The General Education Certificate is to recognize the accomplishment of a significant cohort of courses required for those pursuing the Associate of Arts and Sciences degree with a major in General Studies. The intent is for those who are enrolled in dual credit programs with the school divisions in our service region we partner with to be recognized for the accomplishment of a significant step toward acquiring this AA&S degree. It also allows the college to award recognition to those students who start at a community college with the expressed intent to matriculate to a senior baccalaureate degree awarding institution of higher education. They often do so prior to completion of the full two-year program and this certificate validates their significant work toward that personal and academic goal.
Completion of the General Education Certificate program requires competency in English and MDE 60 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, qualification through Multiple Measures (GPS), or by satisfactorily completing the required MDE units or equivalent. Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with their academic advisor and/or Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. Note the guaranteed admission and articulation agreements referenced in the Admissions section apply only to students who complete the Associate Degree.
The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in one year.
First Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| ENG 111 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| SDV 100 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
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| Elective 1 | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Elective 2 | Lab Science | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| Elective 3 | Mathematics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Elective 4 | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 16 | 3 | 17 | ||
Second Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| Elective 5 | Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Elective 1 | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Elective 2 | Lab Science | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| Elective 4 | Social Science | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Elective 4 | Social Science | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 15 | 3 | 16 | ||