General Studies

Program Length: Variable
Credential: Associate of Arts
Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 19:1

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

THE PROGRAM

The online General Studies program at ICC is a flexible degree option that allows students to tailor coursework to their own interests while also gaining broad exposure to core educational requirements that will enable seamless transfer to a four-year university. General Studies is an interdisciplinary program that stresses critical thinking, effective communication and analytical reasoning. This degree is an ideal choice for students who may not be 100 percent ready to commit to a specific major field of study since the program’s interdisciplinary focus allows students to explore disciplines that may be of interest before deciding a major.

After completing the program requirements, students are eligible to receive an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies, an excellent stepping stone to a bachelor’s degree.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

General Education Core (35-37 hours)

  
Completion of the basic core of General Education as outlined below is a requirement of the Associate of Arts degree.
Developmental credit may not be counted toward the requirements for graduation.
  Hours
College Algebra (or higher math) 3
English Composition I 3
English Composition II 3
Fine Arts
Art/Music/Theatre Appreciation, Art History I or Art History II		 3
Humanities
Foreign Language, *History, Literature, PHI2113, PHI2143, PHI2613, PHI2623
Note: A maximum of three hours of a foreign language may be used for this requirement.		 6
Natural Science with Lab
Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physical Science, Physics, Zoology		 8
Public Speaking 3
Social or Behavioral Science
Economics, Geography, *History, PHI2113, PHI2143, PHI2613, PHI2623, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology		 6
College Life
Beginning with Fall 2012 graduates, this course is required for graduation and must be taken within the first 12 hours of enrollment.		 2
Total
*Note: A maximum of six hours of history may be used in the categories of Humanities and Social or Behavioral Science to meet the general education requirements.		 35-37

Elective Courses in Program of Study (23-25 hours)

In addition to those courses listed above, students should complete the remaining degree requirement hours as prescribed by the curriculum outlined in the catalog of the university to which the student intends to transfer.

Candidates for the A.A. degree must demonstrate basic computer competency prior to graduation. This requirement may be satisfied in one of three ways:

  1. Complete and pass (grade of D or higher) an approved computer competency credit course: (ART1513, CSC1113, CSC1123, CSC1213, CSC1223, CSC2133, CSC2134, CSC2143, CSC2413, CSC2833, CSC2844, MUS2224, BOT1133, BOT2143, CPT1113, CPT1323, CPT1333, DDT1313, EET1613, NUR1119)
  2. Demonstrate existing computer competency through a skills demonstration procedure endorsed by the College.
  3. Complete any online course with a grade of 'C' or higher.

Technical courses may not be applied toward an A.A. degree but may satisfy computer competency requirement.

Note: Only three non-academic (activity) hours may be applied toward meeting graduation requirements. (Non-academic hours include one-hour physical education, band, choir, drama production and publications.)
Total Program Hours Required 60

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

Coming Soon!

Check back soon for personal testimonials from current students and recent graduates of the program.

PROGRAM CONTACT

Stacey Hughes
eLearning Adviser
662.620.5338

REQUEST MORE INFORMATION

Please enter your first name
Please enter your last name
Please enter your email
Please enter subject
Please enter a message
Please select an option
Submit

By submitting this form, you agree to receive communications from Itawamba Community College.