 Understand Degree Requirements

Every degree consists of two parts: general education requirements and program course requirements.

What is General Education?

General education is the part of a college curriculum shared by all students seeking a degree. It provides broad exposure to multiple disciplines and forms the basis for developing important intellectual and civic capacities.

A–Z Index: General Education

There are two places you can look up degree requirements, in the SLCC catalog or in DegreeWorks. SLCC Catalog

Go to catalog.slcc.edu, select Programs of Study in the dropdown menu, then type your program into the search box and hit enter. Click on the link for the appropriate degree to see important information regarding your program, such as: • Advisor contact information • Transfer information • Course requirements and recommendations • Course descriptions (and any prerequisites) for every course offered • A graduation map with sample schedules DegreeWorks

DegreeWorks is a web-based checklist that allows you and your academic advisors to track your progress toward graduation and map out your educational plan.

• DegreeWorks audits are organized in blocks. The blocks show what requirements are needed for a specific degree or program, as well as what requirements you’ve completed (green) and those that are in progress (blue) with classes you’re currently enrolled in.

A–Z Index: DegreeWorks

Tip: Meet with an academic advisor and map out a plan of how and when you will complete all of the coursework.

"DegreeWorks has been a huge help. It helps me see what classes are needed for my specific degree and it helps me plan ahead, so I don’t have to scramble when it’s time to register. It has been great having this resource and has made my experience here at SLCC even better!"

Jordy M. – Business