General Education
General Education is the core and foundation of the American educational experience, defining a set of values, skills and ideas that give a sense of coherence and connectedness to the learning process. Yavapai College recognizes that general education is essential for personal and intellectual growth, an effective and innovative workforce, and a successful and vibrant civic society. Yavapai College's General Education program is designed to encourage curiosity and an active interest in the world; practical, disciplined thinking; the development of personal and civic values; and a willingness to acknowledge and appreciate diverse cultural and historical perspectives.
YC's General Education program aligns with the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC). Depending on their academic and career goals, students may be required to complete the the AGEC certificate.
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) Transfer Agreement
YC's General Education program contains courses that are aligned with the categories in the statewide AGEC. The AGEC is an integral part of a state-wide system designed to ensure that students graduating from any Arizona community college with the intention of transferring to a state university will have experience in and familiarity with the ideas, values, and practices of the different disciplines which make up a liberal arts education.
All public universities and community colleges in Arizona have agreed to the AGEC, a general education core that requires students to complete a certain number of credits in the following categories: Written and Oral Communication, Quantitative Reasoning, Arts and Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Institutions of the Americas, and Natural Sciences.
This agreement ensures that the completion of the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) Certificate at Yavapai College will allow students to transfer lower division general education courses to any of the Arizona public universities without losing credits. If the student does not complete the AGEC Certificate at Yavapai College, the same transfer status may not be granted by an Arizona public university as those who have completed the certificate. Failing to complete the AGEC Certificate will result in having courses evaluated on a course-by-course basis by the transfer university.Courses applied to the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) Certificate may not be taken for Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading.
To further assist students in their transfer goals, the following Associate's degrees include the 32-35 semester hour AGEC block:
- Associate of Arts
- Associate of Arts in Elementary Education
- Associate of Arts in Fine Arts
- Associate of Business
- Associate of Science
Students also have the option to complete the AGEC as part of the requirements for the Associate of General Education (AGS).
Some majors, particularly in the professional fields, have specific prerequisites and/or program requirements that will not transfer within the general education program described in this section. Students should check with an advisor to confirm the status of such a major program. Since university requirements can change from year-to-year, it is advisable to maintain regular contact with an academic advisor.
In some cases, a specific degree program may require the student to select particular courses, rather than to select freely from the list of approved General Education courses. The student should follow requirements of their specific degree program to ensure graduation and transfer of credits. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with an academic advisor to build an educational plan. Approved General Education courses are listed below, in their respective categories.
General Education Categories & Courses
General Education courses generally require critical reading and thoughtful writing. Students with college-level reading and writing skills have the foundation necessary for success. Approved General Education courses are listed below in their respective categories.
- Written Communication Requirement
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- Oral Communication Requirement
Select from the following courses to fulfill the requirements of the Oral Communication category.
- Quantitative Reasoning Requirement
Select from the following courses to fulfill the requirements of the Mathematics component of this degree.
- Natural Sciences Requirement
Select from the following courses to fulfill the requirements of the Natural Sciences component of this degree.
AND CHM 235L - General Organic Chemistry I Lab Credits: 1
AND CHM 236L - General Organic Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1
1Duplicate credit for BIO 100 and BIO 156 will not be awarded.
- Arts and Humanities Requirement
Select from the following courses to fulfill the requirements of the Arts & Humanities category.
- Social Behavioral Sciences Requirement
Select from the following courses to fulfill the requirements of the Social and Behavioral Sciences component of this degree.
- Institutions in the Americas Requirement
Select from the following courses to fulfill the requirements of the Institutions in the Americas category.
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