The following are General Education categories 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.
Category One: 1 course in English Composition
Choose 1 course from the following:
| Course | |
|---|---|
| ENG-131: Introduction to College Writing | |
| Applies to MTA | Yes |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| ENG-131A: Introduction to College Writing (ALP) | |
| Applies to MTA | Yes |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| ENG-131H: Honors Introduction to College Writing | |
| Applies to MTA | Yes |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| ENG-132: College Writing and Research | |
| Applies to MTA | Yes |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| ENG-132H: Honors College Writing and Research | |
| Applies to MTA | Yes |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| ENG-135: Business and Technical Writing and Research | |
| Applies to MTA | Yes |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| Course | Applies to MTA | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-131: Introduction to College Writing | Yes | 3 |
| ENG-131A: Introduction to College Writing (ALP) | Yes | 3 |
| ENG-131H: Honors Introduction to College Writing | Yes | 3 |
| ENG-132: College Writing and Research | Yes | 3 |
| ENG-132H: Honors College Writing and Research | Yes | 3 |
| ENG-135: Business and Technical Writing and Research | Yes | 3 |
Category Two: 1 course in English Composition or Communications
Choose 1 course from the following:
| Course | |
|---|---|
| CIS-294: Software Engineering | |
| Applies to MTA | No |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| ENG-131: Introduction to College Writing | |
| Applies to MTA | Yes |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| ENG-131A: Introduction to College Writing (ALP) | |
| Applies to MTA | Yes |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| ENG-131H: Honors Introduction to College Writing | |
| Applies to MTA | Yes |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| ENG-132: College Writing and Research | |
| Applies to MTA | Yes |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| ENG-132H: Honors College Writing and Research | |
| Applies to MTA | Yes |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| ENG-135: Business and Technical Writing and Research | |
| Applies to MTA | Yes |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| SPC-131: Fundamentals of Speaking | |
| Applies to MTA | Yes |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| SPC-145: Interpersonal Communication | |
| Applies to MTA | Yes |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| Course | Applies to MTA | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-294: Software Engineering | No | 3 |
| ENG-131: Introduction to College Writing | Yes | 3 |
| ENG-131A: Introduction to College Writing (ALP) | Yes | 3 |
| ENG-131H: Honors Introduction to College Writing | Yes | 3 |
| ENG-132: College Writing and Research | Yes | 3 |
| ENG-132H: Honors College Writing and Research | Yes | 3 |
| ENG-135: Business and Technical Writing and Research | Yes | 3 |
| SPC-131: Fundamentals of Speaking | Yes | 3 |
| SPC-145: Interpersonal Communication | Yes | 3 |
Category Three: 1 course in Mathematics
Please note that one course is chosen from the following Mathematics list and groupings, including the College Algebra, Quantitative Literacy, and Statistics Tracks. One course from any of these areas will fulfill HFC's General Education Requirements.
Choose 1 course from the following:
Category Four: 2 courses in Social Sciences
Choose 2 courses on Social Sciences from 2 different disciplines (subjects):
Category Five: 2 courses in Humanities and Fine Arts
Choose 2 courses in Humanities and Fine Arts from 2 different disciplines (subjects), excluding studio and performance courses:
Category Six: 2 courses in Natural Sciences
Complete 2 courses in Natural Sciences, including one with laboratory experience, from 2 different disciplines (subjects). See additional notes below for exceptions.
Choose 2 courses from the following:
Category Seven: General Education
Some programs require additional general education credits, such as "Complete additional courses from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list, if needed, to reach 30 total credits." These courses are representative from course options listed in category 1 through category 6. Students should work with an Academic Advisor before selecting additional general education or MTA courses.
Computer Technology
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.
HFC courses that fulfill this requirement:
| Course | |
|---|---|
| ART-111: Digital Media | |
| Applies to MTA | No |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| ART-275: Advanced Projects | |
| Applies to MTA | No |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| CIS-100: Introduction to Information Technology | |
| Applies to MTA | No |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| CIS-221: Instructional Technology for Educators (Pre K-12) | |
| Applies to MTA | No |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| ENGR-125: Introduction to Computation for Engineers | |
| Applies to MTA | No |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| HCS-131: Computers in Health Care | |
| Applies to MTA | No |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| MUS-156: Music Technology | |
| Applies to MTA | No |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| TAFD-117: Industrial Computer Applications | |
| Applies to MTA | No |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| Course | Applies to MTA | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111: Digital Media | No | 3 |
| ART-275: Advanced Projects | No | 3 |
| CIS-100: Introduction to Information Technology | No | 3 |
| CIS-221: Instructional Technology for Educators (Pre K-12) | No | 3 |
| ENGR-125: Introduction to Computation for Engineers | No | 3 |
| HCS-131: Computers in Health Care | No | 3 |
| MUS-156: Music Technology | No | 3 |
| TAFD-117: Industrial Computer Applications | No | 3 |