Curriculum and transfer articulation in the broadest sense are key factors in the development of general education programs. It is the collaborative efforts between these areas that provide for the development of efficient, student-centered, general education programs. The general education experience provides students with opportunities to explore broad areas of commonly held knowledge and prepares them to contribute to society through personal, social, and professional interactions with others. General education fosters students’ personal development by opening them to new directions, perspectives, and processes This page provides information, resources, templates and guidelines pertaining to the General Education and the General Studies process.
The general-education program at MCCCD–contained in its Arizona General Education Certificate (AGEC) –is fully aligned with the university general-studies requirements of Arizona State University (ASU). Alignment serves our shared students in two ways:
In order to achieve the alignment of general-education programs, MCCCD and ASU have jointly agreed to the following:
Any questions about the MCCCD-ASU alignment of general-education programs should be sent to the General Studies Faculty Representative.
Descriptions of General Studies Designations
How to Apply for General Studies Designations
General Studies Designation Request Forms
Example Proposals for General Studies Designations
ASU General Studies Council Meetings/Agendas
General Studies Faculty Representative Procedures Guide
General Studies Status Archive
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)