General Education Core Curriculum Credential - GECC
The General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) is a credential that signifies a student’s completion of the general education package of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI). It is intended for students interested in transferring to an Illinois four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. The GECC allows a student to transfer their courses as a complete package rather than individually. The GECC is aligned to the Associate of Arts degree and is comprised of courses approved by the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI). Individual IAI courses are accepted at most major colleges and universities throughout the state. Upon successful completion of the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential, the graduate will be able to transfer their entire package of required General Education credits to an Illinois four-year college or university.
Degree Requirements
Semester 1
| ENG 101 | Rhetoric I | 3 |
| General Education Humanities | 3 |
| General Education Mathematics | 4-5 |
| General Education Behavioral Social Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12-14 |
Semester 2
| ENG 102 | Rhetoric II | 3 |
| General Education Humanities Fine Arts | 3 |
| General Education Life Science | 3-5 |
| General Education Behavioral Social Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12-14 |
Semester 3
| SPE 101 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| General Education Humanities or Fine Art | 3 |
| General Education Physical Science | 3-5 |
| General Education Behavioral Social Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12-14 |
Total Credit Hours: 37-41
Students who intend to pursue the Associate in Arts Degree after completing the GECC Credential, should select electives from the AA Degree Requirements and must adhere to the requirements of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) for graduation, if planning to transfer within Illinois.
PLEASE NOTE:
- GECC Credential DOES NOT lead to a workforce certificate nor industry-recognized credential.
- Students may complete one course in Health/Technology/College Readiness, and an additional 21 hours in ELECTIVE CREDITS to complete the Associate in Arts Degree
- Student pursuing a transfer degree from an Illinois college or must successfully complete one or more courses in Cultural Diversity, please see a Student Success Coach for available cultural diversity course options
- Students should meet with their assigned Student Success Coach for academic planning each semester