General Studies, A.S. (General)

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This program of study serves as a foundation for those students who need a broad, general liberal education, with the ultimate goal of transfer to another higher education institution.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: General

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

Approved Humanities General Education electives¹6 credits
Approved Literature General Education elective¹3 credits

History (6 hours)

Approved History General Education electives²6 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Approved Behavioral/Social Science elective¹6 credits

Mathematics (3 hours)

Approved Mathematics General Education elective¹3 credits

Natural Science (8 hours)

Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives¹8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

EDUC 1010 - The Freshman Experience
or
PHED Physical Education Activity
Electives³18 credits

Total Credit Hours 60

¹ General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

² See senior institution for history requirements.

³Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Note(s):

Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu and click on the “computer competency” page.
High school deficiencies must be removed prior to graduation; Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.