General Studies AS (Transfer) (699)

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PURPOSE: The Associate of Science degree in General Studies is a flexible degree that allows students to design a curriculum that meets particular transfer objectives that are not fulfilled by existing Reynolds transfer programs. The program consists of 46 credits of general education coursework and 15 additional credits that may be selected in consultation with an advisor to ensure they will be accepted for the preferred program at the four-year institution to which students plan to transfer.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:  

• The ability to develop, convey, and exchange ideas in writing, as appropriate to a given context and audience. Degree graduates will express themselves effectively in a variety of written forms.
• The ability to apply the scientific method and related concepts and principles to make informed decisions and engage with issues related to the natural, physical, and social world. Degree graduates will recognize and know how to use the scientific method, and to evaluate empirical information.
• Quantitative Reasoning is the ability to perform accurate calculations, interpret quantitative information, apply and analyze relevant numerical data, and use results to support conclusions. Degree graduates will calculate, interpret, and use numerical and quantitative information in a variety of settings.
• Professional Readiness is the ability to work well with others and display situationally and culturally appropriate demeanor and behavior. Degree graduates will demonstrate skills important for successful transition into the workplace and pursuit of further education.
• The ability to contribute to the civic life and well-being of local, national, and global communities as both a social responsibility and a life-long learning process. Degree graduates will demonstrate the knowledge and civic values necessary to become informed and contributing participants in a democratic society.
• The ability to use information, ideas and arguments from relevant perspectives to make sense of complex issues and solve problems. Degree graduates will locate, evaluate, interpret, and combine information to reach well-reasoned conclusions or solutions.

TRANSFER INFORMATION: The AS in General Studies is designed to provide transfer paths that will match the requirements of senior institutions (four-year colleges and universities). However, these institutions differ in their requirements, so students are recommended to work closely with their advisors for program planning and course scheduling. The 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 program will be able to

1. Demonstrate critical thinking strategies by comprehensively exploring issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of human diversity and an awareness of global issues through analysis of art, history, culture, geography, and economics;
3. Interpret key concepts in social sciences and liberal arts;
4. Use quantitative skills to solve problems and interpret data;
5. Apply the basic principles of scientific inquiry;
6. Demonstrate when there is a need for information, and identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively and responsibly use and share that information for the problem at hand;
7. Effectively communicate in writing to diverse audiences and for a variety of purposes; and
8. 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, but not limited to, the following:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission

PROGRAM NOTES: 

This degree satisfies the requirements for the Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS).  The specific UCGS courses or elective options are identified in the program roadmap below.

COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 152 . Students can also meet this requirement by passing the college’s 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.