General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Certificate

At Danville Area Community College, the GECC Certificate is a 38-credit block of general education courses that provides a students - whether high school dual credit learners or traditional college students - with a seamless, affordable pathway that transfers in full to all Illinois public universities and many private institutions.

The GECC includes required credits in:

• Communication
• Humanities & Fine Arts
• Mathematics
• Physical & Life Sciences
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Completing the GECC at DACC allows you to transfer as a sophomore and step directly into major-level coursework. This certificate represents about two-thirds of an associate degree and one-third of a bachelor's degree, giving you a strong, efficient start toward your four-year goals.

Transferability. Affordability. Flexibility.

Completing the GECC at DACC means:

• Your entire general education block automatically and seamlessly transfers to any Illinois public university.
• You can enter your major-level courses sooner, saving time toward graduation.
• You can pay significantly less for the same general education courses offered at universities.
• You learn in small classes with supportive faculty.
• You enjoy flexible delivery - high school, online, or on-campus.
• You gain a recognized statewide credential that verifies your transfer readiness.

For undecided students, the GECC allows you to explore subjects across the Arts & Sciences while still making steady progress toward graduation.

The GECC Certificate is open to:

• Traditional DACC students beginning their college journey
• Transfer-bound students who want an affordable, efficient start
• Dual Credit high school students earning college credit early through classes offered:
  • At their high school
  • Online through DACC
  • On DACC's campus

DACC offers high school students the opportunity to complete many or all the certificate requirements through Dual Credit, saving time and significantly reducing cost.

Courses can be completed at your high school, online through DACC, or on DACC's campus.

A sample junior/senior year sequence includes:

• Rhetoric & Composition 1 & 2
• Humanities IAI options
• Life and Physical Sciences
• Speech (SPCH 101 or 102)
• Mathematics (IAI transfer-level)
• Fine Arts and Social Science electives

DACC's average dual credit pass rate is 92%, far exceeding the 15% Vermilion County AP pass rate, making dual credit a strong choice for early college success.

*(Dual credit availability varies by school - check with your counselor or the DACC Dual Credit office.)

We're here to help you explore your options and build the transfer plan that fits your goals.

To learn more:

• Visit the General Education Core Certificate Courses page for the full approves course list.

High school students:

• Talk with your High School Guidance Counselor, and
• Contact Amie Must, DACC advisor, at 217-443-8745 or a.musk@dacc.edu.

DACC students:

• Reach out to your academic advisor to discuss GECC planning and transfer pathways.