General Education Academic Certificate for AA/AS Degrees
General Education Academic Certificate for AA/AS Degrees
Building a Strong Foundation for Diverse Career Paths!
The General Education Certificate is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in liberal arts and sciences essential for success in their educational and professional pursuits. Whether you're aiming for an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree, our comprehensive curriculum ensures that you develop critical thinking skills, effective communication abilities, and a broad understanding of various disciplines.
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Our General Education Certificate encompasses humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and mathematics courses. This well-rounded approach equips students with broad knowledge and skills, fostering intellectual curiosity and adaptability. You'll learn from dedicated faculty members who are experts in their fields and passionate about teaching. Our instructors are committed to providing personalized attention and support to help you succeed academically. The credits earned in our General Education program are fully transferable to four-year colleges and universities, allowing you to continue your education and pursue higher degrees seamlessly.
Required Courses
Communication................................................. 9 credit hours
ENGL 1010 ..........................................................English Composition I
ENGL1020 ........................................................ English Composition II
COMM 2025......................................Fundamentals of Communication
Humanities and Fine Arts................................. 9 credit hours
One course must be a Literature course.
ART 2000 .............................................................. Art History Survey I
ART 2020 .............................................................Art History Survey II
ART 1035.................................................................. Introduction to Art
COMM 1851 .......................................................... Introduction to Film
ENGL 2055...............................................African-American Literature
ENGL 2110 ...................................................Early American Literature
ENGL 2120...............................................Modern American Literature
ENGL 2210 ........................................................Early British Literature
ENGL 2220....................................................Modern British Literature
ENGL 2310 ......................................................... Early World Literature
ENGL 2320.....................................................Modern World Literature
HUM 1010 ...................................................................Early Humanities
HUM 1020.............................................................. Modern Humanities
MUS 1030.............................................................Introduction to Music
PHIL 1030.....................................................Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 1040 ............................................................Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030........................................................Introduction to Theatre
Social and Behavioral Sciences ......................... 6 credit hours
ECON 2100............................................ Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2200 ............................................ Principles of Microeconomics
GEOG 2010..................................................World Regional Geography
PHED 2050.............................................................Health and Wellness
POLS 1030..........................................................American Government
POLS 2025................................................ State and Local Government
PSYC 1030...............................................................General Psychology
SOCI 1010...................................................... Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 1040 .....................................................................Social Problems
WGST 2050 ....................Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
History................................................................ 6 credit hours
HIST 2310...............................................................Early World History
HIST 2320...........................................................Modern World History
HIST 2010................................................... Early United States History
HIST 2020 ..............................................Modern United States History
HIST 2060 ....................................................African American History
Natural Sciences................................................. 8 credit hours
BIOL 1110................................................................... General Biology I
BIOL 1120..................................................................General Biology II
BIOL 2010........................................Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2020 ..................................... Human Anatomy and Physiology II
CHEM 1110 ............................................................General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120 .......................................................... General Chemistry II
BIOL 1510........................................................Environmental Science I
BIOL 1520.......................................................Environmental Science II
PHYS 2010..............................................Non-Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2020 ............................................Non-Calculus Based Physics II
PHYS 2110.......................................................Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2120 ....................................................Calculus Based Physics II
PSCI 1010................................................ Principles of Physical Science
Mathematics....................................................... 3 credit hours
MATH 1010 ....................................................Math for General Studies
MATH 1130...................................................................College Algebra
MATH 1530.........................................................Introductory Statistics
MATH 1630..............................................................Finite Mathematics
MATH 1710 ............................................................ Precalculus Algebra
MATH 1720...................................................Precalculus Trigonometry
MATH 1830.................................................................Applied Calculus
MATH 1910 .............................................................................Calculus I
Credit Hours Required:........................................................ 41
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Tennessee Transfer Pathway
Course credits at Jackson State transfer to any Tennessee Public institution (and some private institutions), allowing you to transfer to the Bachelor's degree program of your choosing.
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Earn your General Education Certificate at Jackson State that provides you with an excellent foundation of knowledge across the humanities, sciences, and beyond.
Career Outlook
These certificates typically lead to entry-level positions within specific industries and may serve as a stepping stone for further career advancement or education.
- Academic Certificates in computer programming can prepare you for entry-level roles as software developers or computer support specialists.
- AA/AS degrees in business administration can offer opportunities in administrative positions or customer service roles.
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