International Baccalaureate (IB) Chart
The IB chart below is an indication of how the IB Exams may be used to satisfy RCCD
GE, IGETC and CSU GE Area requirements.
An acceptable IB score for RCCD GE, IGETC or CSU GE certification purposes equates
to either 3 semester or 4 quarter units.
2021-2022 RCCD International Baccalaureate (IB) Examination Chart
| IB Examination | IB Score | RCCD Unit Credit | RCCD GE | CSU GE | CSU Semester Units Earned Toward Transfer | IGETC | UC Semester Units Earned Toward Transfer |
|
IB Biology HL |
5,6,7 | 3 | Natural Sciences | 3 semester units toward area B2 |
6 | 3 semester units toward area 5B |
5.3 |
| IB Chemistry HL | 5,6,7 | 3 | Natural Sciences | 3 semester units toward area B1 |
6 | 3 semester units toward area 5A |
5.3 |
| IB Economics HL | 5,6,7 | 3 | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 semester units toward area D |
6 | 3 semester units toward area 4 |
5.3 |
| IB Geography HL | 5,6,7 | 3 | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 semester units toward area D |
6 | 3 semester units toward area 4 |
5.3 |
| IB History (any region) HL | 5,6,7 | 3 | Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 semester units toward area C2 or D |
6 | 3 semester units toward area 3B or 4 |
5.3 |
|
IB Language A: Literature (any language except English) HL |
4 | N/A | N/A | 3 semester units toward area C2 |
6 | N/A | N/A |
|
IB Language A: Literature (any language except English) HL |
5,6,7 | 3 | Humanities | 3 semester units toward area C2 |
6 | 3 semester units toward area 3B or 6A |
5.3 |
|
IB Language A: Language and Literature (any language, except English) HL |
4 | N/A | N/A | 3 semester units toward area C2 |
6 | N/A | N.A |
|
IB Language A: Language and Literature (any language, except English) HL |
5,6,7 | 3 | Humanities | 3 semester units toward area C2 |
6 | 3 semester units toward area 3B or 6A |
5.3 |
|
IB Language A: Literature (any language) HL |
4 | N/A | N/A | 3 semester units toward area C2 |
6 | N/A | N/A |
|
IB Language A: Literature (any language) HL |
5,6,7 | 3 | Humanities | 3 semester units toward area C2 |
6 | 3 semester units toward area 3B |
5.3 |
|
IB Language A: Language and Literature (any language) HL |
4 | N/A | N/A | 3 semester units toward area C2 | 6 | N/A | N/A |
| IB Language A: Language and Literature (any language) HL | 5,6,7 | 3 | Humanities | 3 semester units toward area C2 |
6 | 3 semester units toward area 3B |
5.3 |
| IB Language B (any language) HL | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6 | N/A | N/A |
| IB Language B (any language) HL | 5,6,7 | 3 | Humanities | N/A | 6 | 3 semester units toward area 6A |
5.3 |
| IB Mathematics HL | 4 | N/A | N/A | 3 semester units toward area B4 |
6 | N/A | N/A |
| IB Mathematics HL | 5,6,7 | 3 | Language and Rationality | 3 semester units toward area B4 |
6 | 3 semester units toward area 2A |
5.3 |
| IB Physics HL | 5,6,7 | 3 | Natural Sciences | 3 semester units toward area B1 |
6 | 3 semester units toward area 5A |
5.3 |
| IB Psychology HL | 5,6,7 | 3 | Social Behavioral Sciences | 3 semester units toward area D |
3 | 3 semester units toward area 4 |
5.3 |
| IB Theatre HL | 4 | N/A | N/A | 3 semester units toward area C1 |
6 | N/A | N/A |
| IB Theatre HL | 5,6,7 | 3 | Humanities | 3 semester units toward area C1 |
6 | 3 semester units toward area 3A |
5.3 |
- Actual IB transfer credit and number of units awarded for IB exams towards CSUGE/IGETC and towards admission is determined by the CSU and UC systems. The IB chart is based on the most current information available at the time of catalog publication.
- The UC system-wide policy for IB credit can be found at: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/ap-exam-credits/ib-credits.html
- The CSU system-wide policy for IB credit can be found at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/transfer/pages/international-baccalaureate-ib.aspx
- 2020 IGETC Standards Version 2.1: https://icas-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IGETC-STANDARDS-FINAL-Approved-June-3-2020.pdf
- Students should always see a counselor to review the applicability of IB credits towards the different academic requirements.
