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General Studies - Online Pathway

Degree Type : General Studies

Length:  Four Semesters

This transferrable degree program is a generic guide for students who plan to transfer and earn a Bachelor of Science degree, but who have not selected a specific area of concentration. It includes the courses most common in the freshman and sophomore years of study. It offers the opportunity to broaden one's experience and interest in a study of the arts, natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. College-level courses in this pathway may be completed online, thus allowing the student to earn an Associate in Science degree 100% online. Developmental and co-requisite math and English courses may be offered online on a limited basis. Students needing these courses should plan to take them on campus, if necessary.

Semester-by-Semester Pathway/Alabama Transfers Guide

A semester-by-semester pathway is provided as a guide for course selection. Students should consult their Degree Works degree plan and complete an Alabama Transfers transfer guide to ensure that they take the appropriate courses for their major at their selected four-year institution. Click here for a link to the Alabama Transfers site. Students are also encouraged to contact their advisor for assistance regarding courses to be completed.

Semester One

Item # Title Credits
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
MTH 112 Precalculus Algebra 3
ORI 101 Orientation to College 1
History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences Course + 3
Humanities and Fine Arts Course (OL) + 3
Natural Sciences Course + 4
Sub-total Credits 17

Semester Two

Item # Title Credits
CIS 146 Computer Applications 3
ENG 102 English Composition II 3
SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences Course + 3
Natural Sciences Course + 4
Sub-total Credits 16

Semester Three

Item # Title Credits
Literature Course + 3
Humanities and Fine Arts Course (OL) + 3
Social and Behavioral Science Course (OL) + 3
Major-Specific Elective Course + 3
Major-Specific Elective Course + 3
Sub-total Credits 15

Complete Graduation Application

Semester Four

Item # Title Credits
Humanities and Fine Arts Course (OL) + 3
Social and Behavioral Science Course (OL) + 3
Major-Specific Elective Course + 3
Major-Specific Elective Course + 3
Sub-total Credits 12

GRAND TOTAL CREDITS 60

*Depending on the program or course, a student may also be required to purchase certain necessary tools and supplies.

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