General Studies, AA&S

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Degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences 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 in the Admissions section 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
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3 credits
MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
BIO 101 General Biology I 4 credits
OR Lab Science Elective 4 credits²
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Second Semester

ENG 112 College Composition II 3 credits
MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning 3 credits
BIO 102 General Biology II 4 credits
OR Lab Science Elective 4 credits²
SOC 200 Principles of Sociology 3 credits
HUM 100 Survey of the Humanities 3 credits
OR Humanities Elective 3 credits³

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Third Semester

ENG 241 Survey of American Literature I 3 credits
OR Literature Elective 3 credits⁵
CST 110 Introduction to Communication 3 credits
Elective Transfer Elective 3 credits⁶
HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I 3 credits
OR History Elective 3 credits⁴
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credits
Health/Physical Education Elective 1 credit⁷

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Fourth Semester

ENG 242 Survey of American Literature II 3 credits
OR Literature Elective 3 credits⁵
PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 credits
OR Social Science Elective 3 credits¹
HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II 3 credits
OR History Elective⁴
Transfer Elective⁶
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
OR Social Science Elective¹

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 61

Recommended Electives (see advisor for more transfer options)

¹Social Science Electives: PSY 230 , PLS 211 , PLS 212 , ECO 201 ,ECO 202

^²Science General Electives: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , CHM 111 , CHM 112

^³Humanities Electives: ART 101 , HUM 100 , REL 230 , PHI 101

^⁴History Electives: HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 121 , HIS 122

^⁵Literature Electives: ENG 241 , ENG 242 , ENG 243 , ENG 244

⁶Transfer Electives: SPA 101 , SPA 102 , PHI 220 , CST 151 , GEO 210

^⁷Health or PED Elective: HLT 116 , PED 107 , PED 109 , PED 111 , PED 147

*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.