Roxbury Community College offers over twenty associate degree and certificate programs. An Associate Degree is an undergraduate qualification encompassing coursework in three key areas: general education, career and/or liberal arts electives, and program-specific requirements. RCC provides two types of associate degrees:
Associate Degree programs generally cover the first two years of a bachelor's degree. To ease the transition to a four-year institution, students should consult with an academic advisor to map out their RCC coursework.
Certificate programs are intended to provide targeted knowledge and skills to advance careers. These certificates are stackable and students apply the coursework from a certificate program towards an associate degree.
At Roxbury Community College, we are dedicated to equipping students with the skills needed to excel in the 21st-century workforce and become informed, engaged citizens. Our comprehensive General Education Outcomes are designed to align with our Institutional Learning Outcomes (Question, Critique, Lead, Change) and the Mass Transfer General Education Foundation requirements.
These outcomes are woven into our curriculum, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded
education that supports their success in their chosen fields, further studies, and
active roles within their communities. To meet their General Education Requirements,
students must complete one course from each of the seven designated General Education
areas. For details on specific course requirements related to their major, students
should refer to their Program of Study Curriculum Map. In some cases, General Education
requirements may be satisfied through concentration courses, which will be indicated
in the Curriculum Maps.
Developing critical communication literacies that students can apply in various contexts; organizing and presenting ideas in multiple formats for various purposes and audiences.
College Writing & Composition
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Advancing information literacy skills that students use to enhance their own complex ideas; furthering reflective student thinking and expression; demonstrating higher-order skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of research.
College Writing & Composition
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Interpreting, calculating, and communicating with quantitative evidence; collecting, interpreting, analyzing, and visualizing data in order to help present logical arguments and advance key ideas.
Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning
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Fostering an awareness and understanding of the historical, economic and sociological aspects of social change and continuity. Thinking critically and articulating evidence surrounding issues important to the local community; mental health, social justice, and equity. Encouraging participation in a broad range of community-engagement activities.
Behavioral & Social Sciences
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Applying the scientific method and related concepts to make informed choices rooted in verifiable data; engaging with issues related to natural, social, physical spaces.
Natural & Physical Sciences
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Engaging in the creative process to produce unique works, designs, or performances; analyzing, interpreting, and critiquing creative work; communicating creative ideas and exploring various methods of critical thinking.
Humanities & Fine Arts
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