# SCC GE: Area 1 - English Composition & Oral Communication and Critical Thinking (General Education)

Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Solano Community College GE

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**Minimum Units Required:** 7.0 - 9.0 units

• Complete a minimum of 6 semester units o 3 units minimum from English Composition o 3 units minimum from Oral Communication and Critical Thinking

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Students will develop their writing, listening and speaking skills to communicate effectively

-   Students will engage in critical thinking to analyze problems and consider potential solutions

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **SCC GE: Area 1 - English Composition & Oral Communication and Critical Thinking** | | 7-9 |
| **SCC GE: Area 1E - English Composition** | | 4-5 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL 001E | College Composition for Non-native English Speakers | 5 |
| **SCC GE: Area 1C - Oral Communication and Critical Thinking** | | 3-4 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 002 | Fundamentals of Persuasive Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 006 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| COMM 010 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| PHIL 001 | Introduction to Critical Thinking and Reasoning | 3 |