Pursue an Associate degree in General Studies
Program Overview
In this self-designed program, students create individualized plans of instruction with courses from different academic disciplines.
Associate Degree
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Courses
Below you will find a table of course numbers, course names and the credits required to earn an Associate Degree in General Studies.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Required | Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG 112 | Composition II | 3 | |
| SPC 101 | Communication Fundamentals | 3 | |
| Core Distribution | Mathematics Elective | 3 | |
| Core Distribution | Lab Science Elective | 4 | |
| Core Distribution | Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Core Distribution | Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Core Distribution | Natural Sciences and Mathematics Elective | 3 | |
| Core Distribution | Social Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 28 | ||
| Introductory Course | 3 | ||
| Focused Electives | Liberal Arts Elective List, from one major offered through SCS, EDU 103 plus 3 courses (9 cr) from ONE of the following teaching areas: English, history, math, science | 12 | |
| Foundational Electives | Liberal Arts Elective List | 9 | |
| Total Major | 24 | ||
| Elective (choose 3 at 3 credits each) | 3 | ||
| Total Electives | 9 | ||
| Total Credits | 61 | 61 |
View the Office of Continuing and Professional Studies Academic Catalog for more program information and requirements.
Curriculum Overview
We recognize, there is no one way to a great education so we offer three as part of this program.
- Liberal arts for students eager to explore a variety of fields
- A focused major for those wanting to concentrate on one discipline without committing to a major
- Education teaching option for future teachers
Whatever option you choose, you will meet general education requirements at most four-year schools.
Skills Acquired
As an Associate graduate in General Studies, numerous opportunities await. You will have the option of remaining at Dean to pursue a four-year program in a newfound area of interest. Or, you could choose to transfer. Whatever your route, you can move forward confident that the broad-based pool of knowledge you have earned will serve you well in the future.
Uniquely Dean
- Small classes led by Dean professors who are professionals in their field.
- Practical experience woven through the entire curriculum.
- A holistic approach that utilizes case studies, traditional and real-world learning to keep up with trends and remain current with the today’s fast-moving world.