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: |
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| Group 1: SPH 101, SPH 105, SPH 109, SPH 111 |
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| 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. |
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| Group 3: Any 200-level English literature course |
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| Mathematics* |
3
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| Science* |
7-8 |
| Two courses, one course must carry laboratory credit. |
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| Social Sciences* |
9 |
| Group 1: One history course from general education list |
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Group 2: Two courses from social sciences general
education list, one course must be nonhistory. |
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| Computer Literacy* |
3 |
| CIS 101 |
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| Cultural Diversity* |
3 |
| Health/Physical Education |
2-3 |
| Any HLE or at least 2 credits of PED |
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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 |
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| English Composition II |
3 |
| EGL 102 recommended |
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| Humanities |
6 |
| Choose two from the general education list in Chapter 4. |
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| Social Sciences |
9 |
| Choose three from the general education list in Chapter 4. |
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| Mathematics |
3 |
| MAT 112 or higher |
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| Science |
3-4 |
| Elective |
3 |
Minimum Required for Certificate 30 Credits