General Education Certificate
Length: 2 Semesters
Purpose
The General Education Certificate is designed to provide students in the AA&S transfer degree with an academic credential, upon completion of a specific course of study, that represents a milestone on the path to the AA&S degree. Students in other degree programs can also complete the general education certificate. The program provides a strong foundation in the core competency areas and provides students with an advantage in transferring to a four-year institution over others who have not completed a college program of study. Students completing the General Education Certificate are strongly encouraged to continue their studies and complete the associate degree prior to transferring.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into this program requires proficiency in English, mathematics, and reading. Students who do not meet entry requirements, or whose placement test scores indicate a need for further preparation, will be placed in the appropriate developmental studies courses in English, mathematics, and/or reading. These developmental course credits do not apply toward degrees or certificates. Students required to take two or more developmental courses will need additional semesters to complete any program.
Program Requirements
This curriculum should provide sufficient flexibility to meet first year requirements for a variety of majors at most colleges and universities.
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH | Approved Transfer Math1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS | Approved Transfer History2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Approved Transfer Lab Science3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Approved Transfer Humanities4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | 3 | 17 |
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS | Approved Transfer History2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Approved Transfer Lab Science3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| Approved Transfer Humanities4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Approved Transfer Social Science5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | 3 | 16 |
Total Minimum Credits: 33
In selecting courses, students should seek the advice of their academic advisor in order to assure courses taken are consistent with transfer or career goals.
1 Math courses numbered 150 or above
2 HIS 121, 122, 111, 112, 101, 102
3 BIO 101, 102, CHM 101, 102, CHM 111, 112, PHY 201, 202, GOL 105
4 ART 101 and 102, HUM, MUS, PHI, REL, SPA 201 and 202
5 ECO 201, HIS, PLS, PSY, SOC
This page was last modified on June 15, 2011. If you are looking for previous catalog information, please reference the 2006-2007 Catalog, 2008-2010 Catalog, 2010-2012 Catalog.
