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2024-2025 Catalog

Associate In General Education A.G.E. (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. This program is not intended for students who plan to pursue a four-year degree in the future, as many of the courses may not be transferable.

Course work includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences or 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. The degree includes 15 hours in General Education courses and 49 hours of electives.

This degree is not transferable to most public and private universities. Students interested in pursuing a transferable degree in any field should refer to the information located under University Transfer program.

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (15 SHC)

English Composition: 6 semester hours required

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry 3 Credit Hour(s)

The second course must be selected from the following:

COM 110 - Intro to Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 120 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 231 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 115 - Oral Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)

Humanities/Fine Arts: choose 3 semester hours from:

ART 111 - Art Appreciation 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 114 - Art History Survey I 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 115 - Art History Survey II 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 131 - Drawing I 3 Credit Hour(s)
DRA 111 - Theatre Appreciation 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 125 - Creative Writing I 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 231 - American Literature I 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 232 - American Literature II 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 241 - British Literature I 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 242 - British Literature II 3 Credit Hour(s)
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit Hour(s)
HUM 122 - Southern Culture 3 Credit Hour(s)
HUM 130 - Myth in Human Culture 3 Credit Hour(s)
HUM 230 - Leadership Development 3 Credit Hour(s)
HUM 150 - American Womens Studies 3 Credit Hour(s)
MUS 110 - Music Appreciation 3 Credit Hour(s)
MUS 112 - Introduction to Jazz 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHI 215 - Philosophical Issues 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics 3 Credit Hour(s)
REL 110 - World Religions 3 Credit Hour(s)
REL 211 - Intro to Old Testament 3 Credit Hour(s)
REL 212 - Intro to New Testament 3 Credit Hour(s)
SPA 141 - Culture and Civilization 3 Credit Hour(s)
SPA 211 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 Credit Hour(s)
SPA 212 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 Credit Hour(s)

Social/Behavioral Sciences: choose 3 semester hours from:

ECO 251 - Prin of Microeconomics 3 Credit Hour(s)
ECO 252 - Prin of Macroeconomics 3 Credit Hour(s)
HIS 111 - World Civilizations I 3 Credit Hour(s)
HIS 112 - World Civilizations II 3 Credit Hour(s)
HIS 131 - American History I 3 Credit Hour(s)
HIS 132 - American History II 3 Credit Hour(s)
HIS 163 - The World Since 1945 3 Credit Hour(s)
POL 120 - American Government 3 Credit Hour(s)
POL 130 - State & Local Government 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 150 - General Psychology 3 Credit Hour(s)
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit Hour(s)
SOC 213 - Sociology of the Family 3 Credit Hour(s)
SOC 220 - Social Problems 3 Credit Hour(s)

Natural Sciences or Mathematics: choose 3 semester hours from:

BIO 110 - Principles of Biology 4 Credit Hour(s)
BIO 111 - General Biology I 4 Credit Hour(s)
BIO 140 - Environmental Biology 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIO 163 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology I 5 Credit Hour(s)
BIO 168 - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit Hour(s)
CHM 130 - Gen, Org, & Biochemistry 3 Credit Hour(s)
CHM 131 - Introduction to Chemistry 3 Credit Hour(s)
CHM 151 - General Chemistry I 4 Credit Hour(s)
GEL 111 - Geology 4 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 110 - Math Measurement and Literacy 3 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 121 - Algebra/Trigonometry I 3 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy 3 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 152 - Statistical Methods I 4 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra 4 Credit Hour(s)
PHY 110 - Conceptual Physics 3 Credit Hour(s)

To complete the Associate in General Education degree

49 additional hours of electives must be taken. They may beselected from curriculum courses offered at ACC having a course number of 110 or higher. Consult an advisor if you have a question. Total semester hours in the program is 64.