FAQ & Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Gen Ed course list is updated annually, so students should be sure to get a new list before registering for Fall semester classes each year.
General Studies is a degree program – students can major in and graduate with an AA degree in General Studies. General Education is a part of every major for all students – typically the first 30 credits students take are in General Education Courses. For more information about General Studies, please contact Professor Christina Gentile at christina.gentile@montgomerycollege.edu or go to the General Studies website.
Yes. General Education courses are guaranteed to transfer within the state of Maryland. However, they don’t always transfer as exactly the same course or requirement (some may transfer as lower-level electives), so you should check with your transfer institution or an MC counselor/advisor about the transferability of an individual class to a specific institution. Many Gen Ed classes also transfer to institutions outside of Maryland, but, again, it’s best to check with your transfer institution to determine how a specific course will transfer.
- GEIR is the General Education Institutional Requirement. This category only applies to AA and AAT degrees. Students must take 6 credits from 2/3 different categories: Communications, Health, or ARTD/HUMD to complete this requirement.
- GEEL is the General Education Elective. This category only applies to AS and AAS degrees. The General Education Elective is a required course or courses in these programs. The number of credits required varies depending on the degree program. Any course from the Gen Ed list meets the General Education Elective.
Resources
MC Resources:
- Academic Catalognew window
- Academic Program Advisorsnew window
- Advising Worksheetsnew window
- Counseling & Advisingnew window
- General Education Program Requirementsnew window
- Login to MyMCnew window
- Program Advising Guidesnew window
- Search the Class Schedule
- Transfernew window
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