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General Studies
Certificate of Achievement
The Associate of General Studies certificate of achievement
is highly flexible and allows students to combine classes from
a diverse set of disciplines and fields. The certificate may fit
personal needs or may be an important step in completion of the
Associate of General Studies degree.
CertificateOutcomes
Students completing the certificatewill:
• Demonstrate competencies specific to their choice of
occupational or general courses.
General Education Requirements
Computer Sci./Science/Quant. Reasoning
3 credits
English/Communications
6 credits
Fine Arts/Humanities
3 credits
Human Relations
3 credits
Social Science
3 credits
Total General Education Requirements
18 Credits
Elective Requirements
Electives............................................................12
Great latitude is allowed in the selection of the 12 elective
credits. Choice of credits can focus on one area alone or
from any combination of occupational or general courses.
Developmental courses, those numbered less than 100,
cannot be applied to any degree or certificate.
Credits earned in manyWDCE “C” courses may be considered
nontraditional and must be approved by the vice president for
academic affairs and student services in order to be applied
to the associate of general studies degree. Please check with
a TMCC advisor for further information. TheWDCE “C” courses
may not be counted for financial aid credit requirements.
Total Elective Requirements
12 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements
30 Credits
Please consult the appropriate page(s) in this catalog for courses
that satisfy general education requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year
Course #
Title
Credits
1st Semester
Elective
3
Elective
3
Social Science
Elective
3
English
ENG 101
Composition I
3
Fine Arts/ Humanities HUM 101
Introduction to Humanities I
3
Total 15
2nd Semester
Elective
3
Elective
3
Communications
ENG 102
Composition II
3
Computer Science
IS 101
Introduction to Information Systems 3
Human Relations
PSY 102
Psychology of Personal and Social
Adjustment
3
Total 15
Certificate Total 30
