Associate in General Education Degree (AGE) A10300

The Associate in General Education (AGE) 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. Many of the courses are equivalent to college transfer courses; however, the program is not principally designed for college transfer.

Please see Requirements for Graduation as stated in the Academic Regulations section of the Academic Bulletin and Student Handbook.

I. General Education Core (16-17 Semester Hours Credit)

A. Academic Transition (1 SHC)

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
ACA 115	Success and Study Skills	0	2	1

B. English Composition (6 SHC)

Two courses in English composition are required:

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	3

Select one of the following courses:

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
ENG 112	Writing/Research in the Disciplines	3	0	3
ENG 114	Prof Research & Reporting	3	0	3

C. Humanities/Fine Arts (3 SHC)

Select courses numbered between 110-199 or 210-299 from the following discipline areas: art, music, drama, foreign languages, humanities, literature, philosophy, and religion.

D. Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 SHC)

Select courses numbered between 110-199 or 210-299 from the following discipline areas: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.

E. Natural Science/Mathematics (3-4 SHC)

Select courses numbered between 110-199 or 210-299 from math/science or computer science disciplines.

II. Select 48-49 hours from the following:

Other required hours include additional general education and professional courses. Select courses from any of the discipline areas with course numbers 110-199 or 210-299.

A maximum of 7 SHC in health, physical education, college orientation, and/or study skills may be included.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 64-65

Degree	College Transfer
Yes	No