C596

Certificate In General Studies (GENST)

FCC LTC OCC WVC

Program Overview:
The Certificate in General Studies is designed for those students who are unsure about a career, major, or program of study. This certificate serves as exploratory coursework, as well as a ladder into degree programs, which could be either a career and technical education degree geared toward employment or a transfer degree. This certificate is not financial aid eligible.

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	Requirements
	Prefix/Num	Title	Info	CR	FA2019	SP2020

ENG 1101

Introduction to Composition

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A portfolio-based, preparatory course in reading, writing, reflection, and discussion, emphasizing rhetorical analysis and strategies for focusing, developing, and organizing writing. Special attention is given to strategies for revising and editing writing.

ENG 1111

Composition I

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Composition I is an introductory course in composition and rhetoric emphasizing expository prose. Major focus is on organization, paragraph structure, and elimination of mechanical errors. The writing course sequence will (1) develop awareness of the writing process; (2) provide inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stress the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasize critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Grade of C or better is required for IAI transfer credit.

ENG 1121

Composition & Analysis

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ENG 1121 provides further training and practice in the comprehension and expression of written English. It focuses on organization, logic, and correct research techniques and format, including American Psychological Association and/or Modern Language Association parenthetical noting and bibliographic citations. It also includes an introduction to one genre of literature and the writing of a critical analysis of a piece of literature. The writing course sequence will (1) develop awareness of the writing process; (2) provide inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stress the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasize critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Grade of C or better is required for IAI transfer credit. PREREQUISITE: ENG 1111 Composition I (IAI Code C1 900).

ENG 1201

Communications

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This course is designed to develop the student's appreciation of the value of communication between individuals and between business and industries. It is to provide a practical application for today's trades, business, and industrial workers, particularly in the comprehension and expression of written English as it applies to business letters, reports, and memoranda.

ENG 1212

Technical Writing

3

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This course contains the basic principles of writing technical reports for business and industry. The students will receive training and practice in the preparation, writing, and the revising of technical reports, as well as develop skills in the comprehension of industry documents (reports, procedural plans, etc.). Topics covered include: basic grammatical rules, the organization and presentation of technical information, and the role of technical report writing.

SPE 1101

Fundamentals of Effective Speaking

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Short informative and persuasive speeches are prepared and presented. This course places emphasis on selection and organization of materials, methods of securing interest and attention, and elements of delivery as well as characteristics of effective criticism and listening.

SPE 1111

Interpersonal Communications

3

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An introduction to the basic theories and concepts relevant to face-to-face interaction. Emphasis is placed on the role of communication in the creation, maintenance, and termination of social, romantic, familial, and professional relationships.

ELEC

Any general humanities or fine arts course

3

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ELEC

Any general social science

3

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	Area of Concentration
	Prefix/Num	Title	Info	CR	FA2019	SP2020

ELEC

Area of Concentration Courses - Career and Technical Education; Communication Skills; Mathematics; Science; Humanities; Social Science; General Business; Allied Health

7

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	Elective Course Work
	Prefix/Num	Title	Info	CR	FA2019	SP2020

ELEC

Elective Coursework - All CTE (1.2) and all transfer (1.1) courses can be used

10

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We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.