General Education: California State University - Breadth, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Form a provable thesis, develop it through factual research, distinguish between fact and opinion, and make effective rhetorical choices in relation to audience and purpose.
Analyze and evaluate complex issues or problems, draw reasoned conclusions and/or generate solutions, and effectively communicate their results.
Use the scientific method to investigate phenomena in the natural world and use concepts, experiments, and/or theory to explain them.
Analyze and interpret human thought, achievement, and expression relevant to such branches of knowledge as philosophy, literature, and/or the fine and performing arts, and to communicate the results.
Critically examine and comprehend human nature and behavior, social traditions, and institutions.
Examine interactions and interconnections across cultures.

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

A1 - Oral Communication A2 - Written Communication A3 - Critical Thinking B1 - Physical Science B2 - Life Science B3 - Laboratory Activity B4 - Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning C2 - Humanities

Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.

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