All Prince George’s Community College degree recipients have satisfied the requirements of their programs of study. The requirements include transferable general education courses that are specified for each program of study and provide the academic background that every student receiving an associate degree should have. If a student changes his or her program of study, the required general education courses also may change, in which case previously taken general education courses may not satisfy the requirements for the new program of study (The approved courses for each category are listed below.)
Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.)
The A.A. and A.S. degrees parallel the first two years of bachelor’s degree study and transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Students who plan to transfer are urged to meet with a Prince George’s Community College advisor as early as possible to ensure that all or most of their course credits will transfer to the four-year institution of their choice. For more information about transfer opportunities, see Transfer Opportunities . In addition to the courses in their major area of study, students need to take a minimum of 31 credit hours of general education courses that include the following. Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements or may not require courses in all the categories below. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.
| English |
6 Credits |
- Two English composition courses.
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| Humanities |
6 Credits |
- Two courses selected from approved Humanities general education list.
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| Mathematics |
3 Credits |
- One specified mathematics course.
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| Science |
7 Credits |
- Two science courses, one of which must carry laboratory credit.
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| Social Sciences |
6 Credits |
- Two courses selected from approved Social Sciences general education list.
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| Computer Literacy |
3 Credits |
- INT-1010 or designated program alternative or exemption if not required for program of study.
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| Total minimum general education course credit hours needed |
31 credits |
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Programs of study for an A.A.S. degree are designed for employment and career advancement within a particular area of study. These programs are not designed to parallel the first two years of study for a bachelor’s degree, but many of the courses in A.A.S. programs will transfer to four-year institutions. Students should consult with a Prince George’s Community College advisor to determine which courses transfer. For more information about transfer opportunities, see Transfer Opportunities . In addition to the courses in their major area of study, students need to take a minimum of 21 credit hours of general education courses that include the following. Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements or may not require courses in all the categories below. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.
| English |
6 Credits |
- Two English composition courses.
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| Humanities |
3 Credits |
- One 3-credit course from approved Humanities general education list.
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| Mathematics |
3 Credits |
- One from approved Mathematics general education list.
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| Science |
3-4 Credits |
- One 3- or 4-credit course from approved Science general education list.
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| Social Sciences |
3 Credits |
- One 3-credit course from approved Social Sciences general education list.
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| Computer Literacy |
3 Credits |
- INT-1010 or designated program alternative or exemption if not required for program of study.
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| Total minimum general education course credit hours needed |
21 credits |
Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.)
A.A.T. degrees are offered in early childhood education, elementary education, and secondary education. An A.A.T. degree provides the first two years of courses and other qualifications that a student needs to meet the entrance requirements to colleges of education in the state of Maryland. For more information about transfer opportunities, see Transfer Opportunities . A 2.75 GPA and a passing score (state of Maryland criteria) on the PRAXIS I exam are required for this degree. Following is the list of required general education courses and credits. Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements or may not require courses in all the categories below. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.
| English Composition |
6 Credits |
| Humanities |
6 Credits |
- One eligible integrated arts course
- Interpersonal Communication
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| Mathematics |
3-12 Credits |
- Elementary education A.A.T. requires 12 credits
- Secondary education A.A.T. requires 3-6 credits
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| Science |
7-12 Credits |
- Elementary education A.A.T. requires 12 credits
- Secondary education A.A.T. requires 7-8 credits
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| Social Sciences |
9 Credits |
- American History
- General Psychology
- United States Government
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| Computer Literacy |
3 Credits |
- INT-1010 or designated program alternative or exemption if not required for program of study.
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| Health/Physical Education |
3 Credits |
| Total minimum general education course credit hours needed |
34-51 credits |
General Education List
General education courses are sufficiently broad in nature and scope to fulfill the intent of the general education requirements. The approved courses for general education are listed here for easy reference. Courses that are not approved for general education use will not be counted toward satisfying the general education requirements. Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements or may not require courses in all the categories below. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information. Note: If a student changes his or her program of study, some general education courses may not be applicable to the new program of study. A student must consult the sequence of study for his or her new program of study to determine which general education courses are required or recommended.
Arts/Humanities
Courses in this list fulfill General Education Arts/Humanities requirements listed in your program of study. Computer Literacy
INT-1010 or designated program alternative of exemption if not required for program of study. Mathematics
Courses in this list fulfill General Education Mathematics requirements listed in your program of study. For more information on Mathematics corequisite courses, see Academic Preparation . With Lab
Courses in this list fulfill General Education Science with Lab requirements in your program of study. Any of these courses may also be taken to fulfill General Education Science without Lab requirements. Without Lab
Courses in this list fulfill General Education Science without Lab requirements in your program of study. Social Sciences
Courses in this list fulfill General Education Social Sciences requirements in your program of study. Note:
1 GEO-1010 by itself can be used to fulfill either the Science without Lab or Social Science General Education requirement. If taken with GEO-1020 , GEO-1010 can be used to fulfill the Science with Lab General Education requirement. Student Core Competencies
General education courses support the outcomes of specific degree programs and demonstrate the college’s commitment to ensuring that all graduates of these programs have met the Student Core Competencies. Attaining these knowledge, skills, and values identifies an individual as a college graduate. Students who successfully complete degree programs (A.A., A.S., A.A.T., or A.A.S.) at Prince George’s Community College will demonstrate college level competency in:
These six Student Core Competencies are measured by seventeen measurable outcomes that are embedded in courses across the curriculum, and are directly addressed in general education courses. These measurable outcomes also are our Institutional Learning Goals. For a complete explanation of the Student Core Competencies and measurable outcomes see Assessment .
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