Upon completion of an associate degree program (AA,AS,AAS), the graduate can:

• communicate effectively using standard written English:
• communicate in a clear oral and non-verbal fashion and employ active listening skills;
• demonstrate basic skills in computer operations and/or software applications;
• organize, analyze, and make information useful by employing mathematics;
• demonstrate an awareness of one's interaction with the biological/physical environment;
• demonstrate an awareness of self as and individual and/or as a member of the world community;
• recognize the impact of decisive ideas and events in human heritage;
• develop and perform basic search strategies and access information in a variety of formats, print and non-print;
• analyze, summarize, and interpret a variety of reading materials;
• think critically and make connections in learning across the discipline;
• elaborate upon knowledge to create new thoughts, processes, and/or products; and demonstrate an awareness of ethical considerations in making value choices

The twelve general education competencies listed above are achieved in two ways.  Eight of the competencies are course specific;  writing, oral communications, computer literacy, mathematics, science, social interaction, heritage/humanities/foreign language, and information access.  Five of the competencies are developed across the entire general education curriculum:   analytical reading, integrated learning, creative thinking, ethics and values, and writing, which is attained through specific courses as well as across the curriculum.   the overall effectiveness of the total general education program is ensured through General Education Evaluation Plans in place at each community college.

The list below indicate the particular courses that may be used to fulfill the eight general education competencies which are course specific.