General Studies

General Studies
A.A. Degree

The general studies option is for students who are undecided about a career choice and wish to explore several different areas or who wish flexibility in the selection of courses for transfer to four-year institutions or for specific employment needs. On the admissions application, students must select from one of four areas of concentration within this degree: arts and science, business, health or technology. Students must work with an academic advisor to assure that their educational goals are met.


General Education Requirements                           31-32 Credits

Arts/Humanities
   Select two courses in different disciplines from approved 
   General Education course list. .................................. 6

Behavioral/Social Sciences
   Select two courses in different disciplines from approved 
   General Education course list. .................................. 6

Biological/Physical Science
   Select two courses from approved General Education course 
   list—one must be a laboratory course. ......................... 7-8

English
   ENG 101 English Composition ..................................... 3
   ENG 102 Composition and Literature .............................. 3

Information Literacy
   IST 102 Introduction to Information Technology .................. 3
                           OR
   GDT 112 Computer Graphics ..................................... (3)

Mathematics
   MAT 101 College Algebra or higher ............................... 3

Program Requirements                                     32-33 Credits
Courses should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor
and the transfer institution.

Degree Requirement ..................................................64

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General Studies A.A. Degree

General Studies
A.A. Degree