General Education is required of all students pursuing an associate degree at MPC as well as for all majors at University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) campuses. Three general education patterns are available, and a student’s major and/or transfer goal influences which of the patterns to follow. Students should meet with a counselor to discuss how general education applies to their major and educational goals. General education is not required for students pursuing a certificate of achievement, certificate of training, or certificate of completion.

For students planning to transfer into a high-unit major such as biological science or engineering, completion of general education may not be required. Students may schedule a counseling appointment for further discussion and guidance.

Monterey Peninsula College General Education Requirements

This pattern is an option for students pursuing a non-transfer AA/AS degree. The applicable majors are listed in the AA/AS Programs section of the counseling website.

California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements

This pattern is one of two options required for students pursuing an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) to fulfill the lower-division general education requirements for the California State University (CSU) system. It is also an option for students pursuing a non-transfer AA/AS degree. The applicable majors are listed in the Associate Degree for Transfer Programs and AA/AS Programs sections of the counseling website. Students are eligible for a Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of this general education pattern.

IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) Requirements

This pattern is required for students pursuing an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) to fulfill the lower-division general education requirements for the University of California (UC) system and is one of two options for the California State University (CSU) system. It is required for an AS for UC Transfer (AS-UCT) degree and is also an option for students pursuing a non-transfer AA/AS degree. The applicable majors are listed in the Associate Degree for Transfer Programs and AA/AS Programs sections of the counseling website. Students are eligible for a Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of this general education pattern. 

Note: Students interested in transferring to private or out-of-state institutions should consult with a counselor as transfer requirements may vary.