A.S., General StudiesThe College of Arts and Sciences offers the A.S. degree in general studies for new or returning students who wish a general liberal arts education for personal enrichment. The second includes students undecided about their career objectives who wish to defer the choice of a major field. Nearly half of the 61 credits required for the degree are free electives. This flexibility permits students to take courses in a number of different fields prior to choosing a major. By judicious choice of electives, it is possible to transfer into majors in any of the colleges in the University.
Students planning to transfer to a four-year program in the College of Arts and Sciences should note additional core requirements in science and mathematics, English literature, art, and social science, as well as special requirements in particular major programs.
