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.
Student Success
| ORIN 1541 | Foundations for Student Success | 1 Credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Communications
Life Sciences and Physical Sciences
| Life Science Course | 3-4 Credits |
| Physical Science Course | 3-4 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7-8 |
Mathematics
| Mathematics Elective | 3-5 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-5 |
Humanities
| Humanities Courses | 6 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Social and Behaviorial Science
| Social and Behavioral Science Courses | 6 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Electives
| Electives | 28-29 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28-29 |
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: 60
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| ORIN 1541 | Foundations for Student Success | 1 Credit |
| ENGL 1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective | 3 Credits |
| Humanities Course | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 6 Credits |
Spring semester
| ENGL 1623 | English II | 3 Credits |
| Humanities Course | 3 Credits |
| Mathematics Elective | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 7 Credits |
Fall semester
| COMM 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| Life Science or Physical Science Course | 3-4 Credits |
| Electives | 8 Credits |
Spring semester
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 Credits |
| Life Science or Physical Science Course | 3-4 Credits |
| Electives | 8 Credits |
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