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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 learn to navigate and function within the diversity of our contemporary world.Students in the General Studies program are required to declare a Pathway which best aligns to their interests. Each Pathway has recommended Area of Engagement Courses. Additional information regarding Pathways is available on the CCBC website
. Area of Engagement Courses can be found within Program Requirements and Electives.
♦ Essential courses for your program and specific requirements
► Milestones and additional reminders
When directed to complete a General Education Elective, select a course within the category from the list of approved General Education Courses.
This course sequence reflects the curriculum for a student who has completed any developmental coursework and has no transfer credits. Completion of 30 credits per year is needed to earn this degree within two years.
►You're making great progress! Check in with your Advisor to make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
►Meet with an Advisor to review your education plan, and to discuss the next steps for your career or transfer goals.
►Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Graduation website for details and check in with an Advisor for assistance in mapping out your final courses.
*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101. This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.
Courses may not be offered every semester; refer to course description for offering information or view the course schedule.
Only courses within your program of study are eligible for Financial Aid assistance.
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