Short Certificate

General Requirements for the General Education Short Term Certificate

The general education short-term certificate award is designed to assist students who wish to develop an academic foundation and earn credit towards their associate of arts/science degree or who are looking to transfer to a senior institution before completing their degree requirements. This certificate will also help students who are looking for general knowledge before entering the workforce.

A student pursuing the general education short certificate must follow the specific requirements for the program as outlined below:

Area I: Written Composition

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
6

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
7

Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Area V: Elective

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
Total Credits
28