General Education Definition

General Education at Anne Arundel Community College is the foundational, interdisciplinary curriculum fostering knowledge, skills, and perspectives that enable critical thinking, global awareness, lifelong learning, and community engagement.

AACC General Education/State of Maryland: General Education Category Courses

These requirements are described in the Annotated Code of Maryland Title 13B standards .

1. Arts and Humanities General Education Courses
     
2. Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Courses
     
3. English Composition General Education Courses
     
4. Mathematics General Education Courses
     
5. Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Courses
     

Other AACC Requirement Courses

Diversity Requirement

• Diversity Requirement General Education Courses
    
• Diversity Requirement (non-General Education courses) / Diversity Degree Sequences
    
   

Technology Requirement

• Technology Requirement General Education Courses
    
• Technology Requirement (non-General Education) Courses, Degree Specific and Degree Sequences
    
   

Wellness Requirement

• Wellness Requirement General Education Courses  
    
• Wellness Requirement (non General Education) Courses, Sequences, Exemptions
    
   

Special Note about Honors Program Courses and Approved Course Lists If students qualify for the Honors Program, they may take honors versions of any approved courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.). Choose one of the areas below to see the approved general education and AACC degree required courses.