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ASSOCIATE IN GENERAL EDUCATION
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The Associate in General Education curriculum is designed for the academic enrich- ment 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 ne arts, social and behav- ioral 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 eld of interest and become better quali ed for a wide range of employment opportunities.
ASSOCIATE IN GENERAL EDUCATION (AGE) - A10300
(For candidates to all selective-admission programs, excluding Nursing)
I. GENERAL EDUCATION
English – 6 SHC required for AGE degree.
Pre x Number Title Class
Lab Credit 0 3 0 3 0 3
0 3 0 3
ENG 111 ENG 112 ENG 114
Writing and Inquiry 3 Writing & Research in the Disciplines 3 Professional Research and Reporting 3
Humanities/Fine Arts – 3 SHC required for AGE degree
*** *** Humanities Elective 3
Social/Behavioral Sciences – 3 SHC required for AGE degree
*** *** Social Science Elective 3
Natural Sciences/Mathematics – 3 SHC required for AGE degree
Mathematics
Select courses from the following discipline areas: college algebra, trigonometry, calculus, computer science, and statistics.
or
Natural Sciences
Select courses from the following discipline areas: astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, physics, and/or general science.
Total General Education Hour Credits: 15
II. OTHER REQUIRED COURSES (49-50 SHC)
Other required 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 as other required hours.
Choose one of the following:
ACA 111 College Student Success ACA 122 College Student Success
Total Curriculum Major Hour Credits: 49-50 Total Semester Hour Credits: 64-65
ADVISOR
Mitch Fischer, Dean of Health Sciences m scher@southwesterncc.edu 828.339.4331 or 800.447.4091, ext. 4331
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