IGETC question.

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<p>I applied to both UC and CSU and as many of you know, many of the classes overlap one another. However, towards the last part of the IGETC/CSU plan, it states that it is "recommended" to take POLI SCIENCE + history (which I have already taken). </p>

<p>Side note: I find poli sci to be extremely boring (don't mean to offend anyone majoring in it;) and I find it a waste of a class if I get into the UC I want. </p>

<p>Now what happens if I don't take poli sci? </p>

<p>Will I end up having to take a 'poli sci' class AT the CSU, should I choose to attend there? </p>

<p>Or will there be a discrepancy for not doing it at my CCC?</p>

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<p>^u wont be IGETC certified for a CSU if u dont.</p>

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<p>I was told that you actually NEED poli sci in order to get a Bachelor’s degree in California.</p>

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<p>I’m sorry, I don’t get what your saying.</p>

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<p>I never heard this…</p>

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<p>to be IGETC certified for a CSU u have to do everything it tells u to do, if u skip a class u wont be considered IGETC certified for the CSU, i really dont know how to make that any clearer</p>

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<p>Sort of, it’s actually American History and Institutions. A transferable course in American history, political science or American literature with a Pass grade [equivalent to a C or higher] will meet UCLA’s American History and Institutions requirement. </p>

<p>Here are the different ways to complete this at UCLA:

  1. Completing a year’s course in American history or American government, or a one-year combination of both, in high school with an average grade of B or better OR
  2. Completing an approved course at UCLA, UCLA Extension, or another college institution( as accepted by the Board of Admissions)(C or better) OR
  3. Presenting a satisfactory result of the requirement, by examination, as administered at another college or university within the state OR
  4. Scoring 500 or better on the SAT Subject Test in U.S. History OR
  5. Scoring 3, 4, or 5 on the College Board Advanced Placement Test in American History.</p>

<p>It’s probably similar at other UCs.</p>

<p>This requirement is typically complete in High School, another reason why the UCs would request your HS transcript after you were admitted.</p>

<p>Note that it is a graduation requirement, not an admission requirement.</p>

<p>Students attending the University on an F-1 or J-1 visa may petition for exemption from this requirement by showing proof of temporary residence in the U.S.</p>

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<p>Nah, it’s just the way you wrote it, it seemed like an incomplete sentence.</p>

<p>"u wont be IGETC certified for a CSU if u dont. "</p>

<p>I get what you are saying, though. Thanks.</p>

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<p>I guess I’ll have to suck it up and take Poli-Sci this spring, lol…</p>

<p>Thanks for the replies.</p>

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<p>^ah ok, my bad, its internet talk lolll</p>

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<p>If I’m missing my physical science by the time I transfer but I still have every other IGETC class complete and my 60 units will I have anything to worry about regarding not being fully IGETC certified?</p>

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<p>ohh okay, i get what rpicton is saying.</p>

<p>the counselors at my school just make everything confusing.</p>

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<p>Yes. You NEED to take a physical science or they won’t let you transfer or certify you. My counselor always stresses to first complete the foundation classes, then finish up the electives until you have the 60 units.</p>

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<p>Like Rpicton said, you don’t have to take Political Science at a CCC to get a BA from a UC campus. You can take one semester of an American History or American Government class to fulfill the requirement. For instance, I never took Political Science. I took one semester of a U.S History course at my community college, and this fulfills the requirement just fine.</p>