General Education Patterns
The awarding of an Associate Degree at Cerro Coso Community College is intended to represent more than an accumulation of units. It is intended to lead you through patterns of learning experiences designed to develop certain capabilities and insights. Among these are the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, to use mathematics, to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines, to be aware of other cultures and times, to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems, and to develop the capacity for self-understanding.
In order to receive an AA, AS, AA-T, or AS-T, you must complete one of the general education patterns listed below that is an option for your major. Note that not every GE pattern is an option for every major. AA-Ts and AS-Ts cannot be completed with Option A. The particular GE options for each major are listed on the major's information page on the college website and in the catalog.
If you're planning to get an Associate Degree or transfer to a four-year institution, make an appointment with a counselor today to develop an educational plan that best meets your goals and needs.
Patterns
Option A: Cerro Coso Local GE
- An option for all Cerro Coso associate degrees. Not an option for AA-Ts or AS-Ts.
- Typically used by students who are not intending to transfer to a four-year university.
- See a counselor to discuss the GE option that meets your goals and needs.
Option B: CSU Breadth
- An option for all Cerro Coso associate degrees, including AA-Ts and AS-Ts.
- Typically used by students who know they are transferring to a Cal State University
- See a counselor to discuss the GE option that meets your goals and needs.
Option C: IGETC
- An option for all Cerro Coso associate degrees, including AA-Ts or AS-Ts. (except the Spanish AA-T).
- Must be used by students transferring to a University of California
- Can be used by students who are intending to transfer to a Cal State University
- See a counselor to discuss the GE option that meets your goals and needs.
