This program is designed for students seeking a large measure of flexibility in selecting courses consistent with their individual needs and interests while simultaneously acquiring a general education foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. A minimum of 32 credit hours of course work must be taken in the arts/humanities, the social sciences, the natural sciences, and mathematics with a reasonable distribution.
Students uncertain about their long-term educational and career plans will find that the General Studies program provides a valuable opportunity to explore and test their interests. Other students with special educational goals relating to either immediate employment upon graduation or further study toward a baccalaureate degree should consider this program to meet their needs.
Students intending to use the General Studies program as a basis for baccalaureate study and transfer should make certain that their course selections meet the requirements of the colleges to which they plan to transfer.
| Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
| HUMANITIES: 9 Credit Hours | |
| ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition | 3 |
| LITERATURE ELECTIVE | 3 |
| HUMANITIES ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE: 12 Credit Hours | |
| ANY FOUR SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSES | 12 |
| Total | 12 |
| NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS: 11 Credit Hours (minimum) | |
| ONE MATHEMATICS COURSE (MTH 150 or higher) | 3-4 |
| TWO NATURAL SCIENCE COURSES | 6-8 |
| Total | 11 |
| ELECTIVES: 28-29 Credit Hours | |
| ELECTIVES | 28-29 |
| Total | 28-29 |
| PHYSICAL/HEALTH EDUCATION: 2 Credit Hours | |
| Physical/Health Education | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 62 |