General Studies, A.S.

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Campus Offered: Council Bluffs

The General Studies A.S. program of study is designed for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor of Science degree program at a four-year institution. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree.

Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester

ENG 105 - Composition I 3.0 Credit(s)
MAT 121 - College Algebra 4.0 Credit(s)
Lab Science Requirement 4.0 Credit(s)
Social Science/Humanities Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
General Elective 1.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 15.0 Credits

Second Semester

ENG 106 - Composition II 3.0 Credit(s)
Mathematics/Science Elective 6.0 Credit(s)
Social Science/Humanities Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
General Elective 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 15.0 Credits

Third Semester

SPC 112 - Public Speaking 3.0 Credit(s)
or
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication 3.0 Credit(s)
Mathematics/Science Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
Social Science/Humanities Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
General Electives 6.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 15.0 Credits

Fourth Semester

Mathematics/Science Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
Distributed Requirement 3.0 Credit(s)
General Electives 9.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 15.0 Credits

Total Semester Hours Required: 60.0

Notes:

One elective must also satisfy the diversity requirement.
¹Required courses for the program

To ensure as seamless a transition to a four-year institution as possible, students are encouraged to check with the transfer institution when selecting courses.