What is the Gen Ed Certificate of Completion?
The Certificate of Completion in General Education is official proof that a student has completed the general education requirements of an Associate or Bachelor degree. The Certificate of Completion is awarded when students complete all core and breadth requirements with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Once awarded, it will appear on students’ transcripts and is considered part of their official record. The Certificate allows students to “lock in” their Gen Ed credits and is transferable between institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education.
What is General Education (Gen Ed)?
Gen Ed is shared by all degree-seeking students and is the foundation of students’ academic experience. Gen Ed credits (27) account for 45% of associate’s and 23% of bachelor’s degree requirements. Gen Ed provides broad exposure to diverse disciplines and is the foundation for developing intellectual tools, responsibility to self and others, and preparing students for academic, civic and professional success.
What are the General Education Program Requirements?
Students are required to take CORE courses in Composition, Quantitative Literacy, American Institutions, Cultural Competence and BREADTH courses in Creative Arts and Humanities, Physical and Life Sciences, and Social Sciences.