General Studies, A.A.

The general studies degree is designed for those students who have not yet decided upon a specific field of study. It can also be earned by students who plan to pursue a specialized curriculum at a transfer institution or by those interested in earning an associate degree via distance education media.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (15 Credits)

Spring Semester (16 Credits)

COM1 0000 - Written Communication (3CR) (6CR for AA)
SCI 0000 - Reason and Inquiry in Science (4CR)
PEL 0000 - Program Electives (9CR)
(31 CR) total program electives are to be chosen in consultation with an advisor, of which (9 CR) must come from humanities, social science, fine arts, and communications.

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (16 Credits)

COMM 2010 - Public Speaking (3CR) (COM2) (3CR)
FA 0000 - Fine Arts (3CR) (3CR)
PEL 0000 - Program Electives (10CR)
(31 CR) total program electives are to be chosen in consultation with an advisor, of which (9 CR) must come from humanities, social science, fine arts, and communications.

Spring Semester (13 Credits)

HW 0000 - Health and Wellness (1CR) (1CR)
PEL 0000 - Program Electives (12CR)
(31 CR) total program electives are to be chosen in consultation with an advisor, of which (9 CR) must come from humanities, social science, fine arts, and communications.

Total Program Credits (60 Credits)

Note:

All general education courses must be passed with a “C” or better. The normal length of this program is two academic years at 15-17 credit hours per semester.

Graduation Requirements:

A minimum of 60 approved semester credits are required for graduation. For specific graduation requirements see “Academic Information ” and “Degree Requirements .”

Only courses numbered 1000 or above can be used toward the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Business, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Applied Science and Associate Degree in Nursing.

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