For students pursuing the Associate in Science degree, there is a minimum of 30 semester credits of General Education courses (along with the program's technical credits) they must complete. See your advisor or program pages in this catalog to confirm specific requirements.
| Required Courses: | |||
| Area | Course | Course Name | Credit |
| Computer Literacy | COML1400 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Communication | ENGL1100 | Writing and Research Skills | 3 |
| Human Diversity | SPEE1020 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Math | MATS | Any Math course numbered over 1000 (except 1205). | 3-4 |
| Science | BIOL | Any Biology course | 3-4 |
| CHEM | Any Chemistry course | 4 | |
| PHYS | Any Physics course | 4 | |
| Total | 15-17 | ||
| Elective Courses: | ||
| Course | Course Name | |
| Students must complete a minimum of 13-15 credits. elective credits from at least two of the following Goal Areas: | ||
| Goal 2 | Critical Thinking | |
| Goal 5 | History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| Goal 6 | Humanities and Fine Arts | |
| Goal 8 | Global Perspective | |
| Goal 9 | Ethical and Civic Responsibility | |
| Goal 10 | People and the Enviroment | |
| Total | 13-15 | |
| Total General Education Requirements | 30 | |
For students pursuing the Associate in Applied Science degree, there is a minimum of 20 semester credits of General Education courses (along with the program's technical credits) they must complete. Some programs may require more than 20 credits. See program page for details.
| Required Courses: | |||
| Area | Course | Course Name | Credit |
| Computer Literacy | COML1400 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Communications | ENGL1100 | Writing and Research Skills | 3 |
| Human Diversity | SPEE1020 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Math/Science (choose 1 course numbered over 1000) | BIOL | any Biology course | 3-4 |
| CHEM | any Chemistry course | 4 | |
| PHYS | any Physics course | 4 | |
| MATS | any Math course except 1205 | 3-4 | |
| Total | 12-13 | ||
| Elective Courses: Students must complete a minimum of 7-8 credits. Courses listed above that are not taken as required courses may be taken as General Education electives. Additionally, the courses listed below may be taken as General Education electives. See the college Web site www.dctc.edu or the course descriptions in this catalog for a complete listing of courses. |
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| Course | Course Name | |
| BIOL | any Biology course | |
| COMM | any Communications course | |
| ECON | any Economics course | |
| ENGL | any English course 1200 and above | |
| HIST | any History course | |
| HUMA | any Humanities course | |
| INTS | 1000, 1200 | |
| PHIL | any Philosophy course | |
| POLS | any Political Science course | |
| PSYC | any Psychology course | |
| SOCY | any Sociology course | |
| SPEE | any Speech course | |
| SPAN | any Spanish course | |
| Total | 7-8 | |
| Total General Education Requirements | 20 | |
For students enrolled in most diploma programs over 45 credits in length, there are 9 credits of General Education courses you must complete on the following basis:
| Required Courses: | |||
| Area | Course | Course Name | Credit |
| Computer Literacy | COML1400 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Communications | ENGL1100 | Writing and Research Skills* | 3 |
| Human Diveristy | SPEE1020 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Total | 9 | ||
Please note:
Practical Nursing program requires 20 semester credits of general education courses.
* The following diploma programs may substitute ENGL1102 for ENGL1100 (confirm with your advisor before taking)
Accounting
Applied Visual Arts
Auto Body Collision Technology
Automotive Technician
Electrical Construction
Electrical Lineworker
Electronic Publishing
Graphic Design Technology
Heavy Construction Equipment Technology
Heavy Duty Truck Technology
IT & Telecommunications Convergence
Landscape/Horticulture
Marketing Design Specialist
Property Management