General Studies, A.A. (60 Credits)

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The Associate of Arts program in General Studies at Goldey-Beacom College provides foundational knowledge in areas such as English, humanities, social sciences, and information technology. Students will develop skills in reading, writing, research, problem solving, and computer literacy. The program is designed to allow students to transfer seamlessly into the College’s bachelor’s degree programs; therefore, the course of study provides options and electives that allow students to closely follow the course of study required for the first two years in the bachelor’s program they wish to pursue upon completion of the Associate degree.

General Education Courses (36 Credits)

COM 238 - Professional Communications (3 Credits)
DATA 210 - Foundations of Data Management (3 Credits)
ENG 110 - Critical Reading (3 Credits)
ENG 130 - Critical Writing (3 Credits)
ENG 265 - Research Writing (3 Credits)
FYE 101 - First-Year Experience: Moving In (1 Credit)
FYE 102 - First-Year Experience: Moving Forward (1 Credit)
FYE 103 - First-Year Experience: Moving Up (1 Credit)
- Mathematics Option | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses. Students majoring in a business discipline should enroll in MAT-136):
  - MAT 120 - Foundations of Applied Mathematics OR
  - MAT 136 - Precalculus
- Critical Thinking, Innovation & Problem Solving Option | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):
- Effective Communication Option | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):
- Ethics & Cultural Awareness Option | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):
- Personal Development & Professional Identity | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):
  - FIN 208 - Getting Financially Fit
  - PSY 160 - Introduction to Psychology
- Meaningful Collaboration | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):

Open Electives (24 Credits)

Satisfy elective requirements by enrolling in any Undergraduate courses, totaling 24 credits.