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Planner for Explore - General


Official Title of Major: Explore - General (A.A.)

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.

Code: AA.TRANSFER.EXPLORE

Total Credit Hours: 60

About Explore Majors at AACC

Purpose: To explore various academic and career options and earn credit toward a degree.

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Scott Cooper

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
Choose one English Composition General Education course from the following:
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  
ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1  
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3 credit hours    
Choose one Mathematics General Education Requirement course from the approved list.   
(Note: Consult with your advisor to decide on the best math course based on your interests and goals.)
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3 credit hours    
PSY 100 - Career Development and Assessment  
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3 credit hours    
Choose one Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement course from the approved list.  
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3 credit hours    
Choose one Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement course from the approved list.   
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3 credit hours    

Terms 2-4

Below are the 45 credit hours of course requirements that should be met during Terms 2-4. Students must meet with an Academic Advisor before choosing any of these classes.

3 credits of English General Education Requirement ( ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 )
3 credits of Wellness General Education Requirement
3-4 credits of Technology Requirement
3 credits of Social and Behavioral Science General Education Requirement (other than discipline taken in Term 1)
6-7 credits of Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement (including one lab course)
3 credits of Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement (other than discipline taken in Term 1)
3 credits of Diversity Requirement
12 credits from a single discipline
Electives (Students must take the amount of elective credits to achieve a minimum of 60 credits that are required for this degree.)