Length: 33 credits
Purpose: The Certificate in General Education is designed for students who are preparing to transfer to a four-year institution after one year of study. The program may also be attractive to students who intend to transition into one of PHCC’s associate degrees. Course selection should be made in consultation with an academic advisor to ensure that students complete courses required by their transfer institution.
Program Description: This program consists of a minimum of 33 credit hours of instruction distributed into general education courses. Only courses which are transfer level college courses may be counted in this degree. This curriculum is the general equivalent of the first year of study in a PHCC transfer degree and it may be tailored to meet the requirements of most transfer degree programs at four-year institutions.
Admission Requirements: Entry into this curriculum is obtained by meeting the admission requirements established by the College. You must take developmental coursework as required by placement testing.
Curriculum Requirements: Requirements for the certificate are listed in the curriculum below.