General Education Foundational Skills Certificate
This new award has been approved by the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The award has also been submitted to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for inclusion in the College’s Eligibility and Certification Approval Report (ECAR), which establishes eligibility for Title IV financial aid. Once ED approval is received and the award is added to the ECAR, this statement will be removed and replaced with a note in the Catalog Updates section indicating the approval date.
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the state's 31-credit general education curriculum (GT Pathways) as they work toward completing their degree. The certificate recognizes the essential skills and competencies students develop through general education—transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. The certificate provides students with a way to clearly communicate these competencies to potential employers, including written communication, quantitative literacy, problem-solving, inquiry and analysis, and critical thinking.
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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your certificate. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate in 2 semesters. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| GT-MA1 | Any Mathematics (GT-MA1). Prefer: Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240), Intro to Statistics (MAT 1260), or College Algebra (MAT 1340) | 3 |
| GT-SC1 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) | 3 |
| GT-SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) or Natural & Physical Non-Lab Science (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) | 3 |
| GT-HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| GT-AH, GT-SS, or GT-HI | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH), Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS), or History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate within 4 semesters. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Semester 1
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| GT-MA1 | Any Mathematics (GT-MA1). Prefer: Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240), Intro to Statistics (MAT 1260), or College Algebra (MAT 1340) | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester 2
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) | 3 |
| GT-HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester 3
| GT-SC1 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| GT-SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Semester 4
| GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) or Natural & Physical Non-Lab Science (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| GT-AH, GT-SS, or GT-HI | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH), Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS), or History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
My Academic Plan: Summer Start Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence ideal for recent high school graduates looking to complete their certificate within 4 semesters. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate by the following fall. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Summer Semester 1
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| GT-MA1 | Any Mathematics (GT-MA1). Prefer: Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240), Intro to Statistics (MAT 1260), or College Algebra (MAT 1340) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Fall Semester 2
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| GT-SC1 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Spring Semester 3
| GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) or Natural & Physical Non-Lab Science (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) | 3 |
| GT-SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer Semester 4
| GT-HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| GT-AH, GT-SS, or GT-HI | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH), Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS), or History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 31
Prior Learning eligible course
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Important Program Notes:
You may complete any gtPathways-approved GT-CO1 course and GT-CO2 course or any gtPathways-approved GT-CO2 course and GT-CO3 course.
It is important to consult with an Academic Advisor to select the correct electives based on your preferred field of study. You must complete a minimum of 31 credits to complete this certificate. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this certificate. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.