Within the associates in arts and the associates in science degree programs at Coastal Alabama is a core of courses designed to provide general skills and broaden the students’ perspectives, resulting in the following general education competencies:
| General Education Competencies |
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| Communication: Effective communication in academic, work, community, and social settings occurs when the intended message is successfully delivered, received, and understood between two more persons. |
| Critical Thinking: A competent critical thinker processes and evaluates information carefully and then applies reasoning in the use of that information to make a decision and employ an action. |