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Associate in General Education-A.G.E. [A10300]

Program Information

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. All courses in the program are college-level transferable courses; however, the program is not principally designed for college transfer.

Coursework includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, Natural Science 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.

Program of Study

English Composition

Take 6 Credits

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3
ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines

3

Humanities/Fine Arts

Take 3 Credits

One course from the following discipline areas: art, foreign languages, interdisciplinary humanities, literature, music, philosophy, and religion are required.

ART 111Art Appreciation

3
ART 114Art History Survey I

3
ART 115Art History Survey II

3
ENG 231American Literature I

3
ENG 232American Literature II

3
ENG 241British Literature I

3
ENG 242British Literature II

3
ENG 273African-American Literature

3
HUM 115Critical Thinking

3
HUM 120Cultural Studies

3
HUM 130Myth in Human Culture

3
HUM 160Introduction to Film

3
MUS 110Music Appreciation

3
MUS 111Fundamentals of Music

3
MUS 112Introduction to Jazz

3
MUS 121Music Theory I

3
MUS 122Music Theory II

3
PHI 215Philosophical Issues

3
PHI 240Introduction to Ethics

3
REL 110World Religions

3
REL 211Introduction to Old Testament

3
REL 212Introduction to New Testament

3
SPA 211Intermediate Spanish I

3
SPA 212Intermediate Spanish II

3

Social/Behavioral Sciences

Take 3 Credits

One course from the following discipline areas: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology are required.

ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics

3
ECO 252Principles of Macroeconomics

3
HIS 131American History I

3
HIS 132American History II

3
HIS 221African-American History

3
HIS 236North Carolina History

3
POL 120American Government

3
POL 130State & Local Government

3
POL 210Comparative Government

3
POL 220International Relations

3
PSY 150General Psychology

3
PSY 241Developmental Psychology

3
PSY 281Abnormal Psychology

3
SOC 210Introduction to Sociology

3
SOC 213Sociology of the Family

3
SOC 220Social Problems

3
SOC 225Social Diversity

3

Natural Science/Mathematics

Take 3-4 Credits

One course from the following discipline areas: astronomy, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics are required.

AST 111Descriptive Astronomy

3
AST 111ADescriptive Astronomy Lab

1
BIO 110Principles of Biology

4
BIO 111General Biology I

4
BIO 112General Biology II

4
BIO 120Introductory Botany

4
BIO 130Introductory Zoology

4
BIO 140Environmental Biology

3
BIO 140AEnvironmental Biology Lab

1
BIO 163Basic Anatomy & Physiology

5
BIO 168Anatomy and Physiology I

4
BIO 169Anatomy and Physiology II

4
BIO 275Microbiology

4
CHM 131Introduction to Chemistry

3
CHM 131AIntroduction to Chemistry Lab

1
CHM 132Organic andBiochemistry

4
CHM 151General Chemistry I

4
CHM 152General Chemistry II

4
MAT 143Quantitative Literacy

3
MAT 152Statistical Methods I

4
MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

4
MAT 172Precalculus Trigonometry

4
MAT 263Brief Calculus

4
MAT 271Calculus I

4
MAT 272Calculus II

4
MAT 273Calculus III

4
MAT 280Linear Algebra

3
MAT 285Differential Equations

3
PHY 110Conceptual Physics

3
PHY 110AConceptual Physics Lab

1
PHY 151College Physics I

4
PHY 152College Physics II

4
PHY 251General Physics I

4
PHY 252General Physics II

4

Other Required Hours (49 Credits)

Other required hours may be chosen from courses listed below or unselected general education core courses offered above in this program. A maximum of 7 Credits in health, physical education, college orientation, and/or study skills may be included as other required hours.

ACA 122College Transfer Success

1
ACC 120Principles of Financial Accounting

4
ACC 121Principles of Managerial Accounting

4
ART 116Survey of American Art

3
ART 117Non-Western Art History

3
ART 122Three-Dimensional Design

3
ART 135Figure Drawing I

3
ART 171Digital Design I

3
ART 215Visual Art Portfolio

3
ART 231Printmaking I

3
ART 232Printmaking II

3
ART 267Videography II

3
ART 271Digital Design II

3
ART 282Sculpture II

3
ART 284Ceramics II

3
ASL 111Elementary ASL I

3
ASL 112Elementary ASL II

3
BIO 155Nutrition

3
BUS 110Introduction to Business

3
BUS 115Business Law I

3
BUS 137Principles of Management

3
CIS 110Introduction to Computers

3
CIS 115Introduction to Programming and Logic

3
CJC 111Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
CJC 113Juvenile Justice

3
CJC 121Law Enforcement Operations

3
CJC 141Corrections

3
CSC 249Data Structure & Algorithms

3
CSC 251Advanced JAVA Programming

3
COM 110Introduction to Communication

3
COM 120Intro to Interpersonal Communication

3
COM 231Public Speaking

3
CSC 134C++ Programming

3
CSC 151JAVA Programming

3
CTS 115Information Systems Business Concepts

3
DFT 170Engineering Graphics

3
EDU 131Child Family and Community

3
EDU 144Child Development I

3
EDU 145Child Development II

3
EDU 216Foundations of Education

3
EDU 221Children With Exceptionalities

3
EGR 150Intro to Engineering

2
EGR 210Intro to Electrical/Computer Engineering Lab

2
EGR 212Logic System Design I

3
EGR 220Engineering Statics

3
EGR 225Engineering Dynamics

3
EGR 228Intro to Solid Mechanics

3
ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting

3
ENG 126Creative Writing II

3
HEA 110Personal Health/Wellness

3
HEA 112First Aid & CPR

2
HEA 120Community Health

3
HUM 180International Cultural Exploration

3
LAT 111Elementary Latin I

3
LAT 112Elementary Latin II

3
MUS 114Introduction to World Music

3
MUS 131Chorus I

1
MUS 132Chorus II

1
MUS 133Band I

1
MUS 134Band II

1
MUS 135Jazz Ensemble I

1
MUS 136Jazz Ensemble II

1
MUS 141Ensemble I

1
MUS 142Ensemble II

1
MUS 151Class Music I

1
MUS 152Class Music II

1
MUS 161Applied Music I

2
MUS 162Applied Music II

2
MUS 221Music Theory III

3
MUS 222Music Theory IV

3
MUS 231Chorus III

1
MUS 232Chorus IV

1
MUS 233Band III

1
MUS 234Band IV

1
MUS 235Jazz Ensemble III

1
MUS 236Jazz Ensemble IV

1
MUS 241Ensemble III

1
MUS 242Ensemble IV

1
MUS 261Applied Music III

2
MUS 262Applied Music IV

2
MUS 271Music History I

3
MUS 272Music History II

3
PED 110Fit and Well for Life

2
PED 111Physical Fitness I

1
PED 117Weight Training I

1
PED 121Walk Jog Run

1
PED 122Yoga I

1
PED 139Bowling-Beginning

1
PED 142Lifetime Sports

1
PED 143Volleyball-Beginning

1
PED 157Pickleball

1
PED 165Sport Science As a Career

3
PED 171Nature Hiking

1
PED 181Snow Skiing-Beginning

1
PED 212Snowboarding-Beginning

1
PED 219Disc Golf

1
PED 239Kickboxing

1
SPA 111Elementary Spanish I

3
SPA 112Elementary Spanish II

3
WBL 111Work-Based Learning I

1
WBL 112Work-Based Learning I

2
WBL 121Work-Based Learning II

1

Total Credit Hours: 64

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will apply quantitative reasoning to solve problems.

  • Students will be able to explain, verbally and/or in writing, knowledge of events, findings, ideas, and concepts in social science and how they can be applied to understanding phenomena and events that influence the self and/or the larger society.

  • Students will integrate and apply principles of scientific inquiry into fundamental natural processes (i.e. biological or physical).

  • Students will present a well-researched persuasive speech.

  • Students will write an effective argument-based research paper, using appropriate sources and documentation.