Dec 03, 2024  
Catawba Valley Community College 2024-2025 General Catalog 
    
Catawba Valley Community College 2024-2025 General Catalog

Associate in General Education (A10300)


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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.

The AGE program must be comprised of courses from the college’s approved programs of study.  Many of the courses are equivalent to college transfer courses; however, the program is not principally designed for college transfer.

Certificates and diplomas are not allowed under this degree program.  Career and College Promise students may not be enrolled in the Associate in General Education program.

General Education Core (15 SHC):


The associate in general education curriculum program shall include a minimum of 15 semester hours of credit from general education curriculum courses selected from the Combined Course Library, including six hours in communications, three hours in humanities/fine arts, three hours in social/behavioral sciences, and three hours in natural sciences or mathematics. Courses must be at the 110-199 or 210-299 level. 

Other Major Hours (49-50 SHC):


Other major 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. Selected topics or seminar courses may be included in a program of study up to a maximum of three semester hours credit. 

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Program: 64-65


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