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General Studies, A.S. (089)


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Allegheny, Boyce, North, South
Associate of Science

This university parallel program provides the freshman and sophomore foundations of a baccalaureate liberal arts degree. Students should select specialized courses within their major field of concentration as identified by their transfer college or university.

Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will:

  1. Write critically.
  2. Speak effectively in a professional environment.
  3. Demonstrate college level mathematical skills.
  4. Distinguish among the experiences of diverse cultures.
  5. Demonstrate computer literacy.

Degree Requirements


First Semester


  • Credits: 3
  • Computer Information Technology Elective 1 or Program Core Credits: 3–4
  • Humanities Elective Credits: 3
  • Program Core or Elective Credits: 3
  • Social Science Elective Credits: 3

Total: 15–16 Credits


Second Semester


Total: 15–17 Credits


Third Semester


  • Program Core Elective (5) Credits: 15

Total: 15 Credits


Fourth Semester


  • Program Core Elective (5) Credits: 15

Total: 15 Credits


Minimum Credits to Graduate: 60–63


1 CCAC recommends that all graduates be computer literate in their field of study. Your academic advisor and program faculty can outline the various options for developing computer literacy.

2 Mathematics elective must be a college-level course

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