Social Sciences - Programs of StudyGeneral Studies
A General Studies A.A. Degree Program (Transfer)
Application Code 07
For Curriculum Information Contact the Social Sciences and Teacher Education Division—
Room ST-149—410-772-4832
The general studies program is intended for students who are uncertain of their career plans or desire two years of a broad, general college education. This curriculum has been adapted to allow students to explore several different subject areas. Those who plan their course sequences with faculty advisors may prepare for either transfer or employment. Students are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer.
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE Credits (General education core credits in excess of 36 will transfer as general electives or courses related to the major. Each student’s total of general education and required courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.)
| | Credits |
| Composition | ENGL-121 College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL-122 College Composition II | 3 |
| Arts & Humanities | Literature Core Course (see p. 57) | 3 |
| Fine Arts Core Course (see p. 58) | 3 |
| Humanities Core Course (see p. 58) | 3 |
| History | History Core Course (see p. 58) | 3 |
| Social Sciences | Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Courses |
| (see p. 59) | 6 |
| Science | Science Core Courses (see p. 59; must |
| include one course with lab) | 7-8 |
| Mathematics | MATH-121, 122, 131 or higher | 3-5 |
| Interdisciplinary | Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues Core |
| Course (see p. 59) | 2-3 |
| REQUIRED COURSES RELATED TO MAJOR |
| Oral Communication | Select one of the following: FINE-102, |
| HMDV-100, SPCH-105 or 110, THET-141 | 3 |
| Humanities | Humanities Electives (see p. 60) | 6 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences Electives (see p. 60) | 6 |
| Electives | General Electives | 9 |
|
| 60-64 |
Students can complete the entire associate of arts degree in General Studies online or through a combination of online courses and telecourses (see page 32).
