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General Education Requirements (2007 - 2008 Catalog)
The General Education Requirements found on this page are from 2007 - 2008 Catalog. See the main web page of the General Education Requirements for information from other WCC College Catalogs.
General Education Course Requirements
Students pursuing associate degrees are required to meet general education requirements in eight areas. (Click on an area label to see approved classes.)
Some classes are limited to a specific certificate or degree;
check the footnotes when selecting courses. You should also check the requirements for your certificate or
degree to determine if specific classes are required or recommended.
- Writing - Develop, organize, and express thoughts in writing using Standard English.
- Speech - Speak in an organized and effective manner and listen critically and with comprehension.
- Mathematics - Understand the applications and perform computations using the concepts of college-level mathematics.
- Natural Sciences - Understand principles and applications of modern science.
- Social and Behavioral Science - Understand principles and applications of social and behavioral science in exploring the dynamics of human behavior.
- Arts and Humanities - Understand and apply information related to the nature and variety of the human experience through personal and cultural enrichment.
- Critical Thinking - Demonstrate skill in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating.
- Computer and Information Literacy - Demonstrate the skill to use computer information systems including using software and the ability to locate, retrieve, and evaluate networked information.
The general education requirements in Writing, Speech, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Science, and Arts and Humanities
are met through class distribution requirements (successfully completing classes from restricted distribution lists).
Critical thinking is incorporated into the classes in the six content areas and does not require any additional classwork.
Computer and information literacy is met through competency testing.
Course Distribution Requirements
Associate degree students must complete courses from each of six General Education content areas.
The requirements vary, depending on which degree is being earned. The number of general education
credit hours required for each degree are as follows.
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AA
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AS
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AAS
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Writing
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6-7 credits
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6-7 credits
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3-4 credits
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Speech
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3 credits
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3 credits
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3 credits
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Mathematics
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3-4 credits
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3-4 credits
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3-4 credits
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Natural Sciences
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3-4 credits
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3-4 credits
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3-4 credits
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Social & Behavioral Science
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6 credits
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6 credits
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3 credits
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Arts and Humanities
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6 credits
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6 credits
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3 credits
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27-30 credits
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27-30 credits
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18-21 credits
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Students who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or
university may request a waiver of the general education requirements from
Student Records.
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