General Studies Degree, AS (699)

Program Description: No declaration of a specialized major subject field in the general studies curriculum is required. The general studies curriculum is flexible. Some graduates satisfy their goals by completing the two-year program of general academic studies. Most general studies students plan to transfer to a four-year college or university as more specialized academic interests and aptitudes develop during the program of studies. The framework of academic standards for the associate of sciences degree makes this possible.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Communicate effectively in oral form.
Communicate effectively in written form.
Recognize when information is needed and locate, evaluate, and use information effectively.
Use empirical evidence and the scientific method to understand natural phenomena.
Use quantitative reasoning, including numerical and geometric concepts, to draw logical conclusions.

Students who complete this degree will also complete and be awarded the Uniform Certificate of General Studies .
Please discuss your plan including elective selection with your advisor to ensure it meets your academic goals.

General Studies Degree Curriculum Requirements:

Student Development (1 cr)

SDV 100 - College Success Skills (Fall Spring Summer) 1 cr. or any approved SDV course

Written Communication (6 cr)

Arts & Humanities (3 cr)

Select one course

Literature (3 cr)

Select one course

Consult with your advisor regarding options for this specific course requirement.

Social & Behavioral Sciences (3 cr)

Select one course

Natural Science (8 cr)

Choose two courses from the list below - students should consult with their advisor to assist with course selection

Mathematics (3-5 cr)

Select one course

Qualitative/Statistics Pathway:
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
MTH 155 - Statistical Reasoning (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
MTH 245 - Statistics I (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
Calculus Pathway:
MTH 161 - Precalculus I (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
MTH 162 - Precalculus II (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
MTH 167 - Precalculus with Trigonometry (Fall Spring Summer) 5 cr.
MTH 261 - Applied Calculus I (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
MTH 263 - Calculus I (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr.
MTH 264 - Calculus II (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr.

History (3 cr)

Select one course

Communications (3 cr)

CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.

Information Literacy (3 cr)

Select one course

Consult with your advisor regarding options for this specific course requirement.

Expanded Social and Behavioral Science Elective (3 cr)

Select one course

Math or Expanded Social and Behavioral Science Elective (3-5 cr)

Select one course

Approved Transfer Electives (18 cr)

Complete at least 18 credits of Approved Transfer Elective courses from the list below

Approved Transfer Electives

ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
ADJ 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
ADJ 105 - The Juvenile Justice System (Fall Only) 3 cr.
ADJ 140 - Introduction to Corrections (Spring Only) 3 cr.
ADJ 164 - Case Studies in Murder/Violent Crime (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
ADJ 201 - Criminology (Fall Spring) 3 cr.
ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation (Spring Only) 3 cr.
ADJ 278 - Firearms and Tool - Mark Identification (Check Availability) 3 cr.
ART (all courses)
BIO (all courses)
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
BUS 240 - Introduction to Business Law (Fall Summer) 3 cr.
BUS 270 - Interpersonal Dynamics (Spring Summer) 3 cr.
BUS 280 - Introduction to International Business (Fall Only) 3 cr.
CHM (all courses)
CSC (all courses)
CST (all courses)
ECO (all courses)
EDU (all courses)
ENG (all courses)
ENV (all courses)
Foreign Language (ASL, FRE, LAT, SPA) (all courses)
GEO (all courses)
GOL (all courses
HIM 111 - Medical Terminology I (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
HIM 112 - Medical Terminology II (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
HIS (all courses)
HLT (all courses)
HMS (all courses)
HUM (all courses)
ITE 120 - Principles of Information Systems (Spring Summer) 3 cr.
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
MTH (all courses 154 and higher)
MUS (all courses)
PED (all courses)
PHI (all courses)
PHY (all courses)
PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
PLS 241 - Introduction to International Relations (Check Availability) 3 cr.
PSY (all courses)
REL (all courses)
RPK (all courses)
SOC (all courses)

Program Total: 60 Credits

Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree are advised that a Philosophy course is recommended.

It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to select the most appropriate course for their curriculum and/or transferability to another college.

Suggested Scheduling:

First Five:

SDV 100
ENG 111
MTH 154 or another Math elective
CST 100
ITE 152

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