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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE — General Studies

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GENERAL STUDIES

The Associate of Science degree in General Studies provides the student with a general education background for pursuing further studies. This degree is created for students who wish to customize their curriculum to meet their desired career objectives within the constraints of the College’s course offerings. In addition to the General Education outcomes, the student will be given the opportunity to:

  1. Apply general education skills including but not limited to the fundamentals of composition, math, science, sociology, and psychology.
  2. Meet Individual program course objectives, to be designed based upon the career path course of study chosen by the student.
Course IDSubject AreaCredits
Area I: General Education Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree
GS 101 Introduction to College Studies: Technology, Leadership, and Success (5)
GS/SH 110 Environmental Science, Sustainability, and Health(5)
EN 104 English Composition and Writing(5)
EN 105 Mechanics and Research of Academic Writing(5)
EN 202 Introduction to Public Speaking, Communication, and Self-Awareness(5)
GS/IT 109 Technology in the Information Age(5)
MA 105 Introduction to College Algebra(5)
SO 202 Introduction to Sociology: Culture and Diversity in a Global Society(5)
SO 235 Local and Global Citizenship with Experiential Learning (see p.14 for additional costs)(5)
Total General Education Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree45
Area II: Approved Interdisciplinary Electives
Choose any nine (9) courses from various programs for personalized study
Total Approved Interdisciplinary Requirements(45)
Total Credits Required for Graduation(90)