College of the Great Smoky Mountains - Southwestern Community College, serving Jackson, Macon,  and Swain Counties and Cherokee/ Qually Boundary

 

 




 

 

 

Advisor:

Deb Klavohn

Debra M. Klavohn, Dean

B.S., Louisiana State Univ
M.A.Ed., Western Carolina Univ

828.586.4091, ext. 331
800.447.4091, ext. 331
2nd floor, Balsam Center
debm@southwesterncc.edu

 

 

Associate in General Education (AGE)

 

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.

Associate in General Education (AGE) A10300

I. GENERAL EDUCATION        
Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
ENGLISH – Six SHC required for AGE degree.
       
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
ENG 113 Literature-Based Research 3 0 0 3
ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting 3 0 0 3
             
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS – Three SHC required for AGE degree.
*** *** Humanities Elective 3 0 0 3
             
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE – Three SHC required for AGE degree.  
*** *** Social Science Elective 3 0 0 3
             
NATURAL SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS – Three 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.

Total Curriculum Major Hour Credits: 49-50

Total Semester Hour Credits: 64-65

 


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