
General Studies
General Studies

Designed for students who are undecided about a career and who wish to explore different fields, this program can lead to various baccalaureate degrees. Nearly three-quarters of the required courses are traditional liberal arts and easily transfer to four-year institutions. The remaining courses can be in any subject area, but students should be aware that courses in specific career areas may not easily transfer.
It is important that students meet with an advisor to choose their courses, based on their career plans. It is recommended that they take the elective courses in their first two semesters in order to best explore various career possibilities. Students take basic General Education courses, which they can use to transfer to a four-year institution. Should they decide on a specific career area, they may apply them to an Associate in Applied Science degree.
For information, contact area coordinator, Gwen McIntyre.
Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
- Practice effective written and oral communication skills as well as problem-solving and analytical skills;
- Apply scientific and mathematical concepts and models;
- Demonstrate ethical awareness, including fostering increased understanding of human behavior and social institutions;
- Evaluate and think critically about information sources and their relevance.
Courses | Credits |
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES - 30 credits | |
When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses. | |
Communication (6 credits) | |
ENGL101-Composition I |
3
|
ENGL102-Composition II |
3
|
Mathematics-Science-Technology (12 credits) | |
General Education Mathematics course |
4
|
General Education Science course |
4
|
General Education Mathematics, Science or Technology course |
4
|
Social Science (3 credits) | |
Choose: PSYC101 or SOCL101 |
3
|
Humanities (6 credits) | |
Choose ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110 |
3
|
PHIL110-Introduction to Ethics |
3
|
General Education Elective (3 credits) | |
*General Education course |
3
|
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS |
30
|
PROGRAM COURSES - 12 credits |
|
Choose: COMM110-Interpersonal Communication or COMM120-Public Speaking |
3
|
Choose: 200-level PSYC or SOCL course |
3
|
200-level History (HIST) course |
3
|
200-level Literature (ENGL) course |
3
|
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
12
|
*FREE ELECTIVES - 18 credits (Recommended) Select one of the following language sequences (2 courses):
|
18
|
*Technological Competency: 0-4 Credits (Is fulfilled with CISM125 or CISM132, which may be taking as a Free Elective, General Education Elective, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio.) |
|
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE |
60
|
(GEST) EFFECTIVE Fall 2021 |
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF COURSES
Course Code | Course Name | Course Credits |
---|---|---|
First Semester (16 credits) | ||
ENGL101 | Composition I | 3 |
Gen Ed | Mathematics course | 4 |
Choose | PSYC101 or SOCL101 | 3 |
Free Elective | Choose any college-level course | 3 |
Free Elective | Choose any college-level course | 3 |
Second Semester (16 credits) | ||
ENGL102 | Composition II | 3 |
Choose | COMM110 or COMM120 | 3 |
Gen Ed | Science course | 4 |
Free elective | Choose any college-level course | 3 |
Choose | General Education elective course (Recommended: PSYC101 or SOCL101, course not taken as Gen. Ed. Social Science) | 3 |
Third Semester (16 credits) | ||
Gen Ed | Math, Science or Technology course | 3-4 |
Choose | ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110 | 3 |
Gen Ed | 200-level History (HIST) course | 3 |
Free Elective | Choose any college-level course | 3 |
Gen Ed | 200-level Social Science course | 3 |
Fourth Semester (12 credits) | ||
Gen Ed | Humanities course | 3 |
Choose | 200-level Literature course | 3 |
Free Elective | Choose any college-level course | 3 |
Free Elective | Choose any college-level course | 3 |