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2020-2021 Catalog ARCHIVED PUBLICATION

Associate in General Education Degree, A.G.E. (A10300)


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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.

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.

General Education Hours


15 Credits

The Associate in General Education curriculum program shall include a minimum of 15 semester hours of credit from general education curriculum courses selected from the Combined Course Library, including six hours in communications, three hours in humanities/fine arts, three hours in social/behavioral sciences, and three hours in natural sciences or mathematics. Courses must be at the 110-199 or 210-299 level.

English/Communications


Select 6 SHC from the following list of courses.

Other Major Hours


50 Credits

Other major hours include additional general education and professional courses. A maximum of 7 SHC in health, physical education, college orientation, and/or study skills may be included. Selected topics or seminar courses may be included in a program of study up to a maximum of three semester hours credit.

Academic Transition


Select 1 SHC from the following list of courses.

Electives


Take 49 SHC from the following list or from any previously unused courses in the program of study.

Total Semester Hours Credit 65


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