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General 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 CORECredits
(General education core credits in excess of 36 willtransfer as general electives or courses related to themajor. Each student’s total of general education andrequired courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.)
CompositionENGL-121 College Composition I3
ENGL-122 College Composition II3
Arts & HumanitiesLiterature Core Course (see p. 51)3
Fine Arts Core Course (see p. 51)3
Humanities Core Course (see p. 52)3
HistoryHistory Core Course (see p. 52)3
Social SciencesSocial and Behavioral Sciences Core Courses
(see p. 52)6
ScienceScience Core Courses (see p. 52; must
include one course with lab)7-8
MathematicsMATH-121, 122, 131 or higher3-5
InterdisciplinaryInterdisciplinary and Emerging Issues Core
Course (see p. 53)2-3
REQUIRED COURSES RELATED TO MAJOR
Oral CommunicationSelect one of the following: FINE-102,
HMDV-100, SPCH-105 or 110, THET-1413
HumanitiesHumanities Electives (see p. 54)6
Social SciencesSocial Sciences Electives (see p. 54)6
ElectivesGeneral Electives9
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 26).