General Studies A.A. (Associate of Arts)
Why choose General Studies?
General Studies offers maximum flexibility for students who plan to
pursue a bachelor’s degree upon graduation form 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 expan
their understanding of an ability to function within the diversity of
our contemporary world.
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General Education Requirements:
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Credits
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____SPCM 101
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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____ENGL 101
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College Composition I
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3
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____ENGL 102
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College Composition II
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3
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General Education Electives:
(Choose courses in each
category from the list of approved General Education courses)
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____Arts and Humanities
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3
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____Social and Behavioral Sciences
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3
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____Diversity
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3
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____Biological and Physical Sciences
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7-8
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____Mathematics
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3-4
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____Wellness and Health
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3
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____Information Literacy/Technology
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3
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____Global, Historical, and Cultural Perspectives
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2
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Total General Education
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36-38
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Program Electives:
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____Electives
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Total Number of Credits Required for Degree
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60
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Program Description:
The General Studies 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 to develop a
plan for completing the degree. The advisor or counselor will also help
the student identify electives to meet the specific requirements of
transfer institutions.
Program Coordinator:
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CCBC Catonsville: 410-455-4382
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CCBC Dundalk Dallas Dolan
410-285-9783 or ddolan@ccbcmd.edu
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CCBC Essex: 410-780-6973
The General Studies programs at CCBC Essex and CCBC Catonsville are
coordinated through the counseling departments on those campuses.
