College Catalog 2009 - 2010

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements
The College is committed to providing all graduates of its associate’s degree programs exposure to a breadth of traditional arts and science disciplines, as well as assisting them to develop competence in information literacy and technological competency. In order to provide students with a foundation for lifelong learning, the College expects that students will complete courses in the following four areas:

1. Courses in Major Areas of Learning
   • English 101 and English 102 or English 112
   • 3 credit hours in Humanities (ENGL 101, 102 and 112 may not be used to fulfill this requirement)
   • 3 credit hours in Social Sciences
   • 3 credit hours in Mathematics (at Math 118 or above)
   • 3 credit hours in Natural Sciences


2. Courses in Major Academic Approaches
   • 3 credit hours in a Writing Intensive course
   • 3 credit hours in an Interpretive Studies course
   • 3 credit hours in an American Diversity/Global Diversity Studies course


3. Information Literacy
   The current information literacy requirement is met by English 102.


4. Technological Competency
   The current technological competency requirement is met by CIS 103 or by other coursework as indicated on the program page.
   
   The requirements listed above apply to all students who begin their studies in the Fall 2009 semester or later. Students who began their studies prior to September 2009 should refer to a catalog for the year that they entered the College, or should consult an academic advisor or counselor. Students who change their curriculum on or after September 2009 are required to follow the new general education requirements regardless of when they entered the College. For more information regarding general education requirements, please contact Academic Advising at 215-751-8777.

Courses that Fulfill Specific Requirements for Major Areas of Learning
Below are lists of courses that fulfill specific requirements for Major Areas of Learning. In no case may a course with a number below 100 be used to fulfill a general education requirement.

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