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General Education Core Courses

All degree and diploma programs contain a substantial general education component that is at the collegiate level, ensures breadth of knowledge, and is appropriate to the purpose of the program in supporting workforce development. All associate degree and diploma programs include specified general education courses.

Associate Degrees

Associate degree programs require at least 15 credits of general education courses. All degree programs require at least one course from each of the following areas: Area I (Language Arts/Communication), Area II (Social/Behavioral Sciences, Area III (Natural Sciences/Mathematics), and Area IV (Humanities/Fine Arts). Some program curricula may require specific courses in an area. The College offers at least one course in each of the areas. Other courses may be considered for transfer credit.

The Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia have an articulation agreement that recognizes general education courses that will be accepted by University System of Georgia institutions.

Area I: Language Arts/Communication — 12 Hours

ENGL 1101: Required of all degree students

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Minimum Area I: Language Arts/Communication Credit Hours
12

Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences — 27 Hours

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Credits
Minimum Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours
27

Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics — 30 Hours

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Credits
Minimum Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics Credit Hours
30

Natural Sciences Courses — 40 Hours

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Minimum Natural Sciences Courses Credit Hours
40

Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts — 24 Hours

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Credits
Minimum Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts Credit Hours
24

Degree General Education Electives — 15 Hours

Degree level students must successfully demonstrate General Education competencies.

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Minimum Degree General Education Electives Credit Hours
15

NEUT 1100: Adjunctive Modalities

This course is intended to be an overview of other adjunctive modalities. Further supervised study and training in these modalities is necessary for responsible therapy. Topics include: pregnancy massage, lymphatic drainage, advanced assessment...

Courses that Require Attendance

Cosmetology — 44 Hours

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Credits
Minimum Cosmetology Credit Hours
44

Education — 21 Hours

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Credits
Minimum Education Credit Hours
21

Paramedicine — 74 Hours

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Credits
Minimum Paramedicine Credit Hours
74

Medical Assisting — 34 Hours

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Credits
Minimum Medical Assisting Credit Hours
34

Nurse Aide — 6 Hours

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Credits
Minimum Nurse Aide Credit Hours
6

Neuromuscular Massage — 40 Hours

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Credits
Minimum Neuromuscular Massage Credit Hours
40

Phlebotomy — 8 Hours

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Credits
Minimum Phlebotomy Credit Hours
8

Practical Nursing — 41 Hours

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Credits
Minimum Practical Nursing Credit Hours
41

Radiologic Technology — 52 Hours

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Credits
Minimum Radiologic Technology Credit Hours
52

Respiratory Care — 50 Hours

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Credits
Minimum Respiratory Care Credit Hours
50

A.S. Nursing — 40 Hours

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Credits
Minimum A.S. Nursing Credit Hours
40

Surgical Technology — 41 Hours

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Credits
Minimum Surgical Technology Credit Hours
41

NEUT 1230: Professional Leadership for Neuromuscular Therapy

This course is designed to prepare students to develop professional leadership skills and maintain a successful practice as a Neuromuscular Therapist. This course will explore local and Georgia law as it pertains to the regulation and licensure of...

NEUT 1080: Techniques and Theory II

This course enhances didactic instruction of students in the techniques of neuromuscular therapy (NMT) as related to physiologic factors of pain such as Ischemia, Trigger Points, Postural Distortion, Neural Compression/Entrapment, Biomechanical...

NEUT 1081: Techniques and Theory III

This course enhances didactic instruction of students in the techniques of neuromuscular therapy (NMT) as related to physiologic factors of pain such as Ischemia, Trigger Points, Postural Distortion, Neural Compression/Entrapment, Biomechanical...

Neuromuscular Massage Therapist NT12

The Neuromuscular Therapist program consists of a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of Neuromuscular Therapy. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition...

NEUT 1060: Clinic I

Students begin clinical reasoning and provide supervised therapy services in the college clinic. Students will apply skills learned in previous courses to interview clients; document assessment findings; discern indications and contraindications...

NEUT 1120: Clinic II

Students will continue clinical reasoning and provide supervised therapy services in the college clinic. Students will apply skills learned in previous courses to interview clients, document assessment findings, discern indications and...