<p>Hi there, I am an applied mathematics major, and apply to Berkeley for Fall 06. </p>
<p>I know there are several ways to fulfill the breadth requirements. One is IGETC, and the other is L&S requirements. Could I combine these two to satisfy the requirements? </p>
<p>I already finished English composition (introduction to Literature), which satisfies the R1B English category, I think. Do I need to take English critical thinking to complete the IGETC? </p>
<p>Thanks everyone</p>
<p>u complete 1 or the other... no advantage in completing both</p>
<p>It sounds like I am trying to complete the two requirements, however, I will not complete neither of them. I finished the english part of the letter and science requirement, and the other breadth areas of the IGETC. I thought I was done with the GE requirements, but yesterday when i filled out the update form of berkeley, I had to leave blank with the "English critical thinking", and filled the l&S requirement R1B with "Introduction of Lit". therefore, the form turned out one part IGETC, and the other part of l&s. Is it acceptable? </p>
<p>IGETC requires the Critical thinking, but I took other english course instead. Do I need to take the critical thinking to get an IGETC certification? My question is: is it necessary to get a certification prior to transfer?</p>
<p>is it necessary to get a certification prior to transfer?</p>
<p>yes.</p>
<p>You cannot "combine" IGETC and the L&S requirements; it's one or the other. You should enroll in a class for spring that fulfills the critical thinking requirement . Or you should go the L&S track if you can satisfy all the L&S requirements.</p>
<p>L&S requirements is easier to satisfy because the seven-course breadth requirement "must be completed before graduation from Berkeley."
thus, i don't need to finish all the breadth requirements before transfering, am i wrong? actually, there is only one course left. </p>
<p>if I follow the l&s requirements, where should I put all my GE classes in the update form of berkeley? there are only blanks for the IGETC.</p>
<p>uhh.. i think the L&S completion by graduation is for berkeley students who went since they were freshman... i dunno anyone at my CC doing L&S... seems IGETC is standard. if all u need is 1 english class u should add it this semester so as to avoid screwing urself over. i highly suggest u call berkeley admissions and clear up the requirement as well as consulting ur college counselor. </p>
<p>good luck</p>
<p>"There are three ways to fulfill the breadth requirements necessary for admission to the College of Letters & Science (L & S): IGETC certification(for transfers from California community colleges only); or UC Reciprocity* (for transfers from another UC campus only); or completion of L & S Requirements. "</p>
<p>Per assist.org:</p>
<p>This major is offered by the College of Letters and Science (L&S). You must
complete either: (1) the L&S Requirements in Reading & Composition, Foreign
Language, and Quantitative Reasoning or (2) IGETC by the end of the spring term
that precedes fall enrollment at Berkeley.</p>