General Studies Major & Concentrations

Some concentrations can be completed by taking Charter Oak State College courses exclusively; others require students to earn credits elsewhere in transfer. 

Descriptions, requirements, and student learning outcomes are available for the following concentrations:

Interdisciplinary Concentration

• Individualized Studies

Subject Area Concentrations that can be completed entirely by taking courses at Charter Oak State College

• American Studies
• English (Literature)
• History
• Information Systems Studies
• Paralegal Studies
• Political Science
• Public Administration

Subject Area Concentrations that can be completed by taking some courses at Charter Oak State College.

These concentrations require students to take courses elsewhere

• Communication
• Computer Science Studies
• English (Creative Writing)
• Foreign Language
• Health Studies
• Judaic Studies

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a major in General Studies will be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of the subject area concentration or demonstrate knowledge of two or three areas of study if the concentration is Individualized through courses and work experience, as appropriate;
2. integrate knowledge and modes of thinking from subject area(s ) chosen;
3. think creatively about complex problems in order to construct, evaluate, and implement innovative possible solutions;
4. communicate effectively through written, oral, and digital form knowledge of the subject area(s) and if Individualized Studies, how the subject areas relate; and
5. use higher-order thinking skills such as interpretation, analysis, evaluation, synthesis, creative generation, and innovation.