Jun 08, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog

General Studies, A.S.


The Associate of Science in General Studies provides students with the opportunity to explore several disciplines while completing their degree. These options will allow students to make a more informed decision regarding what major they decide to take as they move on to a 4-year college/university.

Degree Requirements


Subtotal: 13-18


Subtotal: 16-20


Subtotal: 16-20


Subtotal: 15-16


Focus Areas


Students must complete two Focus Areas

Business


A minimum of nine (9) credits from the following categories:

  • Accounting (ACCT)
  • Business Administration (BADM)
  • Business (BUSN)
  • Economics (ECON)
  • Decision Science (DSCI)
  • Finance (FIN)
  • Management (MGT)
  • Marketing (MKT)

Chemistry


A minimum of eight (8) credits from the following list:

Computer Science


A minimum of nine (9) credits from the following categories:

  • Computer Science (COSC)
  • Software Development (SDEV)
  • Internet Technology (INET)

Engineering


A minimum of nine (9) Engineering (ES) credits.

Exercise Science


A minimum of eight (8) credits from the following categories:

  • Kinesiology (KIN)
  • Health Education (HLED)

Information Systems


A minimum of nine (9) credits from any of the following categories:

  • Computer and Information Systems (CIS)
  • Computer Applications (CMAP)
  • Cybersecurity (SCEC)
  • Information Management (IMGT)
  • Medical Insurance Coding (MEDC)

Mathematics & Statistics


A minimum of nine (9) credits from the following list:

Outdoor Recreation


A minimum of nine (9) Outdoor Recreation (OEAC) credits. 

Physics


A minimum of eight (8) Physics (PHYS) credits.

Total Credit Hours: 60-69


  • In addition to ENGL 1010 , students may be required to also take ENGL 1011  due to placement, adding 2 additional credits to their graduation total.