College Catalog
Associate in General Education Emergency Medical Science (A10300EM)
The Associate in General Education (AGE) degree is designed for the academic enrichment of students who wish to broaden their education, with emphasis on personal interest, growth and development.
Course work includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition. Opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers will be provided.
Through these skills, students will have a sound base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for advancements within their fields of interest and become better qualified for a wide range of employment opportunities.
Students who have completed the AGE 鈥� Emergency Medical Science program of study will have completed all required general education and non-program specific courses prior to the application process for program entry. Students should refer to the Emergency Medical Science program webpage for specific program entry requirements.
Program Requirements
Courses Semester Hours
English Composition............................................................................................... 6
ENG-111 and one of the following: ENG-112 or 114
Humanities/Fine Arts............................................................................................. 3
Select one course from the approved general education courses in the following areas:
Art (ART-111, 114, 115, 121, 131, 171, 240, 283)
Communications (COM-140)
Drama (DRA-111, 120, 126, 130, 211, 212)
Humanities (HUM-110, 115, 120, 122, 130, 150, 160, 170, 211, 212, 220, 230)
Literature (ENG-125, 131, 231, 232, 241, 242, 261, 262, 273)
Music (MUS-110, 111, 112, 210)
Philosophy (PHI-215, 240)
Religion (REL-110, 211, 212, 221)
Social/Behavioral Sciences.................................................................................... 3
Select one course from the approved general education courses in the following areas:
Psychology (PSY-118, 150)
Sociology (SOC-210, 220, 225)
Natural Science........................................................................................................ 8
BIO-168 and BIO-169
Program Requirements......................................................................................... 3
ACA-115, MED-120
Other Required Credits....................................................................................... 41
Other required hours include additional general education and professional courses.
A maximum of 7 SHC in health (HEA 112), and physical education (any PED course) combined.
Any 100-level or higher curriculum course taught by the College.
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Program......................................... 64
Associate Professor Ryan Teal, Emergency Medical Science Coordinator
108 Kennedy Hall
910.695.3768
tealr@sandhills.edu