Those students who complete a program in general education possess, in common, certain principles, concepts and methods of inquiry, either unique to or shared by the sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences.  The purpose of general education is to enable students to achieve an understanding of the methods by which knowledge is acquired, to comprehend the nature and function of human communication, to gain an understanding of human beings and their environment and to acquire a broad knowledge of the development of major civilizations and cultures. 

MPC General Education Requirements

This is the general education pattern you should follow if you plan to receive an occupational or academic non-transfer associate degree:

 

 

California State University (CSU) General Education Requirements

This is the general education pattern you should follow if you plan to apply to CSU campuses only:

 

 

Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)

This is the general education pattern you should follow if you plan to apply to UC campuses only or you plan to apply to both UC and CSU campuses:

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