General Studies - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

APPLICATION CODE 07

For curriculum information, contact the Social Sciences and Teacher Education Division—Room ST-149—443-518-1620.

The general studies degree is intended for students who are uncertain of their career plans or desire two years of a broad, general college education. This curriculum has been adapted to allow students to explore several different subject areas. Those who plan their course sequences with faculty advisors may prepare for either transfer or employment. Students are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer.

Suggested Semester 1

Course Number	Title	Credits
ENGL 121	College Composition	3
Gen Ed Core	Arts & Humanities Core Group A	3
Gen Ed Core	Mathematics Core Course	3
Gen Ed Core	Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group A	3
Elective	General Elective	3

Suggested Semester 2

Course Number	Title	Credits
Gen Ed Core	Arts & Humanities Core Group B	3
Gen Ed Core	Science Core Course (must include lab)	4
Gen Ed Core	Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group B	3
Core Elective	Any General Education Core Course	3
Elective	Arts & Sciences Elective	3

Suggested Semester 3

Course Number	Title	Credits
Gen Ed Core	Science Core Course	3
Core Elective	Any General Education Core Course	3
Ethics	Ethics Elective	3
Elective	Arts & Sciences Electives	6

Suggested Semester 4

Course Number	Title	Credits
Elective	Arts & Sciences Electives	11
Elective	General Elective	3

A graduate should be able to

1. Demonstrate general education competencies.
2. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning.

Total Credit Hours: 60

The Arts & Humanities Core requirement may alternatively be fulfilled by completing a World Language Sequence plus one of the following courses: SPCH 151, THET 102, THET 103, THET 202, THET 241, or WMST 193. Students who choose to complete a World Language Sequence are not required to complete General Education Core Electives.