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Associate in Arts – General Education (Core)

Strengthen your writing, speaking and critical‑thinking skills with the core courses that support every Associate in Arts transfer pathway at Central Piedmont.

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Associate in Arts
Outcome
One year (depending on course load)
Duration
On-Campus, Online
Learning Format
Central Campus, Cato Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus
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Strengthen essential academic skills.

Builds college‑level writing, speaking, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

Follow a clear transfer path.

Courses transfer smoothly and align with four‑year general education.

Get personalized guidance.

Small class sizes and strong faculty support help you stay on track.

Reduce overall costs.

Save money while completing the first two years of your English degree.

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About the program

About the General Transfer program

The general education core is the foundation of every Associate in Arts degree at Central Piedmont. These courses strengthen skills in writing, communication, critical thinking, humanities and social sciences. Small class sizes and supportive instructors help you stay on track, build confidence and prepare for upper‑level coursework at a four‑year university.

Develop strong writing, reading, speaking and critical thinking skills while exploring humanities, arts, social sciences and quantitative reasoning. These outcomes prepare you for college-level work, support lifelong learning, help meet four-year general education requirements and build the skills needed for successful transfer into a bachelor’s degree program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Many General Education Core courses are offered online, hybrid, or in person across multiple campuses to fit your schedule.

Yes. Courses in the General Education Core meet statewide transfer standards under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, supporting smooth transfer to public universities in North Carolina.

Your academic advisor will help you select core courses that meet degree requirements while aligning with the major you plan to pursue at your transfer institution.

Central Piedmont is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees.
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