Approved Courses
In the GEM program, you will choose one course from each of the five categories listed below to complete your CCAF associate degree. These UMGC courses areÌý8 weeksÌýin length. For full UMGC course information, see ourÌýÌý²¹²Ô»å catalog.Ìý
GEM Requirements
- This is a speech requirement; these courses prepare students to organize oral presentations to persuade, debate, argue, or inform in a clear, concise, and logical manner; emphasis must be on content and delivery; group and interpersonal communication courses are not acceptable.
Eligible UMGC Courses
- SPCH 100
GEM Requirements
- This is an English composition requirement; applicable communication courses must satisfy the delivering institution's writing and composition requirement for graduation; business communication and technical writing courses are not acceptable; higher-level writing and composition courses may be applied as a program elective.
Eligible UMGC Courses
- WRTG 111
- WRTG 112
- WRTG 291
GEM Requirements
- This is an intermediate algebra or a college-level mathematics course that satisfies the delivering institution's mathematics requirement for graduation; courses such as accounting, business mathematics, computer mathematics, statistics (taught outside the mathematics department), history of mathematics, and mathematics for elementary and secondary teachers are not applicable; three semester hours of mathematics are required for graduation; however, if an acceptable mathematics course is applied as a technical or program elective, a natural science course may be substituted for mathematics.
Eligible UMGC Courses
- MATH 105
- MATH 107
- MATH 115
- MATH 140
- STAT 200
GEM Requirements
- Courses from the following disciplines are acceptable: anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, government, history, political science, psychology, and sociology designed to impart knowledge, develop skills, and identify goals concerning elements and institutions of human society.
Eligible UMGC Courses
- ANTH 102
- BEHS 210
- ECON 201
- ECON 203
- GVPT 100
- GVPT 170
- HIST 157
- PSYC 100
- SOCY 100
GEM Requirements
- Courses in fine arts (criticism, appreciation, or historical significance), foreign language, literature, philosophy, and religion are acceptable.
Eligible UMGC Courses
- ENGL 240
- GERM 111
- JAPN 111
- MUSC 210
- PHIL 100
- PHIL 110
- PHIL 140
- SPAN 111
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- Phone:Ìý877-275-8682
- Live phone supportÌýis available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET.
Contact Military Portals Team
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