General Studies
A General Studies Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree requires a minimum of 60 total credits. For the degrees of Associate in Arts at least 45 of the credits must be in the Liberal Arts and Sciences; for the degrees of Associate in Science at least 30 of the credits must be in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
This degree requires a minimum of 60 credits. All of the General Education and residency requirements must be met.
Major Requirements
General Education | 40 cr |
Electives (added to General Education to bring total credits to 60) | 20+ cr |
Total | 60 cr |
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete an Associates of Arts or Science General Studies will be able to:
- communicate effectively using Standard English, read and listen critically, and write and speak thoughtfully, clearly, and coherently and persuasively.
- locate, evaluated, synthesize and used information and understand the ethical issues involved.
- articulate the ideas and processes that shaped the history of the United States.discuss the major developments in the history and culture of other countries.
- discuss the impact of nations, regions, and cultures upon other nations, regions and cultures since 1945, and the impact of these interactions upon individuals.
- analyze and interpret works of art, literature, performing arts, visual arts, other arts forms and explain their impact on our heritage and culture.
- explain the interdependent influences of the individual, family, and society in shaping behavior by analyzing self, the world, and social and cultural institutions.
- use mathematics and mathematic concepts to solve problems and understand data.
- explain basic scientific process and theories and be able to apply scientific inquiry. One 4-credit course that includes a lab must be taken.
- organize, interpret, and evaluate evidence and ideas within and across disciplines; draw reasoned inferences and defensible conclusions; and solve problems and make decisions based on analytical processes.
- be able to demonstrate competency in one or several disciplines within an academic area of concentration.