Associate in General Education Program

A10300

Program Description

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 the 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the AGE program, a graduate should be able to:

  • Identify and evaluate the source, context, and credibility of information.
  • Communicate information to a variety of audiences using appropriate written methods.

Students in the AGE program who take courses outside of AA or AS programs may be assessed by Program Learning Outcomes identified in that program.

Degree Awarded

Associate in General Education

Note

  • Courses must be at the 110-199 or 210-299 level.
  • Students should note, however, that they must satisfy any course prerequisites listed.
  • Although some of the courses may be equivalent to college transfer courses, the program is not intended for students who want to transfer to a four-year institution.

For More Information

For more information, call (919) 739-6755 or visit our Web site at www.waynecc.edu.

Admissions

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A placement test in English, mathematics, reading and computer skills are required to determine entry-level courses that match individual needs.
  • Students are required to demonstrate competency in Math Skills by completion of DMA 010 through DMA 050 with a minimum of P or equivalent scores for DMA 010 through DMA 050 or math diagnostic test or equivalent course work with C or better.

General Education Courses

Semester Credit Hours
English Composition 6
Humanities/Fine Arts 3
Social/Behavioral Sciences 3
Natural Sciences/Mathematics 3
15
Other Required Hours 49-50

Recommended Courses:

English Composition (Select 6 SHC):

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits

Required Course:

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3

3

Select one of the following: Composition (Select 3 SHC):

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines
3

3

ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting
3

3

Humanities/Fine Arts (Select 3 SHC):

Select one of the following:

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits

Art

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ART 111Art Appreciation
3

3

ART 114Art History Survey I
3

3

ART 115Art History Survey II
3

3

Communication

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
COM 110Introduction to Communication
3

3

COM 120Intro to Interpersonal Communication
3

3

COM 140Introduction to Intercultural, Communication
3

3

COM 231Public Speaking
3

3

Drama

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
DRA 111Theatre Appreciation
3

3

DRA 126Storytelling
3

3

Humanities

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
HUM 110Technology and Society
3

3

HUM 115Critical Thinking
3

3

HUM 120Cultural Studies
3

3

HUM 121The Nature of America
3

3

HUM 122Southern Culture
3

3

HUM 211Humanities I
3

3

Literature

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ENG 131Introduction to Literature
3

3

ENG 231American Literature I
3

3

ENG 232American Literature II
3

3

ENG 241British Literature I
3

3

ENG 242British Literature II
3

3

ENG 261World Literature I
3

3

ENG 262World Literature II
3

3

ENG 273African-American Literature
3

3

Music

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
MUS 110Music Appreciation
3

3

MUS 112Introduction to Jazz
3

3

MUS 210History of Rock Music
3

3

Philosophy

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
PHI 215Philosophical Issues
3

3

PHI 240Introduction to Ethics
3

3

Religion

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
REL 110World Religions
3

3

REL 211Introduction to Old Testament
3

3

REL 212Introduction to New Testament
3

3

REL 221Religion in America
3

3

Social/Behavioral Science (Select 3 SHC):

Select one of the following:

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits

Anthropology

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ANT 210General Anthropology
3

3

Economics

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics
3

3

ECO 252Principles of Macroeconomics
3

3

Geography

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
GEO 111World Regional Geography
3

3

GEO 112Cultural Geography
3

3

History

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
HIS 111World Civilizations I
3

3

HIS 112World Civilizations II
3

3

HIS 121Western Civilization I
3

3

HIS 122Western Civilization II
3

3

HIS 131American History I
3

3

HIS 132American History II
3

3

HIS 162Women and History
3

3

HIS 221African-American History
3

3

HIS 226The Civil War
3

3

HIS 228History of the South
3

3

HIS 236North Carolina History
3

3

Political Science

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
POL 120American Government
3

3

Psychology

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
PSY 150General Psychology
3

3

PSY 237Social Psychology
3

3

PSY 241Developmental Psychology
3

3

PSY 281Abnormal Psychology
3

3

Sociology

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3

3

SOC 213Sociology of the Family
3

3

SOC 220Social Problems
3

3

SOC 225Social Diversity
3

3

SOC 230Race and Ethnic Relations
3

3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 SHC-4 SHC)

Select one of the following:

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits

Astronomy

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
AST 111Descriptive Astronomy
3

3

AND

AST 111ADescriptive Astronomy Lab
2

1

Biology

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
BIO 110Principles of Biology
6

4

OR

BIO 111General Biology I
6

4

 

BIO 112General Biology II
6

4

BIO 130Introductory Zoology
6

4

 

BIO 140Environmental Biology
3

3

AND

BIO 140AEnvironmental Biology Lab
3

1

 

BIO 163Basic Anatomy & Physiology
6

5

BIO 168Anatomy and Physiology I
6

4

BIO 169Anatomy and Physiology II
6

4

BIO 175General Microbiology
4

3

BIO 275Microbiology
6

4

Chemistry

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
CHM 131Introduction to Chemistry
3

3

AND

CHM 131AIntroduction to Chemistry Lab
3

1

 

CHM 132Organic and Biochemistry
6

4

CHM 151General Chemistry I
6

4

CHM 152General Chemistry II
6

4

Computer Science

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
CIS 110Introduction to Computers
4

3

Mathematics

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
MAT 143Quantitative Literacy
4

3

MAT 152Statistical Methods I
5

4

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra
5

4

MAT 172Precalculus Trigonometry
5

4

MAT 263Brief Calculus
5

4

MAT 271Calculus I
5

4

MAT 272Calculus II
5

4

MAT 273Calculus III
5

4

Physics

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
PHY 151College Physics I
5

4

PHY 152College Physics II
5

4

PHY 251General Physics I
6

4

PHY 252General Physics II
6

4

Other Required Hours (Select 49-50 SHC):

Other required hours include any additional general education, college transfer, or technical courses. A maximum of 6 SHC in health, physical education, college orientation, and/or study skills may be included as other required hours.

Total Credit Hours: 64-65