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GENERAL STUDIES – A.S.

The General Studies curriculum is designed to provide students with a high level of flexibility in selecting courses to meet their individual needs. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. Students who already have earned an academic certificate or those students who have spent time in a program, but have decided not to continue in the program, may earn a degree in General Studies. Students may enroll in the General Studies program in order to take time to explore their career options, to determine the healthcare program that best aligns to their interest and skills, or allow them time to improve academic skills before beginning their chosen career program. Students can also build an individualized program in close consultation with an advisor.

Career Exploration

Students unsure about their career options and aptitudes may choose to enter the General Studies program in order to explore their options.

Health Care Career Exploration

Students interested in health care but unsure of which field is best for them might enter General Studies in order to begin their education while exploring their options and aptitudes.

Transitional Studies

Students who may need to improve their academic skills before beginning their chosen programs may begin in General Studies until the time that they are ready to begin their programs.

Individual Studies and Transfer Opportunity

Students who would like to determine their own programs of study may choose this option.

Students who choose this degree option should do so in close consultation with an advisor. Those who choose this option as a means to transfer to a four year College should review the requirements of that College in close consultation with an advisor and a transfer counselor.

Quantitative Analysis (3 credits): Mathematics Elective* must be taken from: MA107 or MA110

Social Sciences (3 credits): Social Science Elective must be taken from: PSY101 or SOC101

General Studies (3 credits): GS201 and GS212

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

All students completing this program are expected to achieve the General Education outcomes described in the General Studies section of the catalog as well as the following learning objectives:

  • Articulate effectively through oral communication.

  • Articulate effectively through written communication.

  • Analyze, evaluate, synthesize and apply information and ideas.

  • Appreciate diverse cultural and ethical perspectives and experiences.

  • Interpret quantitative information, solve problems using statistical or arithmetical methods and communicate information verbally, numerically or graphically.

  • Use processes, procedures, data, or evidence to solve problems and make effective decisions, and draw conclusions.

  • Identify need for and evaluate information using it critically, legally and ethically to solve problems.

  • Utilize, select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information.

General Studies – A.S. Curriculum


EN101 English Composition – 3 credits
ENEL Literature Elective - 3 credits

FREL Free Elective - 24 credits
GS100 or GS102 College Seminar or College Success - 1 or 3 credits*
GS201 Information Fluency & Research Skills - 2 credits
GS212 College to Career Seminar - 1 credit
HUEL Humanities Elective - 3 credits
MA107 or MA110 Logical Reasoning and Decision Making or College Algebra - 3 credits
MAEL or NSEL Math Elective or Natural Science Elective - 3 or 4 credits
NSEL Natural Science Elective - 3 or 4 credits
PH103 Introduction to Philosophy - 3 credits
PHEL or RSEL Philosophy Elective or Religious Studies Elective - 3 credits
PSY101 or SOC101 General Psychology or Principles of Sociology - 3 credits
SSEL Social Science Elective - 6 credits
Total Program Credits - 61

*GS100 College Seminar or GS102 College Success must be taken at the main campus

Additional Degree Requirements

A minimum grade of “C” in all courses: EN101, GS100 or GS102, GS201, GS212, MA107 or MA110, PH103, PSY101 or SOC101 and a Quality Point Average of 2.0.

EN (English) Courses
FREL (Free Elective ) Courses
GS (General Education) Courses
HUEL (Humanities) Courses
MA (Mathematics) Courses
NSEL (Natural Science) Courses
PH (Philosophy) Courses
RS (Religious Studies) Courses
SS (Social Science) Courses