General Education Core Curriculum (GECC), Certificate

The mission of the General Education Core Curriculumn (GECC) certificate program is to empower students seeking a concentrated area of study by developing skills for employment advancement in General Education Core Curriculumn (GECC). We do this through innovative teaching techniques, delivered by passionate faculty who can share real-world experiences. This short-term program can help students meet qualifications for select positions in the General Education Core Curriculumn (GECC) field. After completing the required courses, students may request a certificate of completion from the Office of Admissions and Registration.

Kankakee Community College participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide transfer agreement intended to provide easier transfer of credits among more than 100 participating colleges and universities in Illinois. A key component of the IAI is that participants have agreed to accept the completed GECC as a package in lieu of their own lower-division general education courses. Completing the GECC Certificate signifies that all lower-division general education courses have been completed, and guarantees that all of these courses will transfer as a package.

The GECC Certificate is part of the transferable Associate in Arts degree; it is neither a workforce certificate nor an industry-recognizable credential.