GENERAL STUDIES (FOR HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY)

CERTIFICATE: Certificate in Applied Science with a major in General Studies

These general education courses provide the foundation for high school students to improve skills in oral and written communications and to apply logical and analytical thinking to a range of learning experiences. These courses are transferable to public four-year institutions.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRANCE

Required Courses

High School: None
College: None

NOTE:  A grade of "C" or better is required for each prerequisite course.

Other Requirements

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Communications/Humanities (at least 9 semester hours) Select courses from the following:
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
ENG	101	English Composition I			3	0	3
ENG	102	English Composition II			3	0	3
HIS	201	American History: Discovery To 1877			3	0	3
HIS	202	American History: 1877 to Present			3	0	3
Math/Science/Social Sciences Select remaining courses from the following:
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
BIO	101	Biological Science I			3	3	4
BIO	102	Biological Science II			3	3	4
CHM	110	College Chemistry I			3	3	4
CHM	111	College Chemistry II			3	3	4
CPT	170	Microcomputer Applications **			3	0	3
GEO	101	Introduction To Geography			3	0	3
MAT	110	College Algebra			3	0	3
MAT	111	College Trigonometry			3	0	3
MAT	120	Probability And Statistics			3	0	3
MAT	130	Elementary Calculus			3	0	3
PHI	110	Ethics			3	0	3
PHS	101	Physical Science I **			3	3	4
PHS	102	Physical Science II **			3	3	4
PSC	201	American Government			3	0	3
PSY	201	General Psychology			3	0	3
SOC	101	Introduction to Sociology			3	0	3
** This course is not on the state transfer list; it satisfies the degree requirements but may not transfer. Students should check with the transfer-institution to determine if transfer credit will be assigned.
Minimum Total Credit Hours:  15

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