All Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, and Associate in Occupational Technology degree programs require a minimum of 15 semester hours of college level general education courses. These courses include one course from the humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural science/mathematics.
A student will be considered a graduate and awarded the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, and Associate in Occupational Technology degrees, or short-term certificate upon satisfactory completion of the requirements of the specific degree or short-term certificate program as specified by Central Alabama Community College and the Alabama Community College System. Students should complete an application for graduation for all degrees, certificates, and short-term certificates.
Important Notice: In accordance with current federal regulations, certain embedded or short-term certificates may not be eligible for awarding until the full degree program has been completed. This requirement is intended to encourage degree completion and to promote persistence while minimizing premature exit from educational pathways. Eligibility and awarding timelines are determined by federal policy and are subject to change based on updates to federal law or regulatory guidance. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to stay informed of the most current requirements.
All students are required to take ORI 101 or ORI 105 except the following: 1) students enrolling only in a short-term certificate program, 2) transient students, and 3) students in a technical program requiring WKO 110. Any other exceptions must be approved by the appropriate instructional dean.