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2017-2018 College Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Studies, AS

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PURPOSE: This program is intended to provide students with a general course of study that parallels the freshman and sophomore years at most colleges and universities. The courses in this program are specifically selected for ease of transfer to most four-year colleges and universities. 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 REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students may need to complete placement tests in English and mathematics. Visit www.jtcc.edu/placement for all course placement options. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental and prerequisite courses to prepare students for the curriculum. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.

Text in italics and parentheses indicates approved course substitutions.

Required Courses

Laboratory Science Elective (choose 1): 4 Credits

Laboratory Science Elective (choose 1): 4 Credits

History Elective (choose 1): 3 Credits

Cultural Understanding/Civic Engagement Elective (choose 1): 3 Credits

Psychology/Sociology Elective (choose 1): 3 Credits

Psychology/Sociology Elective (choose 1): 3 Credits

Arts Elective (choose 1): 3 Credits

Literature Elective (choose 1): 3 Credits

Humanities Elective (choose 1): 3-4 Credits

See Note 2

Humanities Elective (choose 1): 3-4 Credits

See Note 2

Business/Occupational Elective (choose 1): 3 Credits

Business/Occupational Elective (choose 1): 3 Credits

Choose 1 from Electives listed previously, or 1 of the following: 3 Credits

See Note 3

Choose 1 from Electives listed previously, or 1 of the following: 3 Credits

See Note 3

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 60

NOTES:

1Students are strongly encouraged to complete their SDV, ENG, and MTH requirements first.

2Some transfer institutions/majors require that students have a foreign language proficiency through the 102 level. Students who completed 3 years of the same foreign language in high school may be exempt from this requirement. Native/fluent speakers may enroll directly into SPA 102  or FRE 102 . Please check with your faculty advisor if you wish to take a language other than Spanish or French.

3Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor, confirm requirements at their intended four-year transfer institution, and check their advisement report in MyTyler – SIS.

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