General Education Certificate for A.A.S. Degree Students

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This 15-17 hour certificate will enable students to complete all courses required for the general education core for Associate of Applied 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 core courses. Students should check the required courses in their specific majors.

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

Notes:

Additional course requirements: The Tennessee Board of Regents requires that students demonstrate the appropriate skill levels before enrolling in college-level courses. ACT/SAT scores, COMPASS test scores, or other relevant information determines whether a student needs to enroll in Learning Support courses in reading, writing, and/or math. After completing the required Learning Support course(s), a student may enroll in college-level courses.

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