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GENERAL EDUCATION CORE COMPETENCIES General Education Short-Term Certificate
Curriculum Map Example First Semester
The following competencies are the expected outcomes for graduates of degree programs
at Southern Union State Community College. Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
COMMUNICATION: Students will demonstrate the ability to organize thoughs MTH 110 or Finite Mathematics 3
clearly and correctly, orally and in writing. MTH 112 Precalculus Algebra 3
PSY 200 General Psychology 3
MATHEMATICS: Students will demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical Humanities Art 100, MUS 101, HUM 101
skills and apply mathematical principles. THR 120 3
ORI 101 Orientation 1
SCIENCE: Students will demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts and 13 hours
fundamental peinciples in science.

TECHNOLOGY: Students will demonstrate the ability to perform basic computer General Education Short-Term Certificate
skills using common software applications Curriculum Map Example Second Semester
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 102 English Composition II 3
BIO 103 General Biology 4
HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I 3
General Education Short-Term Certificate SOC 200 Sociology 3
SPH 106 or Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3
Southern Union State Community College offers a short-term General Education SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
Certificate designed to assist students in developing an academic foundation for 16 hours
the Associate in Science Degree or transfer to a four-year college or university
before degree attainment. The certificate provides an opportunity for students to
enter the workforce immediately with improved or acquired written and oral com-
munication skills, critical thinking, cultural and social understanding., and overall *Core Humanities and Fine Arts include, Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation,
knowledge in order to be more competitive in the workforce. The short-term cer- Philosophy, Ethics, Religious Studies, and Theater Appreciation.
tificate signifies the student has earned 29 hours of general education requirements.
** Core Disciplines in the Natural Sciences include astronomy, Biological
Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Physical Science, and Earth Science.

***Core History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences include, Economics,
General Education Short-Term Certificate
Sociology, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and History.
Stars Guide Area Courses Credit Hours
Area I Written Composition I and II 6
*Area II Humanities and Fine Arts 3-9 hours
**Area III Natural Science & Mathematics 6-8 hours
***Area IV History, Social, & Behavioral Sciences 6-9 hours
Area V Electives ( ORI 101 is required) 1-3 hours
29 hours required