General Studies, A.S. Degree

Program Design

The General Studies Program leads to an associate in science degree. This program provides the broadest range of electives of any at the College; students can tailor a degree program to meet their individual needs.

Curriculum

Students may enroll in this program full- or part-time. For those students who are not prepared for the mathematics and English courses required in the program, the College offers a wide range of developmental classes.

A minimum of 60 semester hours of credit is required in this program as follows: 

Please Note: COM* 295: Internship I, or another cooperative education course, is available as an elective to General Studies students. Please see page 19 or contact the Cooperative Education Office for more information.

Education

If considering a career in education, students need to select a transfer institution early and consult with a counselor, and elect HIS* 201 and HIS* 202. Students should plan to take the Praxis I Examination. Students interested in obtaining a degree preparing them to become a teacher, may want to consider the Pathways to Teaching Careers, A.A. degree sequence on page 72 of the college catalog.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all General Studies degree program requirements, graduates will

1. Demonstrate a clear connection among elective choices and their personal, occupational or academic ambitions.
2. Work with others, including culturally and intellectually diverse peoples; think critically; and gain an appreciation for life-long learning.
3. Become adept in written and spoken communication skills.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.

All first or second semester students majoring in General Studies are encouraged to take the course SD 101: Career Life Planning; or SD 111: First Year Experience: Foundation for College Success; or SSC* 150: Adults in Transition.

Source: 2008-2009 Course Catalog