Major Electives: 30-31 units
Any combination of courses from the SIX emphases of electives would satisfy this requirement. In consultation with an advisor, select and follow an emphasis that best fits your career goals. In addition, up to 2 units of BIO 4410 and/or BIO 4610 and one unit of BIO 4620 may count toward core electives.
Courses not listed may be acceptable following consultation with advisor.
*Emphases with asterisks are recommended for pre-professional students in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. In addition, one year of organic chemistry with laboratories are required. One year of biochemistry with laboratories are also required for pharmacy and highly recommended for medicine and dentistry programs. For most updated and specific professional degree and school requirements, consult individual professional schools or the Pre-Professional advisor.
**Courses with double asterisks are required for the admission to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) programs. In addition, CHM 2210 /2210L is required for CLS and can be taken as an elective.
Unrestricted Electives: 0-1 units
Select a sufficient number of courses so that the total from “Major Required Core”, “Major Electives”, “GE, and “Unrestricted Electives” is at least 120 units.
General Education Requirements: 48 units
Students should consult the Academic Programs website https://www.cpp.edu/~academic-programs/general-education-course-listings.shtml for current information regarding this requirement. Unless specific courses are required, please refer to the list of approved courses under General Education Requirements, Areas A through E.
| | Course | Term Taken | Grade |
| Area A. English Language Communication and Critical Thinking (9 units) |
| 1. Oral Communication | | | |
| 2. Written Communication | | | |
| 3. Critical Thinking | | | |
| Area B. Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (12 units) |
| 1. Physical Sciences | | | |
| 2. Life Sciences | | | |
| 3. Laboratory Activity | | | |
| 4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning | | | |
| 5. Science and Technology Synthesis | | | |
| Area C. Arts and Humanities (12 units) |
| 1. Visual and Performing Arts | | | |
| 2a. Philosophy and Civilization | | | |
| 2b. Literature and Language Other than English | | | |
| 3. Arts and Humanities Synthesis | | | |
| Area D. Social Sciences (12 units) |
| 1. U.S. History and American Ideals | | | |
| 2. U.S. Constitution and California Government | | | |
| 3. Social Sciences: Principles, Methodologies, Value Systems, and Ethics | | | |
| 4. Social Science Synthesis | | | |
| Area E. Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (3 units) | | | |
For an alternative and interdisciplinary way to complete some of their GE requirements, students may choose the Interdisciplinary General Education program, see below.
Interdisciplinary General Education: 21 units
An alternate pattern for partial fulfillment of GE Areas A, C, and D available for students is the Interdisciplinary General Education (IGE) program. Students should see an advisor for specific GE coursework required by their major. Please refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for additional information.
How IGE fulfills General Education Requirements:
American Cultural Perspectives Requirement: 3 units
Refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for a list of courses that satisfy this requirement. Course may also satisfy major, minor, GE, or unrestricted elective requirements.
