2006-2007 CCBC College Catalog

General Studies A.A. (Associate of Arts)

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 expand their understanding of an 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 Number of Credits Required for Degree

60 min.

 

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.

The General Studies Transfer Certificate is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university prior to graduating from CCBC. Students who
choose this option are encouraged to meet with both a CCBC academic advisor/transfer coordinator and an academic advisor at the intended transfer institution.

 

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 Wayne Ching
410-285-9815 or wching@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Essex Ileane Smith
410-780-6337 or ismith@ccbcmd.edu