General Studies, AS

Purpose

The Associate of Science degree in General Studies is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program. The courses in this program are  specifically selected for ease of transfer to most four-year colleges and universities. Following the prescribed coursework in this program will result in graduation with the Associate of Arts (AA). Students should consult with their advisors to ensure that they select general electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer college or university programs of study.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

1. Written Communication: Express themselves effectively in a variety of written forms.
2. Civic Engagement: Demonstrate the knowledge and civic values necessary to become informed and contributing participants in a democratic society.
3. Critical Thinking: Locate, evaluate, interpret, and combine information to reach well-reasoned conclusions or solutions.
4. Quantitative Literacy: Calculate, interpret, and use numerical and quanititative information in a variety of setting.
5. Professional Readiness: Demonstrates skills important for successful transition into the workplace and/or pursuite of further education.
6. Scientific Literacy: Recognize and know how to use the scientific method, and to evaluate empirical information.
7. Information Literacy: Ability to determine the nature and extent of the information needed; access needed information effectively and efficeintly; evaluate information and its sources critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base.

Program Requirements

Students must meet the requirements for admission established by the college. Depending on specific circumstances, students may need to complete developmental coursework as they begin this course of study. Students are encouraged to check the mathematics requirements of the four-year college or university to which they plan to transfer to determine the appropriate courses to be taken at MECC, as well as to determine the transferability of electives. MECC strongly recommends consulting with an academic advisor at the college in planning their program and selecting courses.

For Further Information, Contact:

Kyle Scanlan
kscanlan@mecc.edu
276.523.9046

Dr. Ted Booth, Dean of Arts and Sciences
tbooth@mecc.edu
276.523.9038