Program Overview
The Associate in General Studies is a degree that is customized to meet the unique needs of students whose objectives cannot be met through the college’s transfer or occupational degrees. This degree is designed to meet the students’ objectives such as obtaining a two year liberal education or meeting employment needs not offered through other programs. This will be the curriculum of record for students applying to, but not yet accepted into, competitive entry health careers programs. Because the curriculum for the General Studies degree is not part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, transfer course credits completed within this degree are not guaranteed to be accepted by the senior institution. Students considering the General Studies degree should consult with an advisor to determine whether this degree will meet their educational goals and needs.
Program Requirements
Note: Students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate college or university should take IAI general education courses for all general education areas and electives.
Communications
Choose two
Laboratory Science
Choose two courses from the Life Science and/or Physical Science category in the General Education Courses for Applied Science Degrees or IAI course options list.
Mathematics
Choose one course from the mathematics category in the General Education Courses for Applied Science Degrees or IAI course options list.
Humanities
Choose two courses from the Humanities category in the General Education Courses for Applied Science Degrees or IAI course options list.
Social and Behaviorial Science
Choose two classes from the Social and Behavioral Science category in the General Education Courses for Applied Science Degrees or IAI course options list.
Electives
Choose courses from any elective area. Appropriate electives for transfer students have a first digit of 1 or 2 and a second digit of 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 in the course number.
Total Credit Hours: 64
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| Communications (ENGL) course | 3 Credits |
| Social and Behavioral Science elective | 3 Credits |
| Humanities course | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 7 Credits |
Spring semester
| Communications (ENGL) course | 3 Credits |
| Humanities course | 3 Credits |
| Mathematics elective | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 7 Credits |
Fall semester
| SPCH 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| Laboratory Science course | 4 Credits |
| Electives | 9 Credits |
Spring semester
| Laboratory Science course | 4 Credits |
| Social and Behavioral Science course | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 9 Credits |