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 field of interest and become better qualified for a wide range of employment opportunities.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in General Education Program, the graduate should be able to:
- Compose documents at the college level using organized content, conventional mechanics, usage and grammar, and appropriate formatting.
- Compute and analyze data using mathematical methods to solve problems.
- Utilize computers in support of academic work and personal communication.
- Communicate effectively using speech appropriate to the audience.
- Identify and apply fundamental scientific concepts & tools.
- Demonstrate how culture and context inform our world.
Associate in General Education Checklist
Fall Semester I
Communications:
| COM-110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| COM-120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
Choose two courses from ANY of the three lists below or ANY curriculum course 110 level or higher.
Spring Semester I
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
Choose two courses from ANY of the three lists below or ANY curriculum course 110 level or higher.
Fall Semester II
Choose six courses from ANY of the three lists below or ANY curriculum course 110 level or higher.
Spring Semester II
Choose five courses from ANY of the three lists below or ANY curriculum course 110 level or higher.
Total Credit Hours: 64-65
UGETC courses: ART-111, ART-114, ART-115, BIO-111 (4), CHM-151 (4), COM-120, COM-231, DRA-111, ECO-251, ECO-252, ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-241, ENG-242, HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS-131, HIS-132, MAT-143, MAT-152 (4), MAT-171 (4), MUS-110, MUS-112, PHI-240, POL-120, PSY-150, or SOC-210.
General Education courses: BIO-112 (4), CHM-152 (4), CIS-110, CIS-115, COM-110, DRA-115, ENG-114, HUM-115, MAT-172 (4), MAT-263 (4), MAT-271 (4), MAT-272 (4), PSY-237, PSY-239, PSY-241, PSY-281, REL-110, REL-211, REL-212, REL-221, SOC-220, SOC-225, SPA-111, SPA-112, SPA-211, or SPA-212.
Pre-major elective courses: ACC-120 (4), ACC-121 (4), ART-131, ART-240, BIO-168 (4), BIO-169 (4), BIO-275 (4), BUS-110, BUS-115, BUS-137, CJC-111, CJC-113, CJC-121, CJC-141, CJC-212, CSC-120, CSC-130, CSC-134, CSC-139, CSC-151, CSC-239, CSC-249, CSC-251, CTS-115, DRA-130, DRA-140, EDU-131, EDU-144, EDU-145, EDU-216, EDU-221, HEA-110, HEA-112 (2), PED-110 (2), PED-111 (1), PSY-263, SPA-181 (1), or SPA-182 (1).
Natural Science or Mathematics courses: BIO-111, CHM-151, MAT 110, MAT-143, MAT-152, or MAT-171.
Humanities/Fine Arts UGETC courses: ART-111, ART-114, ART-115, COM-120, COM-231, DRA-111, ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-241, ENG-242, MUS-110, MUS-112, or PHI-240.
Social/Behavioral Sciences UGETC courses: ECO-251, ECO-252, HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS-131, HIS-132, POL-120, PSY-150, or SOC-210.