Explore options and design your course of study with a General Studies major.
CCBC provides the opportunities; you make the class choices that best meet your interests and goals with a General Studies associate degree. You can explore different courses to find your niche while completing the general education requirements needed to transfer to a four-year institution.
General Studies is especially appealing if you have accumulated a significant number of credits from other programs or colleges.
Both the General Studies degree and certificate programs are available fully online, so you can study when and where it works best for you.
Degree Type: Associate Degree | 60 Credits
Format: In-person | Format: Online
Location: Catonsville | Dundalk | Essex | Hunt Valley | Owings Mills | Online
Degree Type: Credit Certificate | 34-36 Credits
Format: In-person | Format: Online
Location: Catonsville | Dundalk | Essex | Online
Ixtle Montuffar, a General Studies major, was named CCBC's President's Distinguished Graduate in 2023. The variety of programs and events at CCBC opened their eyes, and ignited their passion, to the possibilities that lie ahead after graduation and beyond.
With Credit for Prior Learning, you can earn credit through industry licenses or certifications, assessments, military experience and more! Save time and money on your academic journey.
CCBC’s variety of course options allow me to tackle all my goals at once.
Students who enroll in our General Studies program will work with CCBC’s Advising Office to help determine what Pathway(s) may be of interest to you, so that you can be placed in one or more that will meet your needs.
Program Coordinator, General Studies
