The following information is from the State Guidelines (from New Jersey Colleges and Universities:  A General Education Foundation for Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Transfer Programs in New Jersey Community Colleges dated 4/7/2000) for transfer programs.

Communication:  A set of courses which addresses the full scope of Goal 1* and which prepares students for studying literature; normally, two courses in English composition (plus a course in speech or human communication for the AA).

*Goal 1.  Communication:  Students will communicate effectively in both speech and writing.
1.1  Students will comprehend and evaluate what they read, hear and see.
1.2  Students will state and evaluate the views and findings of others.
1.3  Students will write and speak clearly and effectively in standard American English.
1.4  Students will logically and persuasively state and support orally and in writing their points of view or findings.
1.5  Students will evaluate, revise and edit their communication.
(Goal 1 came from a document called General Education Goals and Objectives from the New Jersey Community College Academic Officers Association dated 4/7/97))

Mathematics - Science - Technology:
Mathematics:  Any foundations, statistics or algebra/calculus course(s) that build(s) on demonstrated proficiency in basic algebra.
Science:  Any course(s) in general biology, chemistry or physics - or robust non-major survey courses.  At least one of these courses must have a laboratory component.

Computer Science or Technological Literacy:  Either a standard literacy course emphasizing common applications, or a rigorous introduction to computer science.  [This component is not required for students who can demonstrate compentency.]

Social Science:  Introductory courses from among anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology or sociology.

Humanities:  Any broad based courses in art, music or theater appreciation; literature; a foreign language; philosophy and/or religious studies - and/or additional broad-based courses in history.

History:  Any broad based courses such as World, Western or American History (or Civilization)..

Diversity course:  Any course whose primary purpose is to help students analyze the implications of the commonalities and differences among culturally diverse people(s).  May include courses in gender studies or in non-Western history or thought.  If the diversity competencies are successfully integrated into one or more other general education courses, three credits may be moved from this category to another.  Click here for more information about diversity courses and a list of UCC diversity courses.

This committee website was last updated on Friday, April 27, 2007 and is maintained by B. Ivan Strom  (strom@ucc.edu)