An Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies is the perfect fit for students who are uncertain of which career path to pursue or who would like to benefit from two years of a broad, general college education. Students will develop the ability to think critically and analytically, to write effectively, to work well with others, and to solve problems creatively. The Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies has been designed to allow students to explore several subject areas and then easily transfer to a four-year college or university upon completion.
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| Degrees & Certifications | Program Length |
|---|---|
| Associate of Arts Degree | Four Semesters |
| Associate of Science Degrees | Four Semsesters |
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Associate of Arts, General Studies - Courses
Freshman Year
First Semester Second Semester ENGL 1301 Composition 1 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 EDUC 1100 Learning Frameworks 1 Social & Behavioral Science* 3 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 Creative Arts* 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 TOTAL 13 TOTAL 15 Sophomore Year
First Semester Second Semester GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 Life & Physical Science * 4 Life & Physical Science * 3 MATH 1314 or higher 3 Language, Philosophy & Culture * 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60 *See core curriculum course options.
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Associate of Science, General Studies - Courses
Freshman Year
First Semester Second Semester ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 MATH Elective ** 3 MATH Elective** 3 Life & Physical Science *** 4 Life & Physical Science*** 4 Creative Arts* 3 Elective 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 Sophomore Year
First Semester Second Semester GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 Life & Physical Science* 4 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 Social & Behavioral Science* 3 Electives 8 9 Language, Philosophy & Culture*** 3 TOTAL 13 TOTAL 15 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60 *See core curriculum course options.
**Math Electives include MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1342, 2412, 2413, 2414, 2415
***Life & Physical Science Electives include AGRI 1407, 1415, 1419, BIOL 1406, 1407, 1411, 1413, 2401, 2402, 2421, CHEM 1411, 1412, 2423, 2425, GEOL 1403, 1404, PHYS 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 2425, 2426
****Electives should be chosen to fulfill transfer requirements for a particular STEM major. Students should consult with their intended transfer institution’s program requirements before choosing courses.
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