The California State University Certificate of Achievement is appropriate for students planning to transfer to a campus in the California State University system. Following this pattern of CSU requirements, will permit students to transfer from Napa Valley College to a California State University (CSU) campus without the need, after transfer, to take additional lower division, general education courses to satisfy general education requirements. A minimum of 39 total units is required and for each area a specific number of units must be completed. Courses may be listed in more than one area, but shall not be counted in more than one area, unless otherwise noted. A grade of “C-” or higher (or “P” Pass) is required for A1, A2, A3, and B4 courses.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Written Communication & Critical Thinking (NVC Area D1, NVC Area D3, IGETC Area 1, CSU Area A)

       - Create and communicate thoughts, ideas, and information effectively.

       - Read and interpret college-level texts.

       - Conduct research and obtain information from reliable sources.

- Physical and Biological Sciences, Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (NVC Area A, IGETC Area 5, CSU Area B1 and B2 NVC Area D2, IGETC Area 2, CSU Area B4)

       - Apply scientific principles to measure and observe the physical world.

       - Understand the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment.

       - Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.

       - Conduct calculations and solve problems using quantitative reasoning.

- Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences (NVC Area B, IGETC Area 4, CSU Area D and E)

       - Evaluate and apply the principles and methodologies used by the social and behavioral sciences.

       - Examine issues in their contemporary as well as historical settings and in a variety of cultural contexts.

- Arts & Humanities (NVC Area C, IGETC Area 3, CSU Area C)

       - Understand and appreciate artistic expression and the role of art in culture, history, and social critique.

       - Identify unique features among various cultures.

       - Describe and demonstrate intercultural competency.

- Self-Development (CSU Area E, NVC PE/Health Education requirement)

        - Advance individual knowledge, skills, and abilities.

        - Set goals and develop plans to achieve them.

        - Receive constructive criticism and respond appropriately.