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General Education Requirements (2007 - 2008 Catalog)
The General Education Requirements found on this page are from 2007-2008 Catalog.
See the main web page of the
General Education Requirements
for information from other WCC College Catalogs.
General Education Course Requirements
Students pursuing associate degrees are required to meet the general education requirements
in the eight areas listed below. The content areas are met through course distribution
requirements (successfully completing courses from restricted distribution lists). Critical
thinking is incorporated into the courses in the first six areas and does not require any
additional coursework. Computer and information literacy is met through competency testing.
Click on an area to see approved courses. Some courses are limited to a specific degree or program; check the footnotes when selecting courses.
Students also should check the requirements for their programs to determine if specific courses are required or recommended.
- Writing - Develop, organize, and express thoughts in writing using Standard English.
- Speech - Speak in an organized and effective manner and listen critically and with
comprehension.
- Mathematics - Understand the applications and perform computations using the concepts
of college-level mathematics.
- Natural Sciences - Understand principles and applications of modern science.
- Social and Behavioral Science - Understand principles and applications of social and
behavioral science in exploring the dynamics of human behavior.
- Arts and Humanities - Understand and apply information related to the nature and
variety of the human experience through personal and cultural enrichment.
- Critical Thinking - Demonstrate skill in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating.
- Computer and Information Literacy - Demonstrate the skill to use computer information
systems including using software and the ability to locate, retrieve, and evaluate networked
information.
Course Distribution Requirements
Associate degree students must complete courses from each of the six General Education
areas below. The requirements vary, depending on which degree is being earned. The chart
below lists the number of general education credit hours required for each degree.
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AA
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AS
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AAS
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Writing
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6-7 credits
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6-7 credits
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3-4 credits
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Speech
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3 credits
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3 credits
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3 credits
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Mathematics
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3-4 credits
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3-4 credits
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3-4 credits
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Natural Sciences
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3-4 credits
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3-4 credits
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3-4 credits
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Social & Behavioral Science
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6 credits
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6 credits
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3 credits
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Arts and Humanities
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6 credits
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6 credits
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3 credits
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27-30 credits
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27-30 credits
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18-21 credits
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Philosophy Statement
General Education is highly valued at Washtenaw Community College because it develops and
nurtures certain habits of mind that reach beyond a student's area of academic emphasis and
enables the student to meet critically, objectively, and successfully the challenges of
education, work, and life. By requiring a strong core of common learning, the College
demonstrates its commitment to providing a broad-based education to all degree recipients,
which includes useful skills, knowledge, and experiences to support a variety of lifelong
endeavors. To this end, it shall be the policy of the College to maintain a substantial
program of general education to be included in all degree programs.
The College defines general education as a prescribed curriculum that assures a broad
acquaintance with the basic areas of academic study. The general education requirements
are designed to provide degree students certain skills and knowledge that include an
understanding of and appreciation for the important modes of human thought, communication,
and inquiry.
Students who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or
university may request a waiver of the general education requirements in the Office of Student
Records.
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