General Studies AS

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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.

Program Maps

A Program Map is a template an advisor uses to create an individual Academic Plan for a student. The Academic Plan becomes customized based on a student’s goals, preferences, and previous coursework in High School or elsewhere.

General Studies AS Full-time Program Map

General Studies AS Part-time Program Map

Planning Tools

Is it right for you? Career Connect Center at Reynolds College for tools to explore career options, develop professional skills, and connect with employers.

What’s next? Check out TransferVA to learn how your Reynolds classes may transfer to in-state colleges.

Customized program maps: Once enrolled, students will have access to our Navigate software, with options to customize their program maps based on post-graduation and transfer goals.