The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree program in General Studies is designed specifically for those students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university but who may be uncertain about a specific major.
In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, completion of General Studies program requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.
Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. Note the guaranteed admission and articulation agreements referenced in the Admissions section apply only to students who complete the Associate Degree.
The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.
First Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| BIO 101 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| ENG 111 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| MTH 154 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| PSY 200 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| SDV 100 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
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| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 13 | 3 | 14 | ||
Second Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| BIO 102 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| ENG 112 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| HUM 201 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MTH 155 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| SOC 200 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 15 | 3 | 16 | ||
Third Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| ENG 245 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| CST 100 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| ELE 6 | Health/PED Elective | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| HIS 101 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| ITE 152 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 13 | 0 | 13 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| ENG 246 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| HUM 260 | Survey of 20th Century Culture | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| PSY 215 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| CST 126 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| HIS 102 5 | 3 | ||||
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| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 12 | 0 | 15 | ||