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A.S. Degree General Education Requirements


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All A.S. degree programs at NWFSC require a minimum of eighteen (18) college credits in general education. Unless otherwise specified in the program requirements, students must complete one course from each of the following categories to meet general education requirements. A.S. degree-seeking students must also meet Gordon Rule course and minimum grade requirements, general education oral communication and computer literacy requirements described in the General Education for all degrees section of the catalog.

Communications Skills (3 credits required):


General Education Electives (2 credits required):


Total General Education Credits Required: 18


A.S. Degree Checklist – Let’s Review:


  • Have you completed a minimum of 18 credit hours in the following areas?
    • 3 hours in Communications – Gordon Rule (minimum grade of “C”)
    • 3 hours in Humanities – Gordon Rule (minimum grade of “C”)
    • 3 hours in Social Sciences
    • 3 hours in Mathematics – Gordon Rule (minimum grade of “C”)
    • 4 hours in Science
    • 2 hour in General Education Elective
  • Have you completed the required Core and Technical Elective course work for your A.S. degree?
  • Have you completed at least 25% of the total number of credits for your A.S. degree at NWFSC?
  • Have you completed the Speaking-Across-the-Curriculum requirement? (Courses marked with †)
  • Have you completed the Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement?
  • Have you completed the Technology-Across-the-Curriculum requirement? (Courses marked with )
  • Have you met the minimum 2.0 GPA requirements for the A.S.?
  • Have you applied for graduation by the advertised deadline?
  • Check to see if you qualify for any of the companion Certificates listed for your A.S. degree and complete a separate graduation application for each one.

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