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development
Select one course (3 units minimum)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| E: Integrated Physiological, Social, and Psychological Beings | ||
| CFS-120 | Child Development | 3 |
| COUN-100 | College Success | 3 |
| COUN-104 | Foundations of Well-being | 3 |
| HELH-106 | Personal & Community Health | 3 |
| KINE-203 | Introduction to Applied Sports Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-120 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-124 | Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| PSYC-135 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOCI-122 | Social Problems | 3 |
Area F: Ethnic Studies
Select one course, 3 semester units minimum (New Requirement Effective Fall 2021)1
CSU GE Breadth requirements were revised to include Area F – Ethnic Studies. This revision applies to students subject to the Fall 2021 and subsequent catalog years. Any student enrolled at a California Community College prior to Fall 2021 who maintains continuous enrollment is not required to complete Area F.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ETHS-100 | Ethnic Studies 1 | 3 |
| ETHS-101 | Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 |
| ETHS-111 | Native American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-112 | African American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-113 | Chicanx Studies Chicanx Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-114 | Women's Ethnic Heritage in the United States | 3 |
| ETHS-115 | Critical Mixed Race Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-160 | Critical Asian Pacific Islander American Studies: Filipina/X/O Experience in the United States | 3 |
| ETHS-161 | Asian Pacific Islander American Studies | 3 |
US History, Constitution, and American Ideals (Optional for CSU transfers)
This is not an admission requirement. CSU graduation requires completion of the US History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement.
Select one course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2. These courses can double-count for Area D.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1: History | ||
| HIST-120 | United States History 1 | 3 |
| HIST-121 | United States History 2 | 3 |
| HIST-150 | History of American Women 1600-1900 | 3 |
| HIST-152 | History of American Women Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST-165 | African American History | 3 |
| Group 2: Political Science | ||
| POLI-120 | Introduction to the Principles Of American Government | 3 |
Effective Fall 2024 through Summer 2025
This is the last year the IGETC course list will be published. Students may elect to continue on this pattern if they started at a California Community College prior to fall 2025 otherwise they will be placed on a new Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. The list of courses approved for the IGETC pattern is available online at ASSIST.org.
The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) will permit students to transfer from Napa Valley College to a campus in either the California State University (CSU) or the University of California (UC) system without the need, after transfer, to take additional lower division, general education courses to satisfy general education requirements. Students may be held to other graduation requirements of the transfer campus. Although IGETC is not an entrance requirement, students are advised to complete this pattern prior to transfer unless they are enrolled in high-unit majors. Before you start working on general education courses, check what is recommended for your major and the campuses you’re interested in.
The IGETC is not advisable for all transfer students and some campuses may not accept IGETC. If you are pursuing a major that requires extensive lower-division preparation you may be better served by taking courses which fulfill the CSU General Education-Breadth requirements or those of the UC campus or college to which you plan to transfer. Majors include, but are NOT LIMITED to: Engineering, Business, Pre-professional programs.
Courses may be listed in more than one area, but shall not be used to satisfy more than one IGETC area.
A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses on IGETC (or “P” Pass). Some courses must be taken for letter grades of “C” or higher. Check with a Counselor for limitations.
A student, following the IGETC pattern, is expected to complete all of the requirements (a total of 39-42 semester units) before transferring to a UC or CSU campus. Students pursuing an AS-T or AA-T degree must complete the entire IGETC pattern for either CSU (37 units minimum) or UC (34 units minimum). Partial IGETC Certification is available if a student is unable to complete one or two IGETC courses. Students should consult with the Counseling or Transfer Center for details regarding this option.
Restrictions: Student who have been registered at a UC campus may not be eligible for IGETC. This restriction does not apply to students who have taken only UC summer session or Extension classes. Consult a Counselor for details.
By following the pattern of IGETC requirements, you will be eligible for:
- Certificate of Achievement in IGETC (for CSU or UC): All requirements must be completed in either the CSU or UC option. Students must meet with a Counselor to complete this petition before the 9th week of the semester. Completion of this local NVC Certificate of Achievement will be noted on the final transcript and allows you to participate in the annual graduation ceremony.
- Certification of IGETC (for CSU or UC) Requirements: Students must request IGETC certification when requesting final transcripts to be sent from NVC to the CSU or UC transfer school. The transcript requests can be made online or at the Napa Valley College Admissions and Records office. Students may qualify for either full certification or partial certification.
- Full Certification: All requirements must be completed using either the CSU or UC option. Obtaining full certification means you will not have to complete additional lower division GE requirements that may be required at the CSU or UC campus. The U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals is not a part of IGETC Certification, however the courses that comprise this requirement can be used to satisfy subject Area 4.
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CSU transfers: Students must complete the requirement in Oral Communications (Area 1C). Students do not need to complete a Foreign Language requirement for the Certification process. Some CSU campuses and/or majors may have additional language or course requirements for graduation from the CSU.
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UC transfers: Students must complete the Foreign Language requirement. If you completed this requirement in high school or at another college, you will need to provide an official transcript from that institution. UC campuses may have additional graduation requirements – consult a Counselor for more information.
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- Partial Certification: Completion of all but two (2) courses on the IGETC pattern. Consult with a counselor for details regarding this option.
- Full Certification: All requirements must be completed using either the CSU or UC option. Obtaining full certification means you will not have to complete additional lower division GE requirements that may be required at the CSU or UC campus. The U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals is not a part of IGETC Certification, however the courses that comprise this requirement can be used to satisfy subject Area 4.
Information on this form is subject to change, check with the Counseling Office and ASSIST.org for current information.
Area 1: English Communication
CSU: Three courses required, one each from 1A, 1B, and 1C.
UC: Two courses required, one each from 1A and 1B.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1A: English Composition | ||
| (One course: 3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) | ||
| ENGL-120 | College Composition and Research | 4 |
| ENGL-120B | Reading and Composition Stretch 2 | 3 |
| 1B: Critical Thinking-English Composition | ||
| (One course: 3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) | ||
| ENGL-123 | Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking About Literature | 4 |
| ENGL-125 | Advanced Composition & Critical Thinking | 3 |
| 1C: Oral Communication (CSU only) | ||
| (One course: 3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) | ||
| COMM-122 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM-126 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM-128 | Critical Thinking: Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| COMM-130 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| (One course: 3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) | ||
| MATH-106 | College Algebra 1 | 4 |
| MATH-115 | Applied Calculus 1 | 5 |
| MATH-120 | Calculus I 1 | 5 |
| MATH-121 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH-220 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH-222 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH-232 | Statistics | 3 |
| MATH-235 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
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Area 3: Arts and Humanities
Select three courses, with at least one course from 3A and one course from 3B. The remaining course may be selected from either Area 3A or 3B, for a total of at least 9 units.
(Three courses: 9 semester or 12-15 quarter units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 3A: Arts | ||
| ARTS-100 | Survey of Studio Arts | 3 |
| ARTH-101 | Introduction to Visual Culture | 3 |
| ARTH-105 | History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Medieval | 3 |
| ARTH-106 | History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ARTH-110 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTH-118 | Survey of Modern Art | 3 |
| ARTH-130 | History of Asian Art | 3 |
| ARTH-145 | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| ARTH-180 | History of Photography | 3 |
| DANS-160 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DANS-170 | Dance History | 3 |
| FILM-100 | Survey and Appreciation of Film | 3 |
| FILM-110 | Culture and Gender in Film | 3 |
| FILM-120 | Horror Film | 3 |
| FILM-121 | Film Comedy | 3 |
| FILM-125A | Film Genres: Film Noir | 3 |
| FILM-125B | Film Genres: Western | 3 |
| FILM-125C | Film Genres: Drama | 3 |
| FILM-125D | Film Genres: Musical | 3 |
| HUMA-174 | Culture and Gender in Theater | 3 |
| MUSI-110 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUSI-112 | Survey & Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| MUSI-113 | Music In American Culture | 3 |
| MUSI-114 | Survey & History of Jazz | 3 |
| MUSI-121 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSI-122 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| PHOT-180 | History of Photography | 3 |
| THEA-100 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| THEA-174 | Culture and Gender in Theater | 3 |
| 3B: Humanities | ||
| ASL-121 | Second-Semester American Sign Language | 5 |
| ETHS-100 | Ethnic Studies 1 | 3 |
| ETHS-101 | Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 |
| ETHS-111 | Native American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-112 | African American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-113 | Chicanx Studies Chicanx Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-114 | Women's Ethnic Heritage in the United States | 3 |
| ETHS-115 | Critical Mixed Race Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-160 | Critical Asian Pacific Islander American Studies: Filipina/X/O Experience in the United States | 3 |
| ETHS-161 | Asian Pacific Islander American Studies | 3 |
| ENGL-121 | Advanced Composition and Literary Analysis | 3 |
| ENGL-123 | Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking About Literature | 4 |
| ENGL-213 | Survey of British Literature 1 | 3 |
| ENGL-214 | Survey British Literature 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-215 | Survey of American Literature 1 | 3 |
| ENGL-216 | Survey of American Literature 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-220 | Shakespeare: Introduction | 3 |
| ENGL-224 | Survey of Native American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-226 | Survey of African American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-228 | Chicano and Latinx Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-231 | Literature and Sexuality | 3 |
| FILM-105 | Film History: 1895-1949 | 3 |
| FILM-106 | Film History: 1950s to Present | 3 |
| FILM-115 | World Cinema | 3 |
| HIST-122 | World History 1 | 3 |
| HIST-123 | World History 2 | 3 |
| HIST-140 | History of Modern Latin America | 3 |
| HUMA-125 | Introduction to Latin American Studies | 3 |
| HUMA-151 | Global Women's Ethnic Heritage | 3 |
| PHIL-120 | Introduction to Philosophy 1 | 3 |
| PHIL-121 | Introduction to Philosophy 2 | 3 |
| PHIL-125 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL-126 | Contemporary American Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL-127 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL-128 | Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL-129 | Introduction to Epistemology and Metaphysics | 3 |
| PHIL-133 | World Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL-134 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL-137 | Comparative Religions | 3 |
| PHOT-181 | Contemporary Issues in Photography | 3 |
| PHOT-182 | Photography in a Multicultural United States | 3 |
| SPAN-121 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN-240 | Intermediate Spanish I 1 | 5 |
| SPAN-241 | Intermediate Spanish II 1 | 5 |
| SPAN-270 | Introduction to Hispanic Cultures | 3 |
| SPAN-280 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers I 1 | 5 |
| SPAN-281 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers II 1 | 5 |
| SPAN-282 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| THEA-120 | History of Theater | 3 |
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Transfer credit may be limited by UC or CSU or both. Check with a Counselor and assist.org for limitations.
Area 4: Social Sciences
Select two courses from two academic disciplines from the following:
(Two courses: 6 semester or 9-12 quarter units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH-121 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-122 | Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 |
| ANTH-130 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH-131 | Mesoamerican Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH-150 | Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality | 3 |
| ANTH-180 | The Anthropology of Childhood | 3 |
| ANTH-200 | Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| CFS-120 | Child Development 1 | 3 |
| CFS-140 | The Child, Family and Community 1 | 3 |
| CFS-180 | The Anthropology of Childhood | 3 |
| COMM-126 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ECON-100 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-120 | Economic History of the U.S. | 3 |
| ENGL-224 | Survey of Native American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-226 | Survey of African American Literature | 3 |
| GEOG-101 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIST-120 | United States History 1 1,2 | 3 |
| HIST-121 | United States History 2 1,2 | 3 |
| HIST-122 | World History 1 | 3 |
| HIST-123 | World History 2 | 3 |
| HIST-140 | History of Modern Latin America | 3 |
| HIST-142 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST-145 | California History | 3 |
| HIST-150 | History of American Women 1600-1900 2 | 3 |
| HIST-152 | History of American Women Since 1900 2 | 3 |
| HIST-165 | African American History | 3 |
| HUMA-166 | Environmental Justice and the Humanities | 3 |
| LGBT-120 | Introduction to LGBT Studies in the Family, Education and Community | 3 |
| LGBT-121 | LGBT Communities, Family & Education in the 21st Century | 3 |
| PHIL-127 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| POLI-120 | Introduction to the Principles Of American Government 1,2 | 3 |
| POLI-125 | Introduction to Modern Political Ideology | 3 |
| POLI-135 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| POLI-140 | International Relations | 3 |
| POLI-145 | International Political Economy | 3 |
| PSYC-120 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-123 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-124 | Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| PSYC-125 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC-126 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-128 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-135 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC-175 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSYC-220 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI-120 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI-122 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI-130 | Introduction to Queer Studies | 3 |
| SOCI-140 | Sociology of Sex and Gender | 3 |
| SOCI-150 | Sociology of Race & Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOCI-154 | Sociology of Crime | 3 |
| SOCI-190 | Introduction to Social Research | 3 |
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Transfer credit may be limited by UC or CSU or both. Check with a Counselor for limitations.
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May double count for Area 4 and the CSU graduation requirements in US History, Constitution and American Ideals.
Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences
Select two courses, one each from 5A, and 5B. One of the two courses must include an approved laboratory course.
(2 courses: 7-9 semester or 9-12 quarter units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 5A: Physical Sciences | ||
| ASTR-110 | Descriptive Astronomy | 3 |
| CHEM-110 | Introduction to Chemistry (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) | 4 |
| CHEM-111 | Introduction to Organic & Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM-120 | General Chemistry 1 (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) | 5 |
| CHEM-121 | General Chemistry 2 (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) | 5 |
| CHEM-240 | Organic Chemistry 1 (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) | 4 |
| CHEM-241 | Organic Chemistry 2 (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) | 4 |
| EART-110 | Earth Science (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) 1 | 4 |
| GEOG-110 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOL-110 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL-111 | Physical Geology Laboratory (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) | 1 |
| PHYS-110 | Descriptive Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHYS-111 | Descriptive Physics Laboratory (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) 1 | 1 |
| PHYS-120 | General Physics 1 (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) 1 | 4 |
| PHYS-121 | General Physics 2 (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) 1 | 4 |
| PHYS-140 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers 1 (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) 1 | 4 |
| PHYS-240 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers 2 (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) 1 | 4 |
| PHYS-241 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers 3 (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) 1 | 4 |
| 5B: Life Sciences | ||
| ANTH-120 | Biological Anthropology (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-105 | Human Biology (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-110 | Survey of Biology (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-112 | Introduction to Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL-117 | Wildlife Biology | 3 |
| BIOL-120 | General Biology (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) 1 | 4 |
| BIOL-218 | Human Anatomy (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) | 5 |
| BIOL-219 | Human Physiology (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) | 5 |
| BIOL-220 | General Microbiology (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) | 5 |
| BIOL-240 | General Zoology (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) | 5 |
| BIOL-241 | General Botany (Satisfies Laboratory Requirement) | 5 |
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Transfer credit may be limited by UC or CSU or both. Check with a Counselor for limitations.
Area 6: Language other than English (UC only)
Completion of the equivalent of 2 years of high school study in the same language (at U.S. high school or high school in a country where the language of instruction is English).
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| NVC courses that meet this requirement | ||
| ASL-120 | First Semester American Sign Language | 5 |
| FREN-120 | First Semester French | 5 |
| ITAL-120 | First Semester Italian | 5 |
| SPAN-120 | Elementary Spanish I | 5-6 |
| or SPAN-110 & SPAN-111 | Elementary Spanish I (Part A) and Elementary Spanish I (Part B) | |
Alternate ways to meet this requirement (Official High School/College transcript and/or Exam Score must be on file for verification)
- College course (must list course and college)
- High school course (must list course and college)
- Completion by examination (must list name of exam, score and date taken)
- SAT II : Subject Test in Languages other than English
- International Baccalaureate Higher Level Examination with a score of 5 or higher
- Language other than English "O" level exam with a grade of A, B, or C
- Language other than English International "A" level exam with a score of 5, 6, or 7
- An achievement test administered by a community college, university or other college in a language other than English
- Two years of formal schooling at the sixth grade level or higher in an institution where the language of instruction is not English
- Faculty member verification of a student's competency
Area 7: Ethnic Studies
Select one course; 3 semester or 4-5 quarter units. Students who began taking courses at a CCC prior to Fall 2023 and maintain catalog rights may complete previous IGETC requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ETHS-100 | Ethnic Studies 1 | 3 |
| ETHS-101 | Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 |
| ETHS-111 | Native American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-112 | African American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-113 | Chicanx Studies Chicanx Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-114 | Women's Ethnic Heritage in the United States | 3 |
| ETHS-115 | Critical Mixed Race Studies | 3 |
| ETHS-160 | Critical Asian Pacific Islander American Studies: Filipina/X/O Experience in the United States | 3 |
| ETHS-161 | Asian Pacific Islander American Studies | 3 |
US History, Constitution, and American Ideals (CSU Only Graduation Requirement)
This is not an admission requirement for the CSU but must be completed as a graduation requirement for all CSU campuses.
(Select one course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2. These courses may be double-counted for Area 4.)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1: History | ||
| HIST-120 | United States History 1 | 3 |
| HIST-121 | United States History 2 | 3 |
| HIST-150 | History of American Women 1600-1900 | 3 |
| HIST-152 | History of American Women Since 1900 | 3 |
| HIST-165 | African American History | 3 |
| Group 2: Political Science | ||
| POLI-120 | Introduction to the Principles Of American Government | 3 |