Associate in General Education REVISED

Curriculum Description

The Associate in General Education (AGE) curriculum is designed for individuals wishing to broaden their education, with emphasis on personal interest, growth, and development.

The two-year General Education program provides students with opportunities to study English, literature, fine arts, philosophy, social science, science, and mathematics at the college level. Many of the courses are equivalent to college transfer courses; however, the program is not principally designed for college transfer.

Courses must be at the 110-199 or 210-200 level.

Associate in General Education

A10300
NC CIP: 24.0199
Day, Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2025

Minimum General Education Hours - 15 credit hours

• English/Communications - 6 credit hours
• Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 credit hours
• Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 credit hours
• Natural Sciences/Mathematics - 3 credit hours

Other Required Hours - 49 credit hours

• To be selected from additional general education and program-specific courses from approved programs of study
• A maximum of 7 credit hours in health (HEA), physical education (PED), and college orientation or study skills (ACA) may be included

Total Credit Hours - 64 credit hours