Associate in Arts Degree
General Studies Concentration
Overview
The General Studies concentration is designed for students exploring many interests who have earned college credits in a wide variety of disciplines. It is also appropriate for students whose career choice or academic goals cannot be met in any other academic programs.
Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ENL101 | M | 3 | |
| M | Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning | 3 (or) 4 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| ENL102 | 3 | ||
| M | Natural or Physical Science | 3 (or) 4 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3–4 | ||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| Natural or Physical Science | 4 | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective (if needed) | 2–3 | ||
| Total Credits | 60–63 | ||
M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.
The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.
Career Outlook
The General Studies concentration allows student to plan and continue their education toward careers in business, information technology, justice, media, education social services, government, and healthcare.
Students are advised to work with the transfer institution to guarantee maximum transferability of credits.
This occupational profile is provided by O*NET.