Degree Specific Graduation Requirements

The following are Degree Specific Graduation Requirements for Henry Ford College degrees; not all categories are required for every degree. Many programs have required courses that fulfill these categories. However, some programs give students the choice to select courses from the below categories. Students should check their program of study prior to selecting any classes, and are encouraged to work with HFC's Academic Advisors or Counselors to craft an educational plan.

Science and Math Degree Requirements

HFC requires students pursuing an Associate in Science (AS) degree to complete at least 24 Science and Mathematics credits, including at least two laboratory science courses from the following subjects:

  • Astronomy (ASTR); Atmospheric Studies (ATMS); Biology (BIO); Chemistry (CHEM); Geology (GEOL), Geospatial Technologies (GIS); Mathematics (MATH); Physical Science (PSCI); Physics (PHYS); Science (SCI)

Computer Technology Degree Requirements

HFC requires all students pursuing an Associates degree to complete at least one course that fulfills the Computer Technology Institutional outcome. The courses, given below, are designed to produce graduates that meet the following outcome:

Students will demonstrate skills for computer technology, including Internet, network and advanced file operations. Skills will include organizing, managing, and presenting data using office productivity software. Students will also identify security and integrity threats and identify unethical actions within their social or professional environments.

Many programs have required courses that fulfill the computer technology requirement. However, some programs give students the choice to select their preference. Students should check their program of study prior to selecting any classes, and are encouraged to work with HFC's Academic Advisors or Counselors to create an educational plan.

Wellness Degree Requirements

In addition to General Education, some degree programs require students to complete at least one wellness course. The courses, given below, are designed to produce graduates that meet the following outcome:

Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to establish a positive pattern of life-long wellness choices.

Many programs have required courses that fulfill the wellness requirement. However, some programs give students the choice to select their preference. Students should check their program of study prior to selecting any classes, and are encouraged to work with HFC's Academic Advisors or Counselors to create an educational plan.

Course
BFN-130: Beginning Investment
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours3
BFN-141: Personal Finance
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours3
COUN-110: Human Potential Seminar
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
COUN-114: Stress Management - A Personal Approach
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
COUN-119: Issues in Personal Growth
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
COUN-125: Life Work Planning
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours3
COUN-128: Active Parenting
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPE-140: Lifetime Wellness
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPE-141: Introduction to Health and Wellness
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours3
HPE-145: Advanced First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours3
HPE-150: Exercise Physiology
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours3
HPE-151: Methods for Teaching Exercise
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours3
HPE-152: Tests and Measurements
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPE-153: Nutrition
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPE-154: Facilities and Equipment
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPE-158: Introduction to Nutrition
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours3
HPE-192: Internship in Physical Education
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPE-253: Nutrition for the Professional
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours3
HPE-265: Sports Psychology
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours3
HPEA-104: Basketball I
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-105: Bowling I
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-106: Golf I
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-109: Tennis I
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-110: Volleyball I
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-117: Strength Training and Physical Conditioning I
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-120: Lifetime Fitness
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-121: Pilates
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-122: Yoga-Based Fitness
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-126: Aerobic Dance
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-155: Relaxation Techniques for Stress Management
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-204: Basketball II
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-205: Bowling II
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-206: Golf II
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-209: Tennis II
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-210: Volleyball II
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
HPEA-217: Strength Training and Physical Conditioning II
Applies to MTANo
Credit Hours2
Course Applies to MTA Credit Hours
BFN-130: Beginning Investment No 3
BFN-141: Personal Finance No 3
COUN-110: Human Potential Seminar No 2
COUN-114: Stress Management - A Personal Approach No 2
COUN-119: Issues in Personal Growth No 2
COUN-125: Life Work Planning No 3
COUN-128: Active Parenting No 2
HPE-140: Lifetime Wellness No 2
HPE-141: Introduction to Health and Wellness No 3
HPE-145: Advanced First Aid/CPR/AED Training No 3
HPE-150: Exercise Physiology No 3
HPE-151: Methods for Teaching Exercise No 3
HPE-152: Tests and Measurements No 2
HPE-153: Nutrition No 2
HPE-154: Facilities and Equipment No 2
HPE-158: Introduction to Nutrition No 3
HPE-192: Internship in Physical Education No 2
HPE-253: Nutrition for the Professional No 3
HPE-265: Sports Psychology No 3
HPEA-104: Basketball I No 2
HPEA-105: Bowling I No 2
HPEA-106: Golf I No 2
HPEA-109: Tennis I No 2
HPEA-110: Volleyball I No 2
HPEA-117: Strength Training and Physical Conditioning I No 2
HPEA-120: Lifetime Fitness No 2
HPEA-121: Pilates No 2
HPEA-122: Yoga-Based Fitness No 2
HPEA-126: Aerobic Dance No 2
HPEA-155: Relaxation Techniques for Stress Management No 2
HPEA-204: Basketball II No 2
HPEA-205: Bowling II No 2
HPEA-206: Golf II No 2
HPEA-209: Tennis II No 2
HPEA-210: Volleyball II No 2
HPEA-217: Strength Training and Physical Conditioning II No 2