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Associate in General Education - Transfer - (A10300TR)

Associate in General Education-Transfer

The Associate in General Education (AGE) curriculum is designed for individuals wishing 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.

The AGE-Transfer program is specifically designed for students who wish to earn credits toward a competitive admission health science program at another institution or a program not currently offered at RCC. Courses offered in the program provide a foundation for success and meet general education requirements in these programs. Completion of this program does not guarantee admission to any academic program.

Plan of Study

English Composition (6 semester hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines

3

Humanities/Fine Arts (3 semester hours)

Select one course from the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART 111Art Appreciation

3

HUM 115Critical Thinking

3

MUS 110Music Appreciation

3

MUS 112Introduction to Jazz

3

PHI 215Philosophical Issues

3

PHI 240Introduction to Ethics

3

Mathematics/Natural Sciences (3-4 semester hours)

Select one group from the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CHM 131Introduction to Chemistry

3

And

CHM 131AIntroduction to Chemistry Lab

1

 

MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

3

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy

3

MAT 152Statistical Methods I

4

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

4

 

PHY 110Conceptual Physics

3

And

PHY 110AConceptual Physics Lab

1

 

PHY 151College Physics I

4

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 semester hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
POL 120American Government

3

PSY 150General Psychology

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology

3

Other Major Hours (15 semester hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACA 122Transfer & Career Success

1

ACC 120Principles of Financial Accounting

4

ANS 110Animal Science

3

ART 111Art Appreciation

3

BIO 163Basic Anatomy & Physiology

5

BIO 168Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIO 169Anatomy and Physiology II

4

BIO 175General Microbiology

3

BUS 115Business Law I

3

CHM 131Introduction to Chemistry

3

CHM 131AIntroduction to Chemistry Lab

1

CHM 151General Chemistry I

4

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

3

COM 120Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

3

COM 231Public Speaking

3

HUM 115Critical Thinking

3

MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

3

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy

3

MAT 152Statistical Methods I

4

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

4

MED 120Survey of Medical Terminology

2

MED 121Medical Terminology I

3

MUS 110Music Appreciation

3

MUS 112Introduction to Jazz

3

PHI 215Philosophical Issues

3

PHI 240Introduction to Ethics

3

PHY 110Conceptual Physics

3

PHY 110AConceptual Physics Lab

1

PHY 151College Physics I

4

POL 120American Government

3

PSY 150General Psychology

3

PSY 241Developmental Psychology

3

PSY 281Abnormal Psychology

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology

3

Other Major Hours (30-35 semester hours)

These hours must be approved by the assigned academic advisor prior to enrolling in courses other than those listed above. Students who have completed the requirements listed above who have not been accepted into a program at another institution must see their assigned advisor to explore other degree options before enrolling in additional courses.

Total Credit Hours: 64-65