General Studies for Certificate Students - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

APPLICATION CODE 166

For curriculum information, contact the Division of Liberal Studies—Room AC-230.

The general studies program 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. The General Studies for Certificate Students transfer pattern has been designed specifically for students enrolling in one or more certificates who anticipate completing an associate of arts degree. 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 - Critical & Creative Thinking Core	3
Gen Ed Core	Mathematics - Quantitative Reasoning Core	3
Gen Ed Core	Social & Behavioral Sciences - Critical & Creative Thinking Core	3
Elective	General Elective	3

Suggested Semester 2

Course Number	Title	Credits
Gen Ed Core	Arts & Humanities - Oral & Expressive Communication Core	3
Gen Ed Core	Biological & Physical Sciences - Scientific Reasoning Core w/ Lab	4
Gen Ed Core	Social & Behavioral Sciences - Global Competency Core	3
Gen Ed Core	Information Literacy Core	3
Elective	General Electives	2

Suggested Semester 3

Course Number	Title	Credits
Gen Ed Core	Biological & Physical Sciences - Scientific Reasoning Core	3
Gen Ed Core	Technological Literacy Core	3
Ethics	Ethics Elective	3
Elective	Arts & Sciences Elective	3
Elective	General Elective	3

Suggested Semester 4

Course Number	Title	Credits
Elective	Arts & Sciences Elective	3
Elective	General Electives	12

Total Credit Hours: 60

A graduate should be able to

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