General Studies, A.S.

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The associate degree in general studies provides a strong educational foundation in traditional university studies, such as English, mathematics, social sciences, and the humanities. This curriculum is designed for students who are seeking a two-year degree with a course of study that can be customized to personal or career objectives as well as students who are undecided in their career objectives.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the knowledge necessary to communicate effectively.
Understand the importance of ethical behavior and good citizenship
Establish competency within the foundations of university study: communication, quantitative reasoning, technological literacy, and critical thinking.

Required Courses

General Education Core

ENG 1252 - Argumentative Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 1272 - Analytical Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 2322 - Research Writing Credit(s): 3
Humanities - Electives Credit(s): 3
Humanities - Electives Credit(s): 3
Humanities - Elective (Literature) Credit(s): 3
IIT 1000 - University Experience Credit(s): 1 *Required for Traditional Degree Only
MA 1020 - Foundations of Mathematics II Credit(s): 3
MA 1025 - Mathematical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
MIS 1300 - Software Tools Credit(s): 3
PSY 1700 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
Social Science - Electives Credit(s): 3
Social Science - Electives Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 36-37

Approved Electives: 24 Credits

Preparatory Core 1

ENG 1000 - Introduction to College Reading Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
ENG 1100 - Introduction to College Writing Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1005 - Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
Credits / Units: 9

Total Credits Required: 60-61

2-Year Plan for Traditional Degree Only

Semester I

ENG 1252 - Argumentative Writing Credit(s): 3
IIT 1000 - University Experience Credit(s): 1
MIS 1300 - Software Tools Credit(s): 3
PSY 1700 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
Approved - Elective Credit(s): 3
Social Science - Elective Credit(s): 3

Total: 16

Semester II

ENG 1272 - Analytical Writing Credit(s): 3
MA 1020 - Foundations of Mathematics II Credit(s): 3
Approved - Elective Credit(s): 9

Total: 15

Semester III

ENG 2322 - Research Writing Credit(s): 3
Humanities Literature - Elective Credit(s): 3
Approved - Electives Credit(s): 6
MA 1025 - Mathematical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3

Total: 15

Semester IV

Approved - Electives Credit(s): 6
Humanities - Electives Credit(s): 6
Social Science - Elective Credit(s): 3

General Studies, A.S.

Student Learning Outcomes

Required Courses

General Education Core

Total Credits Required: 36-37

Approved Electives: 24 Credits

Preparatory Core 1

Total Credits Required: 60-61

2-Year Plan for Traditional Degree Only

Semester I

Total: 16

Semester II

Total: 15

Semester III

Total: 15

Semester IV

Total: 15

Total Credits Required: 61