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Gogebic Community College is a comprehensive community college offering a wide range of educational programs. The programs of study can be divided into two major groups, those oriented toward students planning to transfer to four year universities and those oriented toward students planning to enter directly into the labor market after graduation.

TRANSFER PROGRAMS

Associate of Science

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Science and the Associate of Arts degree programs are Gogebic’s basic academic transfer programs. Courses in these liberal arts degree programs parallel those offered in the first two years at four-year baccalaureate degree institutions, and credits earned in selected courses at GCC are readily transferable. Virtually all colleges and universities require a well-balanced curriculum that includes a distribution of course work in each of the four basic liberal arts and sciences divisions. The examples contained in this catalog are just some of the areas of study that one may begin at GCC. There are many other associate degree transfer programs available. See a counselor or faculty advisor to plan your program.

TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Applied Business

Associate of Applied Technology

Certificate Options

These programs of study are designed primarily to prepare graduates for immediate employment in specialized areas. Although course work in these programs is not designed for transfer to other colleges, in some cases students may transfer to colleges offering baccalaureate degrees in the same specialization.

If transfer is being considered as an option, careful planning with your faculty advisor is necessary to maximize credit transfer.

DEGREES/CERTIFICATES

Gogebic Community College offers five degrees, all of which include varying levels of general education core requirements: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Business, and the Associate of Applied Technology.

In many areas, one year of study is not sufficient for adequate job preparation; therefore, your program may need to include General Education as well as specialized training for successful performance and significant advancement in your career choice. In this case, your objective will be an associate degree.

All associate degrees require that you take courses in the traditional academic areas devoted to generalized knowledge about our physical, social and cultural worlds. These pursuits help to develop your full potential both as an individual and as a contributing member of society. Seeing your particular job from a larger perspective will assist you with interpersonal relationships, coping with change and career advancement.

Associate of Arts Requirements:

  1. A minimum of 63 credits with no more than 2 credits of physical education activity courses.
  2. Note that some basic skills courses in English and mathematics are considered below college level and will not count toward the degree; however, it may be necessary for you to take them in order to prepare for the college level work.
  3. Included in the 63 credits shall be:
    1. Communications—English 101 and 102
    2. Science   Mathematics—8 credits from at least two disciplines, one of which is a laboratory science; math to be 110 or higher
    3. Social Science—9 credits from at least two disciplines
    4. Humanities—9 credits from at least two disciplines
    5. ORI 100 Freshman Seminar

All electives are to be transfer courses and should be selected to assist the student in matching courses to the requirements of the transfer university. Although not a requirement, transfer students may wish to consider completing Physical Education courses as part of the Associate of Arts degree, as these courses are normally required as part of baccalaureate programs.

Associate of Science Requirements:

Requirements are the same for an Associate of Arts degree with the additional requirement that a minimum of 28 credits must be obtained in the Science/Math category.

Associate of Applied Science Requirements:

If your primary purpose for attending college is to prepare for employment upon your graduation, you will probably pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree. This degree has a minimum of general education courses and a maximum of specialized occupational courses. Total requirements for these degrees may be found in the following pages under individual programs of study. Listed below are the minimum requirements that apply to all Associate of Applied Science degrees:

  1. A minimum of 63 credits with no more than 2 credits of physical education activity courses counted toward the degree.
  2. At least 30 credits in your main vocational area.
  3. Two semesters of Communications (English 101 or 105 plus one other from this group).
  4. At least 12 credits in the categories of Social Science, Humanities and Science/Mathematics with a minimum of one course from each category.
  5. Related Studies—to complete fulfillment of total credit requirements.
  6. ORI 100 Freshman Seminar.

Although the Associate of Applied Science degree is designed primarily for employment preparation, many of the courses in these degree programs can transfer to four-year colleges. Consult with your faculty advisor or the transfer coordinator if interested in transfer information.

Associate of Applied Business:

An Associate of Applied Business will be awarded upon completion of a prescribed career business program. See specific programs and meet with your faculty advisor for specific requirements.

The Associate of Applied Business includes the following minimum general education and credit requirements:

  1. Communications — 10 credits; These credits will include ENG 101 or ENG 105, BUS 203 Business Communications, and 4 credits in computer-related courses.
  2. Mathematics — 2 credits minimum.
  3. Social Science & Humanities — 3 credits minimum.
  4. ORI 100 Freshman Seminar.
  5. A minimum of 61 credits, excluding any physical education activity course credits.

Associate of Applied Technology:

An Associate of Applied Technology is awarded to students who complete a prescribed program in technology.

Certificate of Completion:

A certificate of completion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion of a prescribed technical program. Total credits required may vary with a minimum of 31 credits.

Additional Degree Requirements:

  1. Cumulative grade point average must be 2.0 or above.
  2. For an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts, 63 credits are required. Two of these credits may be in physical education activity courses. For an Associate of Applied Science, Applied Business, or Applied Technology, 61 credits are required none of which may be in physical education activity courses.
  3. You must have been enrolled at Gogebic Community College during the semester immediately preceding fulfillment of degree requirements.

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