General Studies
Overview
The A.A. G.S. degree with a specialization in general studies is a 60-semester-hour campus-based program designed for juniors, seniors, and recent high school graduates who intend to complete a bachelor's degree from a Christian liberal arts college or university and who desire to fulfill many, if not most, of the general education requirements for that degree through the associate's option. The program is clustered around five general studies themes, and will be delivered in the cohort model, with a group of students beginning and ending the degree sequence together over a projected time line of 18 months.
Objectives
Completion of this program should enable students to:
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in written and spoken English. (Themes I and II)
- Develop an understanding of and an appreciation for enduring writing and literature. (Themes I and II)
- Gain insight into the principles of human nature and behavior. (Theme IV)
- Develop a knowledge of human society and cross-cultural variation, including the ways individuals and groups relate, interact, and change. (Themes II and IV)
- Enhance ability to think critically and cogently about both professional and societal issues. (Themes I-IV)
- Demonstrate knowledge of the physical universe and apply such principles to contemporary culture. (Theme III)
- Understand western civilization in a global context. (Themes II and IV)
- Understand the basic principles of biblical ethics and apply such principles to contemporary culture. (Themes I and V)
- Engage in intentional spiritual growth toward Christ-like character and service. (Theme V)
Course Requirements
Foundations of Learning
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| | 12 hours |
| ENG-1013 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-1023 | English Composition II | 3 |
| SPE-1003 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| PHI-1703 | World Religions (online) | 3 |
The Human Aesthetic Experience
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| | 15 hours |
| ENG-1043 | Classical Literature | 3 |
| ENG-1033 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| FNA-1003 | Introduction to Fine Arts (online) | 3 |
| HIS-2013 | Western World/Ancient and Medieval Times | 3 |
| HIS-2023 | Western World/Emerging Modern Society | 3 |
The Physical World Experience
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| | 9 hours |
| MTH-1013 | Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| SCI-2001 | General Physical Science Lab | 1 |
| SCI-2013 | General Physical Science | 3 |
| SCI-2002 | The Science of Media/Technology (online) | 2 |
The Human Social Experience
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| | 12 hours |
| PSY-1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-1003 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-2013 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC-2003 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
The Human Spiritual Experience
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| | 12 hours |
| PAS-1023 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| BIB-1043 | English Bible I | 3 |
| BIB-1053 | English Bible II | 3 |
| BIB-2063 | Bible and Life Application | 3 |
Total required for graduation 60 hours