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[44-units]

Area A. Foundations of Communication [8-units]

1. Public Speaking (4-units)

May be satisfied by:

Public Speaking
Argumentation

Not satisfied by:

Interpersonal Communication
Group Dynamics
Theatre

2. Rhetoric and Composition (4-units) [*CPS students fill this reqirement through major.]

May be satisfied by:

English Composition
College Writing

Not satisfied by:

Remedial English courses
ESL course

Area B. Mathematics and Science [8-units]

1. Math or Quantitative Science (4-units) [*CPS students fill this reqirement through major.]

May be satisfied by:

Pre-calculus or higher
(including Statistics)

Not satisfied by:

Math courses below Pre-calculus

2. Applied or Laboratory Science (4-units) (This area requires lab-work, except CPS students)

May be satisfied by:

Biology
Chemistry
Physical Geography
Astronomy

Not satisfied by:

Nutrition
Human Sexuality

Area C. Humanities [8-units]

1. Literature (4-units) [*CPS students fill this reqirement through major.]

May be satisfied by:

Survey of English
American or World Lit

Not satisfied by:

English Comp
College Writing

2. History (4-units)

May be satisfied by:

U.S. History
World Civ.
History of Native Americans
History of Philippines
History of Women in America

Not satisfied by:

American Government
History of California
History of San Mateo


Area D. Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics [12-units]

1. Philosophy (4-units)

May be satisfied by:

Intro to Philosophy
History of Philosophy

Not satisfied by:

Ethics
Moral Philosophy
Logic
Critical Thinking

2. Theology (4-units)

May be satisfied by:

Most Upper Division Theology Courses

Not satisfied by:

Bible as Literature, Witchcraft & Magic

3. Ethics (4-units)

Area E. Social Science [4-units]

(A Social Science course analyzing the human condition.) [*CPS students fill this reqirement through major.]
May be satisfied by:

Sociology
Psychology
Political Science
Government
Economics
Not satisfied by:

History courses




Area F. Visual and Performing Arts [4-units]

May be satisfied by:

Art History
History of the Theatre
Music Appreciation

Not satisfied by:

Art Activity courses,
Intro to Piano
Guitar
Painting

Integration of Service Learning and Cultural Diversity**
*Integration of Service Learning
*Integration of Cultural Diversity (may transfer, subject to review)
[*CPS students fill this reqirement through major.]

**Additional University Mission Requirements: In addition to completing the CORE course requirements, the baccalaureate degree candidate will have completed a minimum of two courses within the CORE or within his/her major/minor that integrate two mission-driven characteristics: Service Learning and Cultural Diversity.

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