General Studies, AA&S

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Degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies

Length: Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose: The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree program in General Studies is designed specifically for those students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university but who may be uncertain about a specific major.

Program Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, completion of General Studies program requires competency in English and Math Essentials MTE 1-5 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required MTE units or equivalent.

Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. Note the guaranteed admission and articulation agreements referenced on Admissions apply only to students who complete the Associate Degree.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester

ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
MTH¹ Transfer Math 3 credits
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits
Elective Lab Science 4 credits ²
Elective Social Science 3 credits ³

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Second Semester

ENG 112 College Composition II 3 credits
MTH Transfer Math 3 credits ¹
Elective Lab Science 4 credits ²
Elective Social Science 3 credits ³
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3 credits ⁸

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Third Semester

Elective Literature 3 credits ⁵
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credits
CST 110 Introduction to Communication 3 credits
Elective Transfer Elective 3 credits ⁶
HLT/PED Health or Phys Ed. 1 credits ⁷
Elective History 3 credits ⁴

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Fourth Semester

Elective Literature 3 credits ⁵
Elective Social Science 3 credits ³
Elective Social Science 3 credits ³
Elective Transfer Elective 3 credits
Elective History 3 credits ⁴

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 61

¹Students may substitute a higher level math. Courses may be chosen from the Math General Electives .

²Courses may be chosen from the Science General Electives .

³Courses may be chosen from the Social Science General Electives .

⁴Six credits of transfer History electives are required and can be chosen from HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 11, HIS 112 , HIS 121 , HIS 122 .

⁵Courses may be chosen from the Literature General Electives .

⁶Courses may be chosen from the Transfer Electives .

⁷Students may choose a health, physical education, or recreation course that promotes physical & emotional well-being.

⁸Courses may be chosen from the Transfer Humanities Electives .

*Requirements of four-year institutions may vary. Students should consult a counselor or their academic advisor to select electives that will satisfy baccalaureate major requirements. In addition, they should confirm with the college or university to which they plan to transfer that they will receive credit at the four-year institution.