| GENERAL STUDIES
Associate in Science Degree AL, AN, LO, MA, WO, ELI*
Purpose: The General Studies A.S. degree is a flexible
associate degree. For students who plan to transfer, the degree
can parallel the first two years of a four-year B.S. degree program
if they choose courses that match the transfer institution's requirements.
For those students who do not plan to transfer, the degree allows
them to structure a program to suit their needs using accumulated
credits from a variety of formal and experiential sources.
Transfer Information: Students are advised to work closely
with the faculty and counseling staff for program and course scheduling.
Electives should be chosen carefully to meet requirements of transfer
institution. The responsibility for proper course selection rests
with the student. Students are encouraged to complete the A.S. degree
before transferring.
Teacher Education Preparation: With proper elective selection,
this program prepares students to transfer to a 4-year college
or university to seek endorsement and licensure as teachers in
Early Childhood Education or Elementary PK-6. Students should
see a counselor for assistance selecting courses appropriate
for teacher education preparation at the college or university
to which they plan to transfer. Students are strongly encouraged
to take the PRAXIS I exam prior to transferring to a senior institution
offering a teacher preparation program. Ideally, students will
take the PRAXIS I exam shortly after completing their English
composition and math requirements.
*Graduation requirements are certified by a faculty advisor
at a campus offering this major.
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First Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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ENG |
111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
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ITE |
115 |
Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts or
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CSC |
110 Intro. to Computing |
3 |
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MTH |
150 |
Topics in Geometry or higher |
3 |
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1 ___ |
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Natural Science/Lab Elective |
4 |
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2 PED |
116 |
Lifetime Fitness & Wellness |
1 |
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SDV
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Elective |
1 |
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ENG |
112 |
College Composition II |
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3 |
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HIS |
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Elective |
|
3 |
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3 ___ |
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Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
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3 |
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1 ___ |
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Natural Science/Lab Elective |
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4 |
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4 SPD |
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Elective |
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3 |
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Total Credits/Semester |
15 |
16 |
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Second Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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3 ___ |
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Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
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General Electives |
9 |
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5 ___ |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
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General Electives |
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10 |
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2 PED |
/RPK |
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1 |
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5 ___ |
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Social Science Elective |
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3 |
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Total Credits/Semester |
15 |
14 |
Total credits for the A.S. Degree in General Studies = 60.
1 The natural science
elective may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural
science, or physics with a lab component.
2 The PED requirement
may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED
116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1
cr. plus RPK 205, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit
and a 2-credit course.
3 The humanities/fine arts elective may be chosen from the list on page 40. Elective
should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor
to meet requirements of transfer institution.
4 The SPD elective may be selected from the following: SPD 100, 110, 115, 126, 227 or 229.
5 The social science elective may be selected from the economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology) courses listed on pages 40-41. |
