Catalog & Student Handbook 2017-2018 
    
    May 06, 2024  
Catalog & Student Handbook 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Studies, AA&S


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs of Study

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


Suggested Credits for Semester: 14


Second Semester


  • 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


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.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs of Study