More information: General Studies AS
PURPOSE
The Associate of Science (AS) degree in General Studies allows students to design a curriculum that meets particular transfer objectives not fulfilled by existing Reynolds transfer programs. The program consists of:
- 46 credits, general education coursework
- 15 credits, selected in consultation with an advisor to satisfy the preferred program at the four-year institution to which the student plans to transfer
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Develop, convey, and exchange ideas in a variety of written forms for a given context and audience
- Apply the scientific method and related principles to make informed decisions and engage with issues related to the natural, physical, and social world
- Calculate, interpret, and use numerical and quantitative information in a variety of settings
- Demonstrate skills necessary for successful transition to the workplace and pursuit of further education
- Demonstrate knowledge and civic values necessary to become informed and contributing participants in a democratic society
- Locate, evaluate, interpret, and combine information to reach well-reasoned conclusions or solutions
TRANSFER INFORMATION
The General Studies AS is designed to provide transfer paths to match the requirements of senior institutions (four-year colleges and universities). However, these institutions differ in their requirements, so the student should work closely with their academic advisor for program planning and course scheduling. Responsibility for appropriate course selection rests with the student, and electives should be chosen to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Graduates of the General Studies AS program will:
- Demonstrate critical thinking strategies by comprehensively exploring issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion
- Demonstrate an understanding of humanity and an awareness of global issues through analysis of art, history, culture, geography, and economics
- Interpret key concepts in social sciences and liberal arts
- Use quantitative skills to solve problems and interpret data
- Apply basic principles of scientific inquiry
- Identify, evaluate, and responsibly share information to solve complex problems
- Effectively communicate in writing to various audiences and for a variety of purposes
- Work independently and in teams to complete tasks
Students from the AS in General Studies degree will be able to transfer into a wide variety of majors at senior institutions including:
- Business
- Communications
- Economics
- Education
- Humanities
- Human Services
- Journalism
- Political Science
- Pre-Law
- Psychology
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- General college curricular admission
PROGRAM NOTES
This degree satisfies the requirements for the Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS). Specific UCGS courses or elective options are identified in the program roadmap.
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT
Students in this program will meet the Reynolds computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 152 . Students can also meet this requirement by passing the Reynolds Computer Competency Exam, administered in the Testing Centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for ITE 152 . Students not passing the Computer Competency Exam may retake the exam only once.
