Prince George's Community College

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 adviser about transfer requirements. For more information about the General Studies program, call 301-322-0151.
Graduates of the General Studies A.S. degree program will be able to:

• Challenge assumptions, analyze oral and written material, synthesize the material and reach logical conclusions
• Develop speaking and listening skills such that one can communicate effectively in interpersonal, small groups (including both nonverbal and verbal language usage) and in larger, impersonal forums
• Write, edit and proofread using correct standard grammar and punctuation
• Apply the scientific method to problems in the physical world
• Understand the nature and value of the fine, literary and performing arts
• Use appropriate methods of quantitative reasoning to understand, interpret and manipulate numerical data
• Demonstrate informational literacy and apply technological competencies to enhance and accelerate communication through word processing on the computer
• Apply what they have learned from significant historical events since colonial times in the United States to current political and social problems today
• Transfer into a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year institution

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)
Program Code: GENL.STUDIES.AA

Program Concentration	26-27 Credits
Select courses appropriate for planned transfer program.
Required General Education Courses	34-35 Credits
English Composition I and II*	6
Humanities* Choose one course from each group:    Group 1: One Speech course from approved general education list    Group 2: One Art, Music, Theater, Philosophy, Literature or Foreign Language course from approved general education list	6
Mathematics*    MAT 1120 or higher	3
Science*    Two courses, one of which must carry laboratory credit	7-8
Social Sciences*    Choose one course from each group:    Group 1: One History course from approved general education list    Group 2: One Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology course from approved general education list	6
Computer Literacy*    CIS 1010	3
One additional course from either the Social Sciences or Humanities approved general education list	3
Total Required for A.A. Degree	60-62 Credits

Certificate
Program Code: GENL.TRAN.CT

Required General Education Courses	27-28 Credits
English Composition I    EGL 1010	3
English Composition II    EGL 1020 recommended	3
Humanities    Choose two courses from approved general education list	6
Social Sciences*    Choose three courses from approved general education list	9
Mathematics*    MAT 1120 or higher	3
Science*	3-4
Elective    Any credit course except PED	3 Credits
Total Required for Certificate	30-31 Credits