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General Studies Program

General Studies/Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)
Transfer Studies/Certificate

This program is for students interested in transferring to institutions without a foreign language requirement. The program introduces a broad range of the liberal arts and sciences while providing a thorough preparation in verbal, mathematical, and critical-thinking skills. General studies include courses in humanities, social sciences, English, science, and math, which enable students to sample various subject matters and methodologies so they can make informed educational and career choices. Transferability: This program transfers to four-year colleges or universities. The various options of the General Studies A.A. degree are listed in the index and are located alphabetically in this chapter. Students should consult with an advisor about transfer requirements. For more information about the General Studies Program, call 301-322-0151.

Degrees & Certificates:

General Studies           Code 310
Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)

Program Concentration                                 21 Credits

Select courses appropriate for planned major.

Required General Education Courses          42-44 Credits

English Composition I and II*   6
 Humanities*    9
Choose one course from each group:
Group 1: SPH 101, SPH 105, SPH 109, SPH 111
Group 2: ART 101, MUS 101, PHL 101, PHL 109, THE 101; or any foreign language course; ART 270 required for art majors; MUS 105 required for music majors.
Group 3: Any 200-level English literature course
Mathematics* 

  3

Science*    7-8
Two courses, one course must carry laboratory credit.
Social Sciences*    9
Group 1:  One history course from general education list
Group 2:  Two courses from social sciences general
education list, one course must be nonhistory.
Computer Literacy*   3
CIS 101
Cultural Diversity*   3
Health/Physical Education  2-3
Any HLE or at least 2 credits of PED

Minimum Required for A.A. Degree            63 Credits
 

Transfer Studies         Code 340
Certificate

This is a flexible certificate that, with the exception of English 101, allows students to take the general education courses of their choice. When students complete the certificate, they have achieved college sophomore standing and have earned credits that will transfer to many four-year institutions.

English Composition I    3
EGL 101
English Composition II    3
EGL 102 recommended
Humanities    6
Choose two from the general education list in Chapter 4.
Social Sciences    9
Choose three from the general education list in Chapter 4.
Mathematics    3
 MAT 112 or higher
Science   3-4
Elective     3
Minimum Required for Certificate   30 Credits

 

 
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