General Studies: AS

Associate of Science | 60 credits

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Program Description
The General Studies Associate of Science degree is SLCC’s most flexible transfer program and is designed for students who either have not decided upon a major or need to customize their courses for transfer to a specific baccalaureate degree program. Students who have not yet chosen a major are encouraged to explore their interests by selecting courses from a variety of disciplines. Students who have identified a future major may select classes that satisfy specific prerequisite and pre-major requirements for their intended baccalaureate degree. Since different universities have different degree requirements, students are encouraged to select appropriate courses that will satisfy requirements at their anticipated transfer institution.

The General Studies Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of transferable credit with a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or better (2.5 or better is recommended).

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx

General Education Requirements

Complete all General Education courses. Refer to Notes for program specific requirements and recommendations.

Associate of Science (AS) / Associate of Arts (AA) Degree General Education Requirements

Program General Education Note

Quantitative Literacy (QL)

MATH 1030 , a broad survey of mathematics topics, is required for all General Studies students. Students who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate program requiring a different math course should select the appropriate SLCC program of study instead of General Studies. Usually MATH 1050 (prerequisite MATH 1010 ) is appropriate for students intending to major in physical, computational and biological sciences, engineering and other applied science fields; MATH 1040 (prerequisites ENGL 0900 with C grade or better and MATH 0990 within last year with C grade or better, or appropriate placement scores)) is appropriate for students intending to major in social and behavioral sciences, humanities and the health sciences; and MATH 1090 (prerequisite MATH 1010 ) is appropriate for students intending to major in Business.

Courses that meet General Education requirements may be used to meet program requirements unless specified by the program. If this option is chosen, students must complete additional program elective courses to meet the total credit hour requirement.

Program Requirements

Program Electives (33 credits)

Choose any combination of courses 1000-level or above from any discipline to reach the minimum credit hours needed for the program of study. A maximum of two credits from Health and Lifetime Activities (HLAC) may be applied to required courses.

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

General Studies AS: Full-time
If students follow the suggested sample schedule, completion time is four semesters.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Program learning outcome alignment with student learning outcomes in parentheses. [1]
Communicate effectively. [2]
Develop quantitative literacies necessary for student’s chosen field of study. [3]
Think critically and creatively. [4,5]
Develop civic literacy and the capacity to be community-engaged learners who act in mutually beneficial ways with community partners. [6]
Develop the knowledge and skills to work with others in a professional and constructive manner. [7]
Develop computer and information literacy. [8,9]
Develop the attitudes and skills for lifelong wellness.