Associate’s Degree of Arts In General Studies
The General Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program that empowers students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, decision-makers and reflective practitioners. Students enrolled in this program will be exposed to a broad spectrum of the arts and social sciences which will be delivered by using inquiry, discourse, hands-on and real-life application. Students will also be prepared to meet employment and professional requirements
It aims to develop students’ analytical, intellectual, communication, and problem-solving skills through a variety of instructional methods. It also seeks to prepare students for employment and for further study at the baccalaureate level.
An Associate of Arts in General Studies Degree will provide:
- An opportunity for students to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes applicable to their personal, academic and professional interests.
- Academic diversity and a flexible course of study to enable students to maximize student achievement and promote independent, self-directed, life-long learners across a range of disciplines.
- An opportunity for students to foster self-awareness in order to reflect, assess and clarify individual aptitudes, interests and aspirations.
Students who complete an Associate of Arts in General Studies Degree should be able to:
- Identify and evaluate information, cite multiple sources, and use these appropriately to communicate ideas effectively in written, oral and visual forms across a range of disciplines.
- Identify, investigate and think critically about personal, professional and societal issues and formulate practical and innovative solutions to these problems.
- Develop an awareness and appreciation for human processes by exploring and applying a variety of methods and concepts in order to make informed and ethical decisions.
- Assess and reflect on their role as productive employees, leaders and citizens of a democratic society and as active members of a complex local and global society.
Key Courses Offered
The Arts in General Studies program prepares students by offering the following courses:
- Financial Accounting I
- Introduction to Tourism
- Foundations of Business & Entrepreneurship
- Business Communication
- World History
- Intermediate Algebra
- Intro to Computer Applications
- Financial Accounting II