2024-2025 Course Catalog

Improving Family Circumstances Basic Certificate (0048)

The program is meant to serve those who have an interest in improving family life. Such an interest could range from the development of skills useful in the home to the development of psychological and/or sociological understanding. Persons with an interest in this area may enroll in the program even if they do not intend to receive a certificate. Interested individuals should plan their program with a Success Coach.

Curriculum Requirements

Graduation Requirements

  1. Total Credit Hours: 16 credit hours of course work that complements the individual’s other life experiences so as to broaden his/her perspective to improve family life
  2. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 (‘C’) or better for courses numbered 080 or above and a grade of ‘CR’ for courses numbered 079 or below that are pursued at the College and are applicable to this certificate
  3. Residency: 8 credit hours or more at Richland Community College

Suggested Courses

In addition to the suggested courses listed, a student may utilize one or more other courses if his or her background is appropriate to a particular area of study. Electives may include other introductory courses not listed.

Communications Skills

ENGL 090Reading & Study Skills 2

3.0

ENGL 097Developmental Writing 2

1.0-3.0

ENGL 101Composition 1

3.0

COMM 101Public Speaking

3.0

ED 205Foundations of Education

3.0

Social and Behavioral Sciences

POL S 100People & Politics

3.0

SOCIO 200Marriage and the Family

3.0

Natural/Life/Physical Science

BIOL 101Concepts of Biology 1

4.0

CHEM 100Concepts of Chemistry

4.0

Mathematics

MATH 090Pre Algebra

4.0

MATH 091Basic Algebra

4.0

MATH 099Preparatory Math for Gen Ed

5.0

MATH 110Concepts of Mathematics

4.0

MATH 113Intro to Applied Statistics

4.0

Humanities/Fine Arts

AFAM 100Intro to African American Studies

3.0

AFAM 120African American Experience

3.0

ART 100Art Appreciation

3.0

THTRE 150Theatre Appreciation

3.0

MUSIC 100Music Appreciation

3.0

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