GENERAL EDUCATION

 

CREDENTIAL A.A.S.                           CODE A10300

 

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

 

Course work 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 fields of interest and better qualified for a wide range of employment opportunities.

 

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

 

                                                                                                 Hours per Week

Course Prefix, No. and Title                                                            Class          Lab          Clinical  Credit

I. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (18 SHC)

A. English Composition (6 SHC)

Required: ENG 111        Expository Writing                                         3              0              0              3

               (Prereq ENG 090 and RED 090; or ENG 095)

Required:     ENG 114     Prof Research & Rep                                      3              0              0              3

                    (Prereq ENG 111)                                                              6          0          0             6

 

B. Humanities/Fine Arts (3 SHC)

Required: HUM 115 Critical Thinking                  3       0          0          3

 

C. Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 SHC)

Required: PSY 150 General Psychology                        3          0          0          3

 

D. Natural Sciences/Mathematics (6SHC)

Required: MAT 140 Survey of Math                    3       0          0          3

               CIS 110  Intro to Computers                2       2          0          3

II. Other Required Hours (45 SHC)

Required: ACA 111 Coll Student Success                     1          0          0          1

 

Other required hours include 45 hours in general education and professional courses approved in the college’s programs of study.