General Studies, Certificate

Purpose

The Certificate in General Studies is designed to provide students with an educational path that will maintain options while completing basic general education requirements. The coursework required for the degree will provide skills necessary to be competitive and excel in the workplace including: a) communication skills, b) critical thinking skills, c) a knowledge of basic technology, and d) a strong sense of personal and professional responsibility.

Program Level Outcomes:

Demonstrate the ability to think critically and creatively.
Identify and apply analytical reasoning across academic disciplines.
Demonstrate and compose new works proficiently in oral and written communication.
Recognize and relate to literature and the arts, diversity, historical viewpoints, and global perspectives.

Goal

Communication, Critical Thinking, and Professionalism

EN 101 - ~English Composition I 3 Credit Hours
EN 102 - ~English Composition II 3 Credit Hours
or
BU 205 - Communications in Business 3 Credit Hours
SP 103 - ~Speech Fundamentals 3 Credit Hours

Credit Hours: 9

Mathematical Literacy and Fluency, Critical Thinking, and Professionalism

MT 121 - ~College Mathematics for General Education 3 Credit Hours
or
MT 130 - ^College Algebra 3 Credit Hours

Credit Hours: 3

Respect for Diversity, Critical Thinking, and Professionalism

AR 112 - ~Art Appreciation 3 Credit Hours
or
MU 175 - ~Music Appreciation 3 Credit Hours
or
TH 112 - ~Theatre Appreciation 3 Credit Hours

Any three of the following:

HS 115 - World History to 1500 3 Credit Hours
HS 120 - World History Since 1500 3 Credit Hours
HS 230 - ~American History to 1865 3 Credit Hours
HS 231 - ~American History Since 1865 3 Credit Hours
PY 201 - ~General Psychology 3 Credit Hours
PY 218 - ~Life-Span Developmental Psychology 3 Credit Hours
RL 115 - Religions of the World 3 Credit Hours
SO 200 - ~Introduction to Sociology (M) 3 Credit Hours

Credit Hours: 12

Electives

Any college-level course(s) not already used to meet a program requirement.

Choose additional courses based upon your planned baccalaureate major in consultation with your faculty advisor and the catalog/transfer agreement for your intended transfer institution. Courses may be listed under multiple goals but may only be used once to satisfy graduation requirements.

Credit Hours: 6

Total Credit Hours: 30

~ Designates courses on the statewide Core Coursework Transfer Agreement.

^ Denotes course equivalency.