Mar 21, 2026

2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

General Studies (A.S.)

Go to Division of Professional Studies for more information.

Department Contact:

Division of Professional Studies Dean: Dr. Julie Warnick
Division of Professional Studies Director: Dr. Sherri Link

Program Description

The Associate of Science in General Studies is a flexible and versatile program that allows students to complete general education requirements while developing critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills. This degree provides students with knowledge across multiple disciplines and equips them to customize the curriculum by selecting one of three tracks, specifically, business, healthcare, or STEM. Upon completion of the Associate of Science in General Studies, students may enter the workforce and/or transfer into a bachelor’s degree.  

Student Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes 

The student will be able to: 

Outcome A: Develop research, quantitative, and analytical abilities.

Core Goal 1: SLO 1a 

Outcome B: Build effective communication skills.

Core Goal 1: SLO 1b 

Outcome C: Demonstrate commitment to holistic self-care, including spiritual, physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Core Goal 2: SLO 2b 

Admission Requirements:

See Division of Professional Studies for admission criteria and information.

Total Credits Required:

60-64 total credits 

CORE GEN ED

Civic Responsibility and Citizenship (3 credits)*

*Students must complete a CORE II course in a different field than their social science course.

Ethics and Wisdom (3 credits)

History (3 credits)

Language and Culture (3 credits)

Literature (3 credits)

Natural Science (3-4 credits)

Philosophy (3 credits)

Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits)

Social Science (3 credits)*