General Studies, AS

Major Code: 5101

Program Description

The Associate in Science degree is a program that serves a dual purpose and it provides the first two years of general study to students who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate program and work toward a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science. It also provides two years of general studies to individuals who desire a structured, non-technical degree program to gain employment or to secure a promotion in employment.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation students will be able to:

1. Apply critical thinking process to a program specific problem

2. Employ a professional level of communication, demonstrating and practicing interpersonal communication skills, ethics and civility

3. Integrate (combine) knowledge gained from educational experience to resolve problems and integrate ideas across disciplines.

4. Demonstrate mathematical or scientific competencies appropriate to the discipline

 

Program Outcomes Assessment

Program outcomes are assessed by performance on the general education portfolio.