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2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

General Studies - AS - 699 - Can Be Completed Online

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Purpose: The General Studies program is intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university. This curriculum provides students the opportunity to customize their courses to align with the requirements of their intended baccalaureate degree program. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to select appropriate courses that support their goals. This curriculum is also beneficial for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a baccalaureate degree but have not determined their intended major. It allows these students to explore potential academic interests while completing general education requirements accepted in a wide variety of baccalaureate degree programs.

Admission Requirements: All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement.  Based on this review students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses.

General Studies Curriculum Degree Requirements:

Student Development (1cr)

Written Communication (6cr)

Art & Humanities (6cr)

Choose any two courses (6cr) from the options below - selections must be from two different categories

Social & Behavioral Sciences (3cr)

Choose one UCGS Social and Behavioral Sciences Course

History (3cr)

Choose any UCGS History from the courses below

Natural Sciences (8cr)

Choose any two UCGS Natural Science classes from the list below (must be from two different categories)

Mathematics (3cr)

Choose one Mathematics Course (Please consult your advisor to choose your Math Course)

Communication (3cr)

ITE 152 and Required General Education Electives (12)

Electives (15cr)

Students must earn at least 60 credit hours to complete this degree. Please consult your advisor to discuss which classes you should complete for your transfer school. 

  • Approved transfer electives to include World Language 

Total Minimum Credits: 60

Students graduating from this program must demonstrate proficiency in specific computer competencies necessary for academic success, transfer, and employment.  Individual programs may specify how computer competency is attained as part of the program.  If not specified otherwise, computer competency is demonstrated by passing ITE 152 (transfer elective) or an equivalent competency test. Students are encouraged not to wait until the final semester to complete this requirement.   

Students graduating from this program may be called upon to participate in a general education outcomes assessment during their last semester.

Suggested Scheduling:

First Year

First Five

Total Credits: 13

Second Semester

Total Credits: 15

Second Year

Third Semester

  • Natural Sciences I
  • Arts & Humanities I
  • Any Literature Course (ENG 225-279)
  • Any History Course
  • Elective III
Total Credits 16

Fourth Semester

  • Natural Sciences II
  • Arts & Humanities  II
  • Elective IV
  • Elective V
  • Elective VI (If needed)
Total Credits: 16

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