General Education Core Certificate (for A.A.S. students)

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This 15-17 hour certificate will enable students to complete all courses required for the general education core for the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. After earning the certificate a student can earn an A.A.S. degree by completing the remaining required hours in the intended major. Some A.A.S. degrees require specific General Education courses. Student should check the required courses in their specific major.

Summary of Required Hours:

Communications:

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I* 3 Credits

Humanities or Fine Arts: 3 Credits

Social/Behavioral Sciences: 3 Credits

Natural Sciences or Math: 3-4 Credits

Elective: 3-4 additional credits from Communications or an area listed above

Note:

Courses in this certificate must be selected from courses approved for the NSCC General Education core. These courses are found here .