General Education Values Statement
The General Education curriculum provides the core of learning in all degree programs and demonstrates the commitment of Coconino Community College to student success. This core of learning includes skills in reading, writing, quantitative and critical thinking which provide a basis for university study or lifelong education. Specific courses emphasize the principles of mathematics, science, or technology. Others focus on greater awareness of self, society, and the history and culture of humankind. General Education presents skills and knowledge for students to succeed in academic, career, and life goals.
Note: The General Education Core Curriculum is not a degree
Education for Life!
General Education Learning Outcomes
Coconino Community College offers General Education courses that provide students with the highest quality experience. To that end, we measure the effectiveness of our program using the following student learning outcomes as our guide. Students who complete our General Education program, whether as part of degree program or the AGEC, can expect to acquire or improve their skills in the following areas:
Communication Skills
• Plan, construct, and present logical, coherent, well-supported arguments with consideration of target audience.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, at a college-level.
• Demonstrate listening and comprehension skills for effective communications.
• Use appropriate technology for communication and information gathering.
Thinking Skills
• Formulate vital questions and problems in a clear and precise manner
• Gather, assess, and interpret information within a theoretical framework
• Develop well-reasoned conclusions and solutions, evaluating them against relevant criteria and standards
• Operate within alternative systems of thought in order to recognize and assess the assumptions, implications, and practical consequences inherent to each
Diversity and Global Awareness
• Analyze the complexity of humanity and its significance for the individual and for society
• Describe the interaction between individuals, their culture, and the physical environment
• Evaluate the continuity of events/issues over time
Ethical and Civil Values
• Recognize the consequences and significance of one’s actions
• Develop a personal ethical code of conduct
• Understand the values of one’s society and the implications of those values
Thinking about transferring?
Make your credits count!
What is AGEC?
• AGEC stands for Arizona General Education Curriculum. AGEC is the best way to make your credits count for most transfer degrees.
• The purpose of AGEC is to provide students attending any Arizona public community college with the opportunity to build a General Education curriculum that is transferable upon completion without a loss of credit to another Arizona public community college or university.
• AGEC is a statewide agreement between Arizona public community colleges, Northern Arizona University (NAU), Arizona State University (ASU), and the University of Arizona (U of A). Coconino Community College began implementing the AGEC starting spring of 1999.
• AGEC is a 35-credit block of lower division General Education curriculum that fulfills the lower-division General Education requirements at any Arizona public community college or university.
Why complete an AGEC?
1. When you complete an AGEC1, all admission requirements are waived at all Arizona public universities. This means that you are unconditionally admitted to any Arizona public university of your choice after completing an AGEC2.
2. AGEC satisfies ALL lower-division liberal studies requirements at all Arizona public universities.
3. For most majors, if you complete an AGEC and specific courses you need for transfer, you can enter any Arizona public university as a junior. Please see an advisor for more information.
4. Save money by completing your lower-division liberal studies requirements at CCC3. On the average, Coconino Community College tuition rates are about one-third of the Arizona public universities’ tuition.
5. Classes are generally smaller than university freshman and sophomore liberal studies classes.
6. If you have some high school concurrent enrollment credits, and/or CLEP credits that satisfy our General Education requirements, these credits can be counted toward an AGEC and will transfer to all Arizona public universities.
1 Arizona residents need to have a minimum AGEC GPA of 2.0.
Non-residents are required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
2 Depending on the major or department you plan to transfer to at
the university, you might still need to meet departmental admission requirements.
3 You may or may not choose to complete a degree at Coconino Community College.
Why complete a CCC transfer degree?
All CCC transfer degrees result in an AGEC1. Therefore, you get all the benefits of completing an AGEC and more.
• You may be able to transfer into the university as a junior. See an advisor for more information.
• You will have an associate degree, making you more competitive in the job market.
When might AGEC not be necessary?
Some university majors require you to take very specific courses from the beginning of your college education. See an advisor for these majors and to discuss your academic plan.
What happens if you don’t complete an AGEC?
• You will need to meet ALL standard university admission requirements.
• You will need to complete university liberal studies requirements which may or may not be the same as Coconino Community College’s General Education requirements.
• Your General Education courses will be evaluated one by one using the Course Equivalency Guide (CEG) instead of being transferred as a General Education block, satisfying ALL lower-division General Education requirements.
Tips for students planning to transfer
• See an advisor as soon as possible. The earlier you develop an educational plan with an advisor, the less of a chance you have of losing credits after transferring to an Arizona public university. Don’t wait until you almost graduate to see an advisor.
• Explore your career interest to help you decide on a major early.
• Don’t take any more than 64 transferable credit hours, because all Arizona public universities accept only a maximum of 64 transferable credit hours2.
1 At CCC, you don’t need to switch catalogs to get the benefits of an AGEC.
2 This does not mean that they will accept ALL transferable courses. Please see an advisor to discuss which courses you should take to ensure that you are taking courses that will be counted toward the university graduation requirements.
This catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication. All information is subject to change without notice, obligation, or liability.