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The HCCC general education program provides each student with the foundational skills, knowledge, and attributes on which a lifelong education depends. General education enables students to grow intellectually, think critically, and function both in the workforce and in the social and political structures of the evolving community.

General Education Goals and Objectives

General Education program at HCCC is consistent with NJCCC General Education Guiding Principles. It provides students with broad based academic competency and fosters their personal growth and development in the following areas:

      • Written and Oral Communication (Communication)

     • Quantitative Knowledge and Skills (Mathematics)

     • Scientific Knowledge and Reasoning (Science)

     • Technological Competency (Technology)

     • Society and Human Behavior (Social Science)

     • Humanistic Perspective (Humanities)

     • Historical Perspective (History)

     • Global and Cultural Awareness (Diversity)

     • Ethical Reasoning and Action

     • Information Literacy

In accordance with established standards, students are required to complete between 20 and 45 credits (depending on their degree programs) in general education.

The following core courses, when required by the student’s curriculum, must be taken during the first 36 college-level credits:

CSS 100             College Student Success

ENG 101             College Composition I

ENG 102             College Composition II

ENG 112             Speech

CSC 100            Introduction to Computers & Computing

MAT 1**             College Algebra/Math Elective

Visit Explore All Programs for a complete list of all HCCC degree curricula and General Education requirements.