Associate in General Education, AGE

Program Code: A10300

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.

General Education Hours (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 college catalog, 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.

The following programs are Health Sciences and Nursing pre-major codes used to indicate that a student is interested in applying for a health science and nursing program in the future:

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

For more information:

Dr. Alexis Welch
Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing
Floyd Health Sciences Center (Building 006), Room 103
Phone: (252) 527-6223, ext. 801
Fax: (252) 520-9598
Email: abwelch27@lenoircc.edu