All students receiving an Associate Degree are required to meet General Education Outcomes.  Henry Ford Community College defines General Education as courses and/or learning experiences that enable students to attain the knowledge and skills needed by every college graduate.  General Education establishes a foundation of skills and understandings to enable success in employment and further education.  In line with its belief that General Education competence should be defined by the College to meet the needs of the external communities in which its graduates must function, HFCC has collected and restated expectations identified by employers, alumni, and four-year colleges.  The General Education Outcomes reflect those expectations.  To receive an Associate Degree from the College, students must earn a passing grade in at least one of the courses (or pairs of courses) listed for each General Education Outcome.

Students who enroll for the first time at HFCC in Fall 2005 or later are required to meet the General Education Outcomes listed below for graduation.  Students first enrolled at HFCC before Fall 2005 have the option of meeting the requirements listed below or those listed here. However, all students applying to graduate after May 2008 must satisfy the General Education Outcomes listed below. Click on each link to see the courses that fulfill the requirment.

American Society, Events, Institutions and Cultures

Computer Literacy

Critical Thinking

Information Literacy and Written Communication

Important notes on courses that meet General Education requirements:

1. Courses required in the curriculum for particular programs may also fulfill general education requirements.  Students should carefully compare the course requirements for their program with General Education requirements to ensure that they enroll in the most efficient manner possible.
2. Particular programs may recommend that students take specific courses meeting General Education requirements for the purpose of transfer to other colleges and/or universities.  Students should check the transfer requirements for the college and/or university they plan to attend to ensure they enroll for the appropriate required courses.  See the HFCC University Transfer, Advising, and Career Counseling Center for information on transfer requirements.