2009 CCBC College Catalog

General Studies

Associate of Arts (A.A. )

General Studies offers maximum flexibility for students who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree upon graduation from CCBC or for whom a general studies degree best meets their academic goals. This program is especially appealing to students who wish to design their own course of study or who have accumulated a significant number of credits from other programs or colleges. Students acquire well-rounded skills to pursue a variety of academic disciplines and careers. They also expand their understanding of the ability to function within the diversity of our contemporary world.

General Education Requirements: Credits
____SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication

3

____ENGL 101 College Composition I

3

____ENGL 102 College Composition II

3

   
General Education Electives:
(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses. One 3-credit General Education course must be a Diversity course.)

____Arts and Humanities

3

____Social and Behavioral Sciences (in 2 different disciplines)

6

____Biological and Physical Sciences

7-8

____Mathematics

3-4

____Wellness and Health

3

____Information Technology

3

____Global, Historical, and Cultural Perspectives

2

Total General Education:

36-38

Program Electives:

____ Electives
22-24
Total Credits Required for Degree:

60 min.

 

Program Description:

The General Studies degree curriculum is designed for students who plan to pursue an Associate of Arts degree before transferring to a four-year college and/or university. Students who choose this option are encouraged to work with an academic advisor or counselor on their home campus to develop a plan for completing the degree. The advisor or counselor will also help the student identify electives to best meet the specific requirements of transfer institutions.

 

Coordinator:

CCBC Dundalk
Dallas Dolan
410-285-9783 or ddolan@ccbcmd.edu

Campus Contacts:

CCBC Catonsville
William Sigmon
410-455-4912 or wsigmon@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Dundalk
Susan Delker
410-285-9523 or sdelker@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Essex
Martha Hervey
410-780-6385 or mhervey@ccbcmd.edu