Pattern 1

Pattern 1 of the General Studies with an area of emphasis covers a broad area of study and is intended for students who may not be planning to transfer to a four-year university or who may need to explore possibilities before committing themselves to a major. 

Pattern 2 and Pattern 3

Pattern 2 of the General Studies with an area of emphasis is designed for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year university in high-unit majors or when completion of the CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC patterns is not appropriate or advisable. (See www.assist.orgor a college counselor for guidance.) Independent or out-of-state universities may also fall in this category. 

Pattern 3 of the General Studies with an area of emphasis is intended for students who are planning to transfer to a California public university (UC or CSU) where an ADT is not available or accepted in their chosen major or does not provide adequate preparation. This pattern requires the Cal-GETC to fulfill lower-division general education.