General Studies, AS (5101)

CIP: 240101

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:

• Apply critical thinking process to a program specific problem
• Employ a professional level of communication, demonstrating and practicing interpersonal communication skills, ethics and civility
• Integrate (combine) knowledge gained from educational experience to resolve problems and integrate ideas across disciplines.
• Demonstrate mathematical or scientific competencies appropriate to the discipline

Program Outcomes Assessment

 Program Outcomes are assessed in targeted courses on specific assignments, as well as the institution’s General Education Assessment.