The General Studies associate degree is a sequence of courses that prepare students to pursue a four-year degree in liberal arts, mathematics, science or social science or for careers in multiple fields of studies. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The degree emphasizes training in the areas mathematics and science. Graduates are exposed to situations that will assist them in creating skills necessary to succeed in the profession of their choice and to further their education at a four-year university.
Curriculum Outline
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Area I: Language Arts/Communication
Minimum 9 Semester Credit Hours
Successful completion of:
Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences
Minimum 9 Semester Credit Hours
Successful completion of:
These courses are required as 6 of a minimum 9 semester hours.
Successful completion of one of the following required courses as 3 of a minimum 9 semester hours that address Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences
HIST 2112, HIST 2111: if not previously taken
Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Minimum 16 Semester Credit Hours
Successful completion of:
This course is required as 3 of a 16 minimum semester hours.
Select one science course with a lab as 4 of a minimum 16 hours and two courses with or without a lab as 9-12 hours of the minimum 16 hours.
Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts
Minimum 3 Semester Credit Hours
Successful completion of a Humanities/Fine Arts is required.
Area V: Institutional Options
Minimum 7 Semester Credit Hours
Successful completion of:
These courses are required for the 7 semester hours.
Program-Specific General Studies Requirements
General Studies: Minimum 18 Semester Credit Hours
Select 15 semester hours from: AREA II, III, or IV.
Select 3 Semester hours as a general elective.