General Education Associate Degree

A10300

The Associate in General Education program is designed for the academic enrichment of students who wish to broaden their education, with emphasis on personal interest, growth and development.

Coursework includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition. Opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers will be provided.

Through these skills, students will have a sound base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for advancements within their field of interest and become better qualified for a wide range of employment opportunities.

This is not a college transfer program. Courses must number 110 or above and may or may not transfer to another college. Successful completion of 64-65 semester hour credits leads to an Associate in General Education degree.

Program Requirements

Associate in Science Degree in General Education:

General Education-15
Universal General Education Transfer Component

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT IN PROGRAM: 64*

English Composition- 6 semester hours credit required
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	3
ENG 112	Writing/Research in the Disc	3	0	3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective- 3 semester hours credit required. Select from the following:
ART 111	Art Appreciation	3	0	3
ART 114	Art History Survey I	3	0	3
ART 115	Art History Survey II	3	0	3
ENG 231	American Literature I	3	0	3
ENG 232	American Literature II	3	0	3
ENG 241	British Literature I	3	0	3
ENG 242	British Literature II	3	0	3
HUM 115	Critical Thinking	3	0	3
MUS 110	Music Appreciation	3	0	3
MUS 112	Introduction to Jazz	3	0	3
PHI 215	Philosophical Issues	3	0	3
PHI 240	Introduction to Ethics	3	0	3
REL 110	World Religions	3	0	3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective- 3 semester hours credit required. Select from the following:
ECO 251	Prin of Microeconomics	3	0	3
ECO 252	Prin of Macroeconomics	3	0	3
HIS 111	World Civilization I	3	0	3
HIS 112	World Civilization II	3	0	3
HIS 131	American History I	3	0	3
HIS 132	American History II	3	0	3
POL 120	American Government	3	0	3
PSY 150	General Psychology	3	0	3
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3	0	3
Natural Sciences/Mathematic Elective- 3 semester hours credit required. Select from the following:
BIO 110	Principles of Biology	3	3	4
BIO 111	General Biology I	3	3	4
CHM 151	General Chemistry I	3	3	4
MAT 110	Math Measurement & Literacy	2	2	3
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	2	2	3
MAT 152	Statistical Methods I	3	2	4
MAT 171	Precalculus Algebra	3	2	4
ACA Elective: 1 semester hour credit from the following:
ACA 115	Success & Study Skills	0	2	1
ACA 122	College Transfer Success	0	2	1
OTHER REQUIRED HOURS (48 semester hours) Other required hours include additional general education and professional courses. A maximum of 6 semester hours credit in health, and physical education.

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT IN PROGRAM: 64* *The General Education curriculum is designed for the student who desires a general background in the liberal arts but does not intend to transfer to a four-year institution.

Total Semester hours credit: 0

General Education Associate Degree

A10300

Program Requirements

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