General Studies
Associate in Science Degree
(60 semester hours minimum)
This program gives the student flexibility to explore new areas and interests while working toward an associate degree. If you are not ready to select an area of study, this program may be a place to start. Courses taken in the general studies program may also be used for transfer to a 4-year college; however, it is preferable for students who know they will be transferring to complete the Liberal Arts and Sciences degree.
Learners who complete the General Studies degree will satisfy the General Education Outcomes and accrue course work in areas selected in consultation with an advisor.
No more than 15 credits in a single subject may be counted as open electives toward the Associate in Science degree in General Studies.
For more information contact Dr. Scott DeShong.
General Education Core
(See also General Requirements)
| Communication Skills - 6 Credits | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG* 101 | Composition | 3 |
| COM* 171 | Fundamentals of Human Communication | |
| or COM* 173 | Public Speaking | |
| or COM* 176 | Business & Professional Communication | 3 |
| Humanities - 9 Credits | ||
| Humanities Electives1 | 9 | |
| Computer Science - 3 Credits | ||
| Computer Science Elective2 | 3 | |
| Math/Science - 6 to 8 Credits | ||
| Mathematics Elective | 3-4 | |
| Science Elective | 3-4 | |
| Social Sciences - 9 Credits | ||
| Social Science Electives3 | 6 | |
| History Elective | 3 | |
| Open Electives - 25 to 27 Credits | ||
| Open Electives | 25-27 | |
- Courses must be selected from at least two of the following disciplines: art, communication, English, foreign languages, humanities, music, philosophy, sign language, theater.
- One from the following: any computer science course, BOT* 111, BOT* 137, DGA* 111, GRA* 237.
- Courses must be selected from at least two of the following disciplines: anthropology, economics, education, geography, history, political science, psychology, sociology.