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General Studies

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts degree in General Studies is designed for undecided students, for students planning to pursue majors not listed in this catalog, for students planning to transfer to private or out-of-state institutions, or for students wishing to earn the general associate's degree only. Students planning to transfer to another unit of the University System of Georgia should decide on a major as early as possible. This degree requires proof of computer literacy.

Area A: Essential Skills
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
MATH 1111College Algebra3
or MATH 1001 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning
or MATH 1101 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
Area B: Institutional Options
COMM 1110Fundamentals of Speech3
One of the following electives: 1
Argumentation and Advocacy
Introduction to Greek Mythology
Creative Writing
Appalachian History - Special Topics
Sports History and the American Character
Mystery Fiction in Popular Culture
Political and Social Rhetoric
Christian Fiction in Popular Culture
Health & Wellness Concepts
Race and Ethnicity in American Society: An Introduction
Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts
Must choose a minimum of one, but no more than two of the following electives: 6
Introduction to Film as Literature
World Literature I
World Literature II
British Literature I
British Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
If only one English Elective is chosen, add one of the following:
Art Appreciation
Expressions of Culture I
Expressions of Culture II
Music Appreciation
World Music
American Music
Theatre Appreciation
Area D: Science/Mathematics/Technology
Two of the following Lab Science Electives: 8
Environmental Studies
Principles of Biology I
Principles of Biology II
Principles of Botany
Entomology
Survey of Chemistry
Principles of Chemistry I
Principles of Chemistry II
Principles of Geology
Historical Geology
Introductory Physics I (Trigonometry based)
Introductory Physics II (Trigonometry based)
Principles of Physics I
Principles of Physics II
One of the following electives: 3-4
Introduction to Astronomy
Environmental Studies
Principles of Botany
Entomology
Survey of Chemistry
Introduction to Computer Science
Principles of Programming I
Principles of Programming II
Principles of Geology
Historical Geology
Precalculus Mathematics
Applied Calculus
Introduction to Statistics
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Area E: Social Sciences
HIST 2111United States History to 18773
or HIST 2112 United States History since 1877
POLS 1101American Government3
Two of the following electives: 6
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to Geography
Introduction to Human Geography
Introduction to Physical Geography
World Civilization to 1650 CE
World Civilization since 1650
United States History to 1877
United States History since 1877
Introduction to World Religions
Introduction to Philosophical Issues
Logic and Critical Thinking
Introduction to Political Science
State and Local Government
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Introduction to Psychology
The Psychology of Adjustment
Human Development
Applications in Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems
Area F: Major Related
Six of the following electives: 18
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Art Appreciation
Human Communication
Introduction to Mass Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Student Newspaper Practicum (One credit hour, must be taken 3 times to count in Area F.)
Introduction to Film as Literature
News Writing and Reporting
World Literature I
World Literature II
British Literature I
British Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
Elementary French I
Elementary French II
Intermediate French I
Intermediate French II
Introduction to Geography
Introduction to Human Geography
Introduction to Physical Geography
World Civilization to 1650 CE
World Civilization since 1650
United States History to 1877
United States History since 1877
Expressions of Culture I
Expressions of Culture II
Fundamentals of Computer Applications
Music Appreciation
World Music
American Music
Introduction to World Religions
Introduction to Philosophical Issues
Logic and Critical Thinking
Introduction to Political Science
State and Local Government
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Introduction to Psychology
The Psychology of Adjustment
Human Development
Applications in Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems
Marriage and Family
Elementary Spanish I
Elementary Spanish II
Intermediate Spanish I
Intermediate Spanish II
Theatre Appreciation
Play Development
Physical Education
PHED Activity Elective1
Total Hours61-62

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